Thinking of selling my BBS crosspokes and picking up a set of genuine Aplinas. Wheels are in good condition, not mint but not bad either.
The only problem is that they are missing one centrecap. How likely am I to find a genuine centrecap to fit? Am I likely to have to pay much? Is there a replica centrecap that will fit if all else fails?
Its the only downside turning me off the wheels at the moment...
Genuine Alpina Centrecaps
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Ian just found this,maybe of use
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=15175
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=15175
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iDreamBeemer
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OK, had to hunt out the receipt but...
From BMW dealer I ordered a replacement and took in my existing key for the reference no.
It consists of...
Alpina Badge
O ring
Lock
Plastic bung
Now I can't remember if I bought an o ring extra or not but total cost was £66.66. Took a bit of time for them to match the lock. I ordered it and it took a week or 2 but now all 4 locks match to the same key. If I did order one o ring too many then take £2.90 off!!!
And it is nice and shiny new!!
From BMW dealer I ordered a replacement and took in my existing key for the reference no.
It consists of...
Alpina Badge
O ring
Lock
Plastic bung
Now I can't remember if I bought an o ring extra or not but total cost was £66.66. Took a bit of time for them to match the lock. I ordered it and it took a week or 2 but now all 4 locks match to the same key. If I did order one o ring too many then take £2.90 off!!!
And it is nice and shiny new!!
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iDreamBeemer
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umm dude, second line on my post says....BMW dealer...Are they gotten through a dealer or from where?
I used Westerley Exeter but I am sure you'll find one closer to home.
I think you will be luck to get a 2nd hand one - those of us who have the 'pina aint gonna sell 'em unless they've been damaged etc. good luck with finding a spare one in good nick.
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ianeire
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My bad, the shock of the price blurred my vision and sent my mind into a flatspin ergo missing that vital piece of information you posted!! 
Must call for a good look at the wheels during the week and then its decision time! I'll be sad to see my BBS go, but the Alpinas are tasty. I know of a set of Hartge also.... but I dont think he could be persuaded to sell, even though they are not currently on any car.
Must call for a good look at the wheels during the week and then its decision time! I'll be sad to see my BBS go, but the Alpinas are tasty. I know of a set of Hartge also.... but I dont think he could be persuaded to sell, even though they are not currently on any car.
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Simon13
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they are very very rare second hand only a proper one will fit and they are big money from the dealer. So it doesn't leave u with many options apart from pay up!
imo wait for a set with 4 caps as it's not worth the hassle
imo wait for a set with 4 caps as it's not worth the hassle