Does anyone else think this wheel is damaged?

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Old 02-24-2009, 08:24 PM
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Default Does anyone else think this wheel is damaged?

Bought this USDM RS4 wheel from someone on the 'zine (I know, I know) since the wheel on my S4 is a bit worn. It was billed as coming off a salvage, but having "normal wear".

Take a look at the pics and tell me if you think this wheel was front and center for an accident or bent during shipping.

Note massive gap between buttons and hub on the left side and that the top of the wheel is obviously bent down/forward. Button frame on the left is also loose. Please don't tell me Audi manufactures these this way.<ul><li><a href="http://s389.photobucket.com/albums/oo337/atbroome/wheel/">http://s389.photobucket.com/albums/oo337/atbroome/wheel/</a</li></ul>
Old 02-24-2009, 08:52 PM
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Default No, it's not f&^%$d......

...but there's something definitely wrong with it.
Old 02-24-2009, 08:58 PM
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They aren't supposed to be bent like that, are they?
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that is not supposed to be bent like that
Old 02-25-2009, 03:07 AM
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Default Agreed, that's not shipping damage, he sold you a damaged wheel.

It may mount up to a car just fine, but that's not the point, so don't entertain this idiot. Have someone here snap a picture of an identical wheel from the side, which will illustrate how it *should* look.
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Default FAIL

Clearly damaged goods, and not from shipment.
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Default That's def. not normal. Here's a few quick shots I just snapped of mine.

<img src="http://brianja.smugmug.com/photos/480536895_3RhnK-L.jpg">

<img src="http://brianja.smugmug.com/photos/480536714_E2YPi-L.jpg">
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someone was holding on for dear life during impact!
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ohyea.. that was definitely in a wreck
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Default Thanks guys. Trying to get my $ back

If not, USDM RS4 wheel for sale, super super cheap!


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