First World Problems

krautmeister · 11-16-2016, 08:50 AM

I figure this is the only forum that I could voice this without the rest of the world looking at me like I'm a child.

On my commute, there's always a tight intersection near a hospital. Today, some emergency vehicles decided that they wanted to park in a particular way that traffic would flow very close to a sidewalk.... and yes, I curbed my new wheels.... seems like its the bane of my existence.

The problem is, picture a guy getting out of a BMW, trying to reason with an EMT driver on why he shouldn't park this close and how the precious BMW got scratched. Yeah, even I couldn't take that kind of douchebaggery, so I sucked it up and sulked all the way into the office.

I think I can touch them up and potentially forget that they ever were scarred..... but knowing myself, I may end up buying another set of those Dinans just for back up now.

550Reasons · 11-16-2016, 08:55 AM

there are plenty of wheel repair people, they come to you and fix it like nothing happen, not sure of prices but would be cheaper than new wheels.

Bbb34 · 11-16-2016, 09:10 AM

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there are plenty of wheel repair people, they come to you and fix it like nothing happen, not sure of prices but would be cheaper than new wheels.

Fully agree, I had two of my wheels repaired, good shop will do fantastic job repairing them.

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The problem is, picture a guy getting out of a BMW, trying to reason with an EMT driver on why he shouldn't park this close and how the precious BMW got scratched.

Such a shame you managed to behave, that'd would be great addition to youtube "BMW drivers" section.

Trian · 11-16-2016, 09:17 AM

I agree --- I got all 4 of mine done and it was near perfect. I could not see any defect.

DDD31 · 11-16-2016, 09:21 AM

That sucks!!

You should have walked up to EMT and told him that parking there will lead to increased EMT beatdowns from crazy BMW drivers and that you're just looking out for their safety.

thebmwjunkiee · 11-16-2016, 10:25 AM

I was recently in a similar situation (not EMTs) but luckily I only scratched my OEM wheels which will be replaced in the next month or two. This was my first time ever curbing any wheels, so it was particularly depressing especially on my new vehicle

ndinh · 11-16-2016, 03:32 PM

Si senor. If it's not a gigantic gouge, you can have it fixed for $50-$60/wheel. Many times, you can't even tell it was scratched. Unfortunately, douchebaggery happens way too often here in SoCal.

lsturbointeg · 11-17-2016, 03:12 AM

i would have been "That Guy" who just sits there until they move or at least make more space as my 21's would probably get ef'ed up and the crazy side of me would have came out lol! i think we're a breed that knows when we're on the road what potentially can damage our wheels and what manuevers we have to do to prevent that...kinda like taking dips and bumps at certain angles to prevent scraping our front lip. but that's just me!

krautmeister · 11-17-2016, 06:01 PM

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i would have been "That Guy" who just sits there until they move or at least make more space as my 21's would probably get ef'ed up and the crazy side of me would have came out lol! i think we're a breed that knows when we're on the road what potentially can damage our wheels and what manuevers we have to do to prevent that...kinda like taking dips and bumps at certain angles to prevent scraping our front lip. but that's just me!

To be fair. There was physically enough room, I just misjudged the turn, even with the camera. I just cursed at myself for 30 min on the way to work.

lsturbointeg · 11-18-2016, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by krautmeister

To be fair. There was physically enough room, I just misjudged the turn, even with the camera. I just cursed at myself for 30 min on the way to work.

lol!

xxpanipuri · 11-18-2016, 10:40 AM

I understand your feelings on this, and i applaud your NOT getting out and getting upset at the EMT

Bbb34 · 11-18-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by krautmeister

I just misjudged the turn, even with the camera. I just cursed at myself for 30 min on the way to work.

Those are the worst, no wife or kids in the car, other drivers (or EMT guy) to blame it on, been there, those hurt the most.

MavRick · 11-18-2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 550Reasons

there are plenty of wheel repair people, they come to you and fix it like nothing happen, not sure of prices but would be cheaper than new wheels.

Alloy Wheel Repair in Norcross will take care of em for $165/wheel. they do a fantastic job...

krautmeister · 11-19-2016, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 550Reasons

there are plenty of wheel repair people, they come to you and fix it like nothing happen, not sure of prices but would be cheaper than new wheels.

Alloy Wheel Repair in Norcross will take care of em for $165/wheel. they do a fantastic job...

Yeah I've had 2 sets repaired there. It's small enough I can touch up for now. I just worry about matching the black of the other Dinan wheels.

11-16-2016, 08:50 AM	#1
krautmeister krrrraaauuuuut 177 Rep 524 Posts Drives: G12 750i X Drive M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List G12 750i [0.00]	First World Problems I figure this is the only forum that I could voice this without the rest of the world looking at me like I'm a child. On my commute, there's always a tight intersection near a hospital. Today, some emergency vehicles decided that they wanted to park in a particular way that traffic would flow very close to a sidewalk.... and yes, I curbed my new wheels.... seems like its the bane of my existence. The problem is, picture a guy getting out of a BMW, trying to reason with an EMT driver on why he shouldn't park this close and how the precious BMW got scratched. Yeah, even I couldn't take that kind of douchebaggery, so I sucked it up and sulked all the way into the office. I think I can touch them up and potentially forget that they ever were scarred..... but knowing myself, I may end up buying another set of those Dinans just for back up now. __________________ (Current) G12 750i X Drive / M-Sport / LOADED (Current) 997 Turbo / 6MT / HRE FF01, Land Rover LR3 - Overlanding Family Adventure Shed, E60 525i - "family beater", Alfa Romeo Spyder Veloce - garage art (Gone) F10 550i / M-Sport, D2 Audi S8, AP1 S2000, Z32 300zx, S13 240sx
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550Reasons Captain 150 Rep 738 Posts Drives: F10 550i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	there are plenty of wheel repair people, they come to you and fix it like nothing happen, not sure of prices but would be cheaper than new wheels. __________________ 2011 550i 2013 M5 2014 M5 CP 2016 550i
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Trian Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2015 535i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Victoria, B.C. iTrader: (0)	I agree --- I got all 4 of mine done and it was near perfect. I could not see any defect.
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DDD31 Captain 1649 Rep 891 Posts Drives: 24 M3CS, 95 E320, 85 300CD Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	That sucks!! You should have walked up to EMT and told him that parking there will lead to increased EMT beatdowns from crazy BMW drivers and that you're just looking out for their safety. __________________ 2021 MBB M5C (retired) 2018 Daytona Violet M3 ZCP (retired), 2016 AW 550i (retired) 2013 EBII 335i (retired), 2008 Platinum Bronze 535xi (retired), 2007 Monaco Blue 335i (retired) 1999 Hellrot M3 coupe (retired)
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thebmwjunkiee Lieutenant 240 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2016 535d M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (3)	I was recently in a similar situation (not EMTs) but luckily I only scratched my OEM wheels which will be replaced in the next month or two. This was my first time ever curbing any wheels, so it was particularly depressing especially on my new vehicle __________________ 2016 535d M Sport, Space Gray/Mocha Past: '14 328, '08 335, '04 525, '91 M5, '95 525
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ndinh Lieutenant 161 Rep 554 Posts Drives: 640i GC, X5 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Si senor. If it's not a gigantic gouge, you can have it fixed for $50-$60/wheel. Many times, you can't even tell it was scratched. Unfortunately, douchebaggery happens way too often here in SoCal.
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11-17-2016, 03:12 AM	#8
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	i would have been "That Guy" who just sits there until they move or at least make more space as my 21's would probably get ef'ed up and the crazy side of me would have came out lol! i think we're a breed that knows when we're on the road what potentially can damage our wheels and what manuevers we have to do to prevent that...kinda like taking dips and bumps at certain angles to prevent scraping our front lip. but that's just me! __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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11-18-2016, 10:40 AM	#11
xxpanipuri Major 768 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: 550i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	I understand your feelings on this, and i applaud your NOT getting out and getting upset at the EMT
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