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CS wheels slightly bent per dealer - need recommendation on good repair shops

Discussion in '360/430' started by JWLee, Jul 17, 2006.

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  1. JWLee

    JWLee Formula Junior

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    #1 JWLee, Jul 17, 2006
    3 of my CS wheels on my 430 are slightly bent according to the dealer(<1/4"). It is not bent enough for me to feel anything unusual even at highway speeds. Anyone know of good repair shops in the Los angeles/Ventura area that can do a good repair job?
     
  2. 720

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    #2 720, Jul 17, 2006
    david freed does excellant body/paint work on ferraris. he can help you or advise you where to go for quality work.

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    10429 W. Washington Blvd.
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  3. JWLee

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    #3 JWLee, Jul 17, 2006
    Yes, the Auto Gallery recommended them for some minor body work that I need. I will see if they can help me with the wheels. Thanks!
     
  4. GCalo

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    #4 GCalo, Jul 18, 2006
    Why is the dealer not warrantying the wheels?
     
  5. Mon

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    #5 Mon, Jul 18, 2006
    CS wheel made by magnesium if the wheel is bent when u repair it will break. Unless u use Magnesium to seal it back when it has been shaved. I did it on mine once. If they use aluminum to blend with magnesium wheel will be unusable.
     
  6. ILuv4Res

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    #6 ILuv4Res, Jul 18, 2006
    The CS wheels are aluminum, not magnesium. I just had mine done and they are now perfect (except for some scratches put on them by Shelton when they alligned my car - they will be touched up in the next few weeks)
     
  7. JWLee

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    #7 JWLee, Jul 18, 2006
    I am not sure, but I don't think the wheels are covered by warranty. Too easy to damage them by running over pot-holes etc.
     
  8. 20C4S

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    #8 20C4S, Jul 18, 2006
    u'll be paying a lot more if they were magnesium...
     
  9. dan360

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    #9 dan360, Jul 18, 2006
    1700 each if they can't be repaired, I've had one repair and two replacements on my right front. I think I know where every pothole for a 100 mile radius around Boston is :)

    On the plus side I survived a 3000 mile road trip to Montreal and Indy with no dents.
     
  10. RossoCorsaItaly

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    #10 RossoCorsaItaly, Jul 18, 2006
    False, they are not magnesium.

    I know of a few good wheel repair shops in TX, but you should be able to find something in CA close to you. If not let me know and I will gladly recommend you.
     
  11. JWLee

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    #11 JWLee, Jul 18, 2006
    I spoke to a reputable wheel shop in Los Angeles and they recommended that I do not do anything to the wheels. According to them, trying to fix the wheels may cause even more potential damage due to the heating involved in the process. As long as I cannot feel any vibrations even at high speeds, they said it should not affect handling or tire wear. I think I will just leave at as-is for now.
     

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