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JonM
07-30-2003, 12:55 PM
We're now stocking Ron Stygar's wheel pins. $22 apiece. We are calling them "S3 Wheel Pins" for personal reasons. They work great and are very high quality pieces. Much nicer than the drift pin that comes with some models. They fit all BMWs.

Sales pitch over.

http://www.leatherz.com/Merchant2/art/S3wheelpin03.jpg

Direct Link to Product Here (http://leatherz.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=01&Product_Code=S3WheelPin&Category_Code=)
AndyM
07-30-2003, 01:07 PM
Couple more pics:

http://www.leatherz.com/Merchant2/art/S3wheelpin01.jpg

http://www.leatherz.com/Merchant2/art/S3wheelpin02.jpg

http://www.leatherz.com/Merchant2/art/S3wheelpin04.jpg
in_d_haus
07-30-2003, 01:48 PM
How do you keep the wheel on without a lugnut? :dunno: :rofl: :p
Kaz
07-30-2003, 01:53 PM
Looks sturdier than the rather cheapo $7 Mercedes one that I got.
The HACK
07-30-2003, 02:00 PM
So you just thread this thing on first and use it as a guide to line up the wheel to the lug holes on the rotors, right?

I may get one. My left ring finger is still sore from having dropped a wheel and getting caught between the spokes and the rotors. The tip of the finger has some spots of dried blood trapped underneath the skin. :(
in_d_haus
07-30-2003, 02:08 PM
Group buy!!!!!!
JonM
07-30-2003, 02:23 PM
So you just thread this thing on first and use it as a guide to line up the wheel to the lug holes on the rotors, right?

I may get one. My left ring finger is still sore from having dropped a wheel and getting caught between the spokes and the rotors. The tip of the finger has some spots of dried blood trapped underneath the skin. :(

Yes. I admit when I first heard of them, I thought they were lame. But at the end of a job you are usually in a hurry or tired, and that's when you do something stupid. They are nice to have around.
gek330i
07-30-2003, 02:28 PM
Group buy!!!!!!

i'm in...
SpaceMonkey
07-30-2003, 06:14 PM
Group buy!!!!!! Heh. Okay, I'd be interested.
alee
07-30-2003, 06:16 PM
Will this fit in the empty slot in the E46 tool box?
Plaz
07-30-2003, 06:31 PM
Will this fit in the empty slot in the E46 tool box?

My question exactly.
AndyM
07-30-2003, 06:52 PM
Will this fit in the empty slot in the E46 tool box?

They are 1/2" diameter. Not sure what size the open slot is on an E46 so I can't comment if it fits or not. I keep one in the pocket of the Oil Baggie in my car.
Kaz
07-30-2003, 07:26 PM
Will this fit in the empty slot in the E46 tool box?

I highly doubt it. The pin is really skinny, much smaller than 1/2" dia.

http://www.samstagsales.com/bmw/bmw71111093774.jpg
TD
08-03-2003, 09:30 AM
I highly doubt it. The pin is really skinny, much smaller than 1/2" dia.

http://www.samstagsales.com/bmw/bmw71111093774.jpg
I have one of these in both of our E36 toolkits. I can't recall if my former E46 had one or not.
mquetel
08-03-2003, 09:43 AM
Bavarian Autosport lists that thing (it looks identical, anyway) as a spark plug wrench pin. :dunno: Anyone know what it really is?
TD
08-03-2003, 09:46 AM
It's the same thing. It's intended to be used just as Ron's tool is, to assist in lining up your lugs when mounting your wheels. That is the factory pin. Ron's in obviously better.

I also concluded some time ago that BavAuto is a bit confused.
mquetel
08-03-2003, 09:49 AM
Thanks for the info. I can definitely see the advantages of the LeatherZ tool...
alee
08-03-2003, 11:01 AM
Ok, I've stared at it long enough. My order's in. :D
Kaz
08-03-2003, 11:11 AM
Bavarian Autosport lists that thing (it looks identical, anyway) as a spark plug wrench pin. :dunno: Anyone know what it really is?

It actually is also a spark plug wrench handle. If you look at some of BMW's older spark plug sockets, there is a hole at the top to stick a handle through, and this pin is what you're supposed to use.
SARAFIL
08-03-2003, 11:37 AM
It's the same thing. It's intended to be used just as Ron's tool is, to assist in lining up your lugs when mounting your wheels. That is the factory pin. Ron's in obviously better.

I also concluded some time ago that BavAuto is a bit confused.

It IS a spark plug tool! My E30 had a round spark plug tool with two holes on the top part, and this tool goes through the two holes so that you can turn the spark plug tool around and unscrew the spark plugs. Of course, it also serves as a wheel pin. But that was not it's original design!
SARAFIL
08-03-2003, 11:47 AM
It IS a spark plug tool! My E30 had a round spark plug tool with two holes on the top part, and this tool goes through the two holes so that you can turn the spark plug tool around and unscrew the spark plugs. Of course, it also serves as a wheel pin. But that was not it's original design!
Kaz
08-03-2003, 11:56 AM
I don't remember if I ever posted this.

E46 (Ci) toolkit with every space filled with the correct tool:
(kit courtesy doeboy, extra pieces courtesy Roadsterwench)
alee
08-03-2003, 12:06 PM
E46 (Ci) toolkit with every space filled with the correct tool:
(kit courtesy doeboy, extra pieces courtesy Roadsterwench)
I can feel my OCD acting up again...

must... own... 2... missing pieces...
alee
08-06-2003, 09:48 PM
Got my wheel pin today. :thumbup: Thanks Andy/Jon!

Looks like it might fit in the E46 toolbox without a problem... will find out next weekend.
mquetel
08-06-2003, 09:51 PM
Got my wheel pin today. :thumbup: Thanks Andy/Jon!

Looks like it might fit in the E46 toolbox without a problem... will find out next weekend.

Cool! Let us know and don't forget the picture. :thumbup:
AndyM
08-06-2003, 09:56 PM
Got my wheel pin today. :thumbup: Thanks Andy/Jon!

Looks like it might fit in the E46 toolbox without a problem... will find out next weekend.

No problem. Let us know what you think after using it.
doeboy
08-06-2003, 11:06 PM
Hmm... I must have missed this thread... :eeps:

Hey Al, where's that pic? Did it fit well in the toolkit? :p
Raffi
08-07-2003, 12:12 AM
But at the end of a job you are usually in a hurry or tired, and that's when you do something stupid.

It does not matter for HACK, he can do something .... ummm, silly, shall we say.... at any point during a "job," such as crushing my fingers with a rubber mallet at the beginning of his brake cooling duct install. :rolleyes: :tsk:


:angel: :p
alee
08-07-2003, 03:34 AM
Hey Al, where's that pic? Did it fit well in the toolkit? :p
LOL, you have to wait until Saturday. :D You're lucky you don't have to wait an extra week (when I was actually going to drive my car). I'm making a special trip to my car just to put the LeatherZ silver wheel pin of power in the car. :bigpimp:
mquetel
08-07-2003, 06:20 AM
LOL, you have to wait until Saturday. :D You're lucky you don't have to wait an extra week (when I was actually going to drive my car). I'm making a special trip to my car just to put the LeatherZ silver wheel pin of power in the car. :bigpimp:

Waiting a whole 2 days? I think your OCD is waning a bit... must be old age. :p :angel:
alee
08-08-2003, 05:02 PM
Update: Does not fit into the tool box. Too narrow. What I did was wrap it in a paper towel to increase the thickness, and it fits snugly in the tool box now.

Crappy pic attached.
Kaz
08-08-2003, 05:11 PM
Update: Does not fit into the tool box. Too narrow. What I did was wrap it in a paper towel to increase the thickness, and it fits snugly in the tool box now.

Crappy pic attached.

You do realize that this space is for the spark plug wrench, not the wheel pin, right?
doeboy
08-08-2003, 05:12 PM
You do realize that this space is for the spark plug wrench, not the wheel pin, right?

Shhh..... you'll get his OCD to start acting up again.... :D
TD
08-08-2003, 05:17 PM
Mine arrived yesterday!! as well as a set of plastic covers for the lug bolts :thumbup: Thanks Jon/Andy!!


Funny, that's exactly the combo I ordered a couple of days ago as well.
alee
08-08-2003, 05:49 PM
You do realize that this space is for the spark plug wrench, not the wheel pin, right?
Yes, but that's the temporary home until I get a spark plug wrench. Then I'll have to fashion some sort of custom bracket for the pin. :eeps:
alee
10-25-2003, 10:32 PM
I finally had a chance to try the LeatherZ "S3 Wheel Pin" on Saturday. I give it 2 :thumbup: :thumbup: . Changing my wheels could not be easier... hanging the wheel on the hub took seconds, and no swearing involved. :D

Definitely worth it! BUY ONE! :D
doeboy
10-26-2003, 01:24 AM
I finally had a chance to try the LeatherZ "S3 Wheel Pin" on Saturday. I give it 2 :thumbup: :thumbup: . Changing my wheels could not be easier... hanging the wheel on the hub took seconds, and no swearing involved. :D

Definitely worth it! BUY ONE! :D

Cool! I haven't had the need to try it out yet... but maybe tomorrow... :)
fgrogan
11-08-2003, 02:32 PM
Just picked up my BMW Wheel Pin at my local dealer, The BMW Store in Cincinnati, OH. $3.81 with tax and BMWCCA discount. Why doesn't BMWNA include this in the car in the first place? It was in my E36 M3.

I decided to skip the Spark Plug Wrench for $24 ish. Otherwise, toolkit is not full, including the key for the wheel locks.

Thanks to all for the heads up on this minor but timesaving tool missing and the part numbers for the E46 version. Looks just like the one from my old M3.