Arrggghhhh!!!
#1
Arrggghhhh!!!
Okay, you guys seem to be the experts out here. My story:
Had to lend the wife my car today to go to work so I could take care of her flat tire on her SUV. Not an uncommon thing to do, but I normally don't let her drive my MAX, so that if something happens, I don't have to serve her divorce papers...
Anyway, she comes back from work today and essentially lets me know (beating around the bush...in her kindest way) that she messed up. Let's get to the point: she hit a curb pretty hard and scraped the heck out of my front driver's side rim!!! The scrape is on the outter most portion of the rim nearest to inside lip of the tire, extending about 2 - 3 inches. Man, I'm still steaming... THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I DON'T LET HER DRIVE MY CAR!!!
Well, what I would like to know (w/ today's technology), is there a way to "fix" it w/o having to purchase a new (factory) rim. Or do I have to make plans to put dubz on it, when I've already concluded that shelling out $2K - $3K for the "bling bling" is not worth the pain and suffering just to "look good"!
Suggestions???
Had to lend the wife my car today to go to work so I could take care of her flat tire on her SUV. Not an uncommon thing to do, but I normally don't let her drive my MAX, so that if something happens, I don't have to serve her divorce papers...
![Wink](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Well, what I would like to know (w/ today's technology), is there a way to "fix" it w/o having to purchase a new (factory) rim. Or do I have to make plans to put dubz on it, when I've already concluded that shelling out $2K - $3K for the "bling bling" is not worth the pain and suffering just to "look good"!
Suggestions???
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#4
You've got a couple of options. You can do a search on the net for wheel repair places and go from there or if you are a DIY type of person you can try this: http://www.audiworld.com/tech/ext43.shtml
#6
I have seen OEM on EBay for about 175.00 a rim. I have also seen a set of four with tires for $650 or so. That is a pretty good deal to me if you need tires. I have done this before with great results and the shipping is about $100.00. Good Luck
#7
I have a place to get a rim for $209.00 if you give em the damaged one...i have looked and looked as i have replaced 2 of em...i havent seen anywhere cheaper. The above post said you can get them for 175.00 i have no idea where but thats an awesome price...there really is no way to fix that to look nice. shipping might be not too bad or even might have a place near you to pick it up. PM me if you want the name.
#8
yea that sucks, my wife drove my car while i was on deployment and when i got home i had two count them two bent freakin wheels. we are in the process of getting a divorce. seriously, it is not about the rims thought(at least she thinks).
#10
I had my girlfriend run into a curb and rash both front and back rims..... I went to the dealership that has a body shop and they fixed it for $100 a wheel, I donno how they did it but it looks better than before
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First time my wife backed out of our garage with my Max, she scrapped the front bumper (luckily I was able to buff it out and save her from the PAIN TRAIN...) 14 months have passed and she has yet to sit behind the wheel. And she wonders why I installed WAAG Brush guards all over her SUV... Good luck man, been down the Arrggghhhh!!! road before...
Check ebay or the Org's classified section under wheels and tires...
Check ebay or the Org's classified section under wheels and tires...
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Fellas! Thanks for all the "+" feedback/encouragement/support...I know you feel my pain!
As for the wife...I guess she feels bad enough for what she did, especially since the day before she wanted to take my car to the mall and I didn't let her just for this reason! Then her SUV gets a flat! Had no choice but to let her take my ride to work the next day. Kinda funny how the whole thing played out...![Scratch](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/scratchhead.gif)
I think for now I'll take it to the auto body shop where I had my fenderwell fixed and see what they say, as smokinmax and install30 suggested. I also have some annoying "dings" in the paint job that I want them to take a look @ while I'm there. If I don't like what they're selling me, then I'll try the "specialized" repair shops or maybe even the DIY kit that boone offered. Right now, I'm definitely not in the position to upgrade to 20" chromes like I would love to do (don't have the money to throw around like you BIG BALLERS!
), so I guess it's the alternative...
Anyway, Thanks! I truly appreciate the help! Knew you guys would have the answers!
That's one of the things about this forum that is very important to preserve! Moderators (you know who you are), please don't get so over-indulged in "moderating" that you miss the point of why the forum is here...to share such experiences as these w/ other Nissan/Max enthusiasts... Well, Thanks again guys!!!
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As for the wife...I guess she feels bad enough for what she did, especially since the day before she wanted to take my car to the mall and I didn't let her just for this reason! Then her SUV gets a flat! Had no choice but to let her take my ride to work the next day. Kinda funny how the whole thing played out...
![Scratch](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/scratchhead.gif)
I think for now I'll take it to the auto body shop where I had my fenderwell fixed and see what they say, as smokinmax and install30 suggested. I also have some annoying "dings" in the paint job that I want them to take a look @ while I'm there. If I don't like what they're selling me, then I'll try the "specialized" repair shops or maybe even the DIY kit that boone offered. Right now, I'm definitely not in the position to upgrade to 20" chromes like I would love to do (don't have the money to throw around like you BIG BALLERS!
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Anyway, Thanks! I truly appreciate the help! Knew you guys would have the answers!
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#17
Guys.. don't forget your "wives/girlfriends(some)" are more impt. than a MAXIMA (ok stop throwing the eggs etc.......)
could not have said it better!!
Originally Posted by hofb99
That's one of the things about this forum that is very important to preserve! Moderators (you know who you are), please don't get so over-indulged in "moderating" that you miss the point of why the forum is here...to share such experiences as these w/ other Nissan/Max enthusiasts... Well, Thanks again guys!!!
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Originally Posted by tubells
Guys.. don't forget your "wives/girlfriends(some)" are more impt. than a MAXIMA (ok stop throwing the eggs etc.......)
Wife/Girlfriend + Accident X Driving my Max =
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Originally Posted by chernmax
Wife: Married 23 Years / Maxima owned 1.9 years
Wife/Girlfriend + Accident X Driving my Max =![vqman](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/oracle.gif)
Wife/Girlfriend + Accident X Driving my Max =
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PS, my wife isn't up on the Org. so she doesn't read all this macho bullcrap I write anyway...
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#28
must be love!
Originally Posted by hofb99
Okay, you guys seem to be the experts out here. My story:
Had to lend the wife my car today to go to work so I could take care of her flat tire on her SUV. Not an uncommon thing to do, but I normally don't let her drive my MAX, so that if something happens, I don't have to serve her divorce papers...
Anyway, she comes back from work today and essentially lets me know (beating around the bush...in her kindest way) that she messed up. Let's get to the point: she hit a curb pretty hard and scraped the heck out of my front driver's side rim!!! The scrape is on the outter most portion of the rim nearest to inside lip of the tire, extending about 2 - 3 inches. Man, I'm still steaming... THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I DON'T LET HER DRIVE MY CAR!!!
Well, what I would like to know (w/ today's technology), is there a way to "fix" it w/o having to purchase a new (factory) rim. Or do I have to make plans to put dubz on it, when I've already concluded that shelling out $2K - $3K for the "bling bling" is not worth the pain and suffering just to "look good"!
Suggestions???![bonk](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/bonk.gif)
Had to lend the wife my car today to go to work so I could take care of her flat tire on her SUV. Not an uncommon thing to do, but I normally don't let her drive my MAX, so that if something happens, I don't have to serve her divorce papers...
![Wink](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Well, what I would like to know (w/ today's technology), is there a way to "fix" it w/o having to purchase a new (factory) rim. Or do I have to make plans to put dubz on it, when I've already concluded that shelling out $2K - $3K for the "bling bling" is not worth the pain and suffering just to "look good"!
Suggestions???
![bonk](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/bonk.gif)
#29
Originally Posted by wsu
Oh, the things we do for love! I'm hope that your wife's feelings and confidence have not taken an irreparable dip from this situation.
One time I had to get on her when I let her follow me (I once again let her enjoy driving my car, while I drove hers) to Circuit City to fix her SAT radio in her SUV... She went shopping elsewhere in the plaza we were in for a little bit while I handled business, then she decided to get something to eat.
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#30
Other than eating/drinking in my car, I hate feet on dashboard/ door sill, occasionally it happends and I have to nudge my wife. We've been friends since we were teens way before we strated dating, and she's never done that until I pointed it out to her one day as one of my petpeeves. I think it's in their DNA to test how much we let them get away with, or how much we love them!?
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Mine is simple...
Honey, what color is our TV
Answer: Black
Honey, what color is the media room walls
Answer: Blue
OK honey, you think about that a while if you ever try to disrespect MY Max again!!!
Honey, what color is our TV
Answer: Black
Honey, what color is the media room walls
Answer: Blue
OK honey, you think about that a while if you ever try to disrespect MY Max again!!!
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Originally Posted by chernmax
Mine is simple...
Honey, what color is our TV
Answer: Black
Honey, what color is the media room walls
Answer: Blue
OK honey, you think about that a while if you ever try to disrespect MY Max again!!!
Honey, what color is our TV
Answer: Black
Honey, what color is the media room walls
Answer: Blue
OK honey, you think about that a while if you ever try to disrespect MY Max again!!!
Nice new sig Chernmax.
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Originally Posted by boone
Nice new sig Chernmax.
She will also let you take the pictures and just email them to her…
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Originally Posted by JiuJitsuThug
My girl never touches - nor notices my car. It's all good cause she is extremely LOW maintenance. She could care less if I drove a pinto...
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Pregnant girlfriend - but she's born and raised in Brazil from a very poor neighborhood. Living here in the US now. Completely different type of girl compared to American princesses. VERY LOW maintenence not even the same ballpark as gringas,, not even the same game - LOL.
I was married to an American girl before - NEVER AGAIN...
I was married to an American girl before - NEVER AGAIN...
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Originally Posted by JiuJitsuThug
Pregnant girlfriend - but she's born and raised in Brazil from a very poor neighborhood. Living here in the US now. Completely different type of girl compared to American princesses. VERY LOW maintenence not even the same ballpark as gringas,, not even the same game - LOL.
I was married to an American girl before - NEVER AGAIN...
I was married to an American girl before - NEVER AGAIN...
Now that I think about it, I have never dated a Caucasian woman, I just prefer African, Spanish (Hispanic), Oriental or Asian. Congrats on your soon to be wife and new baby...
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Thanks! She's been here almost 4 years but doesn't really like or get along with American women so I don't see them polluting her with the princess syndrome - she's thinks they are crazy about stupid stuff
I'm the materialistic one ![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
We are toying with the idea of moving back to Brazil to be with family in about 5-10 years. Also currently speaking nothing but Portuguese in the house so the kid learns both languages.
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We are toying with the idea of moving back to Brazil to be with family in about 5-10 years. Also currently speaking nothing but Portuguese in the house so the kid learns both languages.
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Originally Posted by JiuJitsuThug
Thanks! She's been here almost 4 years but doesn't really like or get along with American women so I don't see them polluting her with the princess syndrome - she's thinks they are crazy about stupid stuff
I'm the materialistic one ![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
We are toying with the idea of moving back to Brazil to be with family in about 5-10 years. Also currently speaking nothing but Portuguese in the house so the kid learns both languages.![ThumbsUp](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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We are toying with the idea of moving back to Brazil to be with family in about 5-10 years. Also currently speaking nothing but Portuguese in the house so the kid learns both languages.
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