Stolen centre wheel caps - experience?

FieldingMellish · 12-30-2008, 10:16 AM

I don't know what good those caps would do a heroin addict? Most likely just vandals. Little $h!ts.

Just been to the local BMW dealer. They had the caps with the plastic surround, £4.50 each, in stock. They had to order the ones with the chrome surround for me, at £2.50 each, i.e. £2 cheaper than the plastic. Makes no sense?

E92Fan · 12-30-2008, 10:18 AM

Chrome ones have a tendency to corrode... happened to my original ones. Now have the plastic surround ones!

Carrera RSR · 12-30-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by E92Fan

Chrome ones have a tendency to corrode... happened to my original ones. Now have the plastic surround ones!

I think the new ones from September 08 may be different to the ones you had Tony

This is the difference

Porscha! · 12-30-2008, 10:58 AM

The ones on the left look better are they the new ones? Sure they are the same as on my 5 Series as mine don't have any plastic round 'em.

LRS · 12-30-2008, 12:45 PM

An answer for those disappearing valve caps.

Auto 4 Ltd - http://www.auto4.co.uk, stocks the BMW OEM Silver/Grey Plastic Valve Stem Caps made by Alligator in Germany.

I purchased a pack of 50, so whenever a little sh*tte steals one, I simply screw on a new one for just 7.5p per cap! No stress, no hassle.

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Regards the metal caps, you need to watch out with these as they can cause electrolysis between the metal cap and the threaded valve stem.

No:232220 £3.77 (PACK OF 50) + VAT (Silver/Grey Plastic Valve Stem Caps)

beemerbird · 12-30-2008, 12:53 PM

Hey Simon, I remember your original thread about those dust caps. Porka has the same ones so I'll add that company to 'my favourites'

LRS · 12-30-2008, 02:08 PM

Hey Helen

Did Santa bring you some dust caps!?

Have a good one!

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FieldingMellish · 01-02-2009, 06:53 AM

LRS - am I being thick(er than usual)? Can't seem to find those caps on the Auto4 website. Got a direct link?

LRS · 02-11-2009, 03:59 PM

Hey FieldingMellish

Late reply as I've been off the grid for a while.

Give them a call directly and quote the details below.

No:232220 £3.77 (PACK OF 50) + VAT (Silver/Grey Plastic Valve Stem Caps)

12-30-2008, 10:16 AM	#23
FieldingMellish Captain 178 Rep 981 Posts Drives: F30 330D M Sport auto Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	I don't know what good those caps would do a heroin addict? Most likely just vandals. Little $h!ts. Just been to the local BMW dealer. They had the caps with the plastic surround, £4.50 each, in stock. They had to order the ones with the chrome surround for me, at £2.50 each, i.e. £2 cheaper than the plastic. Makes no sense?
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E92Fan Moderator 344 Rep 5,493 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Chrome ones have a tendency to corrode... happened to my original ones. Now have the plastic surround ones! __________________ ... ... ... DMS Remap Review ----- Quaife LSD Review ----- Hartge Antiroll Bars Review ----- Bilstein PSS10 B16 Ride Control Review ----- Detail by ShineOn ----- Paintshield Review
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12-30-2008, 12:45 PM	#27
LRS Dead Head 49 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E92 335d Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: (Then > Bay Area, Calif) (Now > Southeast, UK) iTrader: (0)	An answer for those disappearing valve caps. Auto 4 Ltd - http://www.auto4.co.uk, stocks the BMW OEM Silver/Grey Plastic Valve Stem Caps made by Alligator in Germany. I purchased a pack of 50, so whenever a little sh*tte steals one, I simply screw on a new one for just 7.5p per cap! No stress, no hassle. Regards the metal caps, you need to watch out with these as they can cause electrolysis between the metal cap and the threaded valve stem. No:232220 £3.77 (PACK OF 50) + VAT (Silver/Grey Plastic Valve Stem Caps) __________________ E92 335d SE Auto \| Space Grey \| Black Leather \| 19” 230 Star Spoke \| Comfort Access \| Lumbar \| Heated Seats \| Black High Gloss Trim \| Pro Nav \| Assist \| Bluetooth Telematics \| Voice Control \| High Gloss Shadow Line
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12-30-2008, 02:08 PM	#29
LRS Dead Head 49 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E92 335d Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: (Then > Bay Area, Calif) (Now > Southeast, UK) iTrader: (0)	Hey Helen Did Santa bring you some dust caps!? Have a good one! __________________ E92 335d SE Auto \| Space Grey \| Black Leather \| 19” 230 Star Spoke \| Comfort Access \| Lumbar \| Heated Seats \| Black High Gloss Trim \| Pro Nav \| Assist \| Bluetooth Telematics \| Voice Control \| High Gloss Shadow Line
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01-02-2009, 06:53 AM	#30
FieldingMellish Captain 178 Rep 981 Posts Drives: F30 330D M Sport auto Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	LRS - am I being thick(er than usual)? Can't seem to find those caps on the Auto4 website. Got a direct link?
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LRS Dead Head 49 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E92 335d Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: (Then > Bay Area, Calif) (Now > Southeast, UK) iTrader: (0)	Hey FieldingMellish Late reply as I've been off the grid for a while. Give them a call directly and quote the details below. No:232220 £3.77 (PACK OF 50) + VAT (Silver/Grey Plastic Valve Stem Caps) __________________ E92 335d SE Auto \| Space Grey \| Black Leather \| 19” 230 Star Spoke \| Comfort Access \| Lumbar \| Heated Seats \| Black High Gloss Trim \| Pro Nav \| Assist \| Bluetooth Telematics \| Voice Control \| High Gloss Shadow Line
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