Can a rim be fixed??
10-10-2003, 06:09 AM
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Can a rim be fixed??
I have a stock 03 S rim and I hit a curb so now there is a chunk of the rim gone. It has been this way for some time now but it kinda shakes. I don't know if the rim is bent or the chunk missing is throwing it off. The rim has been balanced but it still shakes so I think it might be bent. Can this be fixed or should I get a new one??
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10-10-2003, 06:19 AM
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If its bent I dont think its going to be a real noticable bend in a small area...it might be the whole rim is kind not round maybe...is that possibe...and could that be fixed? Its like a certian speeds I can feel it vibrate....and if I turn the stearing wheel a little in each direction while moving I can fell it more.
10-10-2003, 06:36 AM
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Great...I will make some calls and see what I can do...thatks yall
Also is it possible for it to wear a tire so that even if the car is in alighnment it still pulls to the right??
Also is it possible for it to wear a tire so that even if the car is in alighnment it still pulls to the right??
10-10-2003, 06:41 AM
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It’s probably not worth fixing it on a stock rim.
I think you’re looking at 150+ for most places…no?
THIS PLACE: http://www.wheelcollision.com is the name I hear most often.
They’re really close to me, but I’ve never had any work done there.
If I ever damage one of my Blingers that’s the first place I will go.
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I think you’re looking at 150+ for most places…no?
THIS PLACE: http://www.wheelcollision.com is the name I hear most often.
They’re really close to me, but I’ve never had any work done there.
If I ever damage one of my Blingers that’s the first place I will go.
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10-10-2003, 06:43 AM
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Some of their prices:
Straighten Aluminum Wheel $ 75 - $180
Straighten Steel Wheel $ 35 - $ 75
Straighten & Refinish 1 Piece Standard Aluminum Wheel (Moderate Damage) $115 - $190
Weld Aluminum Wheel $ 75 - $150
Straighten & Weld Aluminum Wheel (Back Side) $ 90 - $180
Polish & Clear Coat Aluminum Wheel $ 95 - $200
Paint & Clear Coat Aluminum Wheel $ 90 - $150
Chrome Plate Aluminum Wheel $210 - $260
Repair & Chrome Aluminum Wheel $260 - $380
Straighten Aluminum Wheel $ 75 - $180
Straighten Steel Wheel $ 35 - $ 75
Straighten & Refinish 1 Piece Standard Aluminum Wheel (Moderate Damage) $115 - $190
Weld Aluminum Wheel $ 75 - $150
Straighten & Weld Aluminum Wheel (Back Side) $ 90 - $180
Polish & Clear Coat Aluminum Wheel $ 95 - $200
Paint & Clear Coat Aluminum Wheel $ 90 - $150
Chrome Plate Aluminum Wheel $210 - $260
Repair & Chrome Aluminum Wheel $260 - $380
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10-10-2003, 06:44 AM
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Yeah Shawn I am going to see how much first and then I will see if I will just try to get one out of the blk market for cheep. They have a place I am going to call and see.
10-10-2003, 06:44 AM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
Some of their prices:
Straighten Aluminum Wheel $ 75 - $180
Straighten Steel Wheel $ 35 - $ 75
Straighten & Refinish 1 Piece Standard Aluminum Wheel (Moderate Damage) $115 - $190
Weld Aluminum Wheel $ 75 - $150
Straighten & Weld Aluminum Wheel (Back Side) $ 90 - $180
Polish & Clear Coat Aluminum Wheel $ 95 - $200
Paint & Clear Coat Aluminum Wheel $ 90 - $150
Chrome Plate Aluminum Wheel $210 - $260
Repair & Chrome Aluminum Wheel $260 - $380
Some of their prices:
Straighten Aluminum Wheel $ 75 - $180
Straighten Steel Wheel $ 35 - $ 75
Straighten & Refinish 1 Piece Standard Aluminum Wheel (Moderate Damage) $115 - $190
Weld Aluminum Wheel $ 75 - $150
Straighten & Weld Aluminum Wheel (Back Side) $ 90 - $180
Polish & Clear Coat Aluminum Wheel $ 95 - $200
Paint & Clear Coat Aluminum Wheel $ 90 - $150
Chrome Plate Aluminum Wheel $210 - $260
Repair & Chrome Aluminum Wheel $260 - $380
Damn looks like I better get looken in the black market huh hahaha
10-10-2003, 06:48 AM
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Yea, if it was just bent I think it would be worth doing, but he said:
That's gonna require welding and refinishing.
now there is a chunk of the rim gone.
10-10-2003, 06:50 AM
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yeah and the chunk is on the outer part of the rim....sounding more like i better get another out of the blk mkt. Do any of you guys have some you wana sell cheep ?
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10-10-2003, 06:53 AM
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well a new one from acura is about 315 but I will not go there and get it....I will wait to get some off of here for a lot less. Its drivable but it just makes the care shake a little.
10-10-2003, 06:59 AM
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well a new one from acura is about 315 but I will not go there and get it....I will wait to get some off of here for a lot less. Its drivable but it just makes the care shake a little.
well a new one from acura is about 315 but I will not go there and get it....I will wait to get some off of here for a lot less. Its drivable but it just makes the care shake a little.
I also curbed one of my new rims. I was sooooo pissed. It's actually not that bad.. so I sanded it down a little to make it smooth and I'm going to try to fix it myself. If I don't have any luck I'll have to find a rim shop in NY to bring it too....
10-10-2003, 07:18 AM
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Wow 275 shipped I wish I knew that a while ago 
How much if I used MO or CK?? See I didnt "curb" mine...a year ago I was going through a twisty road and I had just rotated my tires for the last time. The back was bald and the front not so hot...I was in the process of looking for a new set. Well to make a long storie short I fishtailed and ran the car over a curb/median and did about 2k worth of damage. I didnt do ins because my rate had just dropped and paid out of pocket to fix it. This rim is from that so now I am looking to fix the last part.
How much if I used MO or CK?? See I didnt "curb" mine...a year ago I was going through a twisty road and I had just rotated my tires for the last time. The back was bald and the front not so hot...I was in the process of looking for a new set. Well to make a long storie short I fishtailed and ran the car over a curb/median and did about 2k worth of damage. I didnt do ins because my rate had just dropped and paid out of pocket to fix it. This rim is from that so now I am looking to fix the last part.
10-10-2003, 07:19 AM
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Originally posted by 1gCL
Just get a new set of wheels Mark!
Just get a new set of wheels Mark!
Heh that would be nice but then I would have to shell out even more or 4 new rims. I need the cheep rout for now.
10-10-2003, 09:20 AM
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Wow 275 shipped I wish I knew that a while ago How much if I used MO or CK??
Wow 275 shipped I wish I knew that a while ago
How much if I used MO or CK??
Originally posted by NOLACLS
See I didnt "curb" mine...a year ago I was going through a twisty road and I had just rotated my tires for the last time. The back was bald and the front not so hot...I was in the process of looking for a new set. Well to make a long storie short I fishtailed and ran the car over a curb/median and did about 2k worth of damage. I didnt do ins because my rate had just dropped and paid out of pocket to fix it. This rim is from that so now I am looking to fix the last part.
See I didnt "curb" mine...a year ago I was going through a twisty road and I had just rotated my tires for the last time. The back was bald and the front not so hot...I was in the process of looking for a new set. Well to make a long storie short I fishtailed and ran the car over a curb/median and did about 2k worth of damage. I didnt do ins because my rate had just dropped and paid out of pocket to fix it. This rim is from that so now I am looking to fix the last part.
10-10-2003, 09:27 AM
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Yeah mine were to but it was around the time I was getting married and to much other stuff going on. I should have know better but ohh no not me...not untill I felt the ass sliding and then the curb jumped out in front of me.
Cool 270 shipped...I will see about the fixing and then I might try to get one cheep in the blk mkt but if not I will be getting in contact with ya. Thanks
Cool 270 shipped...I will see about the fixing and then I might try to get one cheep in the blk mkt but if not I will be getting in contact with ya. Thanks
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So what are you planning on doing with your car while the rim is being fixed?... drive around on a doughnut/spare tire? 
Just asking.. I am curious...
Just asking.. I am curious...
10-10-2003, 02:15 PM
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BTW, I just heard of this site. Although I didn't look up the CL it may be useful in the future:
http://www.xrims.com
http://www.xrims.com
10-10-2003, 07:19 PM
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Originally posted by Smitty
So what are you planning on doing with your car while the rim is being fixed?... drive around on a doughnut/spare tire?
Just asking.. I am curious...
So what are you planning on doing with your car while the rim is being fixed?... drive around on a doughnut/spare tire?
Just asking.. I am curious...
From the sound of it and knowing what my rim looks like I think I will have to shell out $$ for a used one or a new one...but if I can get it fixed cheep...doughnut for me
10-12-2003, 10:32 AM
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The local shop I brought a few wheels to get very minor refinishing, they had a 996 TT wheel that IMO look way too damaged to possibly repair, but the shop manager said they could repair it. The Porsche wheel looked like it nailed a curb hard. Let us know how your wheel turns out - good luck!
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