ASA AR1 Center Caps Replacement?

DC_Oldboy · 09-14-2011, 08:06 PM

I have 19" ASA AR1 wheels and looking to see if anyone has found a solution on replacing the tall ugly ASA silver caps that came with the car?

DC_Oldboy · 09-15-2011, 04:26 PM

Bump...

DC_Oldboy · 09-17-2011, 03:27 AM

Anyone? No one has these wheels?

bmw325i · 09-17-2011, 12:10 PM

I thought oem centercaps fit ASA's.

DC_Oldboy · 09-17-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

I thought oem centercaps fit ASA's.

It doesn't fit...

Afghan Vet · 09-25-2011, 02:14 PM

I'm looking for the same thing (sort of). I just bought 18" ASA GT1's for an e46 3 series. The ASA cap is about 64mm - all of the pop in type BMW center caps are 68mm. I have an aluminum decal that is 64mm that would have to have the edge trimmed off to fit within the lip of the ASA cap. The only problem is the decal is concave, so it won't lay flat and 'glue' on.

I'm trying to find a source for either a flat 64mm aluminum 'decal' or better yet, a 64mm pop in that will work with the ASA wheel. I have done extensive searches of ebay, amazon, and many Google searches that brings up many caps for OEM replacement.

This is what I want.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpos...88&postcount=1

Any help will be appreciated.

bmw325i · 09-25-2011, 03:18 PM

Measure the back side where the clips are

Afghan Vet · 09-25-2011, 05:22 PM

It appears to be in the 55mm - 60mm range (I don't have calipers - just trying to hold up the emblem to my ruler). The diameter of the internal 'ring' that goes on the inside of the clips is 56mm.

A couple pics of the back side of the ASA cap - a little different then the OEM caps.

DC_Oldboy · 09-25-2011, 06:37 PM

I think we're both out of luck. I tried looking all over (for 2 weeks) including eBay but I guess nobody makes ones that'll fit... I just said screw it and bought the bmw overlays from the dealership... The damn thing is pricey though, $11 a piece! Though they have 3 different sizes to choose from. Probably could've bought cheaper from eBay but I didn't feel like waiting any longer... Anyway good luck on your quest lol. Let me know if you ever find a solution. =)

Afghan Vet · 09-25-2011, 07:04 PM

Well, that is too bad. Those overlays - are they flat or concave? Are you going to stick them on top of the ASA center cap?

DC_Oldboy · 09-25-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Afghan Vet

Well, that is too bad. Those overlays - are they flat or concave? Are you going to stick them on top of the ASA center cap?

They're flat and yes, I just put it over the ASA caps. You can take the logo off and stick it on I guess but makes no difference. I'm still gonna see that tall ugly caps lol...

bmw325i · 09-26-2011, 05:48 PM

This might fit no gaurantee http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=120749604873

Afghan Vet · 09-27-2011, 05:28 AM

That's funny - out of all the searches I have done, I never came across those. At that price, it might be worth buying just to see if they would fit. I could see where these may have a gap, or the clips might not secure on the inside correctly. Thanks for the link though

I have trimmed the AL emblem that I have, and I'm going to try a glue gun to fill in the concave portion - adhering it to the ASA cap. I'll post a picture or two once I get it done.

DC_Oldboy · 09-27-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw325i

This might fit no gaurantee http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...d=120749604873

In the beginning I thought that's what I needed was 60mm but when I measured the diameter in the center of my wheel, it was a little bigger. Maybe about 4-6mm but smaller than the OEM size lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afghan Vet

That's funny - out of all the searches I have done, I never came across those. At that price, it might be worth buying just to see if they would fit. I could see where these may have a gap, or the clips might not secure on the inside correctly. Thanks for the link though

I have trimmed the AL emblem that I have, and I'm going to try a glue gun to fill in the concave portion - adhering it to the ASA cap. I'll post a picture or two once I get it done.

So your gonna buy it? If so let me know if it worked out. And yes, post some pics. =)

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Afghan Vet New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2002 325i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I'm looking for the same thing (sort of). I just bought 18" ASA GT1's for an e46 3 series. The ASA cap is about 64mm - all of the pop in type BMW center caps are 68mm. I have an aluminum decal that is 64mm that would have to have the edge trimmed off to fit within the lip of the ASA cap. The only problem is the decal is concave, so it won't lay flat and 'glue' on. I'm trying to find a source for either a flat 64mm aluminum 'decal' or better yet, a 64mm pop in that will work with the ASA wheel. I have done extensive searches of ebay, amazon, and many Google searches that brings up many caps for OEM replacement. This is what I want. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpos...88&postcount=1 Any help will be appreciated.
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Afghan Vet New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2002 325i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	That's funny - out of all the searches I have done, I never came across those. At that price, it might be worth buying just to see if they would fit. I could see where these may have a gap, or the clips might not secure on the inside correctly. Thanks for the link though I have trimmed the AL emblem that I have, and I'm going to try a glue gun to fill in the concave portion - adhering it to the ASA cap. I'll post a picture or two once I get it done.
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