at least an idea of what did happen.
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It got high centered and the diff must have been sitting right on the curb. So all the weight of the rear was resting on the diff and the curb.
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Looking at the pictures the rear wheels do not seem off the ground. And the curb doesn't seem that high. But yeah if the diff was sitting on the curb that would explain it.
By the way OP is that a camera on your windshield?
By the way OP is that a camera on your windshield?
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Diff sitting on curb, no LSD. Result is one wheel thats in the dirt spinning with no traction, even though car doesnt seem to be sitting high. You can see the dirt on the wheel in the picture. Happened to me in golf carts more times than i can count.
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Bet that got your heart racing!
I did the exact same thing with my old man's BMW when I was a kid (borrowed it when he didnt know - no such thing as traction control in those days). As with you I was lucky that no real damage done.
Nice way to learn a lesson without any significant consequences.
Glad you are ok!
I did the exact same thing with my old man's BMW when I was a kid (borrowed it when he didnt know - no such thing as traction control in those days). As with you I was lucky that no real damage done.
Nice way to learn a lesson without any significant consequences.
Glad you are ok!
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When I saw the first picture I thought "Well that's a unique and cool spot for a pic", until I further looked at it lol. Great looking car though and glad it didn't turn out any worse.
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I recommend you keep traction control on at all times, especially if you already went thru driving school. Some people should not own high horsepower cars even if they can afford one. 
Best of luck with your repairs.
Best of luck with your repairs.
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Cant tell if anything is damaged... have yet to take it to the shop hehe but so far all is normal, Will be taking it over the weekend just to make sure.
The car being RWD don't think helped much pushing it. I tried rocking it back and forward and would just burn rubber. Might have been the top tire was just to far burrowed into the dirt.
Had to get a tow truck to lift and and then they placed a plank underneath the wheel so I could drive off. I was afraid of them hauling it back and having the hood damaged after dropping down with all the weight.
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LOL, aye unfortunately was not recording when it happened... Cop asked the same thing ! Maybe that was a good thing....
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Holy $h!t lol.
I can only imagine the look on your face when you went out of control! haha
Dude just get back in there, turn that t.c. back off and hammer that m.f.-er!
as the saying goes, you only live once!
Glad you and others around you are ok, be safe bro!
I can only imagine the look on your face when you went out of control! haha
Dude just get back in there, turn that t.c. back off and hammer that m.f.-er!
as the saying goes, you only live once!
Glad you and others around you are ok, be safe bro!
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haha, i like this guy.
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Just wanted to give everyone an update.
Took it to my local Sears Auto Center location.
They couldn't find any damage underneath... thing must be built like a Tank.
Either way next time I am at the Benz dealer for service I will have them look at it closely.
Now just to get the wheels fixed up!
Got a quote about $300 on each but they can pretty much restore them to new condition since no cracks.
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
Took it to my local Sears Auto Center location.
They couldn't find any damage underneath... thing must be built like a Tank.
Either way next time I am at the Benz dealer for service I will have them look at it closely.
Now just to get the wheels fixed up!
Got a quote about $300 on each but they can pretty much restore them to new condition since no cracks.
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
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Just wanted to give everyone an update.
Took it to my local Sears Auto Center location.
They couldn't find any damage underneath... thing must be built like a Tank.
Either way next time I am at the Benz dealer for service I will have them look at it closely.
Now just to get the wheels fixed up!
Got a quote about $300 on each but they can pretty much restore them to new condition since no cracks.
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
Took it to my local Sears Auto Center location.
They couldn't find any damage underneath... thing must be built like a Tank.
Either way next time I am at the Benz dealer for service I will have them look at it closely.
Now just to get the wheels fixed up!
Got a quote about $300 on each but they can pretty much restore them to new condition since no cracks.
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
thats certainly surprising.
not even an alignment needed?
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Just wanted to give everyone an update.
Took it to my local Sears Auto Center location.
They couldn't find any damage underneath... thing must be built like a Tank.
Either way next time I am at the Benz dealer for service I will have them look at it closely.
Now just to get the wheels fixed up!
Got a quote about $300 on each but they can pretty much restore them to new condition since no cracks.
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
Took it to my local Sears Auto Center location.
They couldn't find any damage underneath... thing must be built like a Tank.
Either way next time I am at the Benz dealer for service I will have them look at it closely.
Now just to get the wheels fixed up!
Got a quote about $300 on each but they can pretty much restore them to new condition since no cracks.
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
I know every place is different but years ago i took my Volvo XC90 for an alignment there and they made it worse...twice. I just couldnt believe the incompetence. Wanted to ask them to do it myself as I knew i'd do a better job.
Anyway, not to bash Sears but I would take it to a more reputable alignment shop. Or a dealer.
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hey lead techs make like 15$/hr at sears. They are very well trained. 
Normally benz alignments run $120 for a toe set and up to $300 if it needs bolts. Unless something is horribly mangled it wont be seen by the naked eye. All the suspension arms have goofy bends from the factory. They dont make anything nice a straight or easy to see.
Normally benz alignments run $120 for a toe set and up to $300 if it needs bolts. Unless something is horribly mangled it wont be seen by the naked eye. All the suspension arms have goofy bends from the factory. They dont make anything nice a straight or easy to see.
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Just wanted to give everyone an update.
Took it to my local Sears Auto Center location.
They couldn't find any damage underneath... thing must be built like a Tank.
Either way next time I am at the Benz dealer for service I will have them look at it closely.
Now just to get the wheels fixed up!
Got a quote about $300 on each but they can pretty much restore them to new condition since no cracks.
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
Took it to my local Sears Auto Center location.
They couldn't find any damage underneath... thing must be built like a Tank.
Either way next time I am at the Benz dealer for service I will have them look at it closely.
Now just to get the wheels fixed up!
Got a quote about $300 on each but they can pretty much restore them to new condition since no cracks.
Thanks everyone for the feedback!
if this is true, that is awesome. reminds me of the 2015 m4 accident where dude went over the curb and his car was fine also. so he claimed.
stay safe
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Cant feel the car any different but they Def recommend Alignment at the Auto Center. Will be getting that done at the dealer about 2 weeks from now, live to far from dealer.
Will let you know if they find any worse @ benz! jaja
Will let you know if they find any worse @ benz! jaja
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Sears Auto Center? C'mon now...
I know every place is different but years ago i took my Volvo XC90 for an alignment there and they made it worse...twice. I just couldnt believe the incompetence. Wanted to ask them to do it myself as I knew i'd do a better job.
Anyway, not to bash Sears but I would take it to a more reputable alignment shop. Or a dealer.
I know every place is different but years ago i took my Volvo XC90 for an alignment there and they made it worse...twice. I just couldnt believe the incompetence. Wanted to ask them to do it myself as I knew i'd do a better job.
Anyway, not to bash Sears but I would take it to a more reputable alignment shop. Or a dealer.
