CSL Nut Caps

[Neil M]

Surprised nobody thought of it before, bolt caps alla VW Golf, quick fix for bolt heads not looking their best:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x-BMW-3-Series-E46-M3-CSL-ACP-17mm-Anthracite-Wheel-Bolt-Nut-Covers-New-/330893713665?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre s_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item4d0acd6101
I'm sure I read something recently, asking were such things available - well they are now:thumbs:

[deanobeano]

Hi Neil

That was me asking - might give these a punt...can't weigh much!

[mattCSLnut]

Surprised nobody thought of it before, bolt caps alla VW Golf, quick fix for bolt heads not looking their best:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x-BMW-3-Series-E46-M3-CSL-ACP-17mm-Anthracite-Wheel-Bolt-Nut-Covers-New-/330893713665?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre s_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item4d0acd6101
I'm sure I read something recently, asking were such things available - well they are now:thumbs:
Some of us V-Dubbers have Neil :smokin: few years ago ;)
VW part number: 321 601 173 A and they are pennies, even from VW main stealer :thumbs:

[Neil M]

Much nicer Matt, than rusty bolt heads, I've got a box full somewhere left over from my Golf'ing days, put away in a safe place wherever that may be :whistle:

[sailorbaz]

I bought a set of chrome ones a while ago but they're mega long and need hacksawing shorter and not sure i can't be arsed when there's a VW dealer round the corner from me.

Black looks better, maybe...

[alexk]

Nut caps are extra weight.
Best option is to remove the rust with sandpaper and spray the original nuts.

I did a set 4 years ago and they are still holding good even though we have so much salt here ;)

[mattCSLnut]

Much nicer Matt, than rusty bolt heads, I've got a box full somewhere left over from my Golf'ing days, put away in a safe place wherever that may be :whistle:
My bolts aren't rusty (the opposite in fact) as I'm running newish extended length bolts with the H&R spacers all round, which are way too shine for my liking :wink:

[deanobeano]

Have bit the bullet and invested in a set for £9.99
Will post up some before and after pics.

If the consensus is poor, I will move them to my parts bin (it's smaller than Shimmy's)

[JBird]

I reckon chemi blacking is way to go if you want to keep your nuts looking good :119:
(e.g., http://www.sandwell-uk.com/chemi-blacking/)

[deanobeano]

Fitted the 9.99 ebay caps today.

Quick phone pic attached.

[Neil M]

Looks like you have one missing - locking wheel knut? They have a black abs cap that's fits into and over the bolt head, OEM for that I'm afraid.

[deanobeano]

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/181035302015?_lwgsi=y&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=64&ff19=0

Would this fit?

I found a description else ware that states it fits 17mm locking wheel nuts
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES65665/

Update:

http://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/products/Covering-cap/1441053/36131180374.html
states it fits E46

[Neil M]

That's it, but what are you doing, shopping in the States? Import duty ouch!
Try a BMW Dealer or BMW Direct.:thumbs: The first one - just spotted, was distracted by the dot.com's

[cslsuperfan]

thanks for the part number matt

ordered 20....£6.80!! sometimes the cheapest addition can have the biggest effect.


Some of us V-Dubbers have Neil :smokin: few years ago ;)
VW part number: 321 601 173 A and they are pennies, even from VW main stealer :thumbs:

[73CSL]

These them?

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Cap-for-wheel-bolt-Golf-Mk1-Mk2-Black-plastic-321601173A_act_shop.product_pID_47743537_lang_EN_c ountry_GB.htm

[streightsix]

as per mattCSLnut - phoned a mate in my local VW stealer yesterday:
321 601 173 A (01C) colour code
On order only but 41p each inc vat if u want to go this way...

[mattCSLnut]

thanks for the part number matt

ordered 20....£6.80!! sometimes the cheapest addition can have the biggest effect.
Good to know VWs are useful for something :wink: :hahaha:

[deanobeano]

Just an update on the locking wheel nut covers.

I sourced mine from BMW direct via Ebay

They turned up today and are OEM
Part number B36.13.1.180.374 £5.02 Delivered inc vat

Not fitted them yet, but look to be the correct ones.

[Neil M]

These them?

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Cap-for-wheel-bolt-Golf-Mk1-Mk2-Black-plastic-321601173A_act_shop.product_pID_47743537_lang_EN_c ountry_GB.htm

No, they are for deep head nuts, if memory serves me correctly, they are Beetle/Camper nut caps, about 18mm long and would need cutting down to reduce the amount of projection. :whistle:

[Pip1968]

Just an update on the locking wheel nut covers.

I sourced mine from BMW direct via Ebay

They turned up today and are OEM
Part number B36.13.1.180.374 £5.02 Delivered inc vat

Not fitted them yet, but look to be the correct ones.

How many did you get for a fiver? I take all suppliers just do the plain black ones now rather than the older BMW logo ones.

Pip

[deanobeano]

How many did you get for a fiver? I take all suppliers just do the plain black ones now rather than the older BMW logo ones.

Pip

Hi Pip - it was a full set - four covers - in the std matt black.

[Neil M]

Don't forget boys, if your going down this route you'll need a puller tool to get them off:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271186266009?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649:thumbs: (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271186266009?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

[deanobeano]

Thanks for the heads up Neil

The ebay non locking covers come with 2 pullers - value at 9.99!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x-BMW-3-Series-E46-M3-CSL-ACP-17mm-Anthracite-Wheel-Bolt-Nut-Covers-New-/330893713665?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre s_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item4d0acd6101

[s.mac]

Neil have you got fat fingers like Mark .....

[cslsuperfan]

Don't forget boys, if your going down this route you'll need a puller tool to get them off:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271186266009?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649:thumbs: (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271186266009?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)


£1.08p!:thumbs:

had to order it in!!!!

[Neil M]

Neil have you got fat fingers like Mark .....

Cheeky Bu__er, there are only one set like Marks and they belong to him :hahaha:

[deanobeano]

Thanks for the heads up Neil

The ebay non locking covers come with 2 pullers - value at 9.99!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x-BMW-3-Series-E46-M3-CSL-ACP-17mm-Anthracite-Wheel-Bolt-Nut-Covers-New-/330893713665?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre s_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item4d0acd6101

Guys - these ones don't fit!!