Rusty wheel hubs after 2 years and 36000 miles
09-01-2009, 05:34 PM
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My Ride: 2007 Sapphire Black Metallic 525i. Beige Dakota Leather, Premium package, bluetooth, BMW Assist, Xenon adaptive lights, Sirius radio
Is this a warranty item?
09-02-2009, 11:39 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by acuteperformance' post='995387' date='Sep 1 2009, 08:35 PM
nope this is pretty normal.
Easy to sand and paint, though. Might do your calipers while you're at it.
09-02-2009, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='996190' date='Sep 2 2009, 12:39 PM
+1
Easy to sand and paint, though. Might do your calipers while you're at it.
Easy to sand and paint, though. Might do your calipers while you're at it.
09-04-2009, 07:05 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
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Here you go.. follow the link to bring new life to your hubs...
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=55075&hl==
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09-04-2009, 07:16 PM
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Paint 'em.....real easy and leaves you satisfied.
My old xi, post paint.
My old xi, post paint.
09-04-2009, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='999003' date='Sep 4 2009, 10:16 PM
Paint 'em.....real easy and leaves you satisfied.
My old xi, post paint.
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My old xi, post paint.
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09-04-2009, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='999007' date='Sep 4 2009, 11:18 PM
+1 i painted my hubs black to match my calipers
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