Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

Wheel Pin

How-To articles are in here. Please use sub-forum for requests
Post Reply
User avatar
zinkster
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 46
Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:35 am
Location: USA

Wheel Pin

Post by zinkster » Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:35 am

For those of us who have occasion to take off a wheel for a good cleaning or brake job. Zinkster

Image

User avatar
GP20
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1012
Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:52 am

Post by GP20 » Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:42 am

I bought one from the dealer and it cost $6. Works very well and really makes mounting wheels so much less hassle.
'08 BMW Z4///MC 18" & 19" BBS RGR's|Michelin PSS'|TCK DA's 450/500|OEM CF spoiler|Aero side-skirts|ZHP gear-knob|OEM STB|
'06 BMW Z4///MR (sold)
'04 BMW Z4 3.0i 6sp SMG (lemon)
'03 BMW Z4 2.5i non-sport (sold)

User avatar
pvr
Legend
Legend
Posts: 26155
Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:27 pm
Location: South East UK

Post by pvr » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:37 am

I want one ...
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3

Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo

User avatar
Yal
Member
Member
Posts: 739
Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:07 pm
Location: California
Contact:

Post by Yal » Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:25 pm

I felt that two are better than one. Made getting the holes for the lug bolts lined up just that much easier.

User avatar
pvr
Legend
Legend
Posts: 26155
Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:27 pm
Location: South East UK

Post by pvr » Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:48 pm

Just was at the dealer - does anyone have the part number? He could not find it
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3

Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo

User avatar
zinkster
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 46
Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:35 am
Location: USA

Post by zinkster » Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:52 pm

Yal, good idea, I'll get another! Pvr, get yours at http://www.leatherz.com
Regards, Zink

User avatar
GP20
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1012
Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:52 am

Post by GP20 » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:37 pm

pvr wrote:Just was at the dealer - does anyone have the part number? He could not find it
71-11-1-093-774 :thumbsup:

http://www.bmw325i.net/wheel_pin.shtml

Image
'08 BMW Z4///MC 18" & 19" BBS RGR's|Michelin PSS'|TCK DA's 450/500|OEM CF spoiler|Aero side-skirts|ZHP gear-knob|OEM STB|
'06 BMW Z4///MR (sold)
'04 BMW Z4 3.0i 6sp SMG (lemon)
'03 BMW Z4 2.5i non-sport (sold)

User avatar
sp3ctre
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 7492
Joined: Thu Jun 14, 2007 7:29 pm
Contact:

Post by sp3ctre » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:42 pm

$5!! Bargain!

Re: the leatherz product: Sorry, but $23 for a piece of metal... c'mon guys!
If you are looking for low cost UK insurance, visit our official Z4-forum insurance scheme

User avatar
GP20
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1012
Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:52 am

Post by GP20 » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:55 pm

sp3ctre wrote:
$5!! Bargain!

Re: the leatherz product: Sorry, but $23 for a piece of metal... c'mon guys!
Indeed. I was going to get the leatherz one but just couldn't get myself to pay almost $30 USD (with shipping) for it when BMW sells one for $6. I swap my wheels at least once every month and I play with my coilovers dampening settings quite often. The OEM one works extremely well and I have no problem recommending it. I do agree that if anyone is going to get a wheel-pin, get two of them and life will be easier :D .
'08 BMW Z4///MC 18" & 19" BBS RGR's|Michelin PSS'|TCK DA's 450/500|OEM CF spoiler|Aero side-skirts|ZHP gear-knob|OEM STB|
'06 BMW Z4///MR (sold)
'04 BMW Z4 3.0i 6sp SMG (lemon)
'03 BMW Z4 2.5i non-sport (sold)

User avatar
zinkster
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 46
Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:35 am
Location: USA

Post by zinkster » Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:11 pm

The LeatherZ pin actually screws in making it much more secure. The BMW item slips in. Either works I guess. I have not seen the BMW one. $5 vs. $23 is something to consider certainly. Zink

User avatar
pvr
Legend
Legend
Posts: 26155
Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:27 pm
Location: South East UK

Post by pvr » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:29 pm

gracia, will tell the dealer the part number
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3

Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo

User avatar
Top pup
Member
Member
Posts: 370
Joined: Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:49 pm
Location: Midlands

Post by Top pup » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:38 pm

GP20 wrote:
pvr wrote:Just was at the dealer - does anyone have the part number? He could not find it
71-11-1-093-774 :thumbsup:

http://www.bmw325i.net/wheel_pin.shtml

Image
I always wondered what that was in the tool kits for on other BMWs.

User avatar
pvr
Legend
Legend
Posts: 26155
Joined: Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:27 pm
Location: South East UK

Post by pvr » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:45 pm

ah, never thought of checking that! Will have a look in the X5 and see if I already have it
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3

Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo

User avatar
Top pup
Member
Member
Posts: 370
Joined: Sun Jul 01, 2007 7:49 pm
Location: Midlands

Post by Top pup » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:52 pm

pvr wrote:ah, never thought of checking that! Will have a look in the X5 and see if I already have it
I know I've seen them in E39s before, I could never work out what it was for.

User avatar
zinkster
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 46
Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:35 am
Location: USA

Post by zinkster » Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:02 pm

Yes, they are in some BMW tool kits, Zink

Post Reply