I don't think you did. Actually I think you made the smart choice. I mean, If you're pushing the car that hard on the street that you notice a difference between the A/S 4's and a summer only tire then you should probably be in jail......hahaha.
Time for summer tires???
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Make a claim with the township. It won't hurt to ask. Was your PDR running? Mine was and I had video and audio evidence.
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Note just an old fart who splurged on a above his class car-probably my last one so looking for some solid guidance and suggestions-eray is my only car so got a buddy to go out to take pics of the "hole" -just waiting on them
yes pdr was running must admit I have never looked at it-safe bet I was over the "speed limit" so do I really want "them" to see it or present it???? This is the big question for this post. Also Shall I get a lawyer involved since final claim figure probably $20k +
Got replacement quote from the dealership I got the car from (3hrs away-never been there as this car purchased and trade in all done seamlessly on line) (note I bet quoted figure a long way from my actual cost but have a quote to present to "township of Oro/Medonte) probably not my actual cost) quote is $18,000 for two wheels -no labor shipping etc in that figure so probably well over $20k with taxes, mounting transport etc etc
Yes I hit the hole, yes I might have been a bit over speed limit and yes I was stupid to venture down a township concession road in the spring and not drive expecting the roads to be falling apart. Just in-Note apparently without any input from me the Township has already patched the hole less than 24hrs after my "incident" so that adds another level of challenge to pursuing this whole issue???
So big questions-pdr review/reveal?? Lawyer?? worth the effort???
I edited the video to wipe out the speed.
Just a thought but you might want to submit this still pic that brings attention right to the potholes.
Jeez, that sounded gross. 
Is the red marker usually there to indicate someone's approach/driveway?
Is the red marker usually there to indicate someone's approach/driveway?
Do you mean the red boomerang? That's the reflection off the dash and is almost always seen. One of the issues with the C8. The tan 3LT is even worse.Jeez, that sounded gross.
Is the red marker usually there to indicate someone's approach/driveway?
No, the red cone thing on the side of the road. Right side.
He means the pylon sitting in the roadside weed collection.
Oh! LOL. That's some guys driveway marker. We all need those here. No curbs., no lines, just ditches.
I'm not a Lawyer, so take whatever I say here with a grain of salt.
In my opinion, submitting only the picture, without the full video, shows nothing other than a picture of yet another pothole.
You need the video to try to prove your car actually hit it (which it certainly sounds like it did).
Also, removing the video is almost an admission of guilt that you did something wrong (speeding, in your case).
The 'other' Lawyer will ask for the video during discoveries, so you may as well offer it upfront.
The other issue, and one that I see working for you, is that the municipality fixed the potholes immediately.
They obviously knew it was a problem or they would not have fixed it.
Prepare yourself for an argument by the 'others' that you should not be driving a car with specialty rims on anything other than a pristine highway.
Thousands of vehicles have travelled the same road without a problem.
Go sue G.M. for selling you rims that cannot withstand a simple pothole.
My experience with Lawyers has always ended the same way - a settlement.
There is never a 'right' or 'wrong', but rather an amount that will bring the case to an end.
Good luck to you.
Keep us posted.
In my opinion, submitting only the picture, without the full video, shows nothing other than a picture of yet another pothole.
You need the video to try to prove your car actually hit it (which it certainly sounds like it did).
Also, removing the video is almost an admission of guilt that you did something wrong (speeding, in your case).
The 'other' Lawyer will ask for the video during discoveries, so you may as well offer it upfront.
The other issue, and one that I see working for you, is that the municipality fixed the potholes immediately.
They obviously knew it was a problem or they would not have fixed it.
Prepare yourself for an argument by the 'others' that you should not be driving a car with specialty rims on anything other than a pristine highway.
Thousands of vehicles have travelled the same road without a problem.
Go sue G.M. for selling you rims that cannot withstand a simple pothole.
My experience with Lawyers has always ended the same way - a settlement.
There is never a 'right' or 'wrong', but rather an amount that will bring the case to an end.
Good luck to you.
Keep us posted.
I needed no lawyers.
Just the video.
I took pictures of the pothole as well.
Just the video.
I took pictures of the pothole as well.
cdnz
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With the low side wall on our cars, is a real concern with potholes/manhole covers. Those carbon fiber rims are just too high maintenance for what it is worth imo. I would rather have magnesium ones.
I try to keep an eye on the road in front of me but pot holes in most areas have become popular apparently.....make work project of the local municipality perhaps, lol.
cdnz
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When I am in the Vette, my focus of attention is heighten as compare to driving in my dd when it comes to potholes/mc.
You bet. Just think if everyone who drove a motor vehicle thought the same way........... you can't count the benefits. Not to say that's any excuse not to stick your foot into it given the chance......
