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Old 08-21-12, 10:56 PM
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Earlier tonight, I had dinner with a few friends. After that ended and were driving home, I needed to make a left turn. Unfortunately, there was a curb that I didn't see, and resulted in hitting my two left rims. What happened? Well, the two pictures attached explained it all. I'm not asking for anything, but wanted to remind everyone to be VERY CAREFUL when driving in So Cal (we all know how depressing the roads in So Cal, especially in San Gabriel Valley, are).

First picture is the front rim, second is the rear rim.
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Old 08-21-12, 11:03 PM
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I've seen that a few times on the Honda forums. Gotta be cautious of your surroundings when driving.
Old 08-21-12, 11:51 PM
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Unfortunate but be glad it didn't cause you to lose control and have more damage or worse. Words to keep in mind for all of us and especially at night when it is more difficult to see or when tired.
Old 08-22-12, 12:12 AM
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Well, I can officially say alignment is way off. I'm just glad the tires didn't pop on the spot. But will need to get the tires repaired, or get new tires. May need to get new rims, since I doubt the rims can be repaired. Just debating whether to get Linea Corse LC818 19-inchers or Lexus F-Sport Full-Face Forged 19-inchers.
Old 08-22-12, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Authorize
Well, I can officially say alignment is way off. I'm just glad the tires didn't pop on the spot. But will need to get the tires repaired, or get new tires. May need to get new rims, since I doubt the rims can be repaired. Just debating whether to get Linea Corse LC818 19-inchers or Lexus F-Sport Full-Face Forged 19-inchers.
F sport for a clean look
Old 08-22-12, 11:34 AM
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Ouch, nice wheels on a new car too . LMK if you need a hug, no homo. The LC818 looks pretty sick though

Care to show us what the curb looked like on Google Maps?
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Yeah its a jungle of potholes and crappy roads out there. Gotta be careful otherwise your in for surprises like this

You should be able to get those wheels repaired, but I would just replace them now if you got the money...that you can shop around for a repair place and take your time getting these fixed since they will be off the car. Then just keep them on the side just in case.
Old 08-22-12, 02:30 PM
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Guess its time to sell ur wheels to me
Old 08-22-12, 04:12 PM
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Oh man, I'm sorry to hear about your incident. But there are curbs everywhere!
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Ouch that sucks..
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Yeah you have to be really careful around San Gabriel. There are some really dark streets there.
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Yikes you'll definitely need new rims or at least fix that bend
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Originally Posted by Lazy
Guess its time to sell ur wheels to me
Here comes Lazy the lowballer...

lol j/k
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Are you one of those guys who has to break the perfectly good wheels he has so his parents will buy him a newer nicer set???
J/k
Driving on our freeway I see holes in the road that could swallow up smart cars!
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ouch! thanks for the reminder and it could be much worse. also keep in mind if you are tired, or distracted. the "i survived driving in the SGV" sticker comes to mind.
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