Bloody Potholes

Fi.ES.TA · 17-03-2011, 07:46 PM

Do you think its possible to get this mag repaired and if so can anyone recommend a company around the brissy area cheers.

EFJay · 17-03-2011, 08:00 PM

I would say thats buggered mate...take pics of the damage and the pothole and go to the council and see if they will cough up for it...

chrisfpv · 17-03-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ginger

I would say thats buggered mate...take pics of the damage and the pothole and go to the council and see if they will cough up for it...

It's worth a shot, but don't be surprised if they knock you back if it hasn't previously been reported by someone else mate.

Fi.ES.TA · 17-03-2011, 08:32 PM

Thanks guys i need a spare lol.
i cant expect the council to cough up there was Adequate signage
stating rough surface but no speed limit restriction.hit this at 100kph.

GoesLikeAZetec · 17-03-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fi.ES.TA

Thanks guys i need a spare lol.
i cant expect the council to cough up there was Adequate signage
stating rough surface but no speed limit restriction.hit this at 100kph.

Man that woulda made a terrible noise at 100 clicks!!!!

Arent they new mags?

Fi.ES.TA · 17-03-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GoesLikeAZetec

Man that woulda made a terrible noise at 100 clicks!!!!

Arent they new mags?

It went with a nice bang to say the least lol

nah 2yr old now the mags.

rag top · 17-03-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fi.ES.TA

Do you think its possible to get this mag repaired and if so can anyone recommend a company around the brissy area cheers.

Couple listed here:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=42249

f1tzy · 17-03-2011, 10:03 PM

wheel revolutions on moss street slacks creek. fixed a rim on my xr8 with similar damage from a pothole for $110

Fi.ES.TA · 17-03-2011, 10:06 PM

Cheers guys ;) thats good to no fitzy atleast theres looking like light at the end of the tunnel.

MexicanBatman · 17-03-2011, 10:16 PM

Just buy a new one, cheap Chinese mags, well I don't, wouldn't bother with a repair job on it!

JC · 17-03-2011, 10:18 PM

Bit of 2 x 4 and a mini sledge will knock that out (or in, as the case may be).

I'd still try the council - they are liable for damage caused by potholes and the like.

nstg8a · 17-03-2011, 10:22 PM

thats gotta suck, its the exact reason i took my 19s off. if im gonna smash a rim id rather it was a easily replaceable ftr.

Fi.ES.TA · 17-03-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Bit of 2 x 4 and a mini sledge will knock that out (or in, as the case may be).

I'd still try the council - they are liable for damage caused by potholes and the like.

I was gonna do that tonight with a peice of ironbark and the 14Lb sledgy
but did'nt think it would work.

trento · 18-03-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MexicanBatman

Just buy a new one, cheap Chinese mags, well I don't, wouldn't bother with a repair job on it!

They are actually Aussie manfactured G2's, not "cheap Chinese mags" I mean I don't think any wheel running 40 profile tyres would have stood up any better.

Also Steve try Depulu wheels on the Goldie, I know it's a bit of a drive but they fixed my old 20's so the looked and felt like new.

AU3XSR · 18-03-2011, 09:05 AM

If you're prepared to trek to the northen end of the GC, either Depulu (Ashmore) or Dr. Wheels (Molendinar) are very good wheel repair places.

Dr. Wheels repaired the XR18s on my old AU for around $80/rim when I found out that they were all egg-shaped along their inside edges.

Fi.ES.TA · 18-03-2011, 07:53 PM

All the info is great guys really appreciated.
I've decided to give it a go tomorrow with the wood and sledgy
If that fails i will inquire at one of the wheel repair places you have recommended ;)

MexicanBatman · 18-03-2011, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by trento

They are actually Aussie manfactured G2's, not "cheap Chinese mags" I mean I don't think any wheel running 40 profile tyres would have stood up any better.

Also Steve try Depulu wheels on the Goldie, I know it's a bit of a drive but they fixed my old 20's so the looked and felt like new.

As far as I'm aware they are still made in china, G2 and BSA are all Chinese cast wheels

kiwijohn42 · 18-03-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Fi.ES.TA

All the info is great guys really appreciated.
I've decided to give it a go tomorrow with the wood and sledgy
If that fails i will inquire at one of the wheel repair places you have recommended ;)

I do hope you're joking.

dannyhilton · 18-03-2011, 09:24 PM

Ouch. The roads your way are still absolutely shocking...

Fi.ES.TA · 18-03-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwijohn42

I do hope you're joking.

Nope im not joking even if i can get to half of what it is i will
settle for that.Without getting it looked at.If i can save myself some cash,i will try anything rather than part with money.

Your not kidding danny,unsealed roads are in better condition
and ive been down a lot lately with my photography.

GT · 18-03-2011, 11:31 PM

I have new mags on my car (40th Ann wheels) and I did one a few weeks ago plus 2 tyres in a monster pot hole (12 inches deep) that appeared after the damn flooding. Council sent us to Vic Roads as they are in control despite it was in the middle of town so I dealt with it myself - all too hard.

Had mine rolled - VERY succesfully! Back on the car and new rubber and a repair on the rear.

Ask around and repair if you can.

Cheers
GT

Odyssey · 19-03-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Fi.ES.TA

All the info is great guys really appreciated.
I've decided to give it a go tomorrow with the wood and sledgy
If that fails i will inquire at one of the wheel repair places you have recommended ;)

Please tell me you are joking? Why on Earth would you risk your life to a dodgy backyard repair job? Take it to a professional who can assess whether it would pose a risk in terms of structural integrity.

Fez WQ · 19-03-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Fi.ES.TA

Do you think its possible to get this mag repaired and if so can anyone recommend a company around the brissy area cheers.

Mate that sure can be fixed ... HAd the same thing happen in WA and yep it was fixable ....

f1tzy · 19-03-2011, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GT

I have new mags on my car (40th Ann wheels) and I did one a few weeks ago plus 2 tyres in a monster pot hole (12 inches deep) that appeared after the damn flooding. Council sent us to Vic Roads as they are in control despite it was in the middle of town so I dealt with it myself - all too hard.

Had mine rolled - VERY succesfully! Back on the car and new rubber and a repair on the rear.

Ask around and repair if you can.

Cheers
GT

I hit a pothole of about the same size about a month ago and it actually bent the diff housing and axle on a live rear ute. You did well not to break anything

Fi.ES.TA · 19-03-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by f1tzy

I hit a pothole of about the same size about a month ago and it actually bent the diff housing and axle on a live rear ute. You did well not to break anything

Not wrong fitzy,the car still drives as if the wheel has no dent, perfectly straight and wobble free.

cupic · 07-06-2011, 06:07 PM

Had a pothole experience and want to know that I have a lump on the tyre wall,will this need to be replaced and the rim is OK and it looks like a bulge

cheers

JG65TE · 07-06-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cupic

Had a pothole experience and want to know that I have a lump on the tyre wall,will this need to be replaced and the rim is OK and it looks like a bulge

cheers

sounds like u have busted a couple of steel belts in the sidewall, I would get it off as fast as i could personally

cupic · 07-06-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JG65TE

sounds like u have busted a couple of steel belts in the sidewall, I would get it off as fast as i could personally

Even though its small?

svo supporter · 07-06-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cupic

Even though its small?

They start small and end up big, and then they go kerbang. In otherwords, take JG65TE's advise. Throw the tyre away, unless you don't think your life is that valuable.

cupic · 07-06-2011, 09:33 PM

It is just thought that they would stay that size for a while
Thx

cheers