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      12-13-2018, 08:31 PM   #23
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      12-14-2018, 02:10 AM   #24
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Just a thought, but I wonder if the floating caps would prevent the well known salt buildup/ corrosion around the centres of the wheels, as there will be more moving parts, for the water to drain through.
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At least the door holograms aren't the gaudiest thing on the menu anymore.
Is there a way to remove center caps without removing the tire? BMW says no but I doesn't look that hard.
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Is there a way to remove center caps without removing the tire? Appears not.
I can pry mine out with a small jeweler's screwdriver with the wheel on.
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      02-25-2019, 08:09 PM   #27
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Is there a way to remove center caps without removing the tire? Appears not.
I can pry mine out with a small jeweler's screwdriver with the wheel on.
Thanks. I got them off with some duck tape to protect rim and a small 99¢ tool from Harbor Freight that looks like a dentist pick.
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      02-25-2019, 09:02 PM   #28
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My last bmw I just used duct tape, applied to cap, then yanked it off. On the m235i, they barely stayed on so I applied a small bit of silicone to the inside so it wouldn’t fly off, which was a problem for that wheel.
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I've bought these now. And have the door projector lights.
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Is there a way to remove center caps without removing the tire? Appears not.
Use a little suction cup.
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      02-28-2019, 10:15 AM   #31
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I think they're cool, but I wouldn't spend the money on it.

That being said, isn't this "propeller" supposed to be spinning? lmao
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      03-01-2019, 02:45 PM   #32
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I've bought these now. And have the door projector lights.
Guilty here too.

I used the jewelers screwdriver trick that FaRKle! recommended. Worked perfectly changed in 3 minutes!
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      03-01-2019, 10:18 PM   #33
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I have them installed. Got a good deal at $69 shipped. I like to be a little different. Heck I got a BMW golf umbrella while I was at it.

Still deciding on projectors. There are cheap Chinese one I might give a try to see if I like them.
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      03-08-2019, 10:53 PM   #34
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Floating center cap. New toy that's all

Any body thinking to add to your current car?
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I have them fitted on my F31 and I quite like it!
Easiest to fit when changing wheels winter<>summer.
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      03-09-2019, 03:38 AM   #36
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Is that in Yen? These cost nearly $200?
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Saw them at the BMW dealer in Germany today for 60€ (70$)
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Got a good deal at $69 shipped.
Where?
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I don't understand all the hate. This is a feature carried over from Rolls fkin Royce.

You guys will complain about anything.
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No hate here. Mine are corroding so I need some new ones anyway and I think this is a small thing that adds a cool little touch.
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fitted here. will try to upload a video.
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BMW has reached peak pretentiousness - which seems to be their priority. Imagine if they gave half a shit for driving dynamics... I can't even laugh at this anymore.
You don't have to give a shit to implement a thing that you already have in Rolls Royce to BMW. And BMW's focus is definitely driving dynamics. Marketing focus can differ based on what people are attracted to, but they definitely care most about driving dynamics. Developing Mxdrive system, Porsche-level Electronic stability control, absolutely best transmission in business, keeping 50-50 balance despite all the changes, reducing the weight all accross the range, developing completely new suspension and steering are infinitely more expensive to develop than non-spinning wheel caps that you already have. I mean, for years when market was shifting to AWD cars, I was worried that BMWs would feel like Audis. But I have a 540i xdrive now, it feels like a RWD car all the time. M850i, M340i xdrive versions can even do donuts. What BMW is doing just with driving dynamics is very impressive, and I'd guess most of their R&D goes to driving dynamics by a huge margin. BMW cares most about driving dynamics, as seen in almost all reviews & comparisons. Cynicism might be ok sometimes, but when it defies logic and reason, it needs to be challanged.
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I think they're cool, but I wouldn't spend the money on it.

That being said, isn't this "propeller" supposed to be spinning? lmao
That's not a "propeller" that's Bavarian flag.
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