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My first wheel scratch... Only 1 day into owning the IS350

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Old 07-14-09 | 12:44 PM
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w/ CLUBLEXUS discount code $875.60. Sorry my 700 mark was a bit off
Old 07-14-09 | 04:18 PM
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ahh yes the advantages of buying a used IS 350. That is true the curb rashes does not hurt as much as it would on a new car.... I bought a used IS 350 n it came with curb rashes free of charge. can you believe that?

2009lex - its cool. 700 was just a bit unbelievable. 875 is close to 700 i guess. its the darn new math that is beaing taught in school these days =). i missed out on those classes.
Old 07-14-09 | 04:37 PM
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I've owned three cars with low profile tires and alloy wheels. Either learn to give curbs and those nasty concret wheel stops on parking lots some room or try these


Seriously, careful use of the right side mirror works. I feel your pain.

On the cheap I've had good luck with using a sharp chisel to scrape down some the the ridges and some fine abrasive to clean up the small scratches. Touch up paint that is close is usually not too noticable on wheels (under the brake dust and splatter).
Old 07-14-09 | 05:46 PM
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I have no idea where 700 came from LOL!

Damn math. And to think I have a BBA in Finance ahhhhhh!

LOL!
Old 07-14-09 | 08:06 PM
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ahahahah ! that explains it...... finance people can make 700 = 875! always tricky with the books.
Old 07-15-09 | 06:35 AM
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I'll admit I was a lot more excited to buy them when I thought they were in the 700 range. Anyone know if sewell will hook me up? Maybe just a little?
Old 07-15-09 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ton3r
You can move your side mirror down to see how close you are to the curb. That's what I do haha
Are you seriou, you adjust your mirrors every single time you parallel park your car? That's a bit excessive don't you think? But then I guess it matters on how often you parallel park you car.
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