diamond black volks
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From: Rep'n Ohio in Houston,TX
Car looks great! What size are those - look like 19's but it's tough to tell. Also, what offset are you running?
I'm considering those for mine as well...
I'm considering those for mine as well...
Last edited by GeezNuts; Jan 12, 2008 at 02:30 PM.
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From: Los Angeles.
they are 19" 9.5f and 10.5r. 24mm offset
I have some BAD news guys. the dealer DESTROYED these wheels!!!
I must have told my service rep 10 times specifically NO chemicals on the wheels. I told him these wheels are extremely fragile and to make notes on the service order and to tell all the workers to please be very careful.
I picked up my car on Friday night (they replaced the defective factory radio and did the rear axle click fix.) As soon as I pulled up in the loaner sedan I saw my coupe parked outside the service area. I immediately noticed several things. The tires were REALLY shiny.
I walked up and saw small drops of green liquid on the polished lips. I thought i was having a bad dream or something. As soon as I got my keys I opened my trunk and took out a spray bottle of water to rinse the wheels of the mystery green stuff. I rinsed them thoroughly and dried them with a brand new microfiber cloth. The finish is destroyed. at least 50% of the lip area on 2 of the wheels is MILKY CRAP. The other 2 wheels have damage on about 20-30% of the lip surface.
On top of that someone tapped the front corner of my bumper while my car was in service. It's a relatively small, light scuff but it's in a very noticeable spot. It looks like I ran into a trash can or something (insert another angry face)
It was almost 7pm and already dark out when I picked up my car. I didnt get to see the full extent of the damage until I washed it yesterday under the daylight.
I dont think I'll get anywhere with the dealer. I'm thinking of going straight to consumer affairs.
I have some BAD news guys. the dealer DESTROYED these wheels!!!
I must have told my service rep 10 times specifically NO chemicals on the wheels. I told him these wheels are extremely fragile and to make notes on the service order and to tell all the workers to please be very careful.
I picked up my car on Friday night (they replaced the defective factory radio and did the rear axle click fix.) As soon as I pulled up in the loaner sedan I saw my coupe parked outside the service area. I immediately noticed several things. The tires were REALLY shiny.
I walked up and saw small drops of green liquid on the polished lips. I thought i was having a bad dream or something. As soon as I got my keys I opened my trunk and took out a spray bottle of water to rinse the wheels of the mystery green stuff. I rinsed them thoroughly and dried them with a brand new microfiber cloth. The finish is destroyed. at least 50% of the lip area on 2 of the wheels is MILKY CRAP. The other 2 wheels have damage on about 20-30% of the lip surface.On top of that someone tapped the front corner of my bumper while my car was in service. It's a relatively small, light scuff but it's in a very noticeable spot. It looks like I ran into a trash can or something (insert another angry face)
It was almost 7pm and already dark out when I picked up my car. I didnt get to see the full extent of the damage until I washed it yesterday under the daylight.
I dont think I'll get anywhere with the dealer. I'm thinking of going straight to consumer affairs.
Last edited by sammy_G; Jan 14, 2008 at 09:38 PM.
damn!! that sucks bro! do you still have the service summary from the dealer? i hate how some dealers ignore our concern. like how I always make the reps put down "Do not wash car" and my car still come out "clean" with a whole sheet of swirl on the paint all over the place. but man you took a big hit
That sucks!
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From: Dallastown, PA
G35 Coupe "Sport Package"
very sorry to hear about the loss and feel your pain. 
hate going to the dealer. ALWAYS have them write on the service order "DO NOT WASH" with a highlighter. sometimes I will even wait to go for service so I can swap out summer wheels for winter wheels in case they damage. they don't give a s**t.
ALWAYS have the service writer come out and do walk around the car before it goes in and ALWAYS have the same guy/girl come out and do another walk around when you pick up. that way, if there is even the smallest scratch, you have them. CYA!
good luck.
hate going to the dealer. ALWAYS have them write on the service order "DO NOT WASH" with a highlighter. sometimes I will even wait to go for service so I can swap out summer wheels for winter wheels in case they damage. they don't give a s**t.
ALWAYS have the service writer come out and do walk around the car before it goes in and ALWAYS have the same guy/girl come out and do another walk around when you pick up. that way, if there is even the smallest scratch, you have them. CYA!
good luck.
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From: Los Angeles.
thanks for the sympathy guys... I'm REALLY bummed out about this.
I haven't even had these wheels for a month!!!
I'm gonna post some high res photos showing the damage.. Hopefully one of you will post a magical solution to restore the finish (right now i think my only option is to have the barrels stripped and chromed.
I haven't even had these wheels for a month!!!
I'm gonna post some high res photos showing the damage.. Hopefully one of you will post a magical solution to restore the finish (right now i think my only option is to have the barrels stripped and chromed.