Craig 201 MPH
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repair the scratch, get a round piece of glass. Instant coffee table!
Craig
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Rim bent - need advise
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If the dealer did the damage it will be tough to have them take care of it, since it happened 2 months ago. It's worth a try...
Also, before you buy a new rim, call Wheels America (www.fixrim.com), they maybe able to fix your bent rim. Good luck
Also, before you buy a new rim, call Wheels America (www.fixrim.com), they maybe able to fix your bent rim. Good luck
Ulysses
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Sounds pretty unsafe. Wheel can't be balanced and in addition you can possibly lose the bead if it's bent bad enough. Have it fixed. Approximately $100.00 at a wheel shop versus $1000.00+ for a new one.
KingSnake97
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Got some good news. I had a rim repaired on my 97gts but rim was not bent I had a 1 1/2 inch section missing from my rear rim lip, sent the rim to Wheel Collision Center 1-800-292-7467 ask for Daryl. Just got the rim back today and I could not be more happy after comparing both rims I can't tell the diffrence and it only ran me $140.00 can't be that to the price of a new rim.
Turan
Turan
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KingSnakes right on!
Whaaassuuup King!Did ya send in your drag event entries?
Whaaassuuup King!Did ya send in your drag event entries?
--When 'that dealer' takes a car in, they run their finger around each wheel. They do a complete walkaround. They keep a log sheet. They have 12 car covers, and rope-off Vipers when not in service. They keep these records so that there are no belated disputes.
Any 'scratch' deep enough to bend the wheel would be noticable instantly. I suspect a pothole got you sometime in your wheel's life, and not a scratch.
The wheel can likely be 100% safe for $120-$150. I would seek a pro-installer...there are 2 in Portland OR area that help the VCA. Are you a VCA member? Attend a meeting and learn the scoop!
Also.....an excellent take-off wheel is readily available to you or the dealer for way under $500. [A certain honest and passionate Viper Guy who sells Viper parts, new and used. You can pick it up at PIR and go for a lap or two.]
Any 'scratch' deep enough to bend the wheel would be noticable instantly. I suspect a pothole got you sometime in your wheel's life, and not a scratch.
The wheel can likely be 100% safe for $120-$150. I would seek a pro-installer...there are 2 in Portland OR area that help the VCA. Are you a VCA member? Attend a meeting and learn the scoop!
Also.....an excellent take-off wheel is readily available to you or the dealer for way under $500. [A certain honest and passionate Viper Guy who sells Viper parts, new and used. You can pick it up at PIR and go for a lap or two.]
BWoodbury
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rev,
I once had a dealer put 22 miles on my Snake to diagnose a starting problem!
I once had a dealer put 22 miles on my Snake to diagnose a starting problem!
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