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  • TallahasseerielTallahasseeriel Registered User regular
    edited January 2018
    jgeis wrote: »
    Uriel wrote: »
    well.

    I hope it's just my hubcaps that are fucked up...

    !!!
    ???

    I hit a curb really hard. someone nearly ran me off the road as I needed to make a lane change after a right turn and then through a curve. normally it's fine and I make it, but this guy sped up into my blind spot and I couldn't watch the curve well. I'm lucky when my car swerved out into the left lane after the hard curb hit that the guy slowed the fuck down and didn't hit me.

    I guess I gotta get some photos and call my service department/insurance company.


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    right past that fire hydrant in Google maps. except everthing is covered in snow.

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  • ArcSynArcSyn Registered User regular
    Krieghund wrote: »
    OMFG the dealership is so fucking slow with service. Three hours for an oil change last week and five hours before they even got to my car today for the parking brake. WTF

    An oil change takes about 15 minutes.

    The last time I had the oil changed it took two-ish hours and they apologized by not charging me anything.

    I need to get it in for another change.

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  • CormacCormac Registered User regular
    Depending on what your deductible is it's likely more (and more over time if using it causes your insurance rates to go up if the damage is considered an accident) than just taking the wheel to a specialist to be refinished and/or repainted.

    I've had to fix my one of my summer wheels because I'm an idiot and curb rashed one parallel parking. The refinishing costed around $150. It can take a few days but there are companies that have mobile technicians who can come to you if you don't have a spare set of wheels.

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  • jgeisjgeis Registered User regular
    edited January 2018
    Yeah, if it didn't fuck up your suspension then I wouldn't involve your insurance company. If you've got steel wheels, even if one did get bent it'll be cheaper to replace the wheel than having a claim on your insurance.

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  • TallahasseerielTallahasseeriel Registered User regular
    edited January 2018
    the hubcaps aren't even scratched really. they are bent up. I'm not sure that's the extent of the damage but it drives fine still. I'll have to get it checked regardless. I'm hoping it doesn't end up being a whole insurance claim. my deductible is 500 dollars and I don't have that much basically ever. especially not in winter.

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  • CormacCormac Registered User regular
    edited January 2018
    If you have plastic snap on wheel covers then you can probably have the dealership or you a replacement, or if you can find the part number order them yourself online. However, if you have alloy rims that are bent then you'll have to get them professionally repaired or outright replaced depending on the severity of the damage.

    Edit: if your car is still driving straight and you aren't having to add steering angle to drive straight them your alignment is probably fine. If the dealership will give you a free alignment check then take them up on it. Otherwise, the test will cost around $75.

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  • TallahasseerielTallahasseeriel Registered User regular
    I'll get a picture tomorrow when the sun is out and it isn't snowing still.

  • BouwsTBouwsT Wanna come to a super soft birthday party? Registered User regular
    Uriel wrote: »
    the hubcaps aren't even scratched really. they are bent up. I'm not sure that's the extent of the damage but it drives fine still. I'll have to get it checked regardless. I'm hoping it doesn't end up being a whole insurance claim. my deductible is 500 dollars and I don't have that much basically ever. especially not in winter.

    If you're not noticing a significant change in the way the vehicle handles, i'd suspect your damage is largely cosmetic. I wouldn't expect the repairs to exceed $500, though YMMV (based on component costs/geographic location). Should be able to make a better judgement with some photo's though.

    Between you and me, Peggy, I smoked this Juul and it did UNTHINKABLE things to my mind and body...
  • Donovan PuppyfuckerDonovan Puppyfucker A dagger in the dark is worth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered User regular
    ArcSyn wrote: »
    Krieghund wrote: »
    OMFG the dealership is so fucking slow with service. Three hours for an oil change last week and five hours before they even got to my car today for the parking brake. WTF

    An oil change takes about 15 minutes.

    The last time I had the oil changed it took two-ish hours and they apologized by not charging me anything.

    I need to get it in for another change.

    Standard service charges at the dealership will be at least an hour, usually one and a half. But the oil change only takes a few minutes, and while they've got the car up on the hoist they will be inspecting it to see if there's any extra work they can pressure you to get done. Then in most dealerships they'll give it a quick wash and a vacuum which is about another ten minutes total.

  • KrieghundKrieghund Registered User regular
    Krieghund wrote: »
    OMFG the dealership is so fucking slow with service. Three hours for an oil change last week and five hours before they even got to my car today for the parking brake. WTF

    An oil change takes about 15 minutes.

    I'm aware.

  • CormacCormac Registered User regular
    Yeah, it's just snap on cover to hide the steel wheels. Purely cosmetic but it still sucks.

    Those wheel covers look to be part number 52960A7000. You can buy them on ebay for around $30 or get one from the dealership for around $50 if they'll order you the part.

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  • jgeisjgeis Registered User regular
    I looks like the lip of your wheel is definitely bent a bit but it doesn't look so severe as to have deformed the wheel itself. You might have to knock the lip of the wheel back into place with a hammer to get the wheel cover back on properly.

  • davidsdurionsdavidsdurions Your Trusty Meatshield Panhandle NebraskaRegistered User regular
    Or skip the wheel cover and paint the wheels in iridescent plum!

  • TallahasseerielTallahasseeriel Registered User regular
    I don't know how to do any of that.

    I'm probably going to have to pay the service department at the dealership to handle it.

  • mRahmanimRahmani DetroitRegistered User regular
    edited January 2018
    Or you could read the owners manual section on "replacing a wheel" and follow the instructions.

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  • jgeisjgeis Registered User regular
    @Uriel all it takes to pop off a plastic hubcap is a flathead screwdriver.

    https://youtu.be/BHpKBv7LKWQ

  • jgeisjgeis Registered User regular
    Also it doesn't look like your hubcap is actually broken, just bent, so all you gotta do is lift up on that bent edge until it pops back into place and give it a good whack to make sure it's on there.

    It probably won't look perfect but it might look good enough for now vs spending money on a new one.

  • Donovan PuppyfuckerDonovan Puppyfucker A dagger in the dark is worth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered User regular
    jgeis wrote: »
    @Uriel all it takes to pop off a plastic hubcap is a flathead screwdriver.

    https://youtu.be/BHpKBv7LKWQ

    Unless it's one of the annoying ones that the wheel nuts hold on.

  • jgeisjgeis Registered User regular
    jgeis wrote: »
    @Uriel all it takes to pop off a plastic hubcap is a flathead screwdriver.

    https://youtu.be/BHpKBv7LKWQ

    Unless it's one of the annoying ones that the wheel nuts hold on.

    Well yeah I guess that could be the case, but then you've just got to take off the lug nuts, which sucks because it's work but it's not technical work.

  • jgeisjgeis Registered User regular
    And the hubcap could still be popped back into place with just a screwdriver even if it is held in place by the lug nuts. They only become a hassle if you're replacing it.

  • Mortal SkyMortal Sky queer punk hedge witchRegistered User regular
    Yeah I had a similar bump a few weeks back when someone crept way up into my blind spot in a tight curve, and I whacked into a really bad pothole trying not to sideswipe them. Mine mostly just took a good kick to reset the cap, thankfully

  • bsjezzbsjezz Registered User regular
    this year, for the first time in my life, i'm going to be driving to work every day - 27kms each way through city traffic. can't take the family tank... so i bought a car

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    prius c 2014, less than 44k kms, ex-fleet and serviced immaculately. really good deal on it, too.

    obviously my first priority was hooking up bluetooth audio, but is there anything else i really need to think about? a sick bumper sticker?

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  • L Ron HowardL Ron Howard The duck MinnesotaRegistered User regular
    A large wing. Racing stripes - red, of course. Aftermarket performance part stickers. A turret. A turbo. An aftermarket exhaust system with a fart can. Better wheels.

  • TheStigTheStig Registered User regular
    Don't forget the truck nuts.

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  • DeciusDecius I'm old! I'm fat! I'M BLUE!Registered User regular
    Some sick dubs and ground effects yo!

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  • ArcSynArcSyn Registered User regular
    Flame decals across the doors.

    Being realistic, is there any way to pull the battery info to see how healthy it is?

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  • Casually HardcoreCasually Hardcore Once an Asshole. Trying to be better. Registered User regular
    Put sticker that says 'Love the planet' or something and watch all the insecure men get super angry at you.

  • Donovan PuppyfuckerDonovan Puppyfucker A dagger in the dark is worth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered User regular
    ArcSyn wrote: »
    Flame decals across the doors.

    Being realistic, is there any way to pull the battery info to see how healthy it is?

    It's ~4 years old with low mileage and a complete service history - the battery will be in good nick.

  • Donovan PuppyfuckerDonovan Puppyfucker A dagger in the dark is worth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered User regular
    edited January 2018
    Seriously though bsjezz, ditch the standard tyres and fit some Michelin Pilot Sports. The 'economy' tyres on hybrids are fucking horrible.

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  • Casually HardcoreCasually Hardcore Once an Asshole. Trying to be better. Registered User regular
    Seriously though bsjezz, ditch the standard tyres and fit some Michelin Pilot Sports. The 'economy' tyres on hybrids are fucking horrible.

    Why you need performance tires when the main concern is to be as efficient as possible?

  • TheStigTheStig Registered User regular
    edited January 2018
    Truck nuts with that coexist sticker or the yellow equal sign printed on them.

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  • Donovan PuppyfuckerDonovan Puppyfucker A dagger in the dark is worth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered User regular
    Seriously though bsjezz, ditch the standard tyres and fit some Michelin Pilot Sports. The 'economy' tyres on hybrids are fucking horrible.

    Why you need performance tires when the main concern is to be as efficient as possible?

    Because the tyres make very little real world difference to fuel mileage (best case scenario is ~2%), and they are complete shit for ride, handling, braking, and wet weather grip. I don't want bsjezz relying on shitty tyres to keep himself safe in the event an emergency maneuver is required. Toyota fitted them to the 86 specifically because they're easier to slide.

  • bsjezzbsjezz Registered User regular
    i'll think about it when the budget eases up a bit, but this was already a pretty big hit. it definitely feels like better tyres would help... it's not the smoothest ride. but we're going to be functioning with the bare necessities for a bit. blame sydney tolls.

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  • JasconiusJasconius sword criminal mad onlineRegistered User regular
    Miata has arrived I'll take pictures soon. Did one small drive around the block.... Man... What a vehicle. Engine definitely still working in top shape. Money well spent I'm already in love

  • webguy20webguy20 I spend too much time on the Internet Registered User regular
    The answer is always Miata.

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  • jgeisjgeis Registered User regular
    I cannot believe that Toyota managed to improve the Camry so much between last year and this year that I actually kinda desire one.

    The XSE trim looks really good!

  • Donovan PuppyfuckerDonovan Puppyfucker A dagger in the dark is worth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered User regular
    webguy20 wrote: »
    The answer is always Miata.

    And the bonus point extra answer is Garrett GT2560RS.

  • TallahasseerielTallahasseeriel Registered User regular
    man fuck it's like 1/4th mile visibility in this dang fog this afternoon.

  • KrieghundKrieghund Registered User regular
    webguy20 wrote: »
    The answer is always Miata.

    It's right there in the name!
    Miata
    Is
    Always
    The
    Answer

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