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JankyS13 · 11-04-2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Vr-4-Life

I dropped it off for repair today at wheel works... The guy was kind of a dick... I asked him how he would stop the crack from spreading and he got offended like I was doubting his ability to do his job. I mainly just wanted to know if he knew some of the best practices that I found on the web...

call me crazy but it sounds like your are doubting something he does on a daily bases, rather than something one might read about online when repairs are needed.

Vr-4-Life · 11-04-2010, 04:48 AM

not really... just google aluminum wheel repair and read the methods. I called over half a dozen shops and pretended ignorant to the topic just so I could hear what steps they would take to repair it. After talking to the guy at wheel works i felt that he had the repair method down. I asked the guy in the shop just to make sure it was the same person that I talked to on the phone.

JankyS13 · 11-04-2010, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vr-4-Life

not really... just google aluminum wheel repair and read the methods. I called over half a dozen shops and pretended ignorant to the topic just so I could hear what steps they would take to repair it. After talking to the guy at wheel works i felt that he had the repair method down. I asked the guy in the shop just to make sure it was the same person that I talked to on the phone.

Put yourself in his shows, how would you feel about this? have some random brown call on the phone ask questions, then show up in person and still ask questions that are relatively the same **** you asked on the phone.

you gonna tell me that you wouldn't get pissy?

Vr-4-Life · 11-04-2010, 04:55 AM

He shouldn't have an issue proving his knowledge. If this were a simple job like mowing my lawn I wouldn't question his tactics, but when my life is riding on it, I'd like to be sure he knows what he is doing...

JankyS13 · 11-04-2010, 05:01 AM

*shrugs* trained professional vs owner or broken rim. Willing to bet he knows what he's doing.

Vr-4-Life · 11-04-2010, 05:05 AM

You're missing the point dude... I was not brain benching the guy... I WAS ENSURING HE KNEW HOW TO DO A PROPER JOB BEFORE LEAVING MY WHEEL WITH HIM.

What part of that do you find competitive? I don't just give people work without researching the procedures myself and then making sure the know what they're doing.

JankyS13 · 11-04-2010, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vr-4-Life

You're missing the point dude... I was not brain benching the guy... I WAS ENSURING HE KNEW HOW TO DO A PROPER JOB BEFORE LEAVING MY WHEEL WITH HIM.

What part of that do you find competitive? I don't just give people work without researching the procedures myself and then making sure the know what they're doing.

ever thing to research the company themselves as opposed to just how to do the work?

Vr-4-Life · 11-04-2010, 05:19 AM

What company? The guy that I took it to owns a MOM and POP shop. Its not a company and I'll be lucky if its an LLC.

What the **** are you laughing at dude? Do you think you're smart or something? Get this through your head. I sent my photos to over 6 shops that were big and small... Most of them saw the crack and said it couldn't be repaired because it would just come back. Those shops obviously knew very little about wheel repair. The ones that remained all knew the techniques that I researched online PRIOR TO PICKING A SHOP. For example, The good shops knew never to weld a crack, but to cut it out. They also knew to DRILL THE ENDS OF THE CRACK SO IT DOESNT SPREAD?

Why the **** are you questioning why I researched the repairs before I chose a place to do it? Do you not ****ing understand?

JankyS13 · 11-04-2010, 05:27 AM

trust me i understand but i am questioning your questioning of a professional in which got him pissed at you, that caused you to start foamn about it on this thread.

Vr-4-Life · 11-04-2010, 05:30 AM

He didn't get pissed? Where did I say he got pissed? He was a dick with sarcastic remarks to my questions.

It wasnt even bad enough to make me want to take my business elsewhere... The guy was not a people person.

I really dont know what else to say... I'm just beating a dead horse here...

JankyS13 · 11-04-2010, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Vr-4-Life

He didn't get pissed? Where did I say he got pissed? He was a dick with sarcastic remarks to my questions.

It wasnt even bad enough to make me want to take my business elsewhere... The guy was not a people person.

I really dont know what else to say... I'm just beating a dead horse here...

trust me he was pissed.

Vr-4-Life · 11-04-2010, 05:37 AM

I wouldn't trust you with a potato gun. He can be aggravated all he wants. I'm not paying anyone for a service until I'm sure they know what they're doing. I dont trust anyone but myself most of the time and this was on repair that I cant do...

JankyS13 · 11-04-2010, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Vr-4-Life

I wouldn't trust you with a potato gun. He can be aggravated all he wants. I'm not paying anyone for a service until I'm sure they know what they're doing. I dont trust anyone but myself most of the time and this was on repair that I cant do...

smartest thing you have posted on this thread.

Vr-4-Life · 11-07-2010, 01:17 AM

Well I picked up the wheel and that day my slave cylinder failed and I could barely get the car in and out of gear... Picked up the last one in the tri state area at Thomson BMW in Doylestown and I was back on the road today... Its been an expensive week...

Anyhow the wheel is repaired and I'd say repaired well... It high speed balanced perfectly fine and the welds look clean as hell.

Lets hope it stays in good shape... I picked up a craftsman digital tire pressure gauge and I will be keeping a good eye on my pressure from now on.

JankyS13 · 11-07-2010, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Vr-4-Life

Well I picked up the wheel and I was back on the road... Lets hope it stays in good shape...

Don't hit pot holes from the bowels of hell and ya should be fine.

OutToWinPAHC · 11-07-2010, 09:06 AM

pics of fixed wheel?

93rx7r1 · 11-07-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OutToWinPAHC

pics of fixed wheel?

I'd like to see the pics of the repair too.

trista · 11-07-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by The Alchemist

Roflmao.. I like this guy

Supraru · 11-07-2010, 12:13 PM

As entertaining as this thread was to read op you are running the absolute wrong psi. This is a newb mistake. You do not go by the psi that is written on the tire. That pressure is max inflation. You should be somewhere in the 30's not pushing the tire to it's limit. Please inflate your tires to the proper psi.

Subie_sleeper · 11-07-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Supraru

As entertaining as this thread was to read op you are running the absolute wrong psi. This is a newb mistake. You do not go by the psi that is written on the tire. That pressure is max inflation. You should be somewhere in the 30's not pushing the tire to it's limit. Please inflate your tires to the proper psi.

This. It's written/stamped on the inside of most cars drivers doors or the door jamb.

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11-07-2010, 12:13 PM	#59
Supraru Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pa Member #1745 My Ride: 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5 Rs iTrader: (1)	As entertaining as this thread was to read op you are running the absolute wrong psi. This is a newb mistake. You do not go by the psi that is written on the tire. That pressure is max inflation. You should be somewhere in the 30's not pushing the tire to it's limit. Please inflate your tires to the proper psi. __________________ 99' Sti

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11-04-2010, 04:48 AM	#42
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	not really... just google aluminum wheel repair and read the methods. I called over half a dozen shops and pretended ignorant to the topic just so I could hear what steps they would take to repair it. After talking to the guy at wheel works i felt that he had the repair method down. I asked the guy in the shop just to make sure it was the same person that I talked to on the phone.

11-04-2010, 04:55 AM	#44
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	He shouldn't have an issue proving his knowledge. If this were a simple job like mowing my lawn I wouldn't question his tactics, but when my life is riding on it, I'd like to be sure he knows what he is doing...

11-04-2010, 05:01 AM	#45
JankyS13 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Member #15373 My Ride: 91.S13.KA-T iTrader: (1)	shrugs trained professional vs owner or broken rim. Willing to bet he knows what he's doing.

11-04-2010, 05:05 AM	#46
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	You're missing the point dude... I was not brain benching the guy... I WAS ENSURING HE KNEW HOW TO DO A PROPER JOB BEFORE LEAVING MY WHEEL WITH HIM. What part of that do you find competitive? I don't just give people work without researching the procedures myself and then making sure the know what they're doing.

11-04-2010, 05:19 AM	#48
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	What company? The guy that I took it to owns a MOM and POP shop. Its not a company and I'll be lucky if its an LLC. What the ** are you laughing at dude? Do you think you're smart or something? Get this through your head. I sent my photos to over 6 shops that were big and small... Most of them saw the crack and said it couldn't be repaired because it would just come back. Those shops obviously knew very little about wheel repair. The ones that remained all knew the techniques that I researched online PRIOR TO PICKING A SHOP. For example, The good shops knew never to weld a crack, but to cut it out. They also knew to DRILL THE ENDS OF THE CRACK SO IT DOESNT SPREAD? Why the are you questioning why I researched the repairs before I chose a place to do it? Do you not **ing understand?

11-04-2010, 05:27 AM	#49
JankyS13 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Member #15373 My Ride: 91.S13.KA-T iTrader: (1)	trust me i understand but i am questioning your questioning of a professional in which got him pissed at you, that caused you to start foamn about it on this thread.

11-04-2010, 05:30 AM	#50
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	He didn't get pissed? Where did I say he got pissed? He was a dick with sarcastic remarks to my questions. It wasnt even bad enough to make me want to take my business elsewhere... The guy was not a people person. I really dont know what else to say... I'm just beating a dead horse here...

11-04-2010, 05:37 AM	#52
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	I wouldn't trust you with a potato gun. He can be aggravated all he wants. I'm not paying anyone for a service until I'm sure they know what they're doing. I dont trust anyone but myself most of the time and this was on repair that I cant do...

11-07-2010, 01:17 AM	#54
Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	Well I picked up the wheel and that day my slave cylinder failed and I could barely get the car in and out of gear... Picked up the last one in the tri state area at Thomson BMW in Doylestown and I was back on the road today... Its been an expensive week... Anyhow the wheel is repaired and I'd say repaired well... It high speed balanced perfectly fine and the welds look clean as hell. Lets hope it stays in good shape... I picked up a craftsman digital tire pressure gauge and I will be keeping a good eye on my pressure from now on.

11-07-2010, 09:06 AM	#56
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	pics of fixed wheel?