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SS_Dave · 12-31-2024, 03:58 PM

Debating whether to try and have this repaired. I think it's contributing to some vibration I have. Doesn't actually look as bad in person, but it's definitely bent. The thing is if I repair it, I suspect they'll have to redo the powdercoat as well. And I'm betting the repair and powder together are not too much less than buying a new one for $350+tax. Anyone gone through repairing a bent one? Curious how it went and pricing.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-01-2025, 10:04 AM

I messed up one of my Feradda's on the front, but it didn't bend the wheel, looked pretty bad to me, so I just bought another wheel for 540 bucks, and have the damaged one in my parts room just sitting.

acutron42 · 01-02-2025, 12:37 PM

That sucks. I would go with a new one. I agree that the cost of a repair will be close if not more.

SS_Dave · 01-02-2025, 03:57 PM

I just ordered one. Got tired of thinking about it.

acutron42 · 01-02-2025, 04:22 PM

That is a good choice. I think if you did have it fixed it would probably still bother you. If it holds air, maybe mount a tire for an emergency. I would be more worried about structural integrity either way. It might might have internal cracking that could get worse with a repair & come apart or last forever.

SS_Dave · 01-03-2025, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

That is a good choice. I think if you did have it fixed it would probably still bother you. If it holds air, maybe mount a tire for an emergency. I would be more worried about structural integrity either way. It might might have internal cracking that could get worse with a repair & come apart or last forever.

That ended up being part of my thinking. Too many maybe's. Easier just to throw on a new one and be done.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-03-2025, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

That is a good choice. I think if you did have it fixed it would probably still bother you. If it holds air, maybe mount a tire for an emergency. I would be more worried about structural integrity either way. It might might have internal cracking that could get worse with a repair & come apart or last forever.

Totally agree here, good choice! And as mentioned, and my thoughts with mine as well, that "what if" came up of structural damage you can't see that might pop up later on down the road, just not worth the risk. It could have cause even more damage if it came apart at speed..

12-31-2024, 03:58 PM	#1
SS_Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 548	Repair or no Debating whether to try and have this repaired. I think it's contributing to some vibration I have. Doesn't actually look as bad in person, but it's definitely bent. The thing is if I repair it, I suspect they'll have to redo the powdercoat as well. And I'm betting the repair and powder together are not too much less than buying a new one for $350+tax. Anyone gone through repairing a bent one? Curious how it went and pricing. Last edited by SS_Dave; 12-31-2024 at 08:58 PM.

01-01-2025, 10:04 AM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 14,297	I messed up one of my Feradda's on the front, but it didn't bend the wheel, looked pretty bad to me, so I just bought another wheel for 540 bucks, and have the damaged one in my parts room just sitting. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

01-02-2025, 12:37 PM	#3
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 965	That sucks. I would go with a new one. I agree that the cost of a repair will be close if not more. __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails. DSS driveshaft, trutrac with 3.91's, G-Force renegades, Hendrix solid cradle bushings Bmr: poly diff bushings, Strange adjustable coilovers, sub frame connectors, ZL1 npps, controlled with a vac pump & mac boost control solenoid.

01-02-2025, 04:22 PM	#5
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 965	That is a good choice. I think if you did have it fixed it would probably still bother you. If it holds air, maybe mount a tire for an emergency. I would be more worried about structural integrity either way. It might might have internal cracking that could get worse with a repair & come apart or last forever. __________________ 2013 2SS GPI built & tuned 415, spec'd by Andrew Cammer. GPI ported intake/tb/heads, Tooley springs, CHE trunnions, Callies rotating assembly, Diamond pistons, GPI SS3 VVT, ATI 10% ud damper, Circle D 3800, Kooks ceramic coated lt's with green cats, Mishimoto rad & oil cooler, Derale trans cooler, Holley efi rails. DSS driveshaft, trutrac with 3.91's, G-Force renegades, Hendrix solid cradle bushings Bmr: poly diff bushings, Strange adjustable coilovers, sub frame connectors, ZL1 npps, controlled with a vac pump & mac boost control solenoid.

01-02-2025, 03:57 PM	#4
SS_Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 548	I just ordered one. Got tired of thinking about it.