Slonik Vanos Hub Covers replacement

alamo89 · 10-20-2021, 08:40 PM

Put me on the waiting list I guess.

MPACT · 10-20-2021, 09:16 PM

Another for the wait list, money in hand.

Move Over · 10-20-2021, 09:31 PM

I'll see if I can get him to do another batch or add a few more

DanMpower · 10-21-2021, 12:07 AM

Glad I barely got in on the group buy, just checked my VANOS cover through the oil filler hole and it looks like my cap is starting to come off. Now I'm paranoid to drive the car until my replacement Slonik covers come.

rantarM3 · 10-21-2021, 07:58 AM

Is anyone considering getting their Slon VANOS covers anodized or plated? I am considering doing this for fear of galvanic corrosion, even though it is unlikely to happen with the part coated in so much engine oil.

Mpow-wow · 10-21-2021, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rantarM3

Is anyone considering getting their Slon VANOS covers anodized or plated? I am considering doing this for fear of galvanic corrosion, even though it is unlikely to happen with the part coated in so much engine oil.

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Originally Posted by rantarM3

Is anyone considering getting their Slon VANOS covers anodized or plated? I am considering doing this for fear of galvanic corrosion, even though it is unlikely to happen with the part coated in so much engine oil.

It's aluminum, just like your engine block and heads.

Helmsman · 10-21-2021, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DanMpower

Glad I barely got in on the group buy, just checked my VANOS cover through the oil filler hole and it looks like my cap is starting to come off. Now I'm paranoid to drive the car until my replacement Slonik covers come.

Dang, time for the eighth M3 Dan...

Move Over · 10-21-2021, 09:18 AM

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Another for the wait list, money in hand.

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Originally Posted by Move Over

Hey sorry we already have 10! If anyone bails, I will put you on the "waiting list"

Crap. Add me. Was just gonna Venmo you.

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Originally Posted by alamo89

Put me on the waiting list I guess.

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Originally Posted by MPACT

Another for the wait list, money in hand.

I have 5 more available. Please message me to confirm and send payment.

rantarM3 · 10-21-2021, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mpow-wow

It's aluminum, just like your engine block and heads.

In retrospect, I don't know what I was thinking (or perhaps, not thinking).

But I might have them anodized anyway to give them a more OEM appearance even if only visible through the oil fill.

Move Over · 10-21-2021, 12:42 PM

4 spots left, 3 guys have confirmed interest with no payment. May only be 1 spot left before the end of the day.

FazerBoy · 10-21-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Move Over

4 spots left, 3 guys have confirmed interest with no payment. May only be 1 spot left before the end of the day.

Hi,

I’m in the UK. Would you be happy to ship to the UK? Of course I’d cover the postage etc.

If so will make payment for the covers by Paypal right now, and will make a further payment for the postage when you’ve got them in hand ready to ship…

Cheers

Jack

Move Over · 10-21-2021, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FazerBoy

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Originally Posted by Move Over

4 spots left, 3 guys have confirmed interest with no payment. May only be 1 spot left before the end of the day.

Hi,

I’m in the UK. Would you be happy to ship to the UK? Of course I’d cover the postage etc.

If so will make payment for the covers by Paypal right now, and will make a further payment for the postage when you’ve got them in hand ready to ship…

Cheers

Jack

I have 4 guys that are payment pending. I'm giving them until the end of the day today (to be fair). But will let you know if they do not want their spot anymore

FazerBoy · 10-21-2021, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Move Over

I have 4 guys that are payment pending. I'm giving them until the end of the day today (to be fair). But will let you know if they do not want their spot anymore

Ok thanks. If there’s a spot I will pay immediately you confirm - just PM your email address for paypal.

Jack

Move Over · 10-21-2021, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FazerBoy

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Originally Posted by Move Over

I have 4 guys that are payment pending. I'm giving them until the end of the day today (to be fair). But will let you know if they do not want their spot anymore

Ok thanks. If there’s a spot I will pay immediately you confirm - just PM your email address for paypal.

Jack

Sounds good. You are added to the waiting list

rantarM3 · 10-21-2021, 01:44 PM

Received my covers this afternoon!

Pretty quick, I must say.

Helmsman · 10-21-2021, 02:46 PM

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Received my covers this afternoon!

Pretty quick, I must say.

....and they look like...so-so, good, great...?

drwankel · 10-21-2021, 03:29 PM

Mine are supposed to arrive today. I'll snap some pictures when they arrive.

rantarM3 · 10-21-2021, 03:29 PM

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....and they look like...so-so, good, great...?

I am quite impressed with the machining required to produce these seeing how thin and light they are. They seem well engineered and I think I will get them anodized even though the finish won't be perfect (you would have to remove the machining marks and removing more material is something that's probably not advisable).

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drwankel · 10-21-2021, 03:48 PM

Guess I don't need to take pictures now

drwankel · 10-21-2021, 05:30 PM

Just got mine. They seem very high quality.

FazerBoy · 10-21-2021, 05:53 PM

If I want to order these directly from Slon how do I go about that?

I have found what I think is their website but it’s mainly in Russian and I can’t see any pics of these vanos covers to click on etc.

How do I place an order with them?

Cheers

Jack

drwankel · 10-21-2021, 10:32 PM

I just went to their website, clicked English at the top and then contact. Filled out the message form and said I was interested in their vanos covers. They wrote me a mail stating the price and the shipping time and if I was interested they could send over a paypal invoice. I said yes, paid the invoice and got them a few days later all the way from Russia via EMS. Good experience.

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10-20-2021, 09:31 PM	#113
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10-21-2021, 12:07 AM	#114
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rantarM3 Captain 205 Rep 729 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (3)	Is anyone considering getting their Slon VANOS covers anodized or plated? I am considering doing this for fear of galvanic corrosion, even though it is unlikely to happen with the part coated in so much engine oil.
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Move Over Colonel 1257 Rep 2,492 Posts Drives: M3 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Peninsula iTrader: (9)	4 spots left, 3 guys have confirmed interest with no payment. May only be 1 spot left before the end of the day. __________________ 2010 E92 M3 DCT
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10-21-2021, 01:44 PM	#125
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10-21-2021, 03:29 PM	#127
drwankel Major 1042 Rep 1,046 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 ZCP, 2021 M340i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (0)	Mine are supposed to arrive today. I'll snap some pictures when they arrive.
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10-21-2021, 03:48 PM	#129
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10-21-2021, 05:53 PM	#131
FazerBoy Lieutenant 49 Rep 511 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	If I want to order these directly from Slon how do I go about that? I have found what I think is their website but it’s mainly in Russian and I can’t see any pics of these vanos covers to click on etc. How do I place an order with them? Cheers Jack
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10-21-2021, 10:32 PM	#132
drwankel Major 1042 Rep 1,046 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 ZCP, 2021 M340i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (0)	I just went to their website, clicked English at the top and then contact. Filled out the message form and said I was interested in their vanos covers. They wrote me a mail stating the price and the shipping time and if I was interested they could send over a paypal invoice. I said yes, paid the invoice and got them a few days later all the way from Russia via EMS. Good experience.
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