Great i crashed my car. the Curb hit me.. - Page 2

Nov 19, 2007 | 04:59 PM

#26

crafted_soul

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darn..thats brutal..... I'd say..ebay! you can get a used stock rim in good condition for really cheap...or craigslist! I would hold out for aftermarket wheels and stuff til christmas over and you get your tax return..haha

well..unless you got lots of extra cash laying around...haha

Nov 19, 2007 | 09:59 PM

#27

CarAndDriver

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That sux. Be more careful. Get a used rim.

Nov 19, 2007 | 11:35 PM

#28

Fortunate Few

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daaaaamn that looks horrible. glad youre ok.

Nov 19, 2007 | 11:45 PM

#29

remy117

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damn that happened to me to once... almost hit an on coming car but good thing i still had my nine lives to spare (6 now ;(

Nov 19, 2007 | 11:53 PM

#30

BigRed

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ouch

Nov 20, 2007 | 06:53 AM

#31

altspace

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As mentioned, it's too cold in NY to run performance tires in winter. Read up on winter tires if you have not. They're not just for ice and snow.

Nov 21, 2007 | 02:11 AM

#32

Spinning Sushi

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I have never seen curb rash as bad as that before...

Nov 21, 2007 | 03:59 AM

#33

momo

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From: By da beach, Cali.

Don't forget this will show up on carfax too if you report this.

Like others have said, get a used rim here or off ebay. Then get your car checked out and if all looks good dont file a claim. Not only will your insurance go up, but then there is your deductible, which Im guessing is about $500.

Nov 21, 2007 | 04:35 AM

#34

rx8spiritR

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its time for some volk

Nov 21, 2007 | 04:37 AM

#35

Spinning Sushi

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By the way, I love the title. "The Curb Hit Me"

Nov 21, 2007 | 02:47 PM

#36

SiLVeRE8

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time to get new rims and coilovers!

Nov 22, 2007 | 12:10 AM

#37

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From: Calgary, Alberta

Ouch, thats horrible. +10 on worst rash I've seen, and the tire still holding air.

I'd replace the rim for now.. but keep this in mind. With the CR, you've got the different color rims from what everyone else has..

You may not care, you can always get it painted to match and it is better than nothing but.. just wanted to remind you.

Glad you're okay, the body is okay and its just a rim.

Nov 22, 2007 | 12:14 AM

#38

DOMINION

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Dam that sucks!

Too much

Nov 22, 2007 | 08:00 AM

#39

j67345

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That sucks! Look slike you're lucky you didn't rip the body up though, so that is good! If money's short (and when is it not?!), I'd hit the for sale section on the site up for a rim.

And definitely agree with Altspace's recommendation on getting some snows. This will be my car's first winter, and I was really amazed at how bad the performance tires handle when it's cold...even when it's dry out

Nov 22, 2007 | 05:51 PM

#40

eddiep

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i hit one too.

i was going around a corner to fast and my backend gave out... slip into the curb gave me a pretty good rash... bent the two passenger rims... now im looking for a new set of wheels...