I have to tell you, I'm about as pissed off at myself as I can be right now.. (strong language)
09-04-2002, 01:52 PM
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Those bank curbs will getcha every time. that's what eats my wheels. :(
sorry Dave... even tho' mine are just plain OEMs and not Sportecs. 
Dremelling still works good if you ask me. Is it bad?
Dremelling still works good if you ask me. Is it bad?
09-04-2002, 01:57 PM
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Sorry to hear that Dave, I kerbed my TT 5 spoke(s) on day1!
worst case, see if they can make a new color (very close match) and do all 4. Not the perfect solution but just something to think about.
09-04-2002, 02:14 PM
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Been there done that - kissed a drive through curb - I can get mine repaired and repainted though
I DO know how you feel though. I must have said F**K about one million times before I got through the drive through!
09-04-2002, 02:31 PM
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Sux dude! That's one of the reasons that I've kept the OEM 17" 5 spokes...
They have a curb saver ridge that protrudes about 1/4" from the rim. In many cases, this will save the face of the wheel from curb encounters.
Also, the OEM 17" 5 spoke forged alloy has a concave shape which further serves to protect the wheel.
If I had a set of expensive wheels without these features, I'd probably screw up the finish too! I definitely feel your pain.
Oh, speaking of pain, I sense you will feel even more after our TT Forum League Fantasy Football matchup this week! :-P
Also, the OEM 17" 5 spoke forged alloy has a concave shape which further serves to protect the wheel.
If I had a set of expensive wheels without these features, I'd probably screw up the finish too! I definitely feel your pain.
Oh, speaking of pain, I sense you will feel even more after our TT Forum League Fantasy Football matchup this week! :-P
09-04-2002, 02:49 PM
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I sent it back because I couldn't figure out how to make it work with my **** & boot combo.
Frankly, I think they made a mistake mating that thing to a ****. They should have offered up more of a universal shaft so you could mate it to anything.