"TheBaron2112" (TheBaron2112)
10/27/2015 at 11:55 • Filed to: None
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"TheBaron2112" (TheBaron2112)
10/27/2015 at 11:55 • Filed to: None | 2
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So maybe “crash” isn’t the best word for it. But in Top Gear parlance, I did. The car went where I didn’t want it to go, but I gave it that control input. So I consider that a crash.
It has been raining profusely this morning as well as all day yesterday. So visibility isn’t the best. I was leaving my allergy clinic’s parking lot, turning right onto a narrow entry road to get to the main road. Just as I leave the lot, there’s a car parked on the opposite side of the entry road. And at the same time, there’s a truck entering the entry road, moving around the car that’s parked. So he’s in my lane.
Well, there was room. But my brain didn’t register this. I hadn’t passed the apex of the 90 degree exit yet, and I went into “avoid the truck” mode, and so I turned harder to the right.
And that’s when my right wheels hopped the curb.
I stopped, put on the flashers and inspected the damage. The right rear tire had a bit of the rubber peeled off the side, but it wasn’t structural, so I think it’s fine. Front tire was fine. Wheels have large gashes down to the bare metal of the alloys.
This isn’t the first time I have had a run in with curbs, and barring my pothole excursion last winter, this is the worst I’ve ever screwed the wheels on the FiST.
So yeah. I feel pretty bad. Probably won’t replace them until it comes time to sell the thing. Whenever that is. All I know is, I don’t deserve alloy wheels. Next car is going to be a cheap wagon, and a fun toy.
deekster_caddy
> TheBaron2112
10/27/2015 at 11:58 |
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At least wheels and tires are replaceable. No “real” damage, so that’s good.
TheHondaBro
> TheBaron2112
10/27/2015 at 12:01 |
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I punctured my sidewall on the curb one time. Costco gave me a free tire.
gin-san - shitpost specialist
> TheBaron2112
10/27/2015 at 12:10 |
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When I take a look at the condition of my car’s wheel covers, I’m quite happy I don’t have nice alloys (although to be fair it was a car shared by my family). While I like nice things, I always feel so bad when I inevitably ding them on something, whether they're wheels, watches, shoes - I just shouldn't have nice things.
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TheBaron2112
> deekster_caddy
10/27/2015 at 12:15 |
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Yeah. Thing is, I replaced all 4 wheels and tires last winter because I hit about 100 yards of constant potholes on the interstate that wasn’t there the last time I went that way.
71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
> TheBaron2112
10/27/2015 at 12:40 |
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That blows, but at least you’re safe! I too have binned a tire on a curb, only through total luck did I not destroy my wheel.
Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
> TheHondaBro
10/27/2015 at 12:58 |
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That happened to me too. But I had to buy a new set. Costco wouldn’t even offer be a pro rated refund.
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deekster_caddy
> TheBaron2112
10/27/2015 at 14:30 |
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Ouch, that sucks. Did you save the originals? There are good rim refurbishing/straightening places that can do wonders. I’ve had a few OEM rims repaired/straightened when I couldn’t find a good alternative.
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TheBaron2112
> deekster_caddy
10/27/2015 at 14:39 |
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Nah, Ford had to take them back for the core charge.
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deekster_caddy
> TheBaron2112
10/27/2015 at 15:34 |
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Oh. Usually when people replace their wheels they go aftermarket. Core charge? Never heard of that on rims before!
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TheBaron2112
> deekster_caddy
10/27/2015 at 15:50 |
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I went stock because I liked them, I was indecisive, and I didn’t want to rent a car for another week while they came in.