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My IS350 + tire in freeway = ???

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Old 03-24-08, 03:02 PM
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Old 03-24-08, 04:49 PM
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Oh dear......

Sucks you bought that not too long ago and it's ruined already.
Old 03-24-08, 05:09 PM
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I'm so sorry about the damage. I too have faced the same problem with NO WHERE to go.........so you just grit your teeth and hit it. NUTS.
Old 03-24-08, 05:39 PM
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similar thing happened to me. sorry to see the same thing happen to you.
Old 03-24-08, 07:30 PM
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wtf? random tire just sittin there in the freeway? amazing. I'm glad I dun live where you live. my experience is freeway cleaning/ street cleaning has always been done in the bay area so i haven't run into that problem yet. but I'm with everyone when they say time to get aftermarket kit It's a great excuse to get one
Old 03-24-08, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DoHwan
wtf? random tire just sittin there in the freeway? amazing.
Yeah. I was behind a big-rig and changed lanes while accelerating. I only noticed the tire when I was on my way to the other lane, and I would have hit the truck if I returned to the lane, or would have been in the next lane if I tried to swerve around it.

I would rather cause damage to my own car than to get others involved. As soon as I saw it, I just thought "Oh well...".
Old 03-24-08, 09:59 PM
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o man i feel your pain. I hit a cone in the middle of the freeway last year and the side of my front bumper literally exploded.
Old 03-24-08, 10:02 PM
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dang... that sux... hope repairs go well for ya man
Old 03-24-08, 10:12 PM
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man i know how it feels, i hit a piece of wood changing lanes and i had no choice. At least that means im getting a new lip spoiler
Old 03-24-08, 11:05 PM
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was this on the 405 today? about 2:30? i had to dodge some tire debris in the south bay area 405. i hope it doesn't set you back for LBGP!
Old 03-24-08, 11:08 PM
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I remember once there was a tire bouncing off of cars and it hit my car smack in the grille, left a large black dent on the hood and a cracked grille. Those tires are not to be messed around with. Back then, no grille other than stock to replace it with :[ I agree, perfect time to get a new lip :]
Old 03-24-08, 11:26 PM
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looks so painful...
Old 03-25-08, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by hapaboy
was this on the 405 today? about 2:30? i had to dodge some tire debris in the south bay area 405. i hope it doesn't set you back for LBGP!
Nah.

I was on the 105 East heading to the 110 South.

Still the same general area; I was only 5 miles from the 405 near LAX...


BTW, are you set for LBGP?
Old 03-25-08, 08:01 AM
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It's bad enough CL members spend all this money making their cars look nice, and along comes misfortune.

Sorry Phil.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Nah.

I was on the 105 East heading to the 110 South.

Still the same general area; I was only 5 miles from the 405 near LAX...


BTW, are you set for LBGP?
i'm just in the confirmation phase. there's 3 days left to submit your app. i'm pumped for this year!


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