![]() ![]() No intentionally bad, harmful, or deceptive advice. Memes, youtube videos and other non questions are not allowed Title, salvage, body work, paint work, etc questions also dont belong here. Showing off w/out a question goes in r/justrolledintotheshop legal/insurance questions go in r/legaladvice or r/insurance. If it's got wheels, treads, floats, flies, or has an engine you're good to go and we'll do our best to help. This is a subreddit for asking Mechanical questions pertaining to vehicles, engines, etc. Questions of this nature will be removed RULES Please Take a Moment To Read The Rules Before Postingġ) Advice Format. BELONG in r/Autobody or /r/Diyautobody/ Do not ask for an estimate there as it is against the subs rules. If that isn't available, provide all you know and explain why.Īll bodywork, accident damage, paint, dent/ding questions. If possible posts must include the make/model/year in the title or body of the post. PART TRADING: If you have parts you would like to trade please do so at r/partIt However, knowing what to do and executing it with care and caution can always save your car from unnecessary damage or wear.Join the /r/MechanicAdvice IRC for instant conversations with other users on libera.chat irc network. Otherwise, just roll over the bump without hitting the brakes or pressing on the gas.Ĭars are expensive, and that’s because they must be made of sturdy materials, so trust that your car won’t break or die down just because of a few bumps. Only avoid the bump by swerving to the side if the move is properly calculated. There may be something on the side that you can slam when you recklessly swerve. Swerving is dangerous, especially at a high speed, but also because split decisions may not allow for proper checking of your surroundings. Either you swerve to the side to avoid it or you brake real hard. Sometimes, it’s an instinct that kicks in when you suddenly see a big bump ahead. You can’t really see where the tires are hitting, but you can always estimate and trust the feel of the road. The best way to go through bumpy roads is to have the right control over braking and acceleration. Breaking hard will shift the car's weight to the front which is not a friendly case for your front suspension. ![]() But never slam on the brakes when you see a bumpy patch ahead. You cannot avoid bumpy roads forever, but there are some ways you can reduce the damage they do to your car. Metal fatigue may result in a lower car ride because of the suspension springs not returning to their correct position after a series of hard bumps. The first to bear the damage from abuse on bumpy roads are the shock absorbers and then your suspension springs. Damage to suspensionĪnd of course, your car’s suspension is not spared from the damage. Meanwhile, OEM-supplied wheels may suffer hairline fractures that may worsen over prolonged contact with bad roads. Bad bumps may cause cracking or bending of wheels of substandard quality. Good quality wheels are made to withstand use and abuse, but with some aftermarket wheels, this may not be the case. It can get awful with frequent driving on bumpy roads to the point that tire structure is compromised. ![]() A bump bad enough may result in tire bubbles due to pressure pinching the tire sidewall. Incorrect tire pressure and nasty potholes are not a good combination. Possible car damages from bumpy roads Damage to tires But if you are in a situation where it’s a daily thing, you might want to consider some things to protect your car’s tires and suspension. You clutch on the steering wheel and wait for that loud thump.ĭriving on rough, bumpy roads is fine from time to time and won’t do so much damage to your car. And as a driver, there are times when you even feel bad after miscalculating your run on a rough road. ![]()
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