Can't park. Curbed right front.
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Can't park. Curbed right front.
Been driving for nearly a quarter-century now, and NEVER have I curbed a wheel or scraped a tire. Today was my day. It's not awful awful, just awful. Ok, compared to lots of the rest of the pics I've seen, it's not even all that awful. BUT: the Z is my husband's baby. He is more devastated than pissed... I think "pissed" would be easier to deal with. I feel terrible, not that that helps anything. And, making matters really bad is that I was driving him to his first radiation treatment for cancer. I guess I was distracted / preoccupied / upset / whatever, or maybe I'm just a bad driver. I dunno.
Anyway, I'm really really bummed. About everything, but I'm hoping that you guys can help me with the wheel. Anybody have a PERFECT '07 front that they'd be willing to part with, or know of a good wheel repair shop? Thanks in advance.
Anyway, I'm really really bummed. About everything, but I'm hoping that you guys can help me with the wheel. Anybody have a PERFECT '07 front that they'd be willing to part with, or know of a good wheel repair shop? Thanks in advance.
#2
#3
Originally Posted by blastoff99
Been driving for nearly a quarter-century now, and NEVER have I curbed a wheel or scraped a tire. Today was my day. It's not awful awful, just awful. Ok, compared to lots of the rest of the pics I've seen, it's not even all that awful. BUT: the Z is my husband's baby. He is more devastated than pissed... I think "pissed" would be easier to deal with. I feel terrible, not that that helps anything. And, making matters really bad is that I was driving him to his first radiation treatment for cancer. I guess I was distracted / preoccupied / upset / whatever, or maybe I'm just a bad driver. I dunno.
Anyway, I'm really really bummed. About everything, but I'm hoping that you guys can help me with the wheel. Anybody have a PERFECT '07 front that they'd be willing to part with, or know of a good wheel repair shop? Thanks in advance.
Anyway, I'm really really bummed. About everything, but I'm hoping that you guys can help me with the wheel. Anybody have a PERFECT '07 front that they'd be willing to part with, or know of a good wheel repair shop? Thanks in advance.
Replacing a wheel is easy and has no bearing on the remaining portions of your car. There are no paint or metal wear issues from something like an alignment or hammered out body panel. Once you put the new rim on your car is exactly back to the way it was.
Your husband needs to realize that having someone who loves him enough to drive him to radiation therapy is more important than a few hundred dollars. I really don't understand some people. Is this post even for real?
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Yes, mostlypeaceful, this post is for real. And my husband DOES realize that there are more important things in life than cars. He's a good guy.
BTW, the stock wheel is over $750 at the parts counter.
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
BTW, the stock wheel is over $750 at the parts counter.
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
#6
Originally Posted by blastoff99
Yes, mostlypeaceful, this post is for real. And my husband DOES realize that there are more important things in life than cars. He's a good guy.
BTW, the stock wheel is over $750 at the parts counter.
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
BTW, the stock wheel is over $750 at the parts counter.
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
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#10
I have a friend that happens to have a stock front wheel off his 06 350Z (I think the 06 and 07 wheels are the same??) that he wrecked when it had less than 3000 miles. I called him up about it and he is going to clean it up and check for any imperfections and let me know if it is good. It would come with the stock tire too.
#12
Originally Posted by Z33steve
My front right 06 stocker is curbed all to holly... well. Lots of parking in seattle will do that. Never curbed a wheel before the Z. the width of the car is deceptive.
#13
Originally Posted by Pete's 03SVT
I have a friend that happens to have a stock front wheel off his 06 350Z (I think the 06 and 07 wheels are the same??) that he wrecked when it had less than 3000 miles. I called him up about it and he is going to clean it up and check for any imperfections and let me know if it is good. It would come with the stock tire too.
Thanks, Pete. Please let me know what he finds.
#14
Originally Posted by SlowZster
mirrors are your friend
#15
Originally Posted by Z33steve
The mirror doesn't look forward and I never take the time to aim it down just to park. Yeah, I'm impaciant. After the first time curbing it I just didn't care anymore
#17
Originally Posted by blastoff99
Been driving for nearly a quarter-century now, and NEVER have I curbed a wheel or scraped a tire. Today was my day. It's not awful awful, just awful. Ok, compared to lots of the rest of the pics I've seen, it's not even all that awful. BUT: the Z is my husband's baby. He is more devastated than pissed... I think "pissed" would be easier to deal with. I feel terrible, not that that helps anything. And, making matters really bad is that I was driving him to his first radiation treatment for cancer. I guess I was distracted / preoccupied / upset / whatever, or maybe I'm just a bad driver. I dunno.
Anyway, I'm really really bummed. About everything, but I'm hoping that you guys can help me with the wheel. Anybody have a PERFECT '07 front that they'd be willing to part with, or know of a good wheel repair shop? Thanks in advance.
Anyway, I'm really really bummed. About everything, but I'm hoping that you guys can help me with the wheel. Anybody have a PERFECT '07 front that they'd be willing to part with, or know of a good wheel repair shop? Thanks in advance.
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