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Curb rash -- prevention. Feedback appreciated
02-07-2012, 11:47 PM
#1
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Curb rash -- prevention. Feedback appreciated
On this forum and some others I've seen quite a few posts about preventing and fixing curb rash. I am a serial entrepreneur and am considering starting a company to address this issue. The technology is challenging but the idea is really quite simple--electronic curb feelers; an array of sensors that would warn you BEFORE you scrape your rims.
We have a design and have filed for patents but I wonder how big the market would be. Would you buy? At what price?
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!!
We have a design and have filed for patents but I wonder how big the market would be. Would you buy? At what price?
Your feedback is greatly appreciated!!
02-09-2012, 02:02 PM
#4
Gentleman's Relish
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Location: AZ
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It's no different than the stupid back-up sensors/cameras that people swear by. Personally I think electronic nannies are a waste of time/money and people should just learn to drive better (practice and pay attention) than rely on the nannies.
That being said, the curb thingie would be good if it worked for U-turns when you're in a tight squeeze with oncoming traffic and you're not sure if you can clear the turn without having to throw it in reverse while the cars bear down on you. States like Texas would probably like this since you can't pull directly into any place with a left turn. Rather you have to pass the place, then make a U-turn or a bunch of left turns...
That being said, the curb thingie would be good if it worked for U-turns when you're in a tight squeeze with oncoming traffic and you're not sure if you can clear the turn without having to throw it in reverse while the cars bear down on you. States like Texas would probably like this since you can't pull directly into any place with a left turn. Rather you have to pass the place, then make a U-turn or a bunch of left turns...
02-09-2012, 02:53 PM
#5
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Indiana
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Yeah I don't rub rim unless I'm forced to.
Like when I'm turning and some giant van is about to take me out so I have to cut it all of a sudden to avoid collision.
BUT I'm always happy to give suggestions to prospective inventors...
Head over to the ricer forums (Honda Civic ect). I bet they'll be all over it
Like when I'm turning and some giant van is about to take me out so I have to cut it all of a sudden to avoid collision.
BUT I'm always happy to give suggestions to prospective inventors...
Head over to the ricer forums (Honda Civic ect). I bet they'll be all over it
02-09-2012, 05:43 PM
#6
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Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada
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I had my mustang parked close to the entrance of a store(did it without thinking, usually park at the back of the lot) and a brand new F-150 with the back up camera and sensors rear ended me...Even the people with them don't know how to drive. But I agree I think that all those backing up features are a waste aswell.
02-10-2012, 11:20 AM
#7
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Location: Washington
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Thanks for the input
I appreciate the feedback. Maybe I am just unlucky with rims. I consider myself a damn good driver. I've been through Bondurant (nothing more fun than a race prepped mustang on a track) and have successfully autocrossed. But I've curbed my Ace Forged rims twice. Once in a parking garage where I hit a curb that I couldnt see and once in a bank drive thru. Each time I had to replace the outer barrel and was out about $600.
Judging by the number of cars I see with messed up rims (including a lot of nice enthusiast cars) there must be a problem out there. Just trying to figure out if this is something people would buy or whether it would be a waste of time and effort.
Judging by the number of cars I see with messed up rims (including a lot of nice enthusiast cars) there must be a problem out there. Just trying to figure out if this is something people would buy or whether it would be a waste of time and effort.
02-10-2012, 01:30 PM
#8
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Location: AZ
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Without a cost it's hard to guage interest level.
The wheel rash I have on my one wheel was cause when they changed the tires on my rims. They didn't use a guard on my wheel when they put the first tire on the rim and the leverage bar was in direct contact with the Rim. It's only a couple inches long and not noticiable unless you know it's there. (of course I know its there).
The wheel rash I have on my one wheel was cause when they changed the tires on my rims. They didn't use a guard on my wheel when they put the first tire on the rim and the leverage bar was in direct contact with the Rim. It's only a couple inches long and not noticiable unless you know it's there. (of course I know its there).
