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hydroplaned, hit a curb at about 30-40mph while spinning....

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Old 08-23-2004, 07:52 AM
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Default hydroplaned, hit a curb at about 30-40mph while spinning....

I don't have any pics, but I'll try to explain.

car started hydroplaning, road turned slightly right, car spun counterclockwise (i think due to counter steering to correct over steer), the rear passenger side hit a curb, spinning the car clockwise and in the air...

the rear wheel that hit the curb is missing a piece about 5 inches long...and the wheel is now angled in.

it's a 99 A4 with quattro...what can be expected to be damaged? Will this have damaged the sub-frame? any ideas of cost? obviously without seeing the car I understand it would be difficult to estimate, but figured I'd get some opinions.

Any and all ideas would be appreciated.
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Default I'd guess you'll need a new wheel, bearing, and maybe some control arms.

Obviously and alignment to follow. Probably looking at $2K as your starting point.
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Default Did it happen on Saturday during the crazy rain?

Also what tires are you running and how fast were you going? Just curious because my Dunlop SP Sport 9000s felt great during the monsoon this weekend.
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