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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 4:51 pm

just got some 15 bbs, after the bbs badges for the centre caps, does anybody know what size they are and where to get them / a link? :) xx
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:14 pm

70mm. eBay!! I don't have a link, sorry.
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:20 pm

Genuine ones from Bmw are only about £3-4 each
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:24 pm

polsta wrote:Genuine ones from Bmw are only about £3-4 each
I think he prefers the BBS logo.. for some reason.
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:34 pm

Really ? How strange , brand new Bmw logo ones look super
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:11 pm

Thanks mate I'lol order some 70mm ones, and just like the look of the BBS badges better, for some reason ;)
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:11 pm

And what tyre sizes are people running on them?
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:12 pm

205/55/15

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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:15 pm

Thanks gert, going to get them powder coated silver with diamond cut lips, should look good!
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:25 pm

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1296639748

Are these the ones , it's a 70 mm outer diameter with a 60mm clamping
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:35 pm

Sambe30 wrote:Thanks gert, going to get them powder coated silver with diamond cut lips, should look good!
Ask if they do "acrylic power coat laquer"

You can get that done over the powder coated wheel with the diamond lip, and you won't have to keep polishing the lip, which is a ball ache

Just had a set of bbs done myself this week and they look fantastic
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:55 pm

Sambe30 wrote:http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1296639748

Are these the ones , it's a 70 mm outer diameter with a 60mm clamping
Assuming you've got E30 spec 15" BBS "basketweaves", then you're looking at the wrong stuff completely.

If you want to have BBS badges, instead of the BMW ones, then all you need are sticker-type badges, NOT caps, so you take off the BMW badges and super-glue or whatever the BBS ones.

Something like this (ignore the size):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBS-AUDI-VW-C ... 339d3f0674
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:00 pm

Oh I see, thanks for the heads up, so I just need 70mm ones of those?
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:01 pm

Sambe30 wrote:Oh I see, thanks for the heads up, so I just need 70mm ones of those?
I'm not 100% sure on size, but if you have the caps, just measure the BMW badge yourself :)
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:03 pm

Don't have them just yet , picking them up wednesday, and Ah, another comment said 70mm
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:05 pm

zd3bx wrote:
Sambe30 wrote:Oh I see, thanks for the heads up, so I just need 70mm ones of those?
I'm not 100% sure on size, but if you have the caps, just measure the BMW badge yourself :)
It's easy to change , push thumb in and pop out the center, mesure, peel off the Bmw badge , new badges have sticky backs you just stick them on
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:48 pm

Does anyone know what size they are now so I can order some? :)
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:08 pm

Sambe30 wrote:Don't have them just yet , picking them up wednesday, and Ah, another comment said 70mm
They will need to be 70mm. I know because I bought a set recently for my own 15's.
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:11 pm

Ross I like that haha, and thanks gert! :D
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:14 pm

No worries. Glad to have been able to help. Post pics once the wheels are finished, please. :D
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:18 pm

Yes will do mate! Won't be putting them on until the weather is a but nicer though
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:21 pm

That's okay, I'm not either!! :D
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:47 pm

Got my 15" BBS RZ's packed awaiting the free courier pickup tomorrow to go for refurb at Lepsons.
Been advised by guys on here to go for straight silver with no diamond cut, which is what I'm doing. Also sending centre caps with them.
Bought 4 new BMW badges from dealers £5 each incl VAT, they are superior to eBay as the BMW lettering is raised.
The lugs on the rear of the hex caps are worn, so have bought 4 new "repair cap kits" from USA. This is new hex cap with steel spring & black plastic ring this engages with. This will give me 4 spare caps. Ordered hex wrench from dealers £17 coming tomorrow.
Also getting new rubber fitted at Lepsons, Continental prem con 2, 205x55xR15.
I'm told they'll be back in a week. Looking forward to seeing the results.
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:22 pm

Do you have a link for the repair cap kits?
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Post Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:27 pm

Sounds good ! What process do lepsons do ? Paint or powder ?

Ive got a polished lip on my other set it looks good but a ball ache to keep nice if not laqured, on the set ive just had done i just went for plain silver too, can't best nice new wheels on a car

But try not to use the hex wrench on the caps, you don't really need to just turn by hand and avoid scratching them
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Post Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:31 am

Lessons paint the colour the powder coat the laquer.
http://www.bmrperformance.co.uk

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Post Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:13 am

Yes that's the one.
Knocked me $10 off as I was buying four, also valued the package at $60 so I didn't pay any tax on goods, packed & sent last Monday, delivered on Friday from California!
He showed stock of two when I was looking, so emailed him & said he had more stock, don't know wether that's still the case.
Good bloke would use again.
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Post Tue Mar 03, 2015 10:19 am

polsta wrote:Sounds good ! What process do lepsons do ? Paint or powder ?

Ive got a polished lip on my other set it looks good but a ball ache to keep nice if not laqured, on the set ive just had done i just went for plain silver too, can't best nice new wheels on a car

But try not to use the hex wrench on the caps, you don't really need to just turn by hand and avoid scratching them
http://www.lepsons.com

Didn't need the wrench on the worn caps, but new ones are tight, need to be so they don't fall off. But thanks for the tip, I'll take care.
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Post Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:33 pm

Thread resurrection but id be interested in these repair cap kits for th bbs rz wheels as all my black plastic brackets are worn
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Post Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:04 am

It doesn't look as though the guy in USA is still trading those items.
The whole centre cap is still available from your local BM dealer, a little pricy though, but available.