ID: Asphalt Bulges in middle of lane

[wtom]

Please add in the exact location of lanes where the asphalt in the middle has bulged upwards due to damn TTC buses and/or trucks. I will update this first post with your responses.

Cautionary to those with aftermarket suspensions;



Steeles Ave. E. (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=steeles+avenue+at+mccowan+road,+markham,+on) west-bound, right-turn lane into McCowan Rd. north-bound
Sheppard Ave. E. (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Sheppard+Ave+E+%26+Pharmacy+Ave,+Scarborough,+ON ) east-bound, right-turn lane into Pharmacy Rd. south-bound
Overlea Blvd (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=overlea+blvd,+toronto,+on) WB, diamond lane, between Don Mills and Millwood
Finch Ave. E (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1750+Finch+Ave+E,+Toronto,+ON) WB, in front of Seneca College, west of 404
Bloor St. W (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Bloor+St+W+at+Symington+Ave,+Toronto,+ON) EB at Symington Ave
Bloor St. W (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Bloor+St+W+at+Runnymede+Rd,+Toronto,+ON) EB just east of Runnymede Rd. in right lane
Finch Ave. E (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Finch+Ave+at+Victoria+Park,+Toronto,+ON) WB, in right-turn lane to go north onto Victoria Park Ave.
Steeles Ave. W (http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Steeles+Ave+W+%26+Bathurst+St,+Thornhill,+ON) WB, bus lane, west of Bathurst St.


EDIT: First street name is clickable for a Google Map of the approximate location

[FLIPDADY]

I've gotten burned by those 2 locations. >:(

[majic]

added East York Town Center location

[Kevin@nextmod]

Finch and 404, just in front of seneca college heading west on finch. Not sure if its fixed yet but few weeks ago it was still there.

[Broli]

Bloor Street heading east at Symington (spelling) (just east of Perth, which is just east of dundas west)
Bloor Street heading east after runnymede in the right lane it is NASTY, even slow!!

[chaser]

Finch Ave E., west-bound, right-turn lane to north-bound of Victoria Park

[wtom]

Finch Ave E., west-bound, right-turn lane to north-bound of Victoria Park


... I was gonna mention about the pedestrian accident that happened this morning at that intersection but I think I'll keep my mouth shut :P

[Cardinal Fang]

Steeles going west from Bathurst for the first 1 Km.

[wtom]

Steeles going west from Bathurst for the first 1 Km.


Is the asphalt high enough to scrape the under-body? I thought it's just pot holes in that area. I always head east-bound towards Bathurst along Steeles, only to turn south.

Bathurst itself is just all bad road, within Toronto. >:(

[Cardinal Fang]

Steeles going west from Bathurst for the first 1 Km.


Is the asphalt high enough to scrape the under-body?



BIG TIME!

The worst is the first bus stop in the north lane in front of the plaza. The buses have worn down the asphalt to the point it looks like a 8" wave stuck in time.

[MAZDA Kitten]

How about ALL OF DIXIE >:(

[eguiyab]

Finch Ave E., west-bound, right-turn lane to north-bound of Victoria Park


I remember going over that lane once and actually getting pushed up that i couldn't steer properly.

Another to add....

EB on Cummer/McNicole (sp) turning SB onto Pharmacy.

[eguiyab]

Since we're on the subject....
Im new the the Dropped car "lifestyle" and used to drive an SUV.. so I was used to going over EVERYTHING. Im more cautionary now.

However... if/when we do take a hit...* what are the most vulnerable parts exposed? What should I really look for, damage wise?
What are the odds that something catistrophic (sp) will happen. And if/when we HAVE to take a hit or go over one of these area's whats the best area/techinque to attempt.

There are sometimes that I can see one coming up, and naturally if your going aprox 60-70km in traffic you can always just swerve out of the way or slow to a crawl. I just grit my teeth, close my eyes and hope for the best.

Any pointers. tips. advice.. aside from being well informed, thanks to the locations to avoid.

I try to hit the "bulge" off center or run over it with one tire. If im not mistaken... the tranny oil pan would be towards the driverside around/infront of the driver foot well and the oil pan aprox centre line??

[Zaku_4]

going south on kenedy the right lane to go onto finch, theres a LOOOOOONG crazy ass hump. even with my stock 3 i hit it, then agian, maybe its cause im fat lol

[FLIPDADY]

Since we're on the subject....
Im new the the Dropped car "lifestyle" and used to drive an SUV.. so I was used to going over EVERYTHING. Im more cautionary now.

However... if/when we do take a hit...* what are the most vulnerable parts exposed? What should I really look for, damage wise?
What are the odds that something catistrophic (sp) will happen. And if/when we HAVE to take a hit or go over one of these area's whats the best area/techinque to attempt.

There are sometimes that I can see one coming up, and naturally if your going aprox 60-70km in traffic you can always just swerve out of the way or slow to a crawl. I just grit my teeth, close my eyes and hope for the best.

Any pointers. tips. advice.. aside from being well informed, thanks to the locations to avoid.

I try to hit the "bulge" off center or run over it with one tire. If im not mistaken... the tranny oil pan would be towards the driverside around/infront of the driver foot well and the oil pan aprox centre line??


After my infamous Civic exhaust disaster in Markham. I try and swerve out of the way of any road bulges or raised maintenance holes.

[TheProfessor]

Westbound Eglinton at Don Mills Road.....the far right lane (bus lane) has a giant bulge in the concrete. My buddy with a slammed Accord (4" drop) nearly ripped off his exhaust system because I forgot to warn him about it :-[

[Flagrum_3]

Intersection of Brimley & Lawrence. Lawrence has the dips on all lanes!!, so if your heading North or south on Brimley and your lowered look out....its like running over logs!!, I try to avoid that Intersection.


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