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Re: Where to get a chrome steering nut
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:58 pm
by vanzen
Duane Ausherman wrote:My solution to the same issue was to glue a BMW emblem over the top and that covered the hole. It stands out so much that not one single person has come up and complained that the nut wasn't chrome. Really.
I'll be in the pragmatist camp, too ...
What is there about that hole that a simple rubber grommet wouldn't solve ?
But then I am not a fan of chrome,
certainly wouldn't shelve a good part for the lack of it –
and would be happiest if there was none of it !
Re: Where to get a chrome steering nut
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:33 pm
by Deleted User 287
You don't care what I think about chrome, either, but in gspd's absence, I'm sure melville can give you pointers on polishing it up to one level below actual chrome.
Is chrome one of those weird 'merican fetishes?
Re: Where to get a chrome steering nut
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:48 pm
by Duane Ausherman
vanzen said, "What is there about that hole that a simple rubber grommet wouldn't solve ?
That was my first thought too, but I didn't have one that fit and wasn't willing to drive 2 miles to the Ace Hardware store go get one. I hate to go buy one little thing when I can improvise something.
Re: Where to get a chrome steering nut
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:12 pm
by Motorhead
Heres a Idea paint it black, and put a chrome acorn nut in the hole.....
Re: Where to get a chrome steering nut
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:15 pm
by Motorhead
My first set of bars was from a /2 and my controls fit
maybe you have a Fheling as that what I had to use spacers to mount my barends
Re: Where to get a chrome steering nut
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:12 pm
by blitz
I just put a well-nut and ss washer in my steering nut hole. I couldn't be happier, but I aim low.
Re: Where to get a chrome steering nut
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:23 pm
by jagarra
Here you go, stainless not chrome. I just purchased a new buffing unit, so if you want it buffed out, will do, it came with stainless rouges.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-BOXER-STAIN ... 3ca55db120
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Re: Where to get a chrome steering nut
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 11:08 pm
by Chuey
Someone else posted it but Hucky's has them in stainless and they are USA and easy to deal with.
Chuey
Re: Where to get a chrome steering nut
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:52 am
by jjwithers
Thanks gang.
I had no idea this would cause a 2 page discussion!
I want the nut for looks more then anything else. I have one already but the scratches are too deep to polish out and still retain decent shape. I'm probably going to jump on the ebay one unless something else comes up (or i find one that i can polish).
Cheers!
Re: Where to get a chrome steering nut
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:59 am
by chasbmw
Chris shaw the eBay stainless seller is a good guy, he probably makes the polished stainless nuts that Motobins sell
Charles