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Old 09-08-14, 02:04 PM
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Default Who's hit a dip and GS felt chippy after?
On my way to a photo shoot yesterday and ran over a pretty big dip. Loud bang, butt cringe, swear words, etc. I was going about 45 mph but soon as I got on the freeway I could feel it. Chippy would be the best way to describe it. I am going to check all my wheels for bends and have my suspension inspected.

Which key component parts should I have my mechanic check?
Has anyone experienced this and what was the problem, outcome, solution?

Thanks for the help CL peeps! Will post photo shoot soon.
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Old 09-08-14, 02:11 PM
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What does chippy feel like?
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Did you have your t1s on? Sorry to tell you but probably a bent rim :/
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
What does chippy feel like?
Chippy as in shaky or mini thud.

Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
Did you have your t1s on? Sorry to tell you but probably a bent rim :/
My t1s was on. 2 piece wheel I believe, which is harder to repair vs 3pc.
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you may have only knocked out of alignment, did it pull one way ore the other? if it felt a little like going over the little reflectors in the road (as in a repetitive vibration) well then I would hate to tell you its a bent wheel. does your mechanic have a wheel balancer?
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
you may have only knocked out of alignment, did it pull one way ore the other? if it felt a little like going over the little reflectors in the road (as in a repetitive vibration) well then I would hate to tell you its a bent wheel. does your mechanic have a wheel balancer?
Good point, il have to check alignment too since it does pull a lil ever so slightly more now.
He should have a wheel balancer. I'll try to make sure its up to par.
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Sorry to hear =(
If you're local, New Year in Santa Ana does awesome repair work can't beat their prices either. I had a blow out and in the process bent a wheel, took it there and they repaired it for like $65. Your Whips looking top notch though!!!
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Keep us posteed... Hope its not a bent Rim....
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It's a WIN WIN situation, if you bent/cracked a wheel it's a good excuse to buy a new set!
If you didn't then your good!
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Originally Posted by clos430
It's a WIN WIN situation, if you bent/cracked a wheel it's a good excuse to buy a new set!
If you didn't then your good!
gotta admire his positivity lol
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
gotta admire his positivity lol
HAHA Riight! Found out today my two fronts were bent. Got that repaired already. And 3 shocks went out!
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Originally Posted by J$mooth23
HAHA Riight! Found out today my two fronts were bent. Got that repaired already. And 3 shocks went out!
holy ffuuu-. How much did the repair run you for the wheels?
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Originally Posted by J$mooth23
HAHA Riight! Found out today my two fronts were bent. Got that repaired already. And 3 shocks went out!
My god Man..I would not call that a "dip"!
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Originally Posted by armanitran
holy ffuuu-. How much did the repair run you for the wheels?
$220 including mounting and balancing the tire.

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My god Man..I would not call that a "dip"!
I know right! BS if you ask me. Matter of fact, How can I go about suing the city or getting some type of reimbursement? Seriously, I wana do something about this. Anybody have an idea where to start or has anyone done this and gotten money back for damages??
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at least you fixed the issue promptly. keep us updated on your reimbursement
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