scuffin them rims

karmasabish · 08-06-2008, 01:12 PM

In parking lots, i try to park at end spots so i only have one car next to mine, and i hug the wall or curb as closely as i can. Last night as i'm pulling out, the tire falls into a rut near the curb and CRUNCH, i end up scuffing the bejezuz out of the front left rim. what's cheaper to fix, a scratched rim or a door/fender ding? my right rear got it bad once when i was parallel parking, i think that one needs to be replaced.

the only ding i have is from when i valeted the car, and the a**hole must have opened a door into my car. outside of that, its clean minus the rare scrape from on the front valence going over bumps and into driveways...

so annoying, you try and try but sh*t happens i guess.

Graham M · 08-06-2008, 04:41 PM

Check locally for rim repair places. We have a mobile guy that picks up the rim, repairs it (typically from $125-250) and then replaces it back on the car. Most dealerships know of people that do this, so I'd talk to a service manager at lets say a BMW dealership.
I can imagine the cost of replacing an OEM rim would be quite a bit in comparison.
The company we have here does absolutely stellar work, just as good as new, they also customize rims too as in change the offset or widen it to your liking. Quite cool actually.

karmasabish · 08-06-2008, 06:33 PM

thats good advice. I wonder if it would be cheaper to have paintless dent removal done. 50 bux to pop a dent?

rc'Z · 08-07-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by karmasabish

thats good advice. I wonder if it would be cheaper to have paintless dent removal done. 50 bux to pop a dent?

Closer to twice that.

MMMazing07 · 08-07-2008, 08:51 AM

i would suggest some aftermarket rims instead of having them refinished. OEM ZHPs, or CSL reps if you are on a budget.

pbdm4k · 08-07-2008, 10:33 AM

A brand new rim from BMW can run you $700.
You're better off having the rim refinished or going aftermarket and getting a new set.

karmasabish · 08-07-2008, 12:12 PM

700 A WHEEL? lol no thanks! the car is a lease, i'm not interested in putting upgrades into it unless i decide to purchase.

mazzawi · 08-07-2008, 12:17 PM

rim and tire insurance?

karmasabish · 08-07-2008, 12:34 PM

i guess the bigger question is, should i stop parking next to walls and curbs and just deal with the door dings? probably not huh?

pbdm4k · 08-07-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by karmasabish

700 A WHEEL? lol no thanks! the car is a lease, i'm not interested in putting upgrades into it unless i decide to purchase.

Yeah, my friend had a little run in with a 525i where he hit the other car dead on his wheel. (My friend drives a tercel, so lucky he didnt do any body damage).

He scratched up his rim with his bumper and bought the guy a new rim.

The other guy showed him the bill and it was $700 including taxes and im assuming labour is in there too.

I believe these particular OEM rims are made by Ronal. Cast pieces of crap and still an arm and a leg.

Although my friend now has a scuffed up 5 series rim as a souvenir.

rc'Z · 08-08-2008, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by karmasabish

i guess the bigger question is, should i stop parking next to walls and curbs and just deal with the door dings? probably not huh?

No offense intended, pay attention to how you are driving, stay off the curb.

karmasabish · 08-08-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rc'Z

No offense intended, pay attention to how you are driving, stay off the curb.

non taken, i'm extremely careful. I think you missed my point in the first post.

Graham M · 08-10-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rc'Z

Closer to twice that.

Not for me, as $50 is what I pay. Fantastic quality too, good as new all over again.. and yes I'm very picky.
You might want to shop around. Some places are atrocious, AND do horrendous work. Best to ask around on local forums. If you guys have a place called the "Dent clinic" they are a very poorly run operation, stay away

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karmasabish Lieutenant 37 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	scuffin them rims In parking lots, i try to park at end spots so i only have one car next to mine, and i hug the wall or curb as closely as i can. Last night as i'm pulling out, the tire falls into a rut near the curb and CRUNCH, i end up scuffing the bejezuz out of the front left rim. what's cheaper to fix, a scratched rim or a door/fender ding? my right rear got it bad once when i was parallel parking, i think that one needs to be replaced. the only ding i have is from when i valeted the car, and the a*hole must have opened a door into my car. outside of that, its clean minus the rare scrape from on the front valence going over bumps and into driveways... so annoying, you try and try but sht happens i guess.
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Graham M I love my Z. Pure sex on wheels. 49 Rep 397 Posts Drives: Is sold, goodbye everyone! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Check locally for rim repair places. We have a mobile guy that picks up the rim, repairs it (typically from $125-250) and then replaces it back on the car. Most dealerships know of people that do this, so I'd talk to a service manager at lets say a BMW dealership. I can imagine the cost of replacing an OEM rim would be quite a bit in comparison. The company we have here does absolutely stellar work, just as good as new, they also customize rims too as in change the offset or widen it to your liking. Quite cool actually.
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karmasabish Lieutenant 37 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	thats good advice. I wonder if it would be cheaper to have paintless dent removal done. 50 bux to pop a dent?
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MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 180 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	i would suggest some aftermarket rims instead of having them refinished. OEM ZHPs, or CSL reps if you are on a budget.
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pbdm4k Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,689 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: May 2007 Location: North of the Border iTrader: (3)	A brand new rim from BMW can run you $700. You're better off having the rim refinished or going aftermarket and getting a new set. __________________ 2010 BMW 335d "Ha! She wants the D." 2006 VW Jetta 2.5 Once upon a time... '03 VW GTI, '99 Audi A4 1.8TQ, '00 VW Jetta 1.85T, '09 BMW 335i xDrive, '04 BMW Z4 3.0i, '01 Audi TT 1.8T, '04 Volvo S80 2.5T
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karmasabish Lieutenant 37 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	700 A WHEEL? lol no thanks! the car is a lease, i'm not interested in putting upgrades into it unless i decide to purchase.
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karmasabish Lieutenant 37 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	i guess the bigger question is, should i stop parking next to walls and curbs and just deal with the door dings? probably not huh?
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