OEM Floating centre caps! Yay or nay?

scoss · 07-28-2020, 09:36 AM

I have to say I was watching a YouTube video the other day and they were on an M2 and they looked pretty cool. I have seen a few other posts on here and I understand it may be a marmite thing.

Just wondering to hear what your thoughts were?

bmwspeed01 · 07-28-2020, 09:47 AM

A friend of mine has them on her X3 thumbs up 👍🏻

carl w · 07-28-2020, 09:50 AM

Not for me, would play havoc with my OCD.
Centre caps in line with valve, msport badge and locking wheel nut!

Kindest Regards
Carl.

speedski · 07-28-2020, 10:24 AM

Like em.

Too expensive for what they are.

First tyre fitter will destroy them no doubt too

scoss · 07-28-2020, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by speedski

Like em.

Too expensive for what they are.

First tyre fitter will destroy them no doubt too

Don’t they pop out like normal caps?

Fez_7 · 07-28-2020, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by speedski

Like em.

Too expensive for what they are.

First tyre fitter will destroy them no doubt too

I agree they are a lot of money for what they are but I might be tempted to treat myself when I eventually get my wheels refurbed

scoss · 07-28-2020, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fez_7

I agree they are a lot of money for what they are but I might be tempted to treat myself when I eventually get my wheels refurbed

I’m def swaying to them. £75!

Watch video from 5 min mark.

BBri89 · 07-28-2020, 10:53 AM

Not a fan on any vehicle tbh.

Plus with 403M wheels, if the M badge doesn't line up with the centre cap then it looks weird when you're stopped.

I was surprised they weren't more expensive though.

JustChris · 07-28-2020, 11:00 AM

100% no, and I have a chav chariot lowered and many aftermarket parts on.

Plus it's just assignment weight in an unsprung area.

Soul_Glo · 07-28-2020, 11:08 AM

Chav mod.

winther1 · 07-28-2020, 11:10 AM

From his video I prefer this:
https://www.wish.com/product/5da81d4..._BwE&share=web

RENT-A-GOAT · 07-28-2020, 01:03 PM

My Old man was offered these on his X3 when it went in for a 4x wheel change due to yet another set of diamond cut issues, he declined when the service manager said they have had them coming back with clogged up mechanisms plus when you see them fitted they don't sit flush in the wheel centre due to the spinning centre.

john lummis · 07-28-2020, 01:39 PM

I have them and love them, of course it's a gimmick but if everyone was the same, life would be boring and I'm not a chav lol

TiredGeek · 07-28-2020, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scoss

I’m def swaying to them. £75!

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£59

Tempted but I have other things to spend money on right now....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New...9/183535357474

Like super dope etc

scoss · 07-28-2020, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiredGeek

£59

Tempted but I have other things to spend money on right now....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New...9/183535357474

Like super dope etc

Totally! Like super sick!

speedski · 07-28-2020, 03:41 PM

And when people find out they are 60-75 quids worth you can be sure they will start being taken in car parks etc too

john lummis · 07-28-2020, 04:45 PM

I don't tell people who live near me for that reason lol

Elbow14 · 07-28-2020, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by scoss

I have to say I was watching a YouTube video the other day and they were on an M2 and they looked pretty cool. I have seen a few other posts on here and I understand it may be a marmite thing.

Just wondering to hear what your thoughts were?

My Partner has them on her X3 and I do have to say I am very jealous. Might have to swap them over on to my Touring hehehe

They are worth it though

RobUK · 07-28-2020, 06:32 PM

Isn't it the one mod you'll never actually see (unless someone else is driving your car past you)?

Abzynthe · 07-29-2020, 02:24 AM

I have them on my 624m wheels.

Russbmw · 07-29-2020, 02:50 AM

I'd give them a go.

The new stock caps are shit quality and start bubbling after not long at all.

My e46 and e92 lasted years.

The ones on my 15 plate 435 i can't comment as I had my wheels replaced under warranty after 1.5 years due to the crap quality of those too

My current 640i, I put 4 new centre caps on when I got the car about 1.5 years ago, and they're bubbling/corroding already.

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scoss First Lieutenant 46 Rep 304 Posts Drives: BMW - F31 - 335D Join Date: May 2020 Location: Portishead iTrader: (0)	OEM Floating centre caps! Yay or nay? I have to say I was watching a YouTube video the other day and they were on an M2 and they looked pretty cool. I have seen a few other posts on here and I understand it may be a marmite thing. Just wondering to hear what your thoughts were?
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carl w Private First Class 52 Rep 108 Posts Drives: G21 330d M Sport Pro. Join Date: May 2015 Location: Worc's iTrader: (0)	Not for me, would play havoc with my OCD. Centre caps in line with valve, msport badge and locking wheel nut! Kindest Regards Carl.
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speedski Major 548 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: Former F40/F36/E81/E85 Owner Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Like em. Too expensive for what they are. First tyre fitter will destroy them no doubt too
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JustChris General 17546 Rep 25,131 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	100% no, and I have a chav chariot lowered and many aftermarket parts on. Plus it's just assignment weight in an unsprung area. __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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john lummis Second Lieutenant 142 Rep 267 Posts Drives: BMW F30 320D Xdrive M Sport Join Date: May 2020 Location: Oldham,UK iTrader: (0)	I have them and love them, of course it's a gimmick but if everyone was the same, life would be boring and I'm not a chav lol __________________ I don't eat raw meat unless it's wearing red stillettos
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speedski Major 548 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: Former F40/F36/E81/E85 Owner Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	And when people find out they are 60-75 quids worth you can be sure they will start being taken in car parks etc too
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Abzynthe Colonel 1388 Rep 2,129 Posts Drives: BMW 440i Gran Coupe LCI Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have them on my 624m wheels. __________________ Previous: 2010 F01 740d M Sport \| 2015 F36 420d M Sport Current: 2018 F36 440i M Sport (Stage 1 BM3, xHP stage 3)
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Russbmw Colonel 680 Rep 2,445 Posts Drives: 2018 630iGT sport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Caloundra, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 640i [0.00] 2014 BMW 530d GT [0.00] 2017 Kawasaki Z1000SX [0.00]	I'd give them a go. The new stock caps are shit quality and start bubbling after not long at all. My e46 and e92 lasted years. The ones on my 15 plate 435 i can't comment as I had my wheels replaced under warranty after 1.5 years due to the crap quality of those too My current 640i, I put 4 new centre caps on when I got the car about 1.5 years ago, and they're bubbling/corroding already. __________________
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