Photos showing the difference of the 2 finishes of AC Schnitzer Type III rims. The more metallic of the 2 is (I believe) the original BMW-fitted dealer option, the flatter grey rim being the ACS aftermarket finish, however I'm trying to get confirmation from Rossiters on this - it could be that mine have just been refurbed previously, but I remember reading elsewhere that the BMW-fitted Type IIIs were a shinier finish.
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Will be interesting to see what Rossitors confirm Tony.
I also have a new set of type III race, 2 of which were sourced from rossitors in AC Schnitzer boxes but two were ex BMW stock in BMW boxes. They are a matching set in terms of finish.
I did not think they did a separate finish for direct bmw supply so would put money on yours having been refurbed previously but happy to be proved wrong ?
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Hey Jonttt, Chris at Rossiters also states that BMW didn't have a different finish applied to wheels fitted 'at factory' (so mine must have been refurbed at some point - to a finish that I actually prefer, so now I have a dilemma... authenticity or bling, hahahhaa)Not actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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Originally posted by Fat Tony View PostHey Jonttt, Chris at Rossiters also states that BMW didn't have a different finish applied to wheels fitted 'at factory' (so mine must have been refurbed at some point - to a finish that I actually prefer, so now I have a dilemma... authenticity or bling, hahahhaa)Last edited by Spooks; 08-04-2015, 06:05 PM.2002 '52 S54 - Titanium Silver with 18" BBS LMs, AP Racing BBK, KW V3, H&R anti roll bars & ACS flippers (previously 2000 'X' S50 - Arctic Silver)
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Originally posted by Spooks View PostObviously not the answer you relayed to the wife after buying a now set of wheels.....Not actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
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April 2015
My passenger side door lock has started operating erratically so new actuator being fitted. While at it, I'll be getting a long term niggle with the passenger window sorted...
Having lived with a passenger window that just wouldn't drop further than about 5cm without having a little pressure applied by hand on the top of the drop glass since I've had the car, I investigated the problem last year initially.
It revealed that the rubber in the front drop guide had a tear in it and it had started to bunch up, creating pressure on the glass as it tried to drop. It was at the base of the guide so we figured that cutting the guide off from the tear down was worth a try for starters. It helped but wasn't a fix.
The window has got worse again and I've noticed it doesn't drop parallel to where it starts - dropping the leading edge before the back edge. It turns out that years of struggling to pull down the glass with a torn front guide has resulted in the metal bonded to the bottom edge of the glass has started to come away - hence the uneven drop
So, time to replace the two window guides and the drop glass itself... few hundred quid but it needs doing. The front guide includes the quarter glass also, and we're currently waiting for the drop glass to arrive from Germany.Last edited by Fat Tony; 30-04-2015, 08:15 PM.Not actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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Originally posted by Fat Tony View PostApril 2015
My passenger side door lock has started operating erratically so new actuator being fitted. While at it, I'll be getting a long term niggle with the passenger window sorted...
Having lived with a passenger window that just wouldn't drop further than about 5cm without having a little pressure applied by hand on the top of the drop glass since I've had the car, I investigated the problem last year initially.
It revealed that the rubber in the front drop guide had a tear in it and it had started to bunch up, creating pressure on the glass as it tried to drop. It was at the base of the guide so we figured that cutting the guide off from the tear down was worth a try for starters. It helped but wasn't a fix.
The window has got worse again and I've noticed it doesn't drop parallel to where it starts - dropping the leading edge before the back edge. It turns out that years of struggling to pull down the glass with a torn front guide has resulted in the metal bonded to the bottom edge of the glass has started to come away - hence the uneven drop
So, time to replace the two window guides and the drop glass itself... few hundred quid but it needs doing. The front guide includes the quarter glass also, and we're currently waiting for the drop glass to arrive from Germany.
are you doing this yourself Tony, drop glass is the window itself?
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Originally posted by Dave P View Postare you doing this yourself Tony, drop glass is the window itself?
It's the full window and the front quarter glass c/w guide. Better bloody work after thisNot actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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I'd be interested in knowing what it costs you Tony as my drivers window doesn't work at all so I imagine it's similar work to replace the motor (which I'm guessing is the problem). PM me if you prefer2002 '52 S54 - Titanium Silver with 18" BBS LMs, AP Racing BBK, KW V3, H&R anti roll bars & ACS flippers (previously 2000 'X' S50 - Arctic Silver)
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No problem Spooks, I'll post up once I know.
They quoted me the parts costs, but then came a long weekend in Prague and my mind is now emptyNot actually in the least bit fat
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Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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Picked up my MC today after having the passenger door actuator and window replaced. Great to finally have a window that drops and rises as it should
Spooks, total cost was £467 incl VAT and labour. Parts prices:
Front quarter glass and runner B51.32.8.399.301 - £112 +VAT
Drop window B51.32.8.399.015 - £102 + VAT
Central locking actuator 19095 - £70 + VAT
I probably could have saved on the parts costs but left it for the indy to source them and fit while I was away for a whileNot actually in the least bit fat
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ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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Oil service carried out at 68k miles. Vanos upper exhaust solenoid re-soldered.Not actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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