Oops. Destroying my car little by little.

[blkaznmartin]

So I had an accident with my car tonight. I hit a curb at about 35 degrees going maybe 50mph. My front right wheel and tire is unusable now and my wheel well cover ripped off. As far as I can tell, nothing else is wrong. I checked my suspension including my strut and endlink and everything seemed fine. What else should I be looking at?

Two side notes:
I'll might be needing a new set of wheels. Mine were custom painted (by myself) non-stock wheels that came with my car. I haven't yet looked for a replacement wheel and I don't know how much that will cost. Meanwhile I'll be sitting on my spare and driving... nowhere.

Also, My driver's side window stopped working. I have no idea why. It was fine before I ran into the curb. What the heck?

 

[Brian_K]

did you check your tie rods? make sure to take it in for an alignment once you get that new wheel!

 

[Tamn]

Also, My driver's side window stopped working. I have no idea why. It was fine before I ran into the curb. What the heck?

You bumped your childlock window button? I've done this several times and took me ages to notice. Sound the idiot alarm. lol

 

[blkaznmartin]

Something in my window is definitely broken. Whirrs, clicks, grinding, and all sorts of mess happens when I push my window button.

 

[82735]

Your window might just have been knocked off track. I'd say pop off the door panel and take a look. The impact might have just moved the glass of the raising mechanisim/lever.

 

[blkaznmartin]

Ah thanks that may just work. I'll explore a bit tomorrow.

In my search for wheels, I found that my wheels (MB Drifters) have been discontinued. I found a pair for $95 but they only have four lugs. Do you guys know of any resources for finding wheels? I just want one, not a set. I want to pay as little as possible (of course).

UPDATE:
I spent a few hours at NTB to find out that I have a bent strut. Is it possible to bend it back...? Or should I replace it with stock? Or replace both in the front with aftermarket?

UPDATE 2:
I destroyed my wheel well cover thing and I was wondering if there's a cheap way to replace it or someone is selling one?

 

[blkaznmartin]

Update 3: In taking off my strut, I found out that it is not only bent, but blown. Now I'll definitely be replacing it. I guess that means the endlink too. And I still need a wheel well cover. Any DIY versions of that instead?

Update 4: I tried to fix my window today but it's irreparably broken without new hardware. The yellow plastic cable guide is broken at the top and the cable itself is unusably mangled. I put my door back together and I'll try not to roll my window down. No more drive-throughs.

 

[OGLaughtzalotzz]

Try junk yards for the window pieces and wheel well. you can try rockauto.com for suspension parts. they have great prices

 

[hotcracker69]

wow based on the hit , i will not be surprise if you got some frame damages as well

 

[blkaznmartin]

Update:

My dad made me replace two wheels instead of one because my back right (which I moved to the front) had a bent lip. I ended up with a new set of four MB Seven X in Phantom Black Chrome. Got them for the price of two close match wheels.

My tire is supposed to come in today and then my strut next week. I ordered some Staggs based on the recommendations of other members. Apparently they go well with S-Techs. I'm also going with the Escape end links for the front.

I still haven't found the other parts yet. :/

 

[CheeseHelmet]

Damn that must have been a hard impact.

As others have said, look at the tie rod and be sure to get an alignment. You should also take a very good look at the lower control arm to make sure it's not bent and the bushings are still intact. And finally check for excess play in the wheel bearing, even if it's still ok now, it'll probably fail much sooner than the others.