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by Rash » Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:50 pm
Hi, bought my wr1 yesterday but upon close inspection i noticed the alloys are ever so slightly bubbling under the lacquer - any1 else noticed anything similar....? May have to get them refurbed as previous owner has slightly kerbed front 2 anyway.... Rash.
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by WR 1mposter » Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:44 am
None of mine have yet ! but I remove my wheels now an again and polish the rim ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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by Houdini » Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:45 am
Mine too, and that's really my own fault - I had an Audi 4.2 before this and couldn't get used to the size difference that quickly, so ended up kerbing a couple of wheels (very careless, really). Since then I've noticed the paint lifting where I've kerbed them - perhaps an air exposure issue? I have a quote to get them done -
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by stijoy » Tue Jul 04, 2006 6:38 am
not so much the alloys, but the inserts are starting to look shabby. ![Crying or Very sad :cry:](./images/smilies/icon_cry.gif)
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by WR 1mposter » Tue Jul 04, 2006 11:05 pm
stijoy wrote:not so much the alloys, but the inserts are starting to look shabby. ![Crying or Very sad :cry:](./images/smilies/icon_cry.gif)
1. your dealer will replace free of charge 2. your dealer will charge you
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by stijoy » Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:49 am
better go and see what my dealer is then today ![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
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by WR1 Bro » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:16 am
stijoy wrote:better go and see what my dealer is then today ![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
The dealer should put in a warranty claim. If this is rejected then call IM in person and they WILL change their mind.
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by stijoy » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:21 am
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by Rash » Wed Jul 05, 2006 1:46 pm
Might have to take a trip up myself and see what they say - as one of alloys is in mint condition but has bubbled up on the spoke.....
Any1 claimed a set of wheels through warrenty before...? If so any problems with getting a replacement set through warrenty...?
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by rally_driver » Wed Jul 05, 2006 8:15 pm
Hi Rash, I have just had mine in for the 10k service at KT Greens, Otley & got them to inspect the n/s rear wheel as I spotted bubbling too! They took some pics & sent them to Subaru...2 days later they rang & told me they would supply a brand new wheel under warranty, which has now been sorted! A mate has a WRX SL & all 4 wheels are bubbling! Same dealer has just replaced the lot FREE so he`s made up ! I`d take yr car to KT Greens ASAP...I`m sure u won`t have any problems! ![Thumb :thumb:](./images/smilies/thumb.gif)
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by danr55 » Wed Jul 05, 2006 9:22 pm
OK, how can i get all of mine to do this, so i can have brand new wheels all round ? ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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by Rash » Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:00 pm
rally_driver wrote:Hi Rash, I have just had mine in for the 10k service at KT Greens, Otley & got them to inspect the n/s rear wheel as I spotted bubbling too! They took some pics & sent them to Subaru...2 days later they rang & told me they would supply a brand new wheel under warranty, which has now been sorted! A mate has a WRX SL & all 4 wheels are bubbling! Same dealer has just replaced the lot FREE so he`s made up ! I`d take yr car to KT Greens ASAP...I`m sure u won`t have any problems! ![Thumb :thumb:](./images/smilies/thumb.gif)
Cheers mate, planning on giving them a call tomorrow and see what they say - also today noticed a slight knock/clunk from the front as i set off or brake so i'll get them to look at that also... Rash.
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by rally_driver » Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:17 pm
No problem mate....Let me know how u get on !
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by stijoy » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:40 pm
looks like we will all be phoneing kt greens up ![Thumb :thumb:](./images/smilies/thumb.gif)
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by rally_driver » Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:03 pm
U go some bubbling wheels aswell Mick ? Must admit...they were pretty gud when I turned up with mine ! Bit of a trek from yr neck of the woods tho !!!! ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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by stijoy » Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:52 am
was meaning that all people that have this problem, should give them a ring as they seem to know there stuff mine are ok, very dirty but no bubbling ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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by Rash » Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:26 am
well went down to KT Green's - got the clunking noise sorted straight away however the wheels were a no-no due to the fact that the rims were kerbed and probably contributed to the bubbling. ![Crying or Very sad :cry:](./images/smilies/icon_cry.gif) so looks like i'll be looking to repair them through a re-furb company - think they charge around 45pounds an alloy...! Rash.
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by WR1 Bro » Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:31 am
stijoy wrote:was meaning that all people that have this problem, should give them a ring as they seem to know there stuff mine are ok, very dirty but no bubbling ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
What... are you talking about your underpants?
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