driving out of ohio today and my control arm starts making some bad noise, i get on the phone with someone on a computer and get an emergency appoinment with a stealership. im getting off the exit for the damn dealer (only like a half a mile to go) and the entire front driverside wheel and tire break loose and fly past my window, im now on 3 wheels and a rotor, sliding down the exit ramp sideways, i got control like 12 feet in front of the gaurd rail i was aimed for and stopped. called the audi people back and said "new situation, get me a tow truck." my rotor punched straight through my wheel putting a hole bigger than my fist in it. the tow guy came and brought me to audi who is now fixing my car which will be ready on monday, i am pissed. the total parts cost is $1050 for: new aftermarket hub, new rotor, and new control arm. i have a brand new ronal R7 (wheel) being sent from california overnight. i dont know how much that cost yet, i have an account with the dealer in CA. now, its the lower left control arm, which i confirmed with my tuner and mechanic back home that it is a recall part, so audi is gonna have to reimburse me and possibly pay for the whole event? i hope so, if their part caused me to pretty much crash, shouldn't they be responsible. what a sh1tty situation.

 

HOLY BAJEEBAS!!

that really sucks. they better pay fot that stuff.

 

gee thanks... i feel so safe in my car now that i read that because my right side control arms are messed up.. and my appointment isnt till monday [X(]

*Pulls 1996 purple Dodge Caravan out of garage*

 

LOL, well, that's better than nothing. The dealership should have given you a loaner for that mess up. Wow, at least you were "getting off" of the freeway. It could have been a lot worse. Hope everything works out for you with the stealership. They will no doubt pay for everything, sounds messed up.

 

damn dude thats crazy, good luck.

 

sorry to hear but think in good side. it could been worst!

 

yea seriously, im surprised you didnt do more damage than you did.

 

Holy crap man!! I'm glad you're ok...that could've been serious. It must've been one hell of a ride!

 

this happened to me no kidding, like 2hrs ago

 

ok i dont think im gonna drive my car till i drop it off at the shop... hell maybe ill roll the damn thing to the shop..

nadler, did you know that your control arms were busted.. how many miles on the car?