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Ipswich QLD
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May 2002
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Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: Mag repairs???
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Wed, 12 March 2003 23:29
 
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You can get them repaired, look in the phone book.
A lot of people don't like the idea of repairing rims. Apparently "they will break" but I have heard plenty of people that know this fact but have never heard of one breaking.
I think the ROH rims are made from 6061 aluminium which is weldable. Unfortunately I don't know if they are tempered. If they are, welding will locally anneal the material and soften it. When you look into it, ask them if they heat treat after welding, I will be interested to know.
There is a fair amount of damage to your wheel, I would look further into replacing the outer rim. I am sure a wheel restorer could replace it in less time than going through ROH.
Best of luck, let us know how it turns out.
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Location:
Ipswich QLD
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May 2002
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Re: Mag repairs???
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Thu, 13 March 2003 00:17
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cheers for that. I'll explore the avenues 
Cya
Ben
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Gold Coast
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Mag repairs???
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Thu, 13 March 2003 04:53
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Ray Billeau emgineering at Labrador down the coast does the repairs for wheels for the V8 supercars etc. I've seen his work and it's very good. Brisbane Road Labrador. FYI
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March 2003
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Re: Mag repairs???
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Tue, 18 March 2003 21:00
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try DEPULU 7/13 dominion rd ashmore 4214 we send all accident damaged rims to them for repair thier work is good but as for price i don't know.
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Location:
Ipswich QLD
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Mag repairs???
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Tue, 18 March 2003 23:14
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yeah my mag is currently somewhere in-between ipswich and depulu's depot. I had it couriered there. They seem like nice people, so lets see what happens. Thanks to all for your assistance. I'll give you a update when i get the mag back.
Ben
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Location:
Ipswich QLD
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May 2002
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Wed, 19 March 2003 01:57
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just called Depulu, the verdict is, the rim can't be fixed, and they cannot get a band sent to them that will fit. It must be transported to SA and get fixed by ROH themselves. This will take 6-8 weeks and cost at least $240!!!! Well there goes any ideas about selling my car soon. 
thanks
Ben
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Gold Coast
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May 2002
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Wed, 19 March 2003 03:09
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Try Billeau Eng for a comparison as they are only 5 mins away from depulu. He fixes rims that are a mess. May as well whilst your in the coast.
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Location:
Ipswich QLD
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Mag repairs???
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Wed, 19 March 2003 03:37
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yeah i asked the guy at depulu if he could find anywhere else to fix it, and he basically said the outer rim is beyond repair and i need to get a new piece. apparently ROH make very unique sizes and simmons or any other parts wont fit and ROH wont send parts to anyone else, they state that they must do the repairs themselves at SA. So thanks anyway, but it looks like im in for the long wait. Even if i wanted to buy a new one for $450, it'd take 6 weeks to get it custom made.
thanks anyway peoples.
Cheers
Ben
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