Do I need to get chassis checked after an oopsie?

[michaeljclark]

So as it was a lovely day and I had a card to deliver, I got the 7 out today.

I managed about 300m before as I (slowly as I knew the roads on the estate were slippery) went round a right hander, I hit some ice both front wheels lost traction and I believe stopped rotating (I didn't brake, not wanting to make things worse)

I slid ahead and the side of the wheel struck the kerb square on and I bounced off.

I struck the kerb at I guess 5-10MPH.

I stopped and looked at the tyre (no obvious damage) and the wheel (just scrapes and loss of paint).  Nothing appeared to be loose or bent/broken on the outside and I had the bonnet off to check the the chassis.  No dents on the panels near the area.

So I carried on with my trip.

Car drove normally  with all the squeaks  I'd associate with it.

Questions is: Is it worth getting it checked over properly?  If so anyone recommend anyone in the Kent/Sussex area (Seven's and Classics are only 15 mins away)

Mike

[paul richards]

Doesn't sound like you've done any damage and at that speed I wouldn't expect chassis damage, but worth getting tracking checked.

[Ian B]

Easily done Mike, but doesn't sound too serious.

You could talk nicely to Rob at Boss Racing, and ask him if he can stick it on his test rig for peace of mind. 

[SM25T]

Boss Racing are hidden on the Fawkham Road in Longfield ..... just south of the railway bridge.

[DJ.]

All good advice, but the first thing I would do is jack up the car and use a fixed point by the wheel rim to check the wheel and hub are running true.

 

It was really slippery this morning, I really hope your car is OK. Sounds like it should be at the speed you were travelling.

 

Duncan

[michaeljclark]

Thanks all

I shall try to take a look tomorrow

Mike