Removing the center hubcap of a Style 123/124?
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Hi Folks,
Is there a way to remove the center hub cap without removing the wheel? Not a problem if I have to destroy the center hub caps in the process. Is there space/gap behind the hub caps? One thought was to *carefully* drill a hole in the center of the hub cap and then use a coat hanger to yank/pull off the center hub cap.
TIA for your suggestions.
-CoolTones
Is there a way to remove the center hub cap without removing the wheel? Not a problem if I have to destroy the center hub caps in the process. Is there space/gap behind the hub caps? One thought was to *carefully* drill a hole in the center of the hub cap and then use a coat hanger to yank/pull off the center hub cap.
TIA for your suggestions.
-CoolTones
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Originally Posted by CoolTones' post='203479' date='Nov 26 2005, 12:31 AM
Hi Folks,
Is there a way to remove the center hub cap without removing the wheel? Not a problem if I have to destroy the center hub caps in the process. Is there space/gap behind the hub caps? One thought was to *carefully* drill a hole in the center of the hub cap and then use a coat hanger to yank/pull off the center hub cap.
TIA for your suggestions.
-CoolTones
Is there a way to remove the center hub cap without removing the wheel? Not a problem if I have to destroy the center hub caps in the process. Is there space/gap behind the hub caps? One thought was to *carefully* drill a hole in the center of the hub cap and then use a coat hanger to yank/pull off the center hub cap.
TIA for your suggestions.
-CoolTones
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They should just pull out. If you wanted to try to do it without damaging them, I'd try using some sort of strong suction cup that you could use to pull them straight out.
If you are in the mood to damage them, couldn't you drill a small pilot hole then install a screw into the cap and pull? Be careful not to drill too deep or use a screw that's long -- you don't want to damage the hub...
If you are in the mood to damage them, couldn't you drill a small pilot hole then install a screw into the cap and pull? Be careful not to drill too deep or use a screw that's long -- you don't want to damage the hub...
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Originally Posted by CoolTones' post='203479' date='Nov 26 2005, 12:31 AM
Hi Folks,
Is there a way to remove the center hub cap without removing the wheel? Not a problem if I have to destroy the center hub caps in the process. Is there space/gap behind the hub caps? One thought was to *carefully* drill a hole in the center of the hub cap and then use a coat hanger to yank/pull off the center hub cap.
TIA for your suggestions.
-CoolTones
Is there a way to remove the center hub cap without removing the wheel? Not a problem if I have to destroy the center hub caps in the process. Is there space/gap behind the hub caps? One thought was to *carefully* drill a hole in the center of the hub cap and then use a coat hanger to yank/pull off the center hub cap.
TIA for your suggestions.
-CoolTones
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Hey Guys,
Thanks for the feedback thus far!
*vnod: Appreciate anything that you find after looking into your hubcaps.
*Rudy: Appreciate the tip. I thought about the "drill a hole" part, but the screw seems like a good way to create a handle to pull on. Oh, and I just checked out the photos of your E60. White is such a sleek, smooth color! Cool background too!
*vern: I was on the fence about explaining the motivation behind my madness -- In fear of being accused of "BMW blasphemy"....
I've got a Titanium Silver E60. Just got a set of Black&Silver Carbon Fiber hubcaps. IMHO these hubcaps look great on a Silver (or Black like EuroCarFan's) E60. I've got the hood, trunk and steering wheel Black&Silver Carbon Fibers too.
Just trying to add a bit more "individuality".
Cheers,
-CoolTones
Thanks for the feedback thus far!
*vnod: Appreciate anything that you find after looking into your hubcaps.
*Rudy: Appreciate the tip. I thought about the "drill a hole" part, but the screw seems like a good way to create a handle to pull on. Oh, and I just checked out the photos of your E60. White is such a sleek, smooth color! Cool background too!
*vern: I was on the fence about explaining the motivation behind my madness -- In fear of being accused of "BMW blasphemy"....
I've got a Titanium Silver E60. Just got a set of Black&Silver Carbon Fiber hubcaps. IMHO these hubcaps look great on a Silver (or Black like EuroCarFan's) E60. I've got the hood, trunk and steering wheel Black&Silver Carbon Fibers too.
Just trying to add a bit more "individuality".
Cheers,
-CoolTones
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Originally Posted by CoolTones' post='203618' date='Nov 26 2005, 12:05 PM
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the feedback thus far!
*vnod: Appreciate anything that you find after looking into your hubcaps.
*Rudy: Appreciate the tip. I thought about the "drill a hole" part, but the screw seems like a good way to create a handle to pull on. Oh, and I just checked out the photos of your E60. White is such a sleek, smooth color! Cool background too!
*vern: I was on the fence about explaining the motivation behind my madness -- In fear of being accused of "BMW blasphemy"....
I've got a Titanium Silver E60. Just got a set of Black&Silver Carbon Fiber hubcaps. IMHO these hubcaps look great on a Silver (or Black like EuroCarFan's) E60. I've got the hood, trunk and steering wheel Black&Silver Carbon Fibers too.
Just trying to add a bit more "individuality".
Cheers,
-CoolTones
Thanks for the feedback thus far!
*vnod: Appreciate anything that you find after looking into your hubcaps.
*Rudy: Appreciate the tip. I thought about the "drill a hole" part, but the screw seems like a good way to create a handle to pull on. Oh, and I just checked out the photos of your E60. White is such a sleek, smooth color! Cool background too!
*vern: I was on the fence about explaining the motivation behind my madness -- In fear of being accused of "BMW blasphemy"....
I've got a Titanium Silver E60. Just got a set of Black&Silver Carbon Fiber hubcaps. IMHO these hubcaps look great on a Silver (or Black like EuroCarFan's) E60. I've got the hood, trunk and steering wheel Black&Silver Carbon Fibers too.
Just trying to add a bit more "individuality".
Cheers,
-CoolTones
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CoolTones, thanks for the kind words about my car pics.
As far as you removing the centers, I still say a suction cup may be the simplest method and it shouldn't cause damage to anything...
As far as you removing the centers, I still say a suction cup may be the simplest method and it shouldn't cause damage to anything...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='203656' date='Nov 26 2005, 02:44 PM
CoolTones, thanks for the kind words about my car pics.
As far as you removing the centers, I still say a suction cup may be the simplest method and it shouldn't cause damage to anything...
As far as you removing the centers, I still say a suction cup may be the simplest method and it shouldn't cause damage to anything...
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Originally Posted by CoolTones' post='203479' date='Nov 26 2005, 05:31 AM
Hi Folks,
Is there a way to remove the center hub cap without removing the wheel? Not a problem if I have to destroy the center hub caps in the process. Is there space/gap behind the hub caps? One thought was to *carefully* drill a hole in the center of the hub cap and then use a coat hanger to yank/pull off the center hub cap.
TIA for your suggestions.
-CoolTones
Is there a way to remove the center hub cap without removing the wheel? Not a problem if I have to destroy the center hub caps in the process. Is there space/gap behind the hub caps? One thought was to *carefully* drill a hole in the center of the hub cap and then use a coat hanger to yank/pull off the center hub cap.
TIA for your suggestions.
-CoolTones
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Originally Posted by radioham' post='203743' date='Nov 26 2005, 04:02 PM
Thanks for the tip vnod & radioham!. Always nice to "hear" about someone else who has *successfully* removed the center hubcaps.
So, how do you like the hubcap spinners? Must give a pretty nice effect to those who can read the roundel on the freeway!
And then there's the cool effect of the BMW Roundel always being right-side up when you park.
Thanks again for the tip, guys!
So, how do you like the hubcap spinners? Must give a pretty nice effect to those who can read the roundel on the freeway!
And then there's the cool effect of the BMW Roundel always being right-side up when you park.
Thanks again for the tip, guys!