Don't never, ever...ever, ever, ever let your girlfriends drive your A4's (m)
07-27-2000, 05:45 AM
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I used to get upset at things like this too...
but after last weekend (when someone rear-ended me and did about $9500 worth of damage to my car) my outlook on scraps and dings have changed. I don't think rim scuffs will bother me so much anymore either. Consider yourself lucky! Three years of parking away from people (to avoid dings, of which I had none) and washing and waxing and someone can (almost) total your car in a matter of seconds.
Brian
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Brian
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07-27-2000, 06:41 AM
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I could have told you that!
Don't mean to sound sexist or anything, but it almost seems like women tend to be more non-aware of what's around a car.
I'll let my girl drive my A4 when I get the TT (or Boxter, still undecided) next year. In the meantime, don't let your girl drive your favorite car!
I'll let my girl drive my A4 when I get the TT (or Boxter, still undecided) next year. In the meantime, don't let your girl drive your favorite car!
07-27-2000, 07:07 AM
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Another perspective: A good machine should be able to polish that out.
They can put it on a lathe and polish the entire lip evenly. You'll need to rebalance when it's done. From the look of it in that photo, it's really not all that bad. Call a reputable wheel shop in your area and see if they can recommend someone who does this kind of work. Shouldn't cost more than ~$50-75 US to get that fixed.
BTW, my GF is VERY careful when she drives my A4, I've done more damage to her than my GF. ;-)<p><a href="http://www.dnai.com/~adamant/a4_avant.htm"><img src="http://www.dnai.com/~adamant/adamsavant1.jpg"></a>
BTW, my GF is VERY careful when she drives my A4, I've done more damage to her than my GF. ;-)<p><a href="http://www.dnai.com/~adamant/a4_avant.htm"><img src="http://www.dnai.com/~adamant/adamsavant1.jpg"></a>
07-27-2000, 08:14 AM
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Part of the price you must pay for too wide a wheel.
The current obsession among drivers for rims that are as wide as the tread has caused many a folk to gnash his teeth at a scuffed wheel. Look at the specs for tires. Get the NARROWEST wheel you feel comfortable running, and save yourself some grief. Sidewalls are there for a reason. Years ago, we never had problems with scuffed rims. Now rims are as wide as the tires, and spokes are beyond the rim edges. Madness.
I'm sorry about your loss. Really, I am. Sorry if I sound like an ***, but in the mad rush for everybody to look like a DTM racer, something gets lost along the way.<p>99.5 1.8Tqms Laser Red
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07-27-2000, 08:25 AM
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She scraped it hard enough that a 7.5" wheel probably would have been damaged (graphic pic enclosed)
I've gently bumped into curbs before where the rim protector bead did its job. (The TD's are 8" wide)
With a hard enough impact, any wheel will get damaged...
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/bent.jpg">
Looking back now...the above damage to my 7-spokers was a lot more painful to look at.
With a hard enough impact, any wheel will get damaged...
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/bent.jpg">
Looking back now...the above damage to my 7-spokers was a lot more painful to look at.
07-27-2000, 09:10 AM
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RB is correct...you need wheels tires like this...
<center><img src="http://people.ne.mediaone.net/jporath/images/bigbimfoot_BW.jpg"></center><p>The ultimate in curb protection! 8^)
Photo courtesy of Rob @ UUC<p><a href="http://www.users.uswest.net/~craiger/a4main.htm">
<img SRC="http://www.users.uswest.net/~craiger/cwb_ottosig.jpg" BORDER=0></a>
Photo courtesy of Rob @ UUC<p><a href="http://www.users.uswest.net/~craiger/a4main.htm">
<img SRC="http://www.users.uswest.net/~craiger/cwb_ottosig.jpg" BORDER=0></a>