Going over a sidewalk is more costly than head-on collision...

lux.sh · 07-22-2011, 05:54 PM

$4500 vs $5000.

Couldn't even enjoy my german-made Prior Design front that I paid $1400 for. Had it for less than a month.

At least my 162s are still fine. Those OEM wheels are solid as hell.

Stuck with Jeep Patriot for 2 more weeks. Once in a while, stuff like this is necessary. Makes you realize how wonderful your BMW is.

Atorsesh · 07-22-2011, 05:56 PM

Assuming you hit the curb, how fast were you going and how drunk were you?

eamon · 07-22-2011, 06:05 PM

Glad tour okay.
Pics of damage? Isnt your whole suspension damged if not the wheels?
You really will appreciate your bmw when you get it back
Trust me
Happened to my last bimmer

shazzy04 · 07-22-2011, 06:09 PM

I had oem 162. They were rock solid

not my type though.

Sucks OP sorry to hear

JunkStory · 07-22-2011, 06:13 PM

Yep, OEM 18" wheels are solid as hell. I also ran over a sidewalk curb on my right rear style 189 (a took a corner too sharp) and it was fine. Apparently some members with aftermarket replica wheels bend and crack their wheels going through tiny pot holes at 30mph only.

bulldog_yyc · 07-22-2011, 06:13 PM

that sucks man - def agree on your point tho - you sure do miss your ride after rolling around in a rental for a couple of weeks

DarkRider23 · 07-22-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JunkStory

Yep, OEM 18" wheels are solid as hell. I also ran over a sidewalk curb on my right rear style 189 (a took a corner too sharp) and it was fine. Apparently some members with aftermarket replica wheels bend and crack their wheels going through tiny pot holes at 30mph only.

I cracked my 17" OEM wheels going into a side walk. Both driver's side wheels were cracked. OEM or after market are both prone to being cracked, but after market wheels are definitely not as solid. I was going 35 or so when I slammed into the side walk.

And cause everyone loves pics:

xquisit · 07-22-2011, 08:59 PM

Let me tell you something about 162s, my friend:

I ran a red light, and got t-boned precisely in the back/rear right section of my car. I got rammed by a Ford Focus directly where my 162 was, and it didn't even crack.... that's right, a car ran into my wheel and it bent my axel..but did not damage my wheel! 3-series are tanks, and I'm so thankful no one got hurt in my accident. To live and learn from mistakes.

JunkStory · 07-22-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkRider23

I cracked my 17" OEM wheels going into a side walk. Both driver's side wheels were cracked. OEM or after market are both prone to being cracked, but after market wheels are definitely not as solid. I was going 35 or so when I slammed into the side walk.

That sucks.. what exactly happenned? Did you spin out and the driver side slam into the side walk?

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Originally Posted by xquisit

Let me tell you something about 162s, my friend:

I ran a red light, and got t-boned precisely in the back/rear right section of my car. I got rammed by a Ford Focus directly where my 162 was, and it didn't even crack.... that's right, a car ran into my wheel and it bent my axel..but did not damage my wheel! 3-series are tanks, and I'm so thankful no one got hurt in my accident. To live and learn from mistakes.

Glad that you were ok

xquisit · 07-22-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JunkStory

That sucks.. what exactly happenned? Did you spin out and the driver side slam into the side walk?

Glad that you were ok

thanks pal

lux.sh · 07-23-2011, 08:25 PM

I like the warm atmosphere here. thanks for the kind words.

I didn't take pictures. I have to say I wasn't in the mood to take pictures.
The whole front suspension needs replacing. They didn't want to do any welding job or anything, so they decided to replace the whole bottom instead to maintain the ride quality. Works for me.

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Originally Posted by liliceman13300

Assuming you hit the curb, how fast were you going and how drunk were you?

I was going 45mph, took a turn without braking. And no, I wasn't drunk. I called the police myself to make sure I pay for the public damage I've done. Luckily the city paid for it.

applebook · 07-23-2011, 08:52 PM

The reason why these OEMs are so tough is because they are heavier than a load of iron.

30 lbs. for 17" OEM? Yep!

Axelfuzz · 07-23-2011, 08:57 PM

Glad you are ok. Sorry to hear about your car.

JunkStory · 07-23-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by applebook

The reason why these OEMs are so tough is because they are heavier than a load of iron.

30 lbs. for 17" OEM? Yep!

I personally don't mind the weight. Most of us aren't professional racers that race for a living. We don't drive on the autobahn either where we could actually tell the difference between 24lb wheels vs. 30lb wheels.

Most of us drive our cars on crappy roads with potholes here and there.

applebook · 07-23-2011, 09:23 PM

Weight is more than just about going quickly. Unsprung weight is just killer, even at a mere 5-6 pounds per corner.

But OEMs have to be heavy since durability and manufacturing costs are the most important areas to a carmaker.

ABerry · 07-24-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lux.sh

I like the warm atmosphere here. thanks for the kind words.

I didn't take pictures. I have to say I wasn't in the mood to take pictures.
The whole front suspension needs replacing. They didn't want to do any welding job or anything, so they decided to replace the whole bottom instead to maintain the ride quality. Works for me.

You didn't take pictures for insurance purposes? that's pretty dumb man

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