So my stock rims cracked yesterday...
07-06-2008, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by The Brickyard Rat
The rim in Davidv's pic is 5 spoked; one that came apart is 6 spoked. Not factory chrome..
Lou
07-07-2008, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ViceroyalZ
I dont think that model wheel came in a chrome from factory nissan.. I'm pretty sure the previous owner of your car did the ebay thing where you send them your w heels and they send you chromed ones for $400. In other words, i dont think nissan will be responsible for this. BUT I'VE BEEN WRONG BEFORE! Either way that ****ing blows. sorry to hear about that. Good thing you weren't hurt.
Also, those don't look like the right model to be factory chromed. You should be going after the dealer that sold them to you, not Nissan in general.
*edit* Sorry, pics were already posted proving this.
07-07-2008, 06:05 AM
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In addition to a Z car enthusiast, I am also a pilot and aircraft owner. As such, I have known of guys who had their spinners (the cone shaped piece in front of the propeller) chromed. Not long after having this done, cracks were detected in the area of the spinner that mates to the spinner bulkhead.
Why? Well, it turns out aluminum and chromium are dissimilar metals, and the chromium was both overstressing and weakening the aluminum.
I have to assume the same thing has occurred here.
Sorry for your loss OP!
Why? Well, it turns out aluminum and chromium are dissimilar metals, and the chromium was both overstressing and weakening the aluminum.
I have to assume the same thing has occurred here.
Sorry for your loss OP!
07-07-2008, 08:14 AM
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holy crap! i have those same exact chrome rims on my z as well. of course i didnt put em on. bought the car used and thats what it had on. i hated them all this time but was lagging on buying some rims... not anymore...
07-07-2008, 09:35 AM
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I remember hearing issues about Sevas wheels from the NTSB and while searching their site I came upon a safety alert regarding 350Z wheels from 05-07.
There were 2 accidents that the office investigated and determined that both were caused by the "aftermarket re-chroming process"
Here is a link to the page:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ct/results.cfm
There were 2 accidents that the office investigated and determined that both were caused by the "aftermarket re-chroming process"
Here is a link to the page:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ct/results.cfm
07-07-2008, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Renegadesrun
The quality of this particular rim (pictured above) should not be questioned. I blew a tire, and drove 4.5 miles on the rim @ 60+mph. (Dont ask why, you will not recieve an answer)
The rim lost only chunks around the edges. The spokes did not fail, nor did they crack.
The rim lost only chunks around the edges. The spokes did not fail, nor did they crack.
maybe?
07-07-2008, 03:39 PM
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Shoulda bought a car that came with Volks. 
Sucks to see that happened to you man
. At least you're alright, and hopefully everything gets fixed up to your satisfaction soon!
Sucks to see that happened to you man
. At least you're alright, and hopefully everything gets fixed up to your satisfaction soon!
07-07-2008, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by magna750
In addition to a Z car enthusiast, I am also a pilot and aircraft owner. As such, I have known of guys who had their spinners (the cone shaped piece in front of the propeller) chromed. Not long after having this done, cracks were detected in the area of the spinner that mates to the spinner bulkhead.
Why? Well, it turns out aluminum and chromium are dissimilar metals, and the chromium was both overstressing and weakening the aluminum.
I have to assume the same thing has occurred here.
Why? Well, it turns out aluminum and chromium are dissimilar metals, and the chromium was both overstressing and weakening the aluminum.
I have to assume the same thing has occurred here.
09-06-2008, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by I1DER
That's horrible! If they were the chromed wheels that were original equipment(an extra, but original equipment off the floor all the same), I would think Nissan would fall all over itself to make you happy. That is the stuff legitimate law suits are made of.
+1 You and Nissan
Good luck as you should have a legit lawsuit!
09-06-2008, 07:02 PM
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You don't have a case, NIssan did not Chrome those, it is aftermarket chroming! You have 17's, OEM chrome are 18's!
Contact your insurance company because you have no claim with Nissan!
Contact your insurance company because you have no claim with Nissan!
09-06-2008, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by magna750
In addition to a Z car enthusiast, I am also a pilot and aircraft owner. As such, I have known of guys who had their spinners (the cone shaped piece in front of the propeller) chromed. Not long after having this done, cracks were detected in the area of the spinner that mates to the spinner bulkhead.
Why? Well, it turns out aluminum and chromium are dissimilar metals, and the chromium was both overstressing and weakening the aluminum.
I have to assume the same thing has occurred here.
Sorry for your loss OP!
Why? Well, it turns out aluminum and chromium are dissimilar metals, and the chromium was both overstressing and weakening the aluminum.
I have to assume the same thing has occurred here.
Sorry for your loss OP!
WOW, my professor always told me that different sort of metal won't mix together well. I never believe him until now.
09-07-2008, 08:20 AM
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Why is everyone so sue happy? File your claim with your insurance company. They will pay to have your vehicle repaired. In turn they will file a claim against Nissan to recover their money. If Nissan chromed the wheels and it was a defect (appears to be) then they will reimburse the insurance company. I wouldn't sit around with a busted car going after Nissan...that'll take forever and probably go nowhere. Plus what would he sue for besides the damage to his car? Do you know how much a judge/jury would laugh you out of court if you sued for emotional distress because your wheel fell off haha. Come on people.
09-09-2008, 12:10 PM
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so i officially found out the my stock 17"s were aftermarket chromed... o well.
insurance payed for body damage...
i got a new bumper =D
i also threw on 19" tenzo type-m's (FLAME ON BITCHES THEY LOOK ****IN SICK) ill post pics in a new thread soon.
insurance payed for body damage...
i got a new bumper =D
i also threw on 19" tenzo type-m's (FLAME ON BITCHES THEY LOOK ****IN SICK) ill post pics in a new thread soon.
09-09-2008, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Correct. I believe this is the chrome wheel offered by Nissan.
I had this exact wheel on my old Z. Glad they didn't fial and fling me off a cliff somewhere on one of our mountain runs. I have forged monoblock wheels on my current Z.
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09-09-2008, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by homErx55
so i officially found out the my stock 17"s were aftermarket chromed... o well.
insurance payed for body damage...
i got a new bumper =D
i also threw on 19" tenzo type-m's (FLAME ON BITCHES THEY LOOK ****IN SICK) ill post pics in a new thread soon.
insurance payed for body damage...
i got a new bumper =D
i also threw on 19" tenzo type-m's (FLAME ON BITCHES THEY LOOK ****IN SICK) ill post pics in a new thread soon.
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