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KW.Welder · 07-11-2008, 04:55 PM

So yesterday on my way home on the 401 the car in front of me hits this piece of tractor trailer tire which then flies up in the air and lands in my grill.

Yeah, Im Ok, thanks for asking.

So anyways, I check to see if alignment is Ok and proceed home thinking nothing is really buggered. Boy, was I worng!

I check out my front end damage and it looks brutal.

So why are trucks allowed to install those re-tread tires anyways? I see them all over the highways all the time. I think they're very dangerous and I dont give a rats backside that they're cheaper.

Rant over.

Now I just need it fixed. Is there anyone who owns a body shop or works at one on this board ??

KW.Welder · 07-11-2008, 05:06 PM

Hmm, avitar issue?

**PrimeTimeV6** · 07-11-2008, 05:16 PM

Can you take pics of the damage.

KW.Welder · 07-11-2008, 05:18 PM

Sure, gimme 10 mins.

**PrimeTimeV6** · 07-11-2008, 05:20 PM

Take your time bro

KW.Welder · 07-11-2008, 05:29 PM

This might not happen till later. I took pics with my cell phone but I havent set up the PC to receive the files. My digi cam is out right now in my GF's purse

and she works till 9pm.

Im def on it tho. I want this fixed soon.

**8695Beaters** · 07-11-2008, 05:31 PM

You're lucky, front-end damage is usually really easy to fix. Most of the stuff just comes off with some bolts and screws. If you scour the local junkyards you can find the parts you need. Rear-end damage (like my old Integra) is really bad because the quarter panels are welded on. Pics would be helpful as well as the year of the car.

And you're right, that monkey is damn cool.

KW.Welder · 07-11-2008, 05:34 PM

Cool, at least you guys have a sense of humour.

The car is a 2004 Civic SI. Blue in colour and pics might take till tomorrow depending on my PC skill level.

Which is weak at the best of times.

**PrimeTimeV6** · 07-11-2008, 05:44 PM

It might be time for an upgrade of the front end if you know what I mean. I am a carbon fiber fanatic.

KW.Welder · 07-11-2008, 05:48 PM

I was thinkin that too but ... thats why I thought I'd see if someone was in the biz on here before I go to some shop and just get OEM.

I've made a couple of "upgrade" parts for other people at work. A waste gate for a Talon a few years back was a cool project.

07-11-2008, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
KW.Welder Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Canada Posts: 25	Body Work Required So yesterday on my way home on the 401 the car in front of me hits this piece of tractor trailer tire which then flies up in the air and lands in my grill. Yeah, Im Ok, thanks for asking. So anyways, I check to see if alignment is Ok and proceed home thinking nothing is really buggered. Boy, was I worng! I check out my front end damage and it looks brutal. So why are trucks allowed to install those re-tread tires anyways? I see them all over the highways all the time. I think they're very dangerous and I dont give a rats backside that they're cheaper. Rant over. Now I just need it fixed. Is there anyone who owns a body shop or works at one on this board ??

07-11-2008, 05:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
KW.Welder Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Canada Posts: 25	Hmm, avitar issue? __________________

07-11-2008, 05:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 Built Not Bought! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana United States Posts: 2,496	Can you take pics of the damage. __________________ Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

07-11-2008, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
KW.Welder Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Canada Posts: 25	Sure, gimme 10 mins. __________________

07-11-2008, 05:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 Built Not Bought! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana United States Posts: 2,496	Take your time bro __________________ Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

07-11-2008, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
KW.Welder Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Canada Posts: 25	This might not happen till later. I took pics with my cell phone but I havent set up the PC to receive the files. My digi cam is out right now in my GF's purse and she works till 9pm. Im def on it tho. I want this fixed soon. __________________

07-11-2008, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
8695Beaters LaY1n D0wN s1K BeATz Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 3,175	You're lucky, front-end damage is usually really easy to fix. Most of the stuff just comes off with some bolts and screws. If you scour the local junkyards you can find the parts you need. Rear-end damage (like my old Integra) is really bad because the quarter panels are welded on. Pics would be helpful as well as the year of the car. And you're right, that monkey is damn cool. __________________ Project Sil-E: The New Black Hondaclub Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30849013673 Don't ask. Just watch. And laugh. http://delawaredj.blogspot.com/

07-11-2008, 05:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
KW.Welder Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Canada Posts: 25	Cool, at least you guys have a sense of humour. The car is a 2004 Civic SI. Blue in colour and pics might take till tomorrow depending on my PC skill level. Which is weak at the best of times. __________________

07-11-2008, 05:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 Built Not Bought! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana United States Posts: 2,496	It might be time for an upgrade of the front end if you know what I mean. I am a carbon fiber fanatic. __________________ Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

07-11-2008, 05:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
KW.Welder Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Canada Posts: 25	I was thinkin that too but ... thats why I thought I'd see if someone was in the biz on here before I go to some shop and just get OEM. I've made a couple of "upgrade" parts for other people at work. A waste gate for a Talon a few years back was a cool project. __________________

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