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Chainfire

By Chainfire,
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Well i've had my skyline all of 1 week now.. and i've already damaged it, and it's not yet insured :yes:

The only damage seems to be to the wheels, (i gunned it at a round about and forgot i had my boost control set to high) yeah, i know.. what an idiot :laugh:

Anyway, i ended up going over a curb at about 60kmph. So ended up limping home at 10kmph with a flat front tyre.

The back wheel has been pushed out a bit, it's coming out at an angle now, all the other wheels seem ok but i'll need to get them checked out anyway, and have my front tyre replaced.

I've looked inside the engine bay, and had a look under the car.. everything seems fine except for the wheel problem.

So i'm just wondering if anyone could tell me where is a good place to go to get this checked out and fixed? and approximatly how much it's going to cost. I live north of the river..

any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.

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lol.. anybody? :laugh:

Ahwell.. i might just take it to ultra tune or something and get it fixed.

Just took the front wheel off that had the puncture, turns out the rim is absolutely effed.. has a huge crack through it :yes: anyone know where i can find a circlar GTA rim, same colour as the ones in my banner..

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it sumtimes is cheaper to get a new set of rims than to get one rim... also dun go to ultra tune or sumfing..take it/tow it (yes towing is expensive, but it saves u possible doing more damage to ur car) to wilkinson's or sumthing. they are an actual suspension shop, and they've worked on countless import, so they noe wat they are doing.

also, help us help u. post up detailed pics..from ur desciptions, we cant tell u much.

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If you hit a curb at 60kmh I'd say theres more damage than just the rims.....suspension components are damaged quite easily...

Don't drive it and get it towed to a place like wilk's suspension 9370 2646.

My advice...take part in a few driver training courses and learn how to drive your car....that way these 'accidents' caused by your right foot are less likely to happen.

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grrr

i must say it shits me when people who cant drive in the first place dont even know their own limits...

Me too, but we all know people who have crashed cars into curbs...roundabouts, traffic signs etc. Some are more public than others :laugh: Hell I've done it too...I'm sure you know someone Chad.

If you hit a curb at 60kmh I'd say theres more damage than just the rims.....suspension components are damaged quite easily...

Don't drive it and get it towed to a place like wilk's suspension 9370 2646.

My advice...take part in a few driver training courses and learn how to drive your car....that way these 'accidents' caused by your right foot are less likely to happen.

Yes

Yes, or try W.A. Suspensions, not a forum sponsor but they do excellent work...and own at least one Skyline

Yes, Make your mistakes there...infront of a dozen members...just like I did :yes:

Dont get ahead of yourself regarding the outcomes of an inspection, take your time to consider your options, this may be the time to go for some lower spring etc while the suspension work, if it needs any, gets done, take your time. One final thing and I know I will recieve some flame for it. Unless there is a mechanical imperative forget the multiple boost settings, just leave it on high and modulate boost with your right foot. the best thing is your not hurt.

Good luck

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ouch i did that in my legend. I also thought it was just a bent rim (they where 19" at the time :S) but it turned out i twisted the whole chassis needed new front struts, sway arms and a few other things i also wasnt insured cost me nearly 3000$ to get it back on the road. i used Autocraft smash repairs but that is in booragoon they did a good job.

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Yes, or try W.A. Suspensions, not a forum sponsor but they do excellent work...and own at least one Skyline

Noooo, take it to Wilkinsons................ I dropped my car off at WA Suspensions this morning for the 2 week master job :laugh:. They need all the spare time they can get.

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