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Emperor Mong Member Since: 07 Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 1435 |
Except I wouldn't want to use the standard jack except in a dire emergency. |
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23rd Dec 2015 11:46am |
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dealmaker Member Since: 08 Dec 2015 Location: Northumberland Posts: 13 |
Not done a 405 (yet!) - but on every other RR or LR D3/D4 we have had I could change all 4 wheels (winter for summers and vice-versa) in 25 minutes or less. That's using a trolley jack I bought at Costco's and a couple of axle stands for insurance.....I also ditch the locking wheel nuts for regular nuts as they are a pain in the arse and a common failure point. (and if someone really wanted the wheels they would get them off despite the locking nuts anyway!) |
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23rd Dec 2015 3:56pm |
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XXXAngelXXX Member Since: 25 Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 4994 |
<----------------- has been to the wheel doctor - he said he will repair them (2 dented wheels) by tommorow in 20 mins - this place works usually only for the local AMG dealer in Stuttgart
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28th Dec 2015 2:48pm |
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XXXAngelXXX Member Since: 25 Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 4994 |
had it done and he charged me 35 pounds for both wheels !
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29th Dec 2015 12:57pm |
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caymanblack Member Since: 08 Dec 2015 Location: DEVON Posts: 1130 |
looks like a bodged job to me! |
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29th Dec 2015 5:10pm |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7925 |
It's almost worth flying him to England |
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29th Dec 2015 7:46pm |
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JasM Member Since: 08 May 2015 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 220 |
Didn't realise diamond cut wheels could be smart repaired, & only £35 for 2 wheels! 2014 SDV8 Autobiography
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29th Dec 2015 8:47pm |
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XXXAngelXXX Member Since: 25 Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 4994 |
yeah i got surprised too - took him only 20 mins - he said they are better to be repaired than the polished AMG wheels.. All my spelling errorz are belong to me!
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29th Dec 2015 10:03pm |
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pld118 Member Since: 25 Mar 2013 Location: Bairns Posts: 4218 |
And the key question Angel Frank is, were you happy with those very reasonably priced repairs (sounds like you were) in which case, excellent ? |
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31st Dec 2015 9:35pm |
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XXXAngelXXX Member Since: 25 Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 4994 |
yes - sure i was - i got surprised myself by the price i was thinking more like 100 pounds per wheel All my spelling errorz are belong to me!
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1st Jan 2016 12:39am |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7925 |
I'm intrigued by the process - every company I've asked seems to want to remove the tyre, blast/strip, machine, re-paint & lacquer |
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1st Jan 2016 10:48am |
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XXXAngelXXX Member Since: 25 Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 4994 |
He seems to know what he is doing - since he works usually to 95% for the local AMG/Mercedes Benz used cars center where they prepare cars to be refreshed.
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1st Jan 2016 12:47pm |
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EdJ Member Since: 30 Jan 2015 Location: London Posts: 340 |
Hmm, interesting. I have also been told by tradesmen that it can't be done. To the extent that they have turned down the business. I'd much rather it was done at my house so I don't have the inconvenience of sending the wheel away.
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1st Jan 2016 6:36pm |
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caymanblack Member Since: 08 Dec 2015 Location: DEVON Posts: 1130 |
Not sure he will come to London Ed. |
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1st Jan 2016 6:53pm |
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