APEX ARC-8 and TPMS

johanness · 02-22-2012, 11:28 PM

Has anyone who has bought these wheels just switched their TPMS sensors from their old stock rims?
I've done so on a new set, but my metal valve stem is sticking out like four 3" erections. With cap, they stick out farther than the rim themselves (unsafe, unsightly). I believe I need to order shorter ones - pics to follow.

Has anyone else experienced this? The stock ones seem to be waaaay too long, and shouldn't be utilized. Heads up for people on the group buys who think they can re-use theirs.

Really wish the mounter would have f%$king told me about that before road-force balancing them.

Anyone have a correct part # on shorter versions? Thanks in advance.

prodigal_m · 02-23-2012, 09:16 AM

I have the same issue with my SSR track wheels...nothing like a 3" chubby

johanness · 02-23-2012, 10:55 PM

P-Man · 02-23-2012, 11:37 PM

J,
I thought I saw you flashing those down I-5 last week. Had to tell my kids to avert their eyes!
P

RedDotRacer · 02-24-2012, 12:43 AM

More pics!

johanness · 02-24-2012, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-Man

J,
I thought I saw you flashing those down I-5 last week. Had to tell my kids to avert their eyes!
P

LOL. What a rain-storm hey? Shit got crazy by the time I hit Everett

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedDotRacer

More pics!

Took one on the iPhone today. Will post some detailed ones once I get rid of those ridiculous stems. Have to say the quality is bang on.

Beedub · 02-24-2012, 05:07 PM

wow car looks lovely......

what size are these again?? any rubbing at all???

johanness · 02-24-2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

wow car looks lovely......

what size are these again?? any rubbing at all???

245/40/18 - 275/35/18 Vredestein Ultra Sessanta's.

9.5 et35 / 10 et25

-2.53 camber up front, and -1.8 in the rear.

No rubbing + concave =

dubsesd · 02-24-2012, 07:20 PM

We need some more pics!

kennyfrc · 02-24-2012, 07:35 PM

I had the same issue, had to order short valve stems and swap them!

prodigal_m · 02-24-2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyfrc

I had the same issue, had to order short valve stems and swap them!

Where did you order the valve stems from?

johanness · 02-24-2012, 10:01 PM

I sourced out part # 36 11 1095 375. They're shorter and should do the trick (according to the parts guy @ BMW Seattle). But that's at his best guess he said. --> ? <--

SmartBastard · 02-27-2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanness

I sourced out part # 36 11 1095 375. They're shorter and should do the trick (according to the parts guy @ BMW Seattle). But that's at his best guess he said. --> ? <--

So does this work? Have to order the same stuff.

Quickid · 02-27-2012, 11:24 AM

Car looks so hot, the valve stem gets a hard on

johanness · 02-28-2012, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmartBastard

So does this work? Have to order the same stuff.

They're in and work fine. However, 3 of them (ordered from the dealer) were missing a small rubber washer and needed to be fab'd. Infuriating that this was the case. New part #36146792829 apparently. You may want to just order from Beru.

MakoBimmer1 · 02-28-2012, 08:48 PM

Looking good!

I bought an extra set for my ARC-8s but they are shorter than yours. Strange.

--Chad

kennyfrc · 02-28-2012, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prodigal_m

Where did you order the valve stems from?

I don't have a clue the tire shop ordered them for me.

v3.2mc · 01-09-2013, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanness

However, 3 of them (ordered from the dealer) were missing a small rubber washer and needed to be fab'd. Infuriating that this was the case. New part #36146792829 apparently.

this missing part thing got me as well when switching over to the cs.16's and was seriously frustrating me until i talked with one of the techs at BMW. the 36146792829 stem does not need any fabrication. the new design has a thicker seal on the stem that goes through the wheel, and the included nut squeezes and self threads over this seal. a bit more torque is required to get them started over the seal in comparison to the older 36111095375. or simply...

the 1095375 had a washer built onto the nut that allowed tightening up against the wheel surface. the 6792829 uses the larger stem seal to perform the same function.

happy

DanFromTucson · 01-14-2013, 12:15 PM

Here's a good reference with part numbers for valve stems of varying lengths.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461621

One thing to keep in mind is that if your stem sticks out beyond the lip of your wheel, you could potentially break it off on a curb. :-(

DSC_OFF · 01-14-2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanness

LOL. What a rain-storm hey? Shit got crazy by the time I hit Everett

Took one on the iPhone today. Will post some detailed ones once I get rid of those ridiculous stems. Have to say the quality is bang on.

I think that's the first time I've seen ACS sides on a real member's car, ie not a rendering or some advertisement. I Likey.

itdnwiwbp · 01-14-2013, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSC_OFF

I think that's the first time I've seen ACS sides on a real member's car, ie not a rendering or some advertisement. I Likey.

I thought the same thing. I tend not to like ACS stuff too much since a lot of it is such an extreme change but those skirts look good!

mickfo · 01-14-2013, 09:03 PM

Does anybody know if the original valve stems will protrude like this on EC-7's...I am having mine mounted next monday and was going to just swap the tpms from the oe wheels...thanks

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johanness Hans X2 Drives: 2008 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle, Vancouver Posts: 1,511 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M COUPE [0.00] 2012 BMW X1 xDrive 28i [0.00]	I sourced out part # 36 11 1095 375. They're shorter and should do the trick (according to the parts guy @ BMW Seattle). But that's at his best guess he said. --> ? <-- __________________ \|Euro Headers\|SS X-Pipe\|REMUS\|UUC\|Zeck CDV\|AFE Intake\|H&R Springs\|RPI Scoop\|ZHP\|AC Schnitzer Side Skirts\|ESS DirectFlash\|APEX\|RE RaceBrace\| the very last TiAg Coupe

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DanFromTucson Private First Class Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 102 iTrader: (0)	Here's a good reference with part numbers for valve stems of varying lengths. http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461621 One thing to keep in mind is that if your stem sticks out beyond the lip of your wheel, you could potentially break it off on a curb. :-(

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mickfo Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Does anybody know if the original valve stems will protrude like this on EC-7's...I am having mine mounted next monday and was going to just swap the tpms from the oe wheels...thanks

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