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Hit a pothole bent rim in new IS 350

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Old 12-11-05, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sagaboy
We were going about 35 mph and this is the results. (see attached picture)
ouch that looks pretty bad.

I can get a new OEM rim from the dealer at 20% off and no tax.

let me know.
Old 12-11-05, 09:36 PM
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yeah a lot of the dealers are doing that... they offered us when we bought an acura back in the day..
Old 12-11-05, 11:47 PM
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Sagaboy, when taking your car in for wheel replacement, I'd suggest checking your alignment too.
Old 12-12-05, 12:29 AM
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I can't tell if that's a bubble in your tire, but you should get that checked out too.
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Originally Posted by kensteele
I tapped the curb (no front parking sensor) and have minor damages/scratch to the front lower section (it's pretty low).
I don't think front sensors could detect the curb/concrete stops given the low height--they are meant for pedestrians/posts/walls, ect. If the sensor can pick up a curb, it would also go off on something like a soda can.
Old 12-12-05, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jlin101
I don't think front sensors could detect the curb/concrete stops given the low height--they are meant for pedestrians/posts/walls, ect. If the sensor can pick up a curb, it would also go off on something like a soda can.
You're right, I'm not going to blame the lack of a front sensor for me hitting the curb. There was a high wall directly behind the curb and you know, I just keep trying to aim at things directly ahead with the side sensor (since the wall stretches longway left and right)....
Old 12-12-05, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by maz
How fast were you going when you hit the pot hole. Can you post pics? I think a new rim might run somwhere around 250$, ask your dealer. Check to see if it is covered under warranty (probably not).

250 for a rim @ dealer?????? where can you get that???

that's for closer to a tire cost.... not rim
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