Accidentally ran over a rock, any serious damage to the car?

Franksm08 · 05-03-2018, 02:25 PM

Was going through a very rough road and I didn't see this giant rock sticking out. Does anyone know if I caused any real damage to my car or if I should get it checked out? There doesn't seem to be any fluids leaking and the car drives normally. It is located in the front right, right next to the wheel.

Skyhigh · 05-04-2018, 05:51 AM

I am not really sure what I am looking at, but there is quite some damage on the second image. It may be just cosmetic, but even so, you must do something about it! Otherwise it will just start corroding. I would repair it fully at any cost, including the sound-proofing.

insanecoder · 05-04-2018, 08:25 AM

I cant make out some of the pics as well
but one looks like wiring.. you want to patch that hole up after ensuring no wiring damage
the other looks like a boot.. monitor it and ensure no damage/leakage from that boot
if its under warranty maybe get it checked out diagnostics run

KingpinRCR · 05-04-2018, 03:02 PM

The first one I have no clue, the second one looks like the chassis got scraped (not wires, the scrapes just look like wires). It’s probably fine, maybe a little bend, but i would at least treat it against corrosion since it’s scraped to bare metal. Best thing is to have a professional have a look at it.

Sea-Tac · 05-09-2018, 12:18 PM

Lift the car and inspect. The underlayment is torn but can't tell on the metal.

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Franksm08 New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Accidentally ran over a rock, any serious damage to the car? Was going through a very rough road and I didn't see this giant rock sticking out. Does anyone know if I caused any real damage to my car or if I should get it checked out? There doesn't seem to be any fluids leaking and the car drives normally. It is located in the front right, right next to the wheel. Attached Images
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1925 Rep 3,910 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I am not really sure what I am looking at, but there is quite some damage on the second image. It may be just cosmetic, but even so, you must do something about it! Otherwise it will just start corroding. I would repair it fully at any cost, including the sound-proofing. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women." Last edited by Skyhigh; 05-04-2018 at 05:59 AM..
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insanecoder Banned 1412 Rep 3,211 Posts Drives: 340isDrive Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast USA iTrader: (0)	I cant make out some of the pics as well but one looks like wiring.. you want to patch that hole up after ensuring no wiring damage the other looks like a boot.. monitor it and ensure no damage/leakage from that boot if its under warranty maybe get it checked out diagnostics run
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KingpinRCR Private First Class 61 Rep 166 Posts Drives: F30 320d ed Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	The first one I have no clue, the second one looks like the chassis got scraped (not wires, the scrapes just look like wires). It’s probably fine, maybe a little bend, but i would at least treat it against corrosion since it’s scraped to bare metal. Best thing is to have a professional have a look at it.
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Sea-Tac Major 1455 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: 2108 X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 xDrive30i [0.00] 2016 328i xDrive [0.00]	Lift the car and inspect. The underlayment is torn but can't tell on the metal.
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