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Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on
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I bent my driver side rim last night driving through Lucky's parking lot in San Ramon ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
the last thing I expected to hit was a fucking hole..Car bottomed out on the control arms and stopped the car completely. I got out of the car and regular cement height was where my lug hole on the wheel face is. I ended up having to literally drag the car out of the hole in 1st gear. I regularly pay attention to things like on the road but it was dark, I was driving 2-3mph max because it was immediately after stop sign, and it was a parking lot. It just wasnt expected. Went back to the lot today during the day...I found property managements number to file claim and took some pictures to submit. Notice I didn't say pot hole, this was like a damn ditch. Approx 6-8" deep and 2x2 ft wide. Funny watching people today driving through it in there luxury sedan or SUV looking in the mirrors to see what the hell they ran over. No cones, no warning construction signs, nothing... just some random hole ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
Anyone has suggestions for wheel repair shops that they've delt with?
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on
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wheeltechniques.com in santa clara
Posted by 86BackInBlack (Member # 5372) on
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fucking bay area sucks man. i know this was on private property but the roads here suck! i had to modify my driving route to work just to go around some bad areas.
Posted by maeco (Member # 2578) on
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not the one on the white coupe?
well here's a link i tried them before and verry impress.
http://www.wheelsamerica.com/
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on
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Originally posted by F8LSN8K:
wheeltechniques.com in santa clara
they have one in sac too
Posted by racsirx (Member # 1710) on
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Go to Rite Wire Wheels in Walnut Creek to fix your rim, your rims were fixed there many years ago.
Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on
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Originally posted by racsirx:
Go to Rite Wire Wheels in Walnut Creek to fix your rim, your rims were fixed there many years ago.
i 2nd that! that place does good work,they fixed a 20"boyd coddington that was real bad for me last year and i could'nt even tell there was ever a bend in the rim.and my rim was in bad shape
[ February 17, 2008, 01:00 AM: Message edited by: 4.6 EATIN GM'S ]
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on
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Damn that sucks. I hate potholes.
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on
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Got any pics of the rim?
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on
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Thanks for the help guys! ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Originally posted by racsirx:
Go to Rite Wire Wheels in Walnut Creek to fix your rim, your rims were fixed there many years ago.
My buddy actually told me today that rite way wheels does good work with quick turn around time. What happened to these rims before? Some history on them would be nice to know about, I guess they have had there fair share of owners
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Posted by sevenstarsfall (Member # 8206) on
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Wheel techniques in santa clara or citrus heights w/e youre closer to.
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on
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Originally posted by sevenstarsfall:
Wheel techniques in santa clara or citrus heights w/e youre closer to.
buddy of mine went through them and took almost 3 weeks to get his rim back. Overall they did great work but I need a quick turn around, because it's my daily driver..thanks though
Posted by platinumplus (Member # 2249) on
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http://www.kwicksilverusa.com/
try em out, let me know
Posted by bigscoop50 (Member # 7618) on
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Dam that sucks show a pic of the rim you
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on
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Posted by streakmatt (Member # 6257) on
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Damn that hella sucks ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
..Hope you get it fixed bro.
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on
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I recieved an email from the company today sayings this
"Jayson,
It doesn’t seem that the pothole could have caused damage to your rim. We are fixing the hole as we speak."
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on
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looks like I'll be taking them to small claims court
Posted by 532Fastback (Member # 1482) on
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Wow that sucks. Did you send them pictures of your rim? They obviously are retards.
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on
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Yes I sent them pictures of everything including pictures of the area. I talked to a lady on the phone that works for a local court house. She gave me a website that writes you a fomal letter.
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[ February 22, 2008, 05:37 PM: Message edited by: J24I ]
Posted by BCINGUU (Member # 2397) on
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A word of advice, don't pin your hopes on winning in small claims, no matter how strong your case is. I sued a company last year and my case was airtight, but the judge ruled against me anyway, with no reason given. It depends on the judge, but many of them don't want to encourage lawsuits by awarding damages to plaintiffs against companies.
My point is, if you can get them to settle, do it! Anything is better than nothing and your chances in court are slim.
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on
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Originally posted by BCINGUU:
A word of advice, don't pin your hopes on winning in small claims, no matter how strong your case is. I sued a company last year and my case was airtight, but the judge ruled against me anyway, with no reason given. It depends on the judge, but many of them don't want to encourage lawsuits by awarding damages to plaintiffs against companies.
My point is, if you can get them to settle, do it! Anything is better than nothing and your chances in court are slim.
Thanks for the advice I actually think I seen you driving earlier the day before I hit the pothole. You were driving the the '67 at night, you pulled into chevron across the street from hooters in Dublin. Was that you?
[ February 22, 2008, 05:44 PM: Message edited by: J24I ]
Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on
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imagine all the lawsuits oakland could get for potholes. looks like it could've been avoided though. good luck.
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on
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Originally posted by uh0h50:
imagine all the lawsuits oakland could get for potholes. looks like it could've been avoided though. good luck.
I drive this car everyday in many other cities, have hit potholes but nothing like this. This pictures may not show the depth and angle of the drop, but its pretty big. I could very well avoided it during the day. It was late, dark, and low lighting in that area. Part my fault for just not fully paying attention. If this is the damage caused at 2-3mph, imagine if it were farter away from the stop sign at regular speed.
Posted by BCINGUU (Member # 2397) on
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Originally posted by J24I:
You were driving the the '67 at night, you pulled into chevron across the street from hooters in Dublin. Was that you?
Yes, that was me! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
I was getting my side exit exhaust installed by Tri-Valley Muffler. Sounds nice! I got glasspacks too.
They are doing side exit exhaust on my 90 vert tomorrow.
[ February 25, 2008, 06:48 PM: Message edited by: BCINGUU ]
Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on
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Originally posted by BCINGUU:
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Originally posted by J24I:
You were driving the the '67 at night, you pulled into chevron across the street from hooters in Dublin. Was that you?
Yes, that was me!
I was getting my side exit exhaust installed by Tri-Valley Muffler. Sounds nice! I got glasspacks too.
They are doing side exit exhaust on my 90 vert tomorrow.
Tri-valley is the shit. I've had all my work for my cars done by them. I should be there next week actually, removing the SLP LM.
Posted by Da Chosen OnE (Member # 6832) on
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Dam thats one Big ass pothole i would of gone nuts if that happened to My Cobras... i hope you fix the rim and win your Claim.... Good luck ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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