www.fixrim.com
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From: Cape Coral fl
Re: www.fixrim.com (corvette0096)
STAY WAY AWAY from them . They really are scumbags. They had a set of my wheels for over four months, and did not fix them propely. They have a company wide problem, not related to just one location. You should really find somewhere else to go for your wheel repair.
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From: Hillsboro OR
Re: www.fixrim.com (Glock'94)
I don't know if I would want to reuse this after its fixed. The only way to fix it is to hammer or press out the dented area but the strength of the rim could be compromised.
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Re: www.fixrim.com
Try looking around locally. I had bent one of my Centerline wheels pretty bad, and my tire shop recommended a place locally. They charged me $40 and had it almost as good as new in a day. It still has some minor scratches, but otherwise is perfect.
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Re: www.fixrim.com (Glock'94)
Well, they called me back today after i sent a few pictures, and they said that it looks repairable. It's going to be in insurances hands, but if they can do it for $109, that's one heck of a deal! A new wheel would be around the $500-600 area IF i can even find one. I believe they were around $800 new. Since insurance is supposed to get the car back to the same condition before the wreck, i would think they would be required to buy a new wheel, since i PERSONALLY don't think that this can be restored to the same condition it was originally, which was amlost perfect.
[Modified by Glock'94, 5:16 PM 8/8/2002]
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Re: www.fixrim.com (Glock'94)
I have had many Centerline wheels repaired a grueling off road race. On most types of materials, it can be repaired without weakening the wheel. For a high performance road car though, I would replace the wheel. I would not want to chance losing the wheel and hitting a utility pole or concrete structure. It breaks my heart to see a really nice wheel in that condition.
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Re: www.fixrim.com (Glock'94)
There are a few members here who have had good luck with them. I believe Ram Air Tony has used them. The shop in San Antonio does alot of work for the local Auto-X guys and they are highly regarded in that club. They are local for you so I would say go for it.
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Re: www.fixrim.com (bogus)
Bogus,
I would be interested on info on the place in MD. I've been looking for a place witha quick turnaround, and would prefer not to have to use the mail $$$. Thanks!
I would be interested on info on the place in MD. I've been looking for a place witha quick turnaround, and would prefer not to have to use the mail $$$. Thanks!
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Re: www.fixrim.com (Torqued84)
Bogus,
I would be interested on info on the place in MD. I've been looking for a place witha quick turnaround, and would prefer not to have to use the mail $$$. Thanks!
I would be interested on info on the place in MD. I've been looking for a place witha quick turnaround, and would prefer not to have to use the mail $$$. Thanks!
Mine have curb rash real bad and it would be nice to be able to take them someplace close by.
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Re: www.fixrim.com (jaa1988)
Darn Glock, How fast were you going and what did you hit. I hit a curb doing about 25 mph at ~45 degrees (got on it in the prime of my torque curve and went sideways). Mine only bent about 1" or so of rim lip and is still driveable, just shakes at high, above 70, speed. I mostly just drive around town so isn't much of a problem. I also have '89 rims with the built in '84 offset, so I wouldn't even know where to replace one rim. Anywho, glad you seem to be OK. How bad is the rest of your car? :cheers:
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Re: www.fixrim.com (Glock'94)
Hey Curtis! Check out this link, it's a review about Wheel Collision Center in PA. I've never used them, but they looked pretty legit. Make your own judgements! :yesnod:
http://www.audiworld.com/news/01/whe.../content.shtml
Good luck.
http://www.audiworld.com/news/01/whe.../content.shtml
Good luck.
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Re: www.fixrim.com (Glock'94)
Got an e-mail back from Budnik and they said they can cut the rim off and put a new one on :cheers: . Good thing I'm doing all my research for insurance, hopefully so it all gets fixed right. Course a new wheel would be my first choice, then a professional polish to get all 4 wheels to match ;)
