Alloy centre caps
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Topic: Alloy centre caps
Posted By: Cibie
Subject: Alloy centre caps
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 12:06
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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? [EDIT] And anyone know where I could lay my hands on these? ------------- 
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Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 12:24
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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 Topazman ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: Beire
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 12:47
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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. ------------- 1992 E36 318i 1994 E36 318is 1999 E46 318i 2000 E46 318Ci 2002 E46 325iconv. |
Posted By: FISHY
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 13:08
 -------------  330ci..acs type 111's,acsinterior,eibachsportline,inductionkit,more soon
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Cibie wrote:Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 14:12
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I think they change from replica to replica but measure the diameter and hunt around. Try ebay and http://www.autotintdesign.com - www.autotintdesign.com or bmtown.co.uk |
Posted By: techno violet
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 14:27
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ive just bought a set from http://www.motorforce.co.uk - www.motorforce.co.uk cost less than 25 euro inc.p and p.(next day delivery).a very good company to deal with. ------------- E36 323i coupe,E30 325sport.  
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 14:35
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I think I have a couple of brand new one's from 17" OEm alloys lying around. I'll check. ------------- Richie 
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Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 15:05
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Might need them for your new rims Richie when they arrive Topazman ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 15:33
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I'll second that, top people to deal with ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 15:34
What are you getting Richie? Evo2s by chance?? |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 16:32
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  ------------- Richie
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Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 15-March-2005 at 17:16
Be careful Richie that dream could be burst by a Nissan Micra Topazman ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 04:13
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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!! |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 04:23
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!!! ------------- Richie
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 05:09
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hmmm, too many donuts & handbrake turns in your local tesco car park methinks! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 05:20
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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... |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 05:39
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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.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=195602&page=1& pp=20&highlight=subframe http://forum.bmwcarmagazine.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21751&SearchTerms=subframe - http://forum.bmwcarmagazine.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21751&Sea rchTerms=subframe ------------- Richie
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 05:51
OMG  ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: techno violet
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 06:25
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is it under warrenty richie?i really,really hope you dont have to pay for 40 hours labour.do you? ------------- E36 323i coupe,E30 325sport.
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 06:30
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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. ------------- Richie
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Posted By: techno violet
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 06:38
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how did you first become aware of the problem?did the handling go to pot?this seems to be a major design fault on bmw's behalf with the earlier e46 323ci and 328ci.does it affect the saloon aswell? ------------- E36 323i coupe,E30 325sport.
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Posted By: JohnH
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 06:54
| Sweet jesus that's brutal. Are BMW covering it out of goodwill or do you have separate warranty cover? |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 07:00
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BMW are covering it as a goodwill gesture.
@Techno...the rear end started creaking under acceleration and she wasn't planted on the road in bends...started getting a bit loose at the rear. ------------- Richie
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Posted By: mackeroo1
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 08:33
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best send them the meguiars down richie they can give it a bit of spit and polish for you when they are finished....!!!! ------------- 
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Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 08:58
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Holy siht, thats serious, not so bad seeing as BMW are gonna cover it. Makes you wonder about the build quality though. Richie - has this upset your ownership of the car, will you trade it after or will you be happy enough once the work is done.......maybe a Z4 on the horizon ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 09:03
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I second that. Just as well it's being covered, otherwise with 40 hours labour it could be classed as a right off (at main stealer rates). Richie - DO you have statistics regarding number of cars affected by this design fault. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 09:46
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Apparently the car will be stronger whenever when it gets repaired so I'm not too worried. I've some nice mods planned to cheer myself up when she comes home.
I've no stats but I know there's not too many in this country.USA and UK seem to have tonnes. I guess it being one of the first run of E46 coupes it was a learning car. They reinforced the subframe in 2000. ------------- Richie
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Posted By: geo
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 10:48
Are you talking about the stick on metal discs or the whole plastic cap? I got a set of the discs in Joe Duffy's a while back. Cost less than a fiver each and are much better quality than ones you'd find on ebay etc.... ------------- No BMWs in the family (for the moment) Other stuff includes Mk2 Golf GTI 8V and G60, Vento VR6 track car and a few other bits and pieces |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 12:38
Robbie its also common in the E36 M3's so be careful out there Topazman ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 12:54
Oh thanks a million for that Niall, like my car has'nt enough issues ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 16-March-2005 at 13:05
I didn't want to give you a cardiac arrest but as Richie said not all cars are affected by this problem must be only Monday and Friday build cars. If it hasn't happened by now Robbie I doubt it will happen to you so keep polishing for the Easter weekend Topazman ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
