drswiger Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Had new gunmetal Razors put on 2 weeks ago. Driving down I-12 this am , rear driver side wheel comes off at 95 mph. Cracked stud. Had the car towed to Banner Ford, where I bought it after I changed my underwear. Awaiting the damage report. I am guessing a hell of alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 That Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank God you are OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Damn man there was another post in the 40th area where a guy had cracked studs on his car and had to get them replaced as well. He had razors on his but they were installed at SAI. Perhaps this is a Razor related issue? Here is the thread... http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...c=32622&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Same here, good to know you are safe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drswiger Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I saw that. i am pretty upset b/c just looking at it, I am expecting a large bill. The razor is trashed and the shock mount was bent. The rotor at studs-trashed. You know it is not going to be covered b/c it is not Fords product and the dealership didn't put it on anyway. So it sucks at huge whale d--k. My guess is $3000, plus new wheel. I am crossing my fingers, I am pleasently suprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drswiger Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 BTW, if you have never had a wheel come off at 95MPH......it raises your heart rate a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Thx god you are safe and sound.....i hope she will be back on the road and enjoy her in no time.. Glad you are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Holy s#!t. I think after I pulled the seat out of my rear I would have to throw up! Good luck with all that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukenrock Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Aty least you are OK!! How long have the wheels been on? Is this an issue where we should be checking the torque on the lugnuts every so often? I just picked up a new set of CS wheels and there is a notice right on top of the box indicating (In bold letters) to recheck the torque on the lugnuts after so many miles". Not saying this is what happened on yours. Glad your OK.. I saw that. i am pretty upset b/c just looking at it, I am expecting a large bill. The razor is trashed and the shock mount was bent. The rotor at studs-trashed. You know it is not going to be covered b/c it is not Fords product and the dealership didn't put it on anyway. So it sucks at huge whale d--k. My guess is $3000, plus new wheel. I am crossing my fingers, I am pleasently suprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhead20 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 just be glad you are OK.... after reading that my heart rate has increased for you...Holy $hit that must have been white knuckle time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 That's why my will WILL remian stock!!! I like them anyway........unless I finally decide to SS.....on the fence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiefferGT500 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Sorry to hear about that. Your lucky it wasnt worse with all the traffic on I-12. Hate to see a GT500 down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 That's why my will WILL remian stock!!! Mine too........ The only change was the LCA to prevent Wheel hop that can damage axle and if the wheel hop was reasonable i won't change them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drswiger Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ok, here it is...... Rear axle housing-trash LCA-trash Rear sway -trash Rear rotor-trash Rear-caliper-trash 20 inch Razor-trash shock-trash TOTAL-$4300 The good news- Will be covered by Tire Kingdom's insurance Still sucks a big whale d--k! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLGT750 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I am not sure if things have changed but Discount Tire recomends you check the torque on the lugs on "new" wheels after driving 25mi. to make sure they are seated properly. Not sure if you had this done or they overtightened the lugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ok, here it is......Rear axle housing-trash LCA-trash Rear sway -trash Rear rotor-trash Rear-caliper-trash 20 inch Razor-trash shock-trash TOTAL-$4300 The good news- Will be covered by Tire Kingdom's insurance Still sucks a big whale d--k! Wow, are you lucky (that they're going to cover it) and good (that you could drive yourself out of this fiasco at 95mph; it is a testament to your driving abilities and the handling/stability of the Mustang!!!) You need to be compensated for "diminished value" as well (or whatever the term for loss of value). A repaired car is never worth what it was. Be sure to ding them on this. It'll show up in CarFAX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drswiger Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I was close to losing it for a second. I tell you what bothers the hell out of me. This is an easy fix. There is absolutely no body damage or frame damage at all. just replace the rear end and a couple bolt ons and that is it. but, you know, I can't ever think when I got a car back from more then a damn oil change when I was happy with it. You know, it seems like when you have some substantial work done, these guys either half ass it or just outright mess it up. I just hope that whover works on it is one of those guys that takes some pride in his work. I know I can say that is how I have always been. It is hard to find people like that anymore. Not to beat it to death, but have you gotten your car back from a tire place or whatever, and they have grease all over the place or the streeo is blearing loud on some station you never use. That stuff drives me nuts. God, I hope that guy doesn't touch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ok, here it is......Rear axle housing-trash LCA-trash Rear sway -trash Rear rotor-trash Rear-caliper-trash 20 inch Razor-trash shock-trash TOTAL-$4300 The good news- Will be covered by Tire Kingdom's insurance Still sucks a big whale d--k! A lot of damaged parts, but it's not that bad. These are all bolt ons. I don't see any body damage on your list. If you don't have any, than that it great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I was close to losing it for a second. I tell you what bothers the hell out of me. This is an easy fix. There is absolutely no body damage or frame damage at all. just replace the rear end and a couple bolt ons and that is it. but, you know, I can't ever think when I got a car back from more then a damn oil change when I was happy with it. You know, it seems like when you have some substantial work done, these guys either half ass it or just outright mess it up. I just hope that whover works on it is one of those guys that takes some pride in his work. I know I can say that is how I have always been. It is hard to find people like that anymore. Not to beat it to death, but have you gotten your car back from a tire place or whatever, and they have grease all over the place or the streeo is blearing loud on some station you never use. That stuff drives me nuts. God, I hope that guy doesn't touch it. I hope you're not going to let the tire place do this work?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drswiger Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 No way! I tell you though, I think I am going to have a psychout problem with these Razors. I know that sounds bad, but I am going to be reluctant to get on it. Especially when I read the other thread about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm also glad you are safe and as sound as you can be after such an experience. I do have a question for you. In your case were you able to determine what may have failed first? The tire, rim or stubs and lug nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff500 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I actually like the stockers the best if anything I will send them out to be chromed this winter, geez hopefully there's not significant problems with these razors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drswiger Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I don't know. I can tell you it was not the wheel or tire. When I looked at the rotor, I had one stud missing all together and 3 that were loose. What is weird is that the remainig studs were not striped. The threads looked fine. I would expect them to be striped if they failed. Seems to me, they were not tightened and simply came off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ok, here it is......Rear axle housing-trash LCA-trash Rear sway -trash Rear rotor-trash Rear-caliper-trash 20 inch Razor-trash shock-trash TOTAL-$4300 The good news- Will be covered by Tire Kingdom's insurance Still sucks a big whale d--k! That's awesome news that TK will pay, quick question, is the reason that they are paying because you bought a hazard insurance from them? If so I must keep that in mind for future tire purchases just incase anything happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Be an optimist... This is a perfect opportunity to put in a narrowed rear end, relocate the shocks and put on widened wheels and 335 shoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05FSTBK Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 BTW, if you have never had a wheel come off at 95MPH......it raises your heart rate a little. How far did the wheel go? This happened to my wife after midnight towing a horse trailer. Luckily the wheel hit the front of the trailer about 4 ft up. it was traveling horizontilly when it hit. I imagine it was pretty scary for you. Any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Glad to see that you're OK! That's what is most important. Not sure how I would have reacted loosing a wheeel at 95MPH! You did a great job keeping it under control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkside Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 I am very happy to hear that you are OK after that little "adventure". The fact that the Shelby suffered no body/frame damage is great news and a testament to your skills behind the wheel and not panicing. Way to go. Like the farmdog said, it would be a good time to do some mods to the rear end if they were in your plans. Don't get hung up about what happened. You can't live in fear of the past. Enjoy the car and keep driving it hard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 I don't know. I can tell you it was not the wheel or tire. When I looked at the rotor, I had one stud missing all together and 3 that were loose. What is weird is that the remainig studs were not striped. The threads looked fine. I would expect them to be striped if they failed. Seems to me, they were not tightened and simply came off. Sounds to me like three spinoffs and the 4th broke under the strain of being the only one left holding your wheel on. Just my thought on it... If thats the case, they better pay for it...and I would demand the work be done by a certified SVT dealer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLGT750 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Seems to me, they were not tightened and simply came off. Bingo! That's why they are paying for it, also glad your ok.... lucking it was not the front could have been alot worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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