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Drove it off the lot and within 3 days I scuffed a wheel, scuffed my front lip and got tar on my passenger wheel well. Ugh. But that just means

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Old 10-29-2016, 08:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Drove it off the lot and within 3 days I scuffed a wheel, scuffed my front lip and got tar on my passenger wheel well. Ugh. But that just means I need a still fascia and wheels.
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Drove it off the lot and within 3 days I scuffed a wheel, scuffed my front lip and got tar on my passenger wheel well. Ugh. But that just means I need a still fascia and wheels.
May I suggest investing in some driving lessons?
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I would say you need to learn how to drive your car a bit more cautiously and be more aware of your surrounds and road conditions.

In my 23+ years of driving, only once did I ever scuff a wheel or body panel. And when I did, this is how it happened...




And why it happened?... The idiot across the street pulled out in front of me (seen in background). I was doing 35 mph, he was doing 50 and we had a near head-on collision.
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I would say you need to learn how to drive your car a bit more cautiously and be more aware of your surrounds and road conditions.

In my 23+ years of driving, only once did I ever scuff a wheel or body panel. And when I did, this is how it happened...




And why it happened?... The idiot across the street pulled out in front of me (seen in background). I was doing 35 mph, he was doing 50 and we had a near head-on collision.
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I went over this unknown section of road where there was like a 3 inch dip that wasn't apparent. Sucks. I drive pretty well overall. As quick on the track as everyone but the very quickest.
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I bought my car with all 4 wheels curbed this last week.... Did you own a Z previously?
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I would say you need to learn how to drive your car a bit more cautiously and be more aware of your surrounds and road conditions.

In my 23+ years of driving, only once did I ever scuff a wheel or body panel. And when I did, this is how it happened...




And why it happened?... The idiot across the street pulled out in front of me (seen in background). I was doing 35 mph, he was doing 50 and we had a near head-on collision.
That'll buff right out no problem
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I bought my car with all 4 wheels curbed this last week.... Did you own a Z previously?

Hahaha. It turns so much tighter than my sc.
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No matter how careful I am with my Z , always some crap happens, especially road debris. I am sure your driving is fine,our friends here are just bustin balls
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For your scuffed wheels you might want to check out these people Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, LLC | Alloy Wheel Repair, Powder Coating, OEM Replacements. There have been some members here that have had good luck with them.
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What! Only 23+ years of driving! I am going on 53+ years of driving.
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Dey had cars back den?
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Oh yeah. Found a pic of you in your younger days on a Sunday cruise with your friends.

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Damn, even back then he had the sport model!
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