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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: dakhu1 on 18 December 2011, 21:28
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Hi guys
As per my previous post, I have just bought a Mk4 Turbo that has genuine BBS RC wheels and had a few Qs which I hope you can help with:
1) where can I get a centre cap removal tool from and how much is it?
2) what size are they?
3) do these centre caps get stolen? I am aware that a full set costs over a £100 and was wondering how widespread theft of these are, as from the looks it off, they simply screw off...is there any way of securing them? If not, is it possible to remove them and put a centre cap in to cover the hole (obviously this will leave the bolts visible). What is the consensus on this and what are my options?
Would greatly appreciate any help!
Cheers
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1 how does £3.52 sound :laugh: You can get one from Jaguar :wink:
The Jaguar part number is MXD6160AA, and the BBS part number is 59.23.009
2 not sure :laugh:
3 They can be stolen and yes they are expensive
You could do this http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/240268/1550905.aspx#1550905
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i have a BBS tool for mine ( jaguar) probally get these on ebay!
mine have never been attempted to be stolen :lipsrsealed:
size are what? center cap's or wheels? wheels are 18" 7.5j wide.
you could roll with no center cap's but like you said! you will see the bolt's! :undecided:
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think the centre cap is 78mm
once done up with a spanner there is no chance of getting it of by hand
or you can make your own like I did
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/IMG_20110427_141845.jpg)
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i like the standerd ones tho tbh! :laugh:
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i have a BBS tool for mine ( jaguar) probally get these on ebay!
mine have never been attempted to be stolen :lipsrsealed:
size are what? center cap's or wheels? wheels are 18" 7.5j wide.
you could roll with no center cap's but like you said! you will see the bolt's! :undecided:
You can http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BBS-RC-RSII-VW-Audi-removal-tool-/170744169952?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c12545e0
OR you go to Jag for £3.52 :laugh:
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thats the one i have :cool:
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Big thank you to everyone who provided great advice!
I will give Jaguar a bell in the morning as am trying to save some funds for an exhaust upgrade and a few other bits...will def get some pics up soon once the weather gets better!!
I had a look at the link that shows fabricating some centre caps (thanks to richw911), but wanted to do something that doesnt involve me dismantling the one's i have...is there a centre cap i can buy that i can fiddle with to cover the centre hole - like the BBS one's in the pics from Steve_PD - how did you do this bud?????
Fully agree that they look best as they are but knowing my luck, some git will nick them and i would rather take them off and only put them on for special occassions :drool:
P.S - i think they are the BBS one's as opposed to the VW one's that came on the anni, if that makes any difference...
Cheers
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Lol can be stolen if someone has a bbs tool LOL
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Lol can be stolen if someone has a bbs tool LOL
This is my worry mate!
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think the centre cap is 78mm
once done up with a spanner there is no chance of getting it of by hand
or you can make your own like I did
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/IMG_20110427_141845.jpg)
BEAUT !!! :cool:
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I bought a wrecked set of ebay and butchered them :lipsrsealed: :grin:
I preferred the look of the small centre caps. :cool:
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I bought a wrecked set of ebay and butchered them :lipsrsealed: :grin:
I preferred the look of the small centre caps. :cool:
Is that a wrecked set of the complete BBS i.e. the whole thing - centre cap plus surround/dish? Or just the centre caps? What was the process of converting?
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everything, they where badly corroded,
The only thing I used was the screw in part
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everything, they where badly corroded,
The only thing I used was the screw in part
Cheers Steve - i will keep a look out for a set!!
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Spoke to Jaguar at Park Royal earlier and they said that the centre cap tool is on back order until at least March 2012! :angry:
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Spoke to Jaguar at Park Royal earlier and they said that the centre cap tool is on back order until at least March 2012! :angry:
Lots of people have ordered them to sell for a profit for ebay :angry:
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definitely get the BBS spanner removal tool, i have the standard BBS one (looks like a glasses case)as it came with my Golf 25th Anni, it's rubbish, then bought the bbs spanner one, much stronger and it dosent twist out of shape when trying to remove the centre caps. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BBS-RC-RSII-VW-Audi-removal-tool-/170744169952?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c12545e0
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Spoke to Jaguar at Park Royal earlier and they said that the centre cap tool is on back order until at least March 2012! :angry:
Lots of people have ordered them to sell for a profit for ebay :angry:
I had the same thought, damn them!!!
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definitely get the BBS spanner removal tool, i have the standard BBS one (looks like a glasses case)as it came with my Golf 25th Anni, it's rubbish, then bought the bbs spanner one, much stronger and it dosent twist out of shape when trying to remove the centre caps. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BBS-RC-RSII-VW-Audi-removal-tool-/170744169952?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27c12545e0
Cheers Rob, I just ordered one and hopefully it turns up soon. :evil:
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Got my BBS tool yesterday and works like a treat!!!
I have been keeping an eye out for a 'knackered' set of centre caps on eBay etc but cant find any....is there any other screw-in type centre cap that i can modify to cover the the centre hole????
Cheers and a Merry Xmas to all!!!!
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Spoke to Jaguar at Park Royal earlier and they said that the centre cap tool is on back order until at least March 2012! :angry:
Lots of people have ordered them to sell for a profit for ebay :angry:
I had the same thought, damn them!!!
A certain well known member on here is doing that for a silly profit :grin:
On the other hand I a couple from when I had my Anni wheels. £5+postage.
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Spoke to Jaguar at Park Royal earlier and they said that the centre cap tool is on back order until at least March 2012! :angry:
Lots of people have ordered them to sell for a profit for ebay :angry:
I had the same thought, damn them!!!
A certain well known member on here is doing that for a silly profit :grin:
On the other hand I a couple from when I had my Anni wheels. £5+postage.
Thanks bu, message sent!
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Spoke to Jaguar at Park Royal earlier and they said that the centre cap tool is on back order until at least March 2012! :angry:
Lots of people have ordered them to sell for a profit for ebay :angry:
I had the same thought, damn them!!!
A certain well known member on here is doing that for a silly profit :grin:
On the other hand I a couple from when I had my Anni wheels. £5+postage.
I know :grin: :lipsrsealed:
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Can you still get this tool I called Jag Parts in Leicester with the part number & they said they don't sell the tool anymore I really could do with one. Any Advice?