Nothing better than having the kids home for the holidays… trying to do an emergency stop he locks the brakes and learns the physics lesson that light vehicles skate even on dry pavement (you guys pining for 50 mph GEMs don’t ignore this.) turns hard right hits the curb with right front wheel and dumps it on the left side.
Thankfully both he and the GF belted in were unhurt. Can’t say same for GEM. See the images.
The force sheared one of the two bolts holding lower control arm to yoke, pulled the outer CV joint apart, broke the right mud guard and pushed tire through the body pan. Dumping it on side tore off left mirror.
They were able to right the cart but had to wait for a flatbed tow to bring home. @Inwo green LiFePO cells survived and surprisingly my DIY mounting held. I think two bricks need their tension bands replaced but seem to charge fine.
Wondering if any of you have had similar damage and what other damage to look for?
Will fiberglass cloth work to repair body pan?
Not a project on my calendar but driving “Mr Toad’s Wild Ride” is always a thrill, and warm weather will be here again soon.