alpina key- Emergency!!!!!

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:19 pm

Hi guys small emergency here, does anyone know where to get hold of a replacment key that unlocks the hub cap covers on alpina wheels as mine has broke and i have a puncture and i cant change my wheel!!!!

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:20 pm

Have you tried the dealers..

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:21 pm

not yet.... happened hour ago but will trot down if no joy here

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:22 pm

the keys have to be ordered!
and they are coded! if u dont have the code u are fooked!

or the other option is drill out the old locks and order a replacement lock set!

should set ya back around Ãƒ”šÃ‚£90 i think going from memory!

what alpina wheels do you have??

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:35 pm

paul you nutcase. wish i could help you out
how about using a halfords tyre inflator in a can to sort it out til a key comes through?
you will have to get a new tyre but at least u can drive ur car. dont drive it flat tho..

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:46 pm

the problem is that to inflate the tyre i have to get to the valve-which is under the locked cap!
i did not know about any code, i got ones from 95 -96 plain 20 spoke rims not deep dish or split rims

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:49 pm

there were a set of three alpina locks & key on ebay earlier today...

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 3:52 pm

yeah if genuine!
all alpina rims have a coded key for the lock on each wheel!

do u have the broken key?
is there any numbers on it??

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:40 pm

they are genuine factory fitted along with the alpina suspension, i got the key but no numbers on it. just letters D M and the bmw logo on the other side. man, friday 13th has struck today!!!

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:51 pm

looks liek ur gonna have to get the drill out!

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:51 pm

5litre can of super unleaded Ãƒ”šÃ‚£5
a box of matches Ãƒ”šÃ‚£0.50

sorted

Post Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:56 pm

i want pics!
can you film it when your mullering your alloys?

there must be another way tho?

may be split the rubber from the rim, pour petrol in the tyre and then put a match to it. the boom will pop the tyre back on the rim fully inflated

Post Sat Oct 14, 2006 3:30 pm

emergency over managed to get the cover off without mullering my wheel so all is ok... just need to get a new set of covers!!!

Post Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:54 pm

well done bruvva
my cars sorted pretty much now too ;)

Post Sun Oct 15, 2006 4:34 pm

wat else did you do to it?

Post Sun Oct 15, 2006 6:09 pm

drove it HARD

prop, centre bearing, subframe and poly bushes

Post Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:29 pm

ooops