CSL Nut Caps

Neil M · 29-04-2013, 08:23 PM

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-...item4d0acd6101
I'm sure I read something recently, asking were such things available - well they are now

deanobeano · 29-04-2013, 08:42 PM

Hi Neil

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

mattCSLnut · 29-04-2013, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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-...item4d0acd6101
I'm sure I read something recently, asking were such things available - well they are now

Some of us V-Dubbers have Neil

few years ago

VW part number: 321 601 173 A and they are pennies, even from VW main stealer

Neil M · 30-04-2013, 09:38 AM

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

sailorbaz · 30-04-2013, 10:57 AM

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** · 30-04-2013, 11:09 AM

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 · 30-04-2013, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

deanobeano · 30-04-2013, 07:28 PM

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 · 30-04-2013, 11:57 PM

I reckon chemi blacking is way to go if you want to keep your nuts looking good

(e.g., http://www.sandwell-uk.com/chemi-blacking/)

deanobeano · 04-05-2013, 03:38 PM

Fitted the 9.99 ebay caps today.

Quick phone pic attached.

29-04-2013, 08:23 PM	#1
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	CSL Nut Caps 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-...item4d0acd6101 I'm sure I read something recently, asking were such things available - well they are now __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

30-04-2013, 09:38 AM	#4
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	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 __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

30-04-2013, 11:09 AM	#6
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,787 Casino cash: $29982	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 __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

29-04-2013, 08:42 PM	#2
deanobeano S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 310 Casino cash: $3117	Hi Neil That was me asking - might give these a punt...can't weigh much!

30-04-2013, 07:28 PM	#8
deanobeano S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 310 Casino cash: $3117	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)

30-04-2013, 11:57 PM	#9
JBird S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Munich Posts: 280 Casino cash: $5259	I reckon chemi blacking is way to go if you want to keep your nuts looking good (e.g., http://www.sandwell-uk.com/chemi-blacking/)