Something terrible has happened!
I accidentally (yeah yeah), rode off a high kerb this evening and I've somehow ruined my C5!
Please could someone help me? Out of desparation, and for some emergency re-assurance I'd be willing to hear from anyone who may be able to help.
After parking on the pavement outside a shop, I rode off this evening onto the road via a steep kerb. I wasn't aware it was about 6 or 7 inches high, and not only did I scrape the underneath, I also came down at the back with a mighty bang (the bang being the weight of the vehicle, not a mechanical bang!)
I pedalled for a bit, then applied power. At that moment, I heard the loudest grinding sound you could ever imagine!
I turned the C5 on its side, only to remind myself that the battery was still connected, so there's now some kind of fluid on the footwell. Is this acid or just water?
Have I damaged the gearbox? It sounds like I've certainly done something, and I'm terrified it's going to be expensive to fix!!
I peddaled some more, then began to pick up speed. I tried the motor again, and it worked! As son as I slowed down and the motor needed to work harder, the grinding sound came back....
Please - sorry to sound desperate (and pathetic), but I do love my C5, and fear I may have ruined it.
I only ask as if I continue riding it as it is, it may get worse!!
Hope to hear from someone soon.
Thanks guys.
Mike