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ok.. well i have a mate, up from sydney, and for some reason or another.. his wheel fell off his car, going 110, so basically he has done some damage to his disc brake etc.. and needs 4 new studs... now, he got back to my place fine by putting 1 stud of each other wheel to hold the wheel back on.. and well.. he thought he would ask me what he should do.. and prices.. although i have no idea, so im asking you guys...

basically who should he take the car to?

what do you think will need replacing? and what do you think would be the costs involved???

he has to go back in 2 weeks also...

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yeha maybe, but still i am like 30km south of southport.. so its still a mission to get that far.. do you think i should take to mechanics? or like.. bob jane tmart? someone that specialises in wheels???

and approximatly how much should all this cost?

will i need to wiat for genuine parts? or like.. do most cars have similar disc brakes???

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there is a company that does towing anywhere on the gold coast to anywhere on the gold coast for $55. Can't remember the name though.

Just give autotech a call and ask for Gavin, say that some people on SDU recommended him and tell him what has happened. He will be able to give you an idea over the phone of the time for parts etc.

I would recommend taking it to someone like autotech rather than say a pedders or bob jane as it will end up costing you the same or more and you will get better workmanship and better product from autotech.

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ehhe, i saw it too, you gotta admit its kinda funny having a wheel fall off.. anyway, this got me thinking, if i am going really quick what is the prevent my wheel from falling off.. can u get self locking wheel nuts or is it just something that u should check every so often.?

also, anyone know where to get pulsar bits up here as i think he will need a new disc from what i have seen.

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