Reflash or new wheel??? (a bit long)
04-25-2005, 08:15 PM
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Reflash or new wheel??? (a bit long)
Need some input....
Last night, my neighbor who recently had hernia surgery went out to get a bite to eat. His wife suggested that he not drive do to his meds. Apparently he backed up into my rear bumper/quarter panel/drivers side wheel.
Fortunately being an honest man, he came to my door and told me about it. At first glance the damage isn't noticable.
He explained if it was under $1k he would pay by cash/check, if over, he'd go through his insurance.
To make a long story short, I got a couple estimates which came out to about $1440 and $1330 respectively including a new wheel.
I took him the estimates and told him I'd opt to save him money when he asked which shop I want to take it to.
Now... my wheel is just aesthetically damaged as shown;
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So my options are to get a new wheel and have a matching spare wheel or the coveted reflash. I'm opting for the reflash, but that wheel really bugs the hell outa' me...
What do you guys think I should do????
Last night, my neighbor who recently had hernia surgery went out to get a bite to eat. His wife suggested that he not drive do to his meds. Apparently he backed up into my rear bumper/quarter panel/drivers side wheel.
Fortunately being an honest man, he came to my door and told me about it. At first glance the damage isn't noticable.
He explained if it was under $1k he would pay by cash/check, if over, he'd go through his insurance.
To make a long story short, I got a couple estimates which came out to about $1440 and $1330 respectively including a new wheel.
I took him the estimates and told him I'd opt to save him money when he asked which shop I want to take it to.
Now... my wheel is just aesthetically damaged as shown;
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[/IMG] So my options are to get a new wheel and have a matching spare wheel or the coveted reflash. I'm opting for the reflash, but that wheel really bugs the hell outa' me...
What do you guys think I should do????
04-25-2005, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dzuy
ouch. that's rough. two of my wheels are dinged, but not as bad as that.
i would get a new wheel and get flash when you have the money.
i would get a new wheel and get flash when you have the money.
Thanks for input.
My friends say Hondata, but they don't have to look at that wheel every day...
04-25-2005, 08:51 PM
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I'd fix the wheel first since it sounds like the damaged wheel will still bother you even if you get the reflash. The reflash will come in time. I want it so bad too but have other priorities (like wife) OMG did I just write that? :troutslap
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04-25-2005, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Canyonball
Yeah tell me about it! I'm like 55/45 weighing towards reflash, but man... that wheel looks jacked up. Though from a distance it isn't noticable, however it's on my drivers side and I know I'll look at it every time I get in my ride. But to be "Hondatified"... mmmm
Thanks for input.
My friends say Hondata, but they don't have to look at that wheel every day...
Thanks for input.
My friends say Hondata, but they don't have to look at that wheel every day...
04-26-2005, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by pcaulfie
I'd fix the wheel first since it sounds like the damaged wheel will still bother you even if you get the reflash. The reflash will come in time. I want it so bad too but have other priorities (like wife) OMG did I just write that? :troutslap
Yeah I hear Ya'! However, I'll have an extra $280 if I get the wheel which will just be burnin a hole in my pocket. Considering the wheel is a bit cheaper than to get the reflash, it would be easier to save for the wheel. That's my logic, though still weighing options.
04-26-2005, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by daniel1113
I'm just glad to hear that you have an honest neighbor... you don't hear about this kind of situation happening enough.
for world peace now?!?!?!In all seriousness though, we need more people like that...
04-26-2005, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by spatel600
reflash...there was a post on how to fix your wheel...and youll prob forget about the wheel after the reflash...haha
04-26-2005, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
You need to buy a whole new wheel? spend some on fixing it and the rest on hondata
04-26-2005, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by xizor
screw the wheel, get the reflash. just put the wheel on the passenger side, you'll never see it.
Also Dan and xisor, I have directional tires
lol. that can be remedied tho'.
04-26-2005, 09:36 AM
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+1Getting a new mod is much more fun then replacing something you already have
+ 2You can put the cost difference into a) doing some cosmetic fixup, and b) rotating the tires (dismount, rotate, and remount). From what I've read you'll love the reflash, the canyons await.
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Wow.... ok that was the worst PWing I have ever seen! 
I would get the wheel fixed first (instead of buying a new one) and then just save a little more to get the reflash.
I would get the wheel fixed first (instead of buying a new one) and then just save a little more to get the reflash.
04-26-2005, 09:55 AM
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You could try this: fixing rim scratches
But Suto has a good point. If I was your neighbor and shelled out big bucks for damage I'd want to see you fix it and not "pocket" it.
But Suto has a good point. If I was your neighbor and shelled out big bucks for damage I'd want to see you fix it and not "pocket" it.
04-26-2005, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
You could try this: fixing rim scratches
But Suto has a good point. If I was your neighbor and shelled out big bucks for damage I'd want to see you fix it and not "pocket" it.
But Suto has a good point. If I was your neighbor and shelled out big bucks for damage I'd want to see you fix it and not "pocket" it.
04-26-2005, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
You could try this: fixing rim scratches
But Suto has a good point. If I was your neighbor and shelled out big bucks for damage I'd want to see you fix it and not "pocket" it.
But Suto has a good point. If I was your neighbor and shelled out big bucks for damage I'd want to see you fix it and not "pocket" it.
+1
04-26-2005, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
You could try this: fixing rim scratches
But Suto has a good point. If I was your neighbor and shelled out big bucks for damage I'd want to see you fix it and not "pocket" it.
But Suto has a good point. If I was your neighbor and shelled out big bucks for damage I'd want to see you fix it and not "pocket" it.
I say use the money he gives you to get a new wheel. How much would a new one cost? If its too much, then you could just get it fixed and it would still look brand new.
04-26-2005, 11:42 AM
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screw the wheel, get the reflash. just put the wheel on the passenger side, you'll never see it.
Fix the wheel as much as you can then rotate those tires and put that rim on the passenger side. Then get hondatafied!
Then kick your neighbors ass! JK
04-27-2005, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
You could try this: fixing rim scratches
But Suto has a good point. If I was your neighbor and shelled out big bucks for damage I'd want to see you fix it and not "pocket" it.
But Suto has a good point. If I was your neighbor and shelled out big bucks for damage I'd want to see you fix it and not "pocket" it.
Sorry Suto, domn, jlukja, 05_TSX_GP, and Viking. I got the reflash...
BTW, I'm also having the wheel repaired with the money as well.
04-27-2005, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by virtualbong
I say use the money he gives you to get a new wheel. How much would a new one cost? If its too much, then you could just get it fixed and it would still look brand new.
04-27-2005, 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CJams
Fix the wheel as much as you can then rotate those tires and put that rim on the passenger side. Then get hondatafied!
Then kick your neighbors ass! JK
Then kick your neighbors ass! JK
Okaaaay. (<- Homer Simpson voice)
04-27-2005, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Canyonball
I'm only "pocketing" the money to replace the wheel, all body work will get done. Even if I didn't get the body work done (hypothetically speaking of course) I'm still entitled to compensation.
Sorry Suto, domn, jlukja, 05_TSX_GP, and Viking. I got the reflash...
BTW, I'm also having the wheel repaired with the money as well.
Sorry Suto, domn, jlukja, 05_TSX_GP, and Viking. I got the reflash...
BTW, I'm also having the wheel repaired with the money as well.
04-27-2005, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
No worries. Please post your impressions of the reflash in the reflash thread. I'm sure domn would like to hear from another happy reflasher.
Ooops, I posted under the discussions...
04-27-2005, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Canyonball
I'm only "pocketing" the money to replace the wheel, all body work will get done. Even if I didn't get the body work done (hypothetically speaking of course) I'm still entitled to compensation.
Sorry Suto, domn, jlukja, 05_TSX_GP, and Viking. I got the reflash...
BTW, I'm also having the wheel repaired with the money as well.
Sorry Suto, domn, jlukja, 05_TSX_GP, and Viking. I got the reflash...
BTW, I'm also having the wheel repaired with the money as well.
I ain't here to judge 
By the way, are you AT or MT??
And did you say post your reflash impression post already?!?
04-27-2005, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 05_TSX_GP
No worry dude. It's your car, your rim, your $$$ (kinda, haha) I ain't here to judge
By the way, are you AT or MT??
And did you say post your reflash impression post already?!?
I ain't here to judge By the way, are you AT or MT??
And did you say post your reflash impression post already?!?
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