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Old 04-04-2008, 01:15 PM   #1
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Depending on the severity it may not need alignment but a check is a good idea. There is no doubt that the wheel itself is bent, you can send them to be retrued and painted or just find a new wheel. Don't sweat it in either case, could have been way worse.
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Old 04-04-2008, 01:43 PM   #2
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post a pic of the wheel and tire. If its just curbing it can be touched up to look new. If its cracked well time to buy a new one and ditto for the tire if there is sidewall tearing.

Wow you must have really hit that curb hard! I did the same thing on an unlit driveway one night. Brand new RA-1's and pinch! time to order a new left rear. $250 and a week to wait. grr....

Don't kick yourself about the alignment, its probably a good idea to do one as soon as you get the car. I doubt the previous owner had it done if he knew he was selling...oh and let us know how much they charge you for the alignment.
They should not charge you more than $200. Aligning a Boxster is no more difficult than aligning a Honda S2000. Try to find a speed shop with a good reputation if they hit you with one of those $350 quotes.
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Speaking of a Speed Shop. Does anybody know of any in NY,CT, or NJ where I can visit and try the Recaro or Sparco seats before buying them?

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