Slonik Vanos Hub Covers replacement

Redd · 11-09-2021, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlrid3r

Has any any been able to get the slonik cover out side of the GB that was done a few weeks ago.

I got mine. It was one of the early batches before the GB.

derbo · 11-09-2021, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

I got mine. It was one of the early batches before the GB.

You don't count, you don't have to deal with US customs,

tlrid3r · 11-10-2021, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

I got mine. It was one of the early batches before the GB.

You don't count, you don't have to deal with US customs,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlrid3r

Has any any been able to get the slonik cover out side of the GB that was done a few weeks ago.

I got mine. It was one of the early batches before the GB.

Haha yeah I have emailed them directly and no response.

Any other options getting a set?

Helmsman · 11-10-2021, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlrid3r

Haha yeah I have emailed them directly and no response.

Any other options getting a set?

Try communicate over Whatsapp, what I did with immediate response. Mobile no on their web page.

Redd · 11-10-2021, 06:11 PM

Yeah I used whatsapp also. Quick reply.

Move Over · 11-14-2021, 04:58 AM

First half of my GB went out Friday. Second half hasn't updated shipping for a little while, will ping Mikhail early next week.

irokwrx · 11-17-2021, 09:56 PM

Can someone chime in and tell me what's involved in this replacement. Is this a simple DIY?

Fezza · 11-17-2021, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irokwrx

Can someone chime in and tell me what's involved in this replacement. Is this a simple DIY?

removal of the valve covers are required, so a valve cover removal job. I'm sure there are some DIY guides around.

irokwrx · 11-17-2021, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fezza

removal of the valve covers are required, so a valve cover removal job. I'm sure there are some DIY guides around.

Yeah done that a few times, So once the covers are off do you just pull off the plastic part, or do I have to pull out the gear?

Fezza · 11-17-2021, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irokwrx

Yeah done that a few times, So once the covers are off do you just pull off the plastic part, or do I have to pull out the gear?

no with the Slonik you don't touch any gears or bolts, they just snap on.

irokwrx · 11-21-2021, 04:43 PM

Ordered a set, they should be here this week. Wish I could have gotten in on the GB and saved some $$$.$$. I will throw them on after Turkey Day!

GORDON.M3 · 11-22-2021, 01:06 PM

Ordered a couple of weeks back before the group buy and it still has not arrived. RU post is taking for ever...

DanMpower · 11-22-2021, 01:37 PM

My order from the GB arrived today and I'm super

In the middle of replacing my valve covers so I've put everything on hold until these came. Thanks Alex (Move Over) for organizing this group buy, went extremely smooth and he was on top with the updates!

Ximian · 11-22-2021, 02:26 PM

I have mine and they’re going on the pile of “parts waiting to be installed 2 years from now”

Iyzmi · 11-22-2021, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ximian

I have mine and they’re going on the pile of “parts waiting to be installed 2 years from now”

I know that pile all too well.

rcracin · 11-22-2021, 07:35 PM

X3 on the 2 year pile. Next year will make it the 3 year pile.

DanMpower · 11-23-2021, 12:23 AM

Couldn't wait so I knocked the install out tonight. Very straightforward install, the hub covers snap on with OEM precision, very impressed.

My stock covers are in okay shape but they are definitely deformed.

Redd · 11-23-2021, 02:48 AM

Nice. Were u able to pry off the plastic covers without breaking them? I wonder if there's a market for used OE plastic covers.

DanMpower · 11-23-2021, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

Nice. Were u able to pry off the plastic covers without breaking them? I wonder if there's a market for used OE plastic covers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

Nice. Were u able to pry off the plastic covers without breaking them? I wonder if there's a market for used OE plastic covers.

Two came off in one piece and two of them broke in half.

Jordan38 · 11-23-2021, 03:43 AM

hi! Is there a group payment for France?

Helmsman · 11-23-2021, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan38

hi! Is there a group payment for France?

I'd say no need within Europe man. Mate placed order yesterday with Black friday price $450, freight inclded (Sweden). On top the guys keep value down so very moderate import tax.
Whats app to use: +7 926 591-51-18

Good luck

Ajolives · 11-23-2021, 03:00 PM

Finally got my set installed today. Pretty straightforward as DanMpower said. I will say the old covers were super brittle and snapped in two almost immediately.

11-10-2021, 06:11 PM	#181
Redd Brigadier General 4928 Rep 4,808 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Yeah I used whatsapp also. Quick reply.
	Appreciate 1 tlrid3r552.00 Quote

11-14-2021, 04:58 AM	#182
Move Over Colonel 1315 Rep 2,496 Posts Drives: M3 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Peninsula iTrader: (9)	First half of my GB went out Friday. Second half hasn't updated shipping for a little while, will ping Mikhail early next week. Attached Images __________________ 2010 E92 M3 DCT
	Appreciate 5 serranot346.00 Audioslave686176.00 slcook541874.50 DanMpower3452.50 BP709258.00 Quote

11-17-2021, 09:56 PM	#183
irokwrx Lieutenant 783 Rep 558 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ESS G1 BC Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Near the "White" House iTrader: (6)	Can someone chime in and tell me what's involved in this replacement. Is this a simple DIY? __________________ Daily: 2010 Venza Grocery Getter: 16 Q50 Red Sport Track: Top Gear or Grand Tour Concealed Weapon: 11 BMW e92 M3 DCT ESS G1
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2021, 04:43 PM	#187
irokwrx Lieutenant 783 Rep 558 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ESS G1 BC Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Near the "White" House iTrader: (6)	Ordered a set, they should be here this week. Wish I could have gotten in on the GB and saved some $$$.$$. I will throw them on after Turkey Day! __________________ Daily: 2010 Venza Grocery Getter: 16 Q50 Red Sport Track: Top Gear or Grand Tour Concealed Weapon: 11 BMW e92 M3 DCT ESS G1
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2021, 01:06 PM	#188
GORDON.M3 Brigadier General 1613 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: E92 M3 • G05 X5 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: LAX/YYZ/NRT iTrader: (12)	Ordered a couple of weeks back before the group buy and it still has not arrived. RU post is taking for ever... __________________ North American Mr12Volt Carplay/Android Auto Distributor INSTAGRAM: GORDON.M3 DINAN \| EVOSPORT \| VAC \| ARP \| RD SPORT \| NEEZ \| EIBACH \| CSF \| IND \| BILSTEIN \| KLASSEN \| BREMBO \| ENDLESS \| BBS \| BPM SPORT \| PROJECT MU \| EVENTURI
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2021, 01:37 PM	#189
DanMpower Colonel 3453 Rep 2,208 Posts Drives: BMW Ms and a Red VW Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (28)	My order from the GB arrived today and I'm super In the middle of replacing my valve covers so I've put everything on hold until these came. Thanks Alex (Move Over) for organizing this group buy, went extremely smooth and he was on top with the updates!
	Appreciate 3 slcook541874.50 DrFerry9569.00 Audioslave686176.00 Quote

11-22-2021, 02:26 PM	#190
Ximian . 2242 Rep 2,081 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: MN iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00] 2021 BMW M3 [0.00]	I have mine and they’re going on the pile of “parts waiting to be installed 2 years from now” Attached Images __________________
	Appreciate 3 DrFerry9569.00 rcracin1275.50 Harryc912.00 Quote

11-22-2021, 07:35 PM	#192
rcracin Major 1276 Rep 1,318 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	X3 on the 2 year pile. Next year will make it the 3 year pile.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-23-2021, 12:23 AM	#193
DanMpower Colonel 3453 Rep 2,208 Posts Drives: BMW Ms and a Red VW Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (28)	Couldn't wait so I knocked the install out tonight. Very straightforward install, the hub covers snap on with OEM precision, very impressed. My stock covers are in okay shape but they are definitely deformed. Last edited by DanMpower; 11-23-2021 at 02:39 PM..
	Appreciate 6 spammysammich2942.50 PYE46M3868.50 Harryc912.00 DirtyM3311.00 DrFerry9569.00 Assimilator1813.50 Quote

11-23-2021, 02:48 AM	#194
Redd Brigadier General 4928 Rep 4,808 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Nice. Were u able to pry off the plastic covers without breaking them? I wonder if there's a market for used OE plastic covers.
	Appreciate 1 DrFerry9569.00 Quote

11-23-2021, 03:43 AM	#196
Jordan38 Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: M3 e92K Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: France iTrader: (0)	hi! Is there a group payment for France?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-23-2021, 03:00 PM	#198
Ajolives Captain 1160 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M5 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [10.00] 2019 Audi SQ5 [0.00]	Finally got my set installed today. Pretty straightforward as DanMpower said. I will say the old covers were super brittle and snapped in two almost immediately. Attached Images
	Appreciate 4 reidetailing1020.00 Harryc912.00 DrFerry9569.00 Assimilator1813.50 Quote