CSL Nut Caps

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.

Neil M · 04-05-2013, 04:25 PM

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 · 04-05-2013, 04:36 PM

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/18103...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/p...131180374.html
states it fits E46

30-04-2013, 09:38 AM	#1
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	#3
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

04-05-2013, 04:25 PM	#8
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	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. __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

30-04-2013, 07:28 PM	#5
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	#6
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/)

04-05-2013, 04:36 PM	#9
deanobeano S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 310 Casino cash: $3117	http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/18103...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/p...131180374.html states it fits E46