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PalmerGA · 06-13-2012, 06:19 PM

Well it happened. This morning I fell victim to one of the many "hard to see" spots on my 1LT. Partially my fault, because I knew it was there - just mis calculated when to turn.

Driving away from an ATM and the concrete island between me and a drive thru teller lane got me. I heard the crunch/scrape of the rear right wheel contacting the edge of it. There are four lanes, the outside one being the ATM lane. Between lanes 1 and 2, and 2 and 3, there is a 3 foot high post at the end of the island (makes it easy to see when you are clear to turn). Between 3 and 4 (which is the driver's side of the ATM lane) there is no post. I turned too soon and... crunch!

The worst part was, a guy who worked at the bank was standing outside at the time and saw it all happen. I stopped, got out, assessed the damage, looked at him and said - "It sure be nice if y'all had a post at the end of this concrete like you do on the others, so people can see where it is". His reply was, "That's a good idea". I could have freakin' knocked him through the wall. When I got home I scrubbed the scratches with a stiff fiber brush, lightly buffed with a damp SOS pad, and wiped it clean.

It's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be but thought I would post this just as a reminder to new Gen5 drivers like me, especially with the RS 20" wheels. They do stick out just a little beyond where you think they are.

NFERGY 2011 RJT · 06-13-2012, 07:00 PM

sorry to here this,how did it look after you worked on it

PalmerGA · 06-13-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NFERGY 2011 RJT

sorry to here this,how did it look after you worked on it

I'll know tomorrow when I see it in the daylight. Thanks.

PalmerGA · 06-13-2012, 08:05 PM

Here's a pretty good picture, after my clean up - didn't think to take a before picture. It could have been a lot worse. Just pisses me off though.

ROBOSSRS · 06-13-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Well it happened. This morning I fell victim to one of the many "hard to see" spots on my 1LT. Partially my fault, because I knew it was there - just mis calculated when to turn.

Driving away from an ATM and the concrete island between me and a drive thru teller lane got me. I heard the crunch/scrape of the rear right wheel contacting the edge of it. There are four lanes, the outside one being the ATM lane. Between lanes 1 and 2, and 2 and 3, there is a 3 foot high post at the end of the island (makes it easy to see when you are clear to turn). Between 3 and 4 (which is the driver's side of the ATM lane) there is no post. I turned too soon and... crunch!

The worst part was, a guy who worked at the bank was standing outside at the time and saw it all happen. I stopped, got out, assessed the damage, looked at him and said - "It sure be nice if y'all had a post at the end of this concrete like you do on the others, so people can see where it is". His reply was, "That's a good idea". I could have freakin' knocked him through the wall. When I got home I scrubbed the scratches with a stiff fiber brush, lightly buffed with a damp SOS pad, and wiped it clean.

It's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be but thought I would post this just as a reminder to new Gen5 drivers like me, especially with the RS 20" wheels. They do stick out just a little beyond where you think they are.

I scraped my right front wheel, but I don't consider it a blind spot mishap. To me it's more driver error . I don't have a way to the wheels in any of my cars, just sayin. I got mine fixed.

PalmerGA · 06-13-2012, 11:00 PM

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I scraped my right front wheel, but I don't consider it a blind spot mishap. To me it's more driver error . I don't have a way to the wheels in any of my cars, just sayin. I got mine fixed.

You're right - blindspot isn't the right word. It was driver error, but the oversized tires and fat fenders do take some getting used to.

ROBOSSRS · 06-14-2012, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

You're right - blindspot isn't the right word. It was driver error, but the oversized tires and fat fenders do take some getting used to.

Rubber band tires I like to call them. 18 inch wheels would be perfect for me. A little more protection, but I like the looks of a twenty inch wheel.

PalmerGA · 06-14-2012, 06:33 AM

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...I like the looks of a twenty inch wheel.

Me too, but I wish they were the same width front and back. That little extra width on the rear is what got me.

dianeokie · 06-14-2012, 01:02 PM

I'm thinking we should get together and have a mobile wheel refinisher come do all our wheels with curb rash......any interest in coming to our Stone Mtn get together and seeing if we can do a "group repair" and get a discount?

PalmerGA · 06-14-2012, 01:10 PM

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I'm thinking we should get together and have a mobile wheel refinisher come do all our wheels with curb rash......any interest in coming to our Stone Mtn get together and seeing if we can do a "group repair" and get a discount?

Good thought, but SM is a pretty long haul for me (+/- 3 hours). I would like to get in on some of the statewide events though. Are there actual regional clubs throughout the state?

Oh... I guess I can Google that or find it elsewhere on this site.

2001ragtop · 06-14-2012, 02:24 PM

I always walk up to drive through ATMs. I just park first.

It's not worth the risk or the stress of having to try to "be sure" you didn't rub/scrape the tires or a rim that costs at least $300.00.

You shouldn't drive your car in any kind of drive through.

dianeokie · 06-14-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Good thought, but SM is a pretty long haul for me (+/- 3 hours). I would like to get in on some of the statewide events though. Are there actual regional clubs throughout the state?

Oh... I guess I can Google that or find it elsewhere on this site.

Well, Savannah has some guys that are active, N Florida has some active groups. Columbus used to have one, but not sure if they are active anymore or not. Check the threads in the SE region forum and PM some of them. What "major" city are you closest to?

PalmerGA · 06-14-2012, 04:25 PM

Major? Well I guess Columbus is closest. Macon and Tallahassee are about equidistance. Thankls.

mastertypodemon · 06-18-2012, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 2001ragtop

I always walk up to drive through ATMs. I just park first.

I used the walk up ATMs because the Camaro is about a foot lower than the ATM screen.

Same with fast food places. Also the large drinks are typically larger than the window. :p

Unless I'm in my pickup, then I just drive on up and use the ATM as normal.

PalmerGA · 06-18-2012, 08:22 AM

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Also the large drinks are typically larger than the window.

Move to NYC. You won't have that problem since the Mayor has outlawed those super-sized drinks.

mastertypodemon · 06-18-2012, 10:27 PM

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Move to NYC. You won't have that problem since the Mayor has outlawed those super-sized drinks.

Sorry, I like having a free assigned parking spot at my apartment.

06-13-2012, 06:19 PM	#1
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 2,544 View My Garage	First Blindspot Mishap - CRAP! Well it happened. This morning I fell victim to one of the many "hard to see" spots on my 1LT. Partially my fault, because I knew it was there - just mis calculated when to turn. Driving away from an ATM and the concrete island between me and a drive thru teller lane got me. I heard the crunch/scrape of the rear right wheel contacting the edge of it. There are four lanes, the outside one being the ATM lane. Between lanes 1 and 2, and 2 and 3, there is a 3 foot high post at the end of the island (makes it easy to see when you are clear to turn). Between 3 and 4 (which is the driver's side of the ATM lane) there is no post. I turned too soon and... crunch! The worst part was, a guy who worked at the bank was standing outside at the time and saw it all happen. I stopped, got out, assessed the damage, looked at him and said - "It sure be nice if y'all had a post at the end of this concrete like you do on the others, so people can see where it is". His reply was, "That's a good idea". I could have freakin' knocked him through the wall. When I got home I scrubbed the scratches with a stiff fiber brush, lightly buffed with a damp SOS pad, and wiped it clean. It's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be but thought I would post this just as a reminder to new Gen5 drivers like me, especially with the RS 20" wheels. They do stick out just a little beyond where you think they are. __________________

06-13-2012, 07:00 PM	#2
NFERGY 2011 RJT Drives: 2011 2LT RJT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vinton,Va Posts: 954	sorry to here this,how did it look after you worked on it __________________

06-13-2012, 08:05 PM	#4
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 2,544 View My Garage	Here's a pretty good picture, after my clean up - didn't think to take a before picture. It could have been a lot worse. Just pisses me off though. Attached Images __________________

06-14-2012, 01:02 PM	#9
dianeokie Going places Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,873 View My Garage	I'm thinking we should get together and have a mobile wheel refinisher come do all our wheels with curb rash......any interest in coming to our Stone Mtn get together and seeing if we can do a "group repair" and get a discount? __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=240 "just stay with traffic, you'll be fine". = famous last words

06-14-2012, 04:25 PM	#13
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 2,544 View My Garage	Major? Well I guess Columbus is closest. Macon and Tallahassee are about equidistance. Thankls. __________________

06-14-2012, 02:24 PM	#11
2001ragtop Drives: V8 american car Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,395	I always walk up to drive through ATMs. I just park first. It's not worth the risk or the stress of having to try to "be sure" you didn't rub/scrape the tires or a rim that costs at least $300.00. You shouldn't drive your car in any kind of drive through.