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    Posted: 15-March-2005 at 12:06
Was thinking about getting some BMW centre caps for the wheels and was wondering if these are all standard size? Or dependant on wheel dimensions?  Anyone?

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And anyone know where I could lay my hands on these?




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The dealer is the best bet if you are using oem alloys or in your case Schnitzer the bmw oem ones will also fit

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I bought a set of M3 replica alloys for an E46 coupe (the 20 spoke ones) There was about a 2mm difference between the size of the origional and replica discs. One of the replica clips behind the disc broke when being power washed. I stuck the disc to the alloy with a good metal/plastic glue and it was still stuck there six months later when i sold it.  It's not an ideal solution but works if you can't source the right size discs.
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Originally posted by Cibie Cibie wrote:

Was thinking about getting some BMW centre caps for the wheels and was wondering if these are all standard size? Or dependant on wheel dimensions?  Anyone?

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And anyone know where I could lay my hands on these?


try jkc in coleraine.you should get centres for £25
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I think they change from replica to replica but measure the diameter and hunt around.

Try ebay and www.autotintdesign.com or bmtown.co.uk
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ive just bought a set from www.motorforce.co.uk cost less than 25 euro inc.p and p.(next day delivery).a very good company to deal with. 
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I think I have a couple of brand new one's from 17" OEm alloys lying around. I'll check.
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Might need them for your new rims Richie when they arrive

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Originally posted by techno violet techno violet wrote:

ive just bought a set from www.motorforce.co.uk cost less than 25 euro inc.p and p.(next day delivery).a very good company to deal with. 

I'll second that, top people to deal with

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Originally posted by topazman topazman wrote:

Might need them for your new rims Richie when they arrive

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What are you getting Richie? Evo2s by chance??
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Originally posted by JohnH JohnH wrote:

Originally posted by topazman topazman wrote:


Might need them for your new rims Richie when they arrive


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What are you getting Richie? Evo2s by chance??



Dead on John. Should have them in the next couple of weeks.Now I just need a car to put tem on. I could put them on my 1 series courtesy car
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Originally posted by Richie Richie wrote:

Originally posted by JohnH JohnH wrote:

Originally posted by topazman topazman wrote:


Might need them for your new rims Richie when they arrive


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What are you getting Richie? Evo2s by chance??



Dead on John. Should have them in the next couple of weeks.Now I just need a car to put tem on. I could put them on my 1 series courtesy car

Be careful Richie that dream could be burst by a Nissan Micra

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Originally posted by Richie Richie wrote:

 
Dead on John. Should have them in the next couple of weeks.Now I just need a car to put tem on. I could put them on my 1 series courtesy car

Is it in for surgery Richie??

@ Topazman: I could sort out that Micra! A lovely red 00 example for €6k, it's never never been rallied or raced, only dirven to mass on a sunday!!
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Is it in for surgery Richie??




Sure is. It succumbed to the Rear Subframe damage which is common on e46 coupes (323,325,328) of 99/00. Basically the subframe is cracked just above the diff where the axle is mounted.Ouch!!!
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hmmm, too many donuts & handbrake turns in your local tesco car park methinks!
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Originally posted by Richie Richie wrote:

 

Sure is. It succumbed to the Rear Subframe damage which is common on e46 coupes (323,325,328) of 99/00. Basically the subframe is cracked just above the diff where the axle is mounted.Ouch!!!

Sorry to hear that Richie, sounds expensive. Where are you getting it done? Dealer or mechanic? What does it involve, a load of welding or worse than that?

Also means that I'm gonna have to check mine, it being of the same vintage. It's going back into M&G on monday to try to get the rear parcel shelf sorted, which they tried to do already. I think I'll be asking them to have a look. You have me worried...
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Points: 2526 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16-March-2005 at 05:39
It's being taken care of in Conlons in Kildare.They have to strip the back of the car and cut out floor and sort a new one.40hrs of labour involved.
Here's some info
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=195602&page=1& pp=20&highlight=subframe
http://forum.bmwcarmagazine.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21751&Sea rchTerms=subframe
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is it under warrenty richie?i really,really hope you dont have to pay for 40 hours labour.do you?
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WARRANTY thank god.It's like someone took a can opener to it. I'll post a pic when I get a chance.
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