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Offline rrocket

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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #20 on: May 20, 2015, 08:06:38 pm »
Quote from: Snowman on May 20, 2015, 07:47:17 pm
Did the same to one of my BBS wheels and I bought a replacement. Whys is this even a question?

Because a scuff isn't usually a good enough reason to buy a new wheel.  They can be fixed.  No point in throwing away money needlessly...unless you have so much and don't care about money.

Although I'm not sure why NoTo has to be the lackey for his boss's stupidity.  Or is this just more a$$ kissing?  ;D
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #21 on: May 20, 2015, 08:30:46 pm »
If you can afford a Tesla, you buy a new wheel.
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #22 on: May 20, 2015, 08:37:48 pm »
I would get an estimate from a couple of shops with excellent reputations. Then I would decide.

I'm curious though, why are you doing the legwork for your boss?
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #23 on: May 21, 2015, 01:46:46 pm »
Clearly he's the Bosses designated "car guy" and came to him first for an opinion.  I know I enjoy it when someone in my circle comes to ask for advice about something I'm passionate about.
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #24 on: May 21, 2015, 02:18:09 pm »
Yeah, I'm the "go ask about cars" guy for a bunch of my friends/family - it's annoying sometimes, but overall positive.  I'm also asked "are you going to climb Everest" at least once a week.   ::)
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #25 on: May 21, 2015, 02:38:14 pm »
^   I would guess that the two answers are:   Miata  and not this year.
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #26 on: May 21, 2015, 03:19:37 pm »
Quote from: tpl on May 21, 2015, 02:38:14 pm
^   I would guess that the two answers are:   Miata  and not this year.

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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #27 on: May 22, 2015, 09:55:58 am »
Quote from: JohnnyMac on May 21, 2015, 01:46:46 pm
Clearly he's the Bosses designated "car guy" and came to him first for an opinion.  I know I enjoy it when someone in my circle comes to ask for advice about something I'm passionate about.
Got a quote for $175, sent it off to bossman, and got a response of "thanks"

I'm assuming he's going to replace the rim  :rofl2:  As JM pointed out, I do like being the designated car guy.
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #28 on: May 22, 2015, 10:06:06 am »
Quote from: NoTo on May 22, 2015, 09:55:58 am
Quote from: JohnnyMac on May 21, 2015, 01:46:46 pm
Clearly he's the Bosses designated "car guy" and came to him first for an opinion.  I know I enjoy it when someone in my circle comes to ask for advice about something I'm passionate about.
Got a quote for $175, sent it off to bossman, and got a response of "thanks"

I'm assuming he's going to replace the rim  :rofl2:  As JM pointed out, I do like being the designated car guy.

Less than 12% of the cost to repair vs replace seems the way to go to me, but one man's $1500 is another's $175. I guess it's all relative to his income and considering what he's driving.
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #29 on: June 05, 2015, 11:27:21 am »
Update:

Bossman just came in, said the rim was repaired in 3 hours (on his driveway) and cost $150.  He (a discerning rich guy) is apparently thrilled with the results (I don't know where he parked today - I went down to grab a pic but his car isn't in his spot).

Since he was expecting to pay $1,500, and I found him this guy who did it for 1/10th of the price, he just gave me $500.  SWEET!

...and then said he's "gonna drive like a maniac now since repairs are so cheap!"  He has a great sense of humour!

Thanks to all who suggested that the rims could be repaired!  I shan't be sharing my $500 with you :P
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #30 on: June 05, 2015, 01:07:41 pm »
 ^^^
^^^^

"Thanks to all who suggested that the rims could be repaired!  I shan't be sharing my $500 with you"

« Last Edit: June 05, 2015, 01:51:52 pm by redman »
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #31 on: June 05, 2015, 01:09:15 pm »
Nice!!!!!



NOW....there is your downpayment on the M-A-N-U-A-L WRX.....  ;D
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #32 on: June 05, 2015, 01:14:03 pm »
Quote from: Fobroader on June 05, 2015, 01:09:15 pm
NOW....there is your downpayment on the M-A-N-U-A-L WRX.....  ;D
Silly boy...I don't do down-payments :P
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #33 on: June 05, 2015, 01:22:13 pm »
Quote from: NoTo on June 05, 2015, 01:14:03 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on June 05, 2015, 01:09:15 pm
NOW....there is your downpayment on the M-A-N-U-A-L WRX.....  ;D
Silly boy...I don't do down-payments :P

A safeway bag full of crumpled up 5's and 10's with a lock on it???
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #34 on: June 05, 2015, 01:26:20 pm »
Quote from: Fobroader on June 05, 2015, 01:22:13 pm
Quote from: NoTo on June 05, 2015, 01:14:03 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on June 05, 2015, 01:09:15 pm
NOW....there is your downpayment on the M-A-N-U-A-L WRX.....  ;D
Silly boy...I don't do down-payments :P

A safeway bag full of crumpled up 5's and 10's with a lock on it???
I'm in Ontario - no Safeway.  Walmart bags work :)
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #35 on: June 05, 2015, 01:39:08 pm »
Quote from: NoTo on June 05, 2015, 11:27:21 am
I shan't be sharing my $500 with you :P

Dude.  Fork those 5 bills over.  Consider it an entry fee for moving into my city.   :)
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #36 on: June 05, 2015, 02:14:48 pm »
Quote from: Weels on June 05, 2015, 01:39:08 pm
Quote from: NoTo on June 05, 2015, 11:27:21 am
I shan't be sharing my $500 with you :P

Dude.  Fork those 5 bills over.  Consider it an entry fee for moving back into my city.   :)
^^

This place we picked out is literally across the street from our last place!  ...plus, aren't you on the wrong side of the Hanlon?

Nah, the $ is going straight into Lady Noto's ring fund, where all my money seems to be going  >:(
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Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #37 on: June 05, 2015, 02:19:04 pm »

Quote from: NoTo on June 05, 2015, 01:26:20 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on June 05, 2015, 01:22:13 pm
Quote from: NoTo on June 05, 2015, 01:14:03 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on June 05, 2015, 01:09:15 pm
NOW....there is your downpayment on the M-A-N-U-A-L WRX.....  ;D
Silly boy...I don't do down-payments :P

A safeway bag full of crumpled up 5's and 10's with a lock on it???
I'm in Ontario - no Safeway.  Walmart bags work :)
You need to see more of Ontario



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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #38 on: June 05, 2015, 03:01:54 pm »
While I understand my error in assuming that because Safeway is not in the GTA that, it surely cannot be elsewhere in Ontario, I shall not be driving 15+ hours to Thunder Bay to visit those Safeway locations :)
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Re: Rims - to fix or to replace?
« Reply #39 on: June 05, 2015, 04:38:42 pm »
Quote from: NoTo on June 05, 2015, 01:14:03 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on June 05, 2015, 01:09:15 pm
NOW....there is your downpayment on the M-A-N-U-A-L WRX.....  ;D
Silly boy...I don't do down-payments :P
Yea because you actually have to have a car of your own to have a down payment......
« Last Edit: June 05, 2015, 04:42:28 pm by rrocket »
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