[ZR1] I hate Houston potholes
05-15-2011, 02:23 PM
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Le Mans Master
Ouch! Sorry, no lead on wheel repair. What speed you hit that hole?
Not just how fast but where is it so we can all avoid it.......
05-15-2011, 02:40 PM
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Replace, do not repair. I can't stress that enough. Once the aluminum has bent, it is no longer any good. It's why GM wants them back when you buy new ones: because they want to make sure the bad wheels are melted down into scrap and recycled.
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05-15-2011, 02:45 PM
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Sorry for the damage. I thought we only had those things up here in Michigan
05-15-2011, 07:32 PM
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Drifting
If you only drive on the street at 65 or less maybe repair.....But this is a ZR1 and you race it too!
05-15-2011, 08:25 PM
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05-15-2011, 09:46 PM
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Yes i do, pm me. Fixed lots of wheels for me over the years. My WCCs are there now getting a rear fixed now and a good in barrel clean up. I wouldnt run any mile passes on repaired wheels and especially tires. Street and quarter I would though.
05-16-2011, 01:25 PM
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05-16-2011, 03:28 PM
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For future reference in Houston, just about any north-south surface street bounded by 11th St. in the Heights to the north, University in the West U area to the South, downtown to the east and 610 Loop to the west are fraught with hazzards and/or construction damage. Be very careful cruising.
05-16-2011, 08:29 PM
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Boy that sucks.
I'd get a new one.
I'd get a new one.