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Discussion Starter · May 17, 2004

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firespirit

· #2 · May 17, 2004

Well, first off, that sucks.. And as I said when I was talking to you - I'd gladly offer you my original wheels, just let me know...

And I hope you find out what's the matter with the clicking part... I've got no clue as to what it could be, other than snapping the tie rods?

You're a smart guy, I'm sure you can check (in the daylight lol) and see whats the matter with it

Oh, and that parked Neon? heh.. I .. uh.. i meant to do that :lol:

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Mcgilles

· #3 · May 17, 2004

I feel your pain...and alot more of it today. sorry to hear about the mishap, but that's another SHO that will not be kept off the roads by something like that. good luckin getting the funds to get it fixed. you might need 2 new rims...that will suck! at least get some touch up paint for the bumper, 3 bucks and you won't be able to see it unless you look for it.

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CometGSR

· #4 · May 17, 2004

Check Car-Part.com, you might get lucky and find a good deal for used slicers. Sorry to hear about your car, it hasen't been a good day for SHOs

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mobiuslogic

· #5 · May 17, 2004

Yeah, or try hitting the junkyard. There was a FULL SET of SHO slicers WITH 2 decent Yoko Avids on them. And someone ganked me because I didn't have enough room to take them all at once. 2 days later they were gone. :curse:

And as always...

Do It eBay Baby!

-mobiuslogic

EDIT: Here's some pics of my rude introduction with a curb....
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[url=http://www.superford.org/getfile.php?id=53837&toggle=fullsize&f=Rim_Top_Flat.jpg][img]http://www.superford.org/getfile.php?id=53837&toggle=fullsize&f=Rim_Top_Flat.jpg' alt='' width='593' height='526' class='attach' />[/url]

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CometGSR

· #6 · May 17, 2004

Ebay is pretty expensive for wheels, not to mention the shipping charges. If you search the that junk yard site, you should find them close by.

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Discussion Starter · #7 · May 17, 2004

Yeah... junkyards and ebay are the way to go. I have seen full sets of Gen 4 rims go for less than $200, and slicers going for pretty cheap on ebay, so you can give that a shot. That really sucks though. I slid into a curb on ice in January and did over $1k in damage to the front right corner of my car!

I feel your pain!

Good luck with getting it fixed.

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mobiuslogic

· #8 · May 17, 2004

Originally posted by jason8225@May 17 2004, 12:02 AM
I slid into a curb on ice in January and did over $1k in damage to the front right corner of my car! I feel your pain!

How funny. I understeered on a dry road and slammed the front left. Funny world! Yup, $1K in damage also.

-mobiuslogic

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Discussion Starter · #9 · May 18, 2004

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qwertz9586

· #10 · May 18, 2004

ROTFL @ last 3 pics! :lol:

Sorry to hear about your car. Seems like everyone's getting into trouble lately.

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Discussion Starter · #11 · May 18, 2004

Originally posted by Qwertz9586@May 17 2004, 08:52 PM
ROTFL @ last 3 pics! :lol:

well.. the last two were just a gag.. I had to tape on the SHO center cap.. but it's not like the car is being driven, I still have the front with a huge bulge in it.. I'm too scared to drive on it

.. Unless, I could just put the spare from my Lincoln on.. and then switch the tires around so the spares are on the front and Slicers on the back.. It'd look like a drag racer. Would that work?

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qwertz9586

· #12 · May 19, 2004

You should never put donuts on the front wheels on a FWD car. It will cause a major safety and handling issue since it's a smaller wheel.

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Discussion Starter · #13 · May 19, 2004

Originally posted by Qwertz9586@May 18 2004, 07:42 PM
never put donuts on the front wheels on a FWD car

it's a temporary fix.. won't be for more then 3 days.. with 10 miles per day.

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Discussion Starter · #14 · May 19, 2004

That sucks man. Better take it easy next time

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kjw86ca

· #15 · May 19, 2004

I dont think the Continental has the same bolt pattern. I think it would be way too dangerous putting the donuts on.

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Discussion Starter · #16 · May 19, 2004

Originally posted by kjw86ca@May 19 2004, 01:32 AM
I dont think the Continental has the same bolt pattern.

Cough ***The Continental and the Taurus are the same car*** cough

**edit.. Al Fitz just got back to me.. $125 for two right side directional slicers shipped. Now if I can get those all I need are a set of new tires

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Discussion Starter · #17 · May 19, 2004

I'm just going to let my car sit in the driveway with two spares on it.. until I can get the new wheels, and afford the new tires. Then I'll drive it down to a tire shop (on the spares) and get 4 new tires.

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Kermit

· #18 · May 19, 2004

I hit a curb in february, but my car was not driveable, take a close look at your control arms. And be prepared to change some wheel bearings in the future.

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godspunk32

· #19 · May 19, 2004

Sorry to hear this man...
Your tie rod ends are probably screwed up...you'll most likely have to replace them relatively soon, or else your car won't track straight and will wear out tires much more quickly than normal...

JR

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Discussion Starter · #20 · May 19, 2004

Ouch...that sux. sorry to hear about your car

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