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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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I just picked up a set of Enkei RS-V's 17x7 for my box but they are used and need some minor repair work. Does anyone have any suggestions for shops in the Seattle area?
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 06:41 AM
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There's a great place in Renton that can repair some of the worst! Used them three years ago to repair some rims that I mistreated on Mo's Honda Accord. I was referred there by Park Place Ltd auto sales so they should have the name. I don't remember the name but I know Dustin does because he mentioned them last week.
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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There isn't much more than basic curb rash and knicks from driving on them for a year with the exception of one that has a pretty good bit on the outside Do you remember about how much they charged you overall? Just trying to get an idea of what its going to cost me.
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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About $30-150 each depending on the type of wheel & damage. Chrome is more expensive.
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Tim Fosters Dependable Whel repair

Also, if its pretty light and easy stuf, I can do a lot of minor wheel repair
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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What color are the rims, I have the anthracite RSV's, love them.
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Maybe you can take a quick look at them at Jillians and see what you think about the damage on them.

I have the silver ones robbiej -- I saw a silver box them online and ever since then I have been hooked on the look of them. It just seems like a perfect fit to me.
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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i'll be happy to take a look!
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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I was going to put in a plug for Foster's, but ohcanada_00 beat me to it. They just did mounting and balancing for me, but seemed like super-swell folks.
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Custom Wheel Repair did an awsome job on my last set of rims! $300 to fix 1 major bend and re-machine all the lips, and straighten all 4, seemed pretty good to me (especially since I only paid $125 for the rims originally w/ 2 good tires).
Old Jan 16, 2007 | 12:44 AM
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This is why I like these forums -- ask for help and you get ACTUAL answers Thanks guys
Old Jan 16, 2007 | 02:36 AM
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Its what we're all here for!
Old Jan 16, 2007 | 05:33 AM
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crap we're giving actuall answers now??? musta missed that memo...

wheres that TPS report?? crap... Milton... bring that stapler back here!!!
Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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hey D... why you never mention that you could fix my tiny curb rash on my rim... you holding out on me?
Old Jan 16, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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you never asked. i fix light scrathes and light rash for 25 bucks a rim usually but for Scion peeps I usually work for beer.
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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oh heck you know i got beer...
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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^^ true. we all know that
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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Here is a pic of them mounted up on my box. I absolutely love the way the rs v's look on the xb!

Old Jan 17, 2007 | 03:07 AM
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Hey dieohd, those rsv's do look really nice on the xB. I'll be shopping for wheels here shortly.
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 03:12 AM
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and I will be coming for detail work with the weather starts behaving again



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