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HDDAN · 06-04-2010, 06:07 AM

When I am in doubt, I re-adjust the outside mirror downward so that I can see the curb, etc. that I am worried about scraping. It is a pain in the butt, however, it is better than expiriencing that sickening feeling that you get when the wheel kisses the curb stone. I would guess that you can get it repaired. I have seen some aluminum motorcycle wheels that were repaired and you couldn't spot the repaired portion.

LiveStrong · 06-04-2010, 10:54 AM

For those looking to get your wheel repaired, I found this company doing a search. They are mobile, so they travel to your area. They charge around $135 - $150 per wheel. I have an appointment with them on Tuesday here in Montgomery, AL.

http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/

PoorMansCamaro · 06-04-2010, 11:00 AM

well, looks like it's about time for some curb feelers!

MillerTime · 06-04-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarl

For new owners, the Camaro is low and visibility is not very good. You have a blind spot in 90 degree turns were you just cannot see the curb and you need to look as you are approaching the 90 degree turn, remember the location and as you approach your turn point and the curb moves into the blind spot, adjust your steering accordingly. It is awkward at first, but once you log a few miles you get used to it and it becomes second nature. So you need to pay special attention in drivethrus for awhile but once you adjust you should be fine.

I think you find this out the moment you drive the car...

DustinK · 06-04-2010, 11:18 AM

I did the same thing about a month ago... Was in a relatively narrow downtown area and a firetruck came from behind. Had to pull over pretty quickly and pretty far since there was a line of traffic going in both directions and as I did so I could hear the dreaded sound... I now have a good 5-6" scrape along the outer edge of my front passenger side rim where the leading edge caught the curb.

I'm living with it for now but, needless to say, I certainly wasn't happy right after it happened. I've been meaning to look into seeing if it was repairable and it doesn't look much worse than the OPs so I have some hope that it is

Becka1988 · 06-04-2010, 11:59 AM

see!...fast food is bad for you AND your Camaro!!
u should eat more veggies

youngmaro · 06-04-2010, 05:59 PM

Just an update for u guys. I took it to a shop and they say dealers scrape them all the time unloading them off the truck. He said $175 to fix mine. I might just look into getting a set of the chrome ones though

06-04-2010, 11:00 AM	#31
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,021	well, looks like it's about time for some curb feelers! __________________

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06-04-2010, 06:07 AM	#29
HDDAN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 1,510	When I am in doubt, I re-adjust the outside mirror downward so that I can see the curb, etc. that I am worried about scraping. It is a pain in the butt, however, it is better than expiriencing that sickening feeling that you get when the wheel kisses the curb stone. I would guess that you can get it repaired. I have seen some aluminum motorcycle wheels that were repaired and you couldn't spot the repaired portion.

06-04-2010, 10:54 AM	#30
LiveStrong Drives: 2012 Transformers Edition - 2SS/M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 47	For those looking to get your wheel repaired, I found this company doing a search. They are mobile, so they travel to your area. They charge around $135 - $150 per wheel. I have an appointment with them on Tuesday here in Montgomery, AL. http://www.awrswheelrepair.com/

06-04-2010, 11:18 AM	#33
DustinK Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 191	I did the same thing about a month ago... Was in a relatively narrow downtown area and a firetruck came from behind. Had to pull over pretty quickly and pretty far since there was a line of traffic going in both directions and as I did so I could hear the dreaded sound... I now have a good 5-6" scrape along the outer edge of my front passenger side rim where the leading edge caught the curb. I'm living with it for now but, needless to say, I certainly wasn't happy right after it happened. I've been meaning to look into seeing if it was repairable and it doesn't look much worse than the OPs so I have some hope that it is

06-04-2010, 11:59 AM	#34
Becka1988 Drives: Dream Girl 2011 1SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 634	see!...fast food is bad for you AND your Camaro!! u should eat more veggies

06-04-2010, 05:59 PM	#35
youngmaro Drives: SIM 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: ATL Posts: 110	Just an update for u guys. I took it to a shop and they say dealers scrape them all the time unloading them off the truck. He said $175 to fix mine. I might just look into getting a set of the chrome ones though