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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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dent on my rim lip... :(



This was caused by my pure stupidity. I turned in too early and hit the corner curb. I felt the car move when it hit the curb! Anyone think if it can be fixed?

If not, how much would a piece of web spoke rim cost?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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I too am in the same situation, and was unsure if this rim piece could be had seperatly.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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Rims can be repaired. Depending where you live. Just do a web search for wheel repair and you can get an idea of the spectrum of prices.


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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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New wheel $400+
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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loui, 400usd per piece?

I hope someone can fix my rims. I can't sleep last night cuz I keep blaming myself for the dent! It's an eyesore!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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i had the same problem in my car back home.. they told me it can be fixed easily!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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Ouch. But we've all been there. I've already put a rash on my rim. If you really want to fix it, there are several folks out there who do the work. Start here: http://fixrim.com/
 
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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Ouch! Sorry to see that.

Yeah... that's actually the wheel itself and I don't believe they can be purchased piece by piece.

Best bet, find one on e-bay or on a board for a couple hundred bucks. Be cheaper than a fix, probably and you's have a spare in reserve to use for parts int he future (or just as a spare).
 
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by msh441
Ouch! Sorry to see that.

Yeah... that's actually the wheel itself and I don't believe they can be purchased piece by piece.

Best bet, find one on e-bay or on a board for a couple hundred bucks. Be cheaper than a fix, probably and you's have a spare in reserve to use for parts int he future (or just as a spare).
msh441, great suggestion! I'd probably find one on ebay or look for someone who wants to sell their rims. I just have to figure out the cost of shipping the rim to the Philippines .
 
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 02:21 AM
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... I just have to figure out the cost of shipping the rim to the Philippines .
Oooooooooo... sorry, didn't notice that part at the beginning.
 
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