Gauging interest in non-M E46 Billet Dipstick?

[johnrando]

All, this beautiful E46 Billet Dipstick is for M's only. I've asked the manufacturer and they said if we ordered Qty 20, they would produce for non-M. Please let me know if you are interested. I have no affiliation with the company, I just like the look of that dipstick. Below is their website. I've include a pic. The M price is $39.99. I'm going to post on multiple forums. Thanks.

15103

http://www.gruvenparts.com/bmw-e46-e85-e86-billet-dipsticks/

EDIT: I posted here, e46fanatics, bimmerforums, and bimmerfest. Anywhere else? Maybe someone on here who's interested can go one those sites and express interest there instead of here.

[OtterEffect]

I was disappointed when I saw this was only for ///M's. I'd love to get one so count me in!

[johnrando]

I know Charlie is, so that's 3 already.

[gmurphy]

I would buy one.

[NoVAphotog]

The numbers would decrease in my bank account for this. Put me down for one.

[cakM3]

I know Charlie is, so that's 3 already.

Thanks John! :thumbsup I will venture to say that BP is also interested :)

[slater]

I would buy one.

but garry, it's not a dinan product? ;)

[az3579]

Thanks John! :thumbsup I will venture to say that BP is also interested :)

Gotta watch the spending for the next couple of months. As nice as they are, I don't mind missing out on it if this happens sooner than I'm ready.

If they ask for the money a few months from now then I'd say put me down!

[cakM3]

Gotta watch the spending for the next couple of months. As nice as they are, I don't mind missing out on it if this happens sooner than I'm ready.

If they ask for the money a few months from now then I'd say put me down!

John, disregard this statement...I got BP's back on this one ;)

[johnrando]

Very cool Charlie! I was going to offer, you beat me to it. That's 8 already!

[cakM3]

:thumbsup

[gmurphy]

but garry, it's not a dinan product? ;)

I'll put a sticker on it. :)

[az3579]

Damn guys... Thanks! What goes around comes around. :)

[johnrando]

I'll put a sticker on it. :)

lol

[ELCID86]

I'd be in for one, maybe two.

[ELCID86]

E46F would garner a lot of support I'm sure. (If you want to deal with them)

[cakM3]

I'd be in for one, maybe two.

Looks like possibly 8 now John :biggrin

[Johnmadd]

Frivolous as hell... I am in for one.

[cakM3]

The list now looks like this :)

Rando - 1
OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1

[OtterEffect]

John, is there any time or deadline by which to get all 20 accounted for?

[danewilson77]

Rando - 1
OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1

The friendliest forum on the planet!

[johnrando]

Thanks for the summary Charlie! No timeframe. There are some (3 - 5) from e46 so looks like we'll definitely get there.

[Hornung418]

Don't have a car, but if this is still open when I figure things out, I'm in.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Can't have you guys getting one without me, I'm down for one! :rockon

OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1

[mbeckel]

Yeah count me in on this. Can't have headers without underhood bling

[wsmeyer]

OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1
wsmeyer - 1

Count me in!

[johnrando]

OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1
wsmeyer - 1
mbeckel - 1

Thanks oldzilla for going in on the e46f.c forum. We also got 2 on bimmerforums. That's 15 already! Thanks all.

[TWong1200]

Count me in!

OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1
wsmeyer - 1
mbeckel - 1
TWong1200 - 1

[cakM3]

Rando - 1
OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1
wsmeyer - 1
mbeckel - 1
TWong1200 - 1



fixed ;)

[Sockethead]

Rando - 1
OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1
wsmeyer - 1
mbeckel - 1
TWong1200 - 1
Sockethead - 1

[oldzilla]

OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1
wsmeyer - 1
mbeckel - 1

Thanks oldzilla for going in on the e46f.c forum. We also got 2 on bimmerforums. That's 15 already! Thanks all.

Np

[WOLFN8TR]

Check out thier Pulleys! :drool

http://www.gruvenparts.com/engine-pulleys

[TWong1200]

Check out thier Pulleys! :drool

http://www.gruvenparts.com/engine-pulleys
Nice. I'd be interested in these, too!

[johnrando]

Charlie, some people are asking about the quality of the part. If you wouldn't mind giving your impression over there, I'd appreciate it.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=16285052#post16285052

[cakM3]

...I'll ask Charlie who has an M and a ZHP to comment, as he recently bought one for his M and that's the first I ever heard of these.

John, this is what I posted over at E46Fanatics......

A friend of mine who recently got an R32 clued me to Gruvenparts and thought I would like to have one of their dipsticks since it would only add to my engine compartment bling...:) Cost of this part wasn't too bad so I pulled the trigger on it. Here's what the part looks like :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/Dipstick/IMG_1869_zps9569e9f4.jpeg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/Dipstick/IMG_3561_zpse2786ceb.jpeg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/Dipstick/IMG_2641_zps0169c632.jpeg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/Dipstick/IMG_6190_zps2ac2d78e.jpeg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/Dipstick/IMG_8140_zps4e9a63d9.jpeg

The business end so to speak...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/Dipstick/IMG_6603_zps08fafd9f.jpeg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/Dipstick/IMG_1641_zps41b870b5.jpeg


i'd ask again those M people how they like it. I recall some of them mentioning it gets super hot. so much so they had to use gloves to pull the dipstick out because it retains heat for a while.

Yes Alex, the dipstick does get really hot when you have been running the car for quite some time so if you have to check the oil level it would be prudent to have either a rag or shop glove so you won't burn your hands... afterall, the handle is made out of billet aluminum...it will transfer heat...

My overall impressions of this dipstick after having it a week is good. I like this part and it does add to what I have going on with my engine compartment. It looks clean and is easy to see the oil level. There are two o-rings on the handle part, just like the OE dipstick and oil does not leak by. Overall, I feel the company did a great job making this part. The only down point about this dipstick is that it's only for the ///M. If the company made another for non-Ms, I'd be all over it for my ZHP :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Awesome Charlie, thanks!

Great news!
They are moving forward with this. They are posting a pre-buy on their site this Monday. The price point s/b within $5-$10 of the M one (at $39.99), but wait until they announce for the final price.

[cakM3]

Looking forward to placing my order(s) in....;)

I would expect the dipstick for our ZHP's to look pretty much the same as what I now have in my ///M.....it will be a very nice addition for anyone's engine compartment bling, that's for sure...;)

[mbeckel]

Awesome Charlie, thanks!

Great news!
They are moving forward with this. They are posting a pre-buy on their site this Monday. The price point s/b within $5-$10 of the M one (at $39.99), but wait until they announce for the final price.
Fantastic news! I'm super excited. My zhp is going to get some much needed bling in a few areas. It's the simple things in life

[BCS_ZHP]

You can add me in for one as well..

[cakM3]

You can add me in for one as well..

Ahhhhhh!!! I was wondering when you were coming into the mix Bruce! ;)

[BCS_ZHP]

Been busy with proposal work, which sux, but I'm gonna win, ;-)

[az3579]

Been busy with proposal work, which sux, but I'm gonna win, ;-)

http://www.enchanted-rose.org/wario/layout.jpg

[WOLFN8TR]

Should have them engrave something on top of the dipsticks like ZHP, ZHPMAFIA, ENGINE OIL or CAUTION HOT!

[OtterEffect]

Should have them engrave something on top of the dipsticks like ZHP, ZHPMAFIA, ENGINE OIL or CAUTION HOT!

+ 1 YES!


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[WOLFN8TR]

I have a buddy that owns a laser engraving business that can do this if desired.

[johnrando]

Really? Hmmm. More details when you can. Probably have to wait until you get one?

[WOLFN8TR]

Really? Hmmm. More details when you can. Probably have to wait until you get one?

When I get mine I will have him engrave it and we can go from there.

[johnrando]

Awesome.

[BCS_ZHP]

Think "Not Special" could fit on that dipstick ring???

[gmurphy]

I want mine to say Dinan :)


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[az3579]

I want mine to say Dinan :)


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Just don't let Dinan find out... I think you'd have a lawsuit on your hands!

[gmurphy]

Just don't let Dinan find out... I think you'd have a lawsuit on your hands!

It's just a dream I have. Might just have to settle with OIL


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[az3579]

It's just a dream I have. Might just have to settle with OIL


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Well it doesn't "have" to say anything on it so you don't have to "settle" for anything! :)


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[gmurphy]

Well it doesn't "have" to say anything on it so you don't have to "settle" for anything! :)


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;)


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[cakM3]

I like mine nice and shiny....no need for letterings ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/18/a5adu8y3.jpg

[mbeckel]

Mine can say Ultimate Grocery Getter

[BCS_ZHP]

I like mine nice and shiny....no need for letterings ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/18/a5adu8y3.jpg

I think "CAK" on both of them would look nice -- "Charlie All Knowing", FTW

[NoVAphotog]

"Achtung, heiß!" around the circle part would be cool...

[NoVAphotog]

I think "CAK" on both of them would look nice -- "Charlie All Knowing", FTW

+1

[ChrisCSL#25]

I know this is a very stupid question, but I'm going to ask it anyway. Why does the website say it weighs two pounds? Just curious....

[OtterEffect]

I know this is a very stupid question, but I'm going to ask it anyway. Why does the website say it weighs two pounds? Just curious....

Net shipping weight maybe? Just a guess :dunno


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[johnrando]

It's almost like engraving a ring. Mine will say 'Ness'. :-)

[330i ZHP]

I want

[Hornung418]

Anodized red would be cool, it would actually look the part of a 710 dipstick.

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[cakM3]

Anodized red would be cool, it would actually look the part of a 710 dipstick.

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You got something there Justin! I think for those who have an Imola ZHP, this would look really cool in the engine bay :)

[NoVAphotog]

You got something there Justin! I think for those who have an Imola ZHP, this would look really cool in the engine bay :)

:roundel

[az3579]

You got something there Justin! I think for those who have an Imola ZHP, this would look really cool in the engine bay :)

Nothing a can of spray paint won't fix. :)

[328ioc]

I am in.

Rando - 1
OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1
wsmeyer - 1
mbeckel - 1
TWong1200 - 1
Sockethead - 1
328ioc - 1



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[johnrando]

We need to make sure the dipstick is the right size. Could some of you measure your dipstick, just the actual lenght (in mm's) not including the handle and post up here?

[328ioc]

I can this evening.

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[johnrando]

Thanks.

[Hornung418]

We need to make sure the dipstick is the right size. Could some of you measure your dipstick, just the actual length (in mm's) not including the handle and post up here?

200mm...:shifty

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[328ioc]

When measured from the very end.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/18/58cdaa070111e8cc9fe47e6e85b8b6f4.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/18/95a009f742a8d60d2d1cef98ceb9918b.jpg

When measured sans handle.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/18/8542437ddbbd30cb4900d2afb2b0cd6f.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/18/7e6b33b72d42e2b1c0b5ad11c43f23b2.jpg

[cakM3]

Nice work Devlin! :thumbsup

[328ioc]

Thanks chuck. Hopefully its close enough for them to work with it.

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[coby1]

sure why not

Rando - 1
OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1
wsmeyer - 1
mbeckel - 1
TWong1200 - 1
Sockethead - 1
328ioc - 1
coby1 -1

[328ioc]

2 more people!

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[mbeckel]

That's a large interest for this. I may customize mine myself when I get it.

[OtterEffect]

So close! Any estimates on how long it will take them to produce a a batch before we can buy them?

[cakM3]

Rando's got this..... :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

When measured from the very end.

When measured sans handle.

Nice. It also seems like they would need to know the length of the stick in the "seated" position--up to the collar/stop. And I wonder why they trust us to tell them?!

[BCS_ZHP]

Added myself & Stuart, we spoke up earlier but didn't copy & paste

Rando - 1
OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1
wsmeyer - 1
mbeckel - 1
TWong1200 - 1
Sockethead - 1
328ioc - 1
coby1 -1
330Rando - 1
OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1
wsmeyer - 1
mbeckel - 1
TWong1200 - 1
Sockethead - 1
328ioc - 1
coby1 -1
330i ZHP - 1
BCS_ZHP -1

[rguti153]

Damn , some ppl are double

[wsmeyer]

I think with that kind of quantity we could just have them custom made.

[Hornung418]

That list got screwed up...

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[Hornung418]

Rando - 1
OtterEffect - 1
cakM3 - 1
az3579 - 1
gmurphy - 1
NoVAphotog - 1
ELCID86 - 1 possibly 2
Johnmadd - 1
danewilson77 - 1
Hornung418 - 1
WOLFN8TR - 1
wsmeyer - 1
mbeckel - 1
TWong1200 - 1
Sockethead - 1
328ioc - 1
coby1 -1
BCS_ZHP - 1
330i ZHP - 1

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[johnrando]

They are buying their own dipstick and tube, this is just a cross check.

[330i ZHP]

^?

[328ioc]

They are buying their own dipstick and tube, this is just a cross check.

Makes more sense.

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[330i ZHP]

19 people? How many on the other forums?

[330i ZHP]

and with the typical group buys - people say yes, but when the time comes to lay out $ 30-40% actually follow through

[328ioc]

19 people? How many on the other forums?

20 if Shawn gets 2.

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[Smilez]

What's the cost going to be?

[330i ZHP]

about the same as two BBS center caps

[johnrando]

Devlin, is that 230 mms?

All, I was told the price s/b within $5 - $10 of the M version, which is $39.99. We also have 3 - 5 from e46f.c, and 1 or 2 from other bimmer forums, so they are going to move forward. I'd like someone else to give me the dipstick measurement not including the handle, in mm. Thanks!

[328ioc]

Devlin, is that 230 mms?

All, I was told the price s/b within $5 - $10 of the M version, which is $39.99. We also have 3 - 5 from e46f.c, and 1 or 2 from other bimmer forums, so they are going to move forward. I'd like someone else to give me the dipstick measurement not including the handle, in mm. Thanks!

Rando,

It is 23in not including the handle which comes out to 584.2 mm.

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[Smilez]

5-10 bucks i'm in.

[330i ZHP]

Why don't we just send them a dipstick

[328ioc]

5-10 bucks i'm in.

The cost will be within 5-10 bucks of the M3 dip stick which is already 40 bucks.


Why don't we just send them a dipstick

Rando already said they have one. They just want more data as a conformation.

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[330i ZHP]

Ah. Thanks. Reading is fundamental

[330i ZHP]

How much longer or shorter is the m3 unit

[wsmeyer]

Here's what they need:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25621980/Dip-Stick.jpg

Measured from bottom of stop:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25621980/Dip-Stick-2.jpg

[328ioc]

Ah ha. So 590mm?

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[ELCID86]

Why don't we just send them a dipstick

Are you volunteering? Got cork?? :-]

[wsmeyer]

Now that I'm looking at it more I would rather just have an OEM one with a billet handle. That would just mean finding a BMW one that was longer and fabricating / attaching a billet top to it.

[NoVAphotog]

Now that I'm looking at it more I would rather just have an OEM one with a billet handle. That would just mean finding a BMW one that was longer and fabricating / attaching a billet top to it.

ehh...I'm interested in this because of the looks and the fact that it will be easier to read than the OEM one which is atrocious. Good job Heimlich and Klaus...what color is used motor oil...dark brown/black...perfect color for the dipstick!

[wsmeyer]

ehh...I'm interested in this because of the looks and the fact that it will be easier to read than the OEM one which is atrocious. Good job Heimlich and Klaus...what color is used motor oil...dark brown/black...perfect color for the dipstick!

There is that but I feel the solid metal is a lot easier to push back in than braided cable. I have not ever tried one though.

[johnrando]

Thanks William. How many mm is yours?

[az3579]

about the same as two BBS center caps

Last I checked a BBS center cap was at least $50 a piece...

[wsmeyer]

Thanks William. How many mm is yours?

The reason I put a picture in is the answer depends on where you are measuring from and to

[330i ZHP]

Nope, about $18 for the red center to fit reps

[johnrando]

Measure the length excluding the handle. BTW, ask Charlie how he likes his. He's got real life experience with it.

[330i ZHP]

Are you volunteering? Got cork?? :-]

if needed, sure. The car sits all the time anyway

Plus - this may a good solution for the aging OEM dipstick where it cracks at the thinnest areas and separates into 3 or 4 individual pieces

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads16/dipstick1257474541.jpg

[328ioc]

Measure the length excluding the handle. BTW, ask Charlie how he likes his. He's got real life experience with it.

Rando between Williams pics and mine I think we are covered.

Unless I am missing what you are asking for.

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[johnrando]

I'd just like someone to tell me 2 or 3 measurements in millimeters, instead of pictures with rulers.

[328ioc]

I'd just like someone to tell me 2 or 3 measurements in millimeters, instead of pictures with rulers.

Gotcha.

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[cakM3]

Measure the length excluding the handle. BTW, ask Charlie how he likes his. He's got real life experience with it.

Yes I do..... I like it so much so that I am willing to buy two here for the ZHP (one for me and one for BP) :)

[wsmeyer]

I'd just like someone to tell me 2 or 3 measurements in millimeters, instead of pictures with rulers.

But we don't know what measurements they want. Overall length is irrelevant.

[johnrando]

I did say what I needed. It's the dipstick length w/o the handle.

[ELCID86]

But we don't know what measurements they want. Overall length is irrelevant.

That has to be from tip to the place where it seats on the tube, right?


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[ELCID86]

Oops meant to quote JR (if I didn't. Hard to tell on T-A-T)


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[johnrando]

If you disregarded the handle, how long would it be?

[wsmeyer]

Guessing is how things get screwed up. I promise if just send them the two pics I posted whatever measurement they want is there

[danewilson77]

Nope, about $18 for the red center to fit reps
Guess I'm getting them from the wrong place.

The friendliest forum on the planet!

[johnrando]

I'm definitely not talking about guessing. I'll send the pics you posted. Thanks.

[330i ZHP]

Guess I'm getting them from the wrong place.

The friendliest forum on the planet!

Buy them directly from BBS USA

or

http://www.purems.com/Products/BBSCENTERCAPS-BBS-Center-Caps

[330i ZHP]

let me know what size and style (back side mounting tabs) you have - I have many sets here (that fit LMs and others that fit CHs)

You can contact Michael at BBS


Michael Cox
Aftermarket Sales
BBS of America, Inc.
5320 BBS Drive
Braselton , GA 30517
Email: michael.cox@bbs-usa.com
Web: www.bbs-usa.com

[BCS_ZHP]

You'd think for a close to $1000 order, they could go buy a stock dipstick and measure it themselves. And then if they don't actually use it, they could return it to their local dealer for no loss of funds, just saying.

[Sockethead]

I'm not driving my car for a while. I'll donate my dipstick for for measurements as long as I eventually get it back...

[328ioc]

You'd think for a close to $1000 order, they could go buy a stock dipstick and measure it themselves. And then if they don't actually use it, they could return it to their local dealer for no loss of funds, just saying.
They are buying their own. We are simply providing extra data to confirm measurements.

[johnrando]

Plus 1. They are buying their own, this is a cross check.

[wsmeyer]

They are buying their own. We are simply providing extra data to confirm measurements.

I didn't realize this was the case and now it makes sense that they would just want the overall length to double check that they in fact have the right one.

In the pics I posted, I measured from the bottom of the stop (handle), from there it's 608mm to the tip.

[Hornung418]

Any dipstick from an M54 is the appropriate one...I'm having a hard time believing that we are making a big deal out of measurements. Plus to add to the discrepancy, a used dipstick is more than likely to have broken and moved from the original measuring position.

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[sillieidiot]

so does everyone do that on this forum? someone asks a question, and you guys ask another question (or offer up solutions) in return without addressing the actual question at hand lol

[Smilez]

Almost tempted to see if a fabricator i know willing to make these :rofl:

[mbeckel]

Almost tempted to see if a fabricator i know willing to make these :rofl:
It'll probably get done faster :)

[johnrando]

The pre-buy is up and at the page below:

http://www.gruvenparts.com/bmw-e39-e46-and-z4-billet-dipsticks/

The way it works is once they get 20 committed/paid, they produce. If you sign up and pay, but they don't get 20, they refund your money.

We have enough, so if you are still interested, please order. Frankly, the price is steeper than I hoped at $54.99.

[328ioc]

That is steap, but I am still in.

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[rguti153]

Should be cheaper cause is not a, ///M

[johnrando]

Any dipstick from an M54 is the appropriate one...I'm having a hard time believing that we are making a big deal out of measurements. Plus to add to the discrepancy, a used dipstick is more than likely to have broken and moved from the original measuring position.

Sent from my GS3.

There is a thread on e46f.c that indicates that the new OEM dipstick is a different length the our original ones, even though it's the same part #, so this is just to ensure accuracy. If the length is wrong, of course your reading will be wrong.

[330i ZHP]

Any dipstick from an M54 is the appropriate one...I'm having a hard time believing that we are making a big deal out of measurements. Plus to add to the discrepancy, a used dipstick is more than likely to have broken and moved from the original measuring position.

Sent from my GS3.

Amen

[danewilson77]

Buy them directly from BBS USA

or

http://www.purems.com/Products/BBSCENTERCAPS-BBS-Center-Caps

I'd been getting them from purems.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[ELCID86]

Too steep for me. I'm out. Sorry, and thanks John.

[mbeckel]

The pre-buy is up and at the page below:

http://www.gruvenparts.com/bmw-e39-e46-and-z4-billet-dipsticks/

The way it works is once they get 20 committed/paid, they produce. If you sign up and pay, but they don't get 20, they refund your money.

We have enough, so if you are still interested, please order. Frankly, the price is steeper than I hoped at $54.99.
That's a bit too much for my liking

[johnrando]

No worries, I totally get it if the price is higher than you thought. I'm going for it anyway.

[Hornung418]

Yes, way too pricey for an $18 stock replacement.

Sent from my GS3.

[coby1]

paid for 1 (price is not that high compared to other mods under the hood lol) will see if production ever goes thru.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Honestly, I'm on the fence here. It looks neat, but I'm not sure $55 is worth it too me... $55 is probably better put towards the colby wheel I need.

Also, I found this thread over on b'fest-- so I looked for it over here. I think my internetting skills have been lacking these past two weeks. I keep missing stuff!

[johnrando]

It's posted on bimmerfest, bimmerforums, e46, and here.

[cakM3]

... and with the typical group buys - people say yes, but when the time comes to lay out $ 30-40% actually follow through

This came to mind today as I went through this thread..... John, I have made payment for my 2 orders :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

The pre-buy is up and at the page below:

http://www.gruvenparts.com/bmw-e39-e46-and-z4-billet-dipsticks/

We have enough, so if you are still interested, please order. Frankly, the price is steeper than I hoped at $54.99.

Whoa $55 plus shipping. :eyetwitch

I thought group buys were good prices on a product? I was expecting around $35. I will have to think about this one. I have Hawaii tickets to pay for. :headbang

[NoVAphotog]

The M price is $39.99.



Whoa $55 plus shipping. :eyetwitch

I thought group buys were good prices on a product? I was expecting around $35.

First time I've seen a non-///M product be more than the ///M...obviously it's their first batch so I'm assuming that's where the cost is coming from?

[wsmeyer]

I too wasn't happy about the new price but they also raised the price of the M3 stick so it seems their cost has just gone up.

I'm on the fence. I was actually going to bow out but I just read on e46f that Mango HATES it so that kinda makes me want one.

[cakM3]

I too wasn't happy about the new price but they also raised the price of the M3 stick so it seems their cost has just gone up.

I'm on the fence. I was actually going to bow out but I just read on e46f that Mango HATES it so that kinda makes me want one.

Makes a very good point in getting one. Mango.....is Mango......

[TheFinanceGuy]

It's posted on bimmerfest, bimmerforums, e46, and here.

Yeah I see that now. I blame no one but myself....

I just ordered $900 worth of tires. So I'm tapped out. This makes it easy to pass on something.


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[gmurphy]

Makes a very good point in getting one. Mango.....is Mango......

Well folks... I'm out of options here. Mango doesn't like it and Steve Dinan didn't approve it. ;). Haha.


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[QC_ZHP]

Mango. SNL reference btw...never gets old.

http://images.sodahead.com/profiles/0/0/1/4/6/7/7/5/7/Mango-58785334743.png

[WOLFN8TR]

I was actually going to bow out but I just read on e46f that Mango HATES it so that kinda makes me want one.

Now THAT changes everything. Hmmm....

[johnrando]

I too wasn't happy about the new price but they also raised the price of the M3 stick so it seems their cost has just gone up.

I'm on the fence. I was actually going to bow out but I just read on e46f that Mango HATES it so that kinda makes me want one.

Yup, lol. If Mango doesn't like it, it's a must have! :biggrin

[cakM3]

Get it Gary! :thumbsup


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[cakM3]

Mango. SNL reference btw...never gets old.

http://images.sodahead.com/profiles/0/0/1/4/6/7/7/5/7/Mango-58785334743.png

+1
Agreed!


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[WOLFN8TR]

Get it Gary! :thumbsup

Dam now Peer Pressure...:facepalm

[cakM3]

Dam now Peer Pressure...:facepalm

You know it!


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[OtterEffect]

Dam now Peer Pressure...:facepalm


You know it!


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... Gary, might just have to bite the billet on this one (hehehe :biggrin)

[az3579]

Guys, it's only $15 more. Hardly a deal breaker.


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[WOLFN8TR]

You wouldn't think so but apparently it is.

[cakM3]

You wouldn't think so but apparently it is.

I went to the Gruvenparts web site and ordered two.....that's right! I ordered two.....comon guys....you can do this!

[danewilson77]

How do we order the one for E46 (non-///M)?

[johnrando]

http://www.gruvenparts.com/bmw-e39-e46-and-z4-billet-dipsticks/

[danewilson77]

Ok. Just wanted to make sure.

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[danewilson77]

Thanks JR.

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[johnrando]

YW.

[az3579]

Thanks for getting the ball rolling on this, Rando. :thumbsup

[Sockethead]

John, I hope you are getting one for free for all of the leg work you've been doing for them..,

[johnrando]

Thanks all! I don't mind at all. Rob, I asked them for some consideration on mine so we'll see what they come up with. I'm happy to pay full price though cuz I want one.

[Smilez]

Spoke to a fabricator I know, he said he can get one done, but would need one for an example. *pondering*

[WOLFN8TR]

Spoke to a fabricator I know, he said he can get one done, but would need one for an example. *pondering*

Oooh competition!

[johnrando]

We're getting pretty far down this path... if your guy going to so something Ray it's gotta be quick. I basically told Gruven that we had 20 so invest the time to look into manufacturing it, and that's in motion. It doesn't feel right to pull out and switch everyone over to your guy, essentially taking this idea. On the other hand, it is a free market. I don't have a horse in this game but I do have what I told Gruven what I'd do. I'd just say close this out asap or drop please.

[Smilez]

We're getting pretty far down this path... if your guy going to so something Ray it's gotta be quick. I basically told Gruven that we had 20 so invest the time to look into manufacturing it, and that's in motion. It doesn't feel right to pull out and switch everyone over to your guy, essentially taking this idea. On the other hand, it is a free market. I don't have a horse in this game but I do have what I told Gruven what I'd do. I'd just say close this out asap or drop please.

I'm going to hold off a bit see where this goes. I'm almost sure I can get this done at half your guys cost. Roughly 25 bucks but would really depend on what kind of "stem" the traditional rod or the braided one. Living in Cali I have bunch of connects, however, on my end I would have to have like a 50 min order. ( I wouldn't need 50 orders from you guys just about 20)

Like I said, I would hold off for now. I don't like to just come in an take competition away, even more when it wasn't my idea to begin with. To top it off, you took your time to do a group buy for all of us. I do have morals. I know in this business you have to let your morals go sometimes, but it's just not in me. I'm here to make a buck on the side, not live off my business.

[WOLFN8TR]

I do have morals. I know in this business you have to let your morals go sometimes, but it's just not in me. I'm here to make a buck on the side, not live off my business.

That is so hard to find these days Ray. I'm impressed.

:chuck

[wsmeyer]

You guys make it sound like Gruven invented the billet dipstick.

One of the reasons I'm on the fence too is I'm thinking of just making my own. I'd do a shape similar to a gear shift knob with a stripe down each side made of dimples to reference our steering wheels and a recessed //M logo on the top. I'd attach a stainless steel rod and a measuring area roughly as long as OEM on the other end.

[johnrando]

I'm not saying they are the only ones who have the right to do this. Of course anyone can make one. But in essence, given the work put in to set this up and then for someone in our mafia family to take that customer list for their own purposes wouldn't sit well with me. I did say it's a free market and it's up to whoever to do what they want. I would not want to step in the way of a quality cheaper dipstick for the E46 marketplace. But if it's "nothing new", why hasn't it been done before?

Ray, I appreciate your gesture. Given the price, who knows if it will be manufactured as they may (or may not) get their 20. Thanks for holding off, your guy still might end up being the better route, so keep in touch with him please.

EDIT: I wanted to add, that shows just what a class act Ray is. :thumbsup

[gmurphy]

I'm not saying they are the only ones who have the right to do this. Of course anyone can make one. But in essence, given the work put in to set this up and then for someone in our mafia family to take that customer list for their own purposes wouldn't sit well with me. I did say it's a free market and it's up to whoever to do what they want. I would not want to step in the way of a quality cheaper dipstick for the E46 marketplace. But if it's "nothing new", why hasn't it been done before?

Ray, I appreciate your gesture. Given the price, who know if it will be manufactured as they may (or may not) get their 20. Thanks for holding off, your guy still might end up being the better route, so keep in touch with him please.

+1


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[az3579]

EDIT: I wanted to add, that shows just what a class act Ray is. :thumbsup

This, x1000.

[johnrando]

I'm talking to them about the list price. We'll see what happens.

[cakM3]

EDIT: I wanted to add, that shows just what a class act Ray is. :thumbsup

It's good that we have people like Ray here on this forum :thumbsup

[wsmeyer]

I'm at a loss. There's a lot of well deserved loyalty in the Mafia towards companies like Coby and BrakeYourSelf. Both companies put out a good product, are active on the site, and show that they value being apart of the Mafia via affiliate commissions and discounts for us.

Contrast that with Gruven. These guys have been selling a billet dipstick for the M3 for $39.99 and various other cars at similar prices. At some point, whether it was before or after Rando contacted them doesn't really matter, they made the decision that there wasn't enough demand to sell one for non M e46's. John collected close to 30 names to show them that there is demand for them and they come back with a price $15 higher? Why are we acting like they are doing us a favor? If they don't see the value in selling close to 30 of these to members of the Mafia who will undoubtedly post reviews for them, and thus opening the door for more sales, then I say we use the list to shop other fabricators and see what designs / prices they come up with.

My loyalty is to the Mafia members, NOT SOME COMPANY THAT HAS DONE NOTHING TO EARN OUR BUSINESS.

[WOLFN8TR]

William you do have some valid points.

[rguti153]

Damn. Good point

[danewilson77]

I'm at a loss. There's a lot of well deserved loyalty in the Mafia towards companies like Coby and BrakeYourSelf. Both companies put out a good product, are active on the site, and show that they value being apart of the Mafia via affiliate commissions and discounts for us.

Contrast that with Gruven. These guys have been selling a billet dipstick for the M3 for $39.99 and various other cars at similar prices. At some point, whether it was before or after Rando contacted them doesn't really matter, they made the decision that there wasn't enough demand to sell one for non M e46's. John collected close to 30 names to show them that there is demand for them and they come back with a price $15 higher? Why are we acting like they are doing us a favor? If they don't see the value in selling close to 30 of these to members of the Mafia who will undoubtedly post reviews for them, and thus opening the door for more sales, then I say we use the list to shop other fabricators and see what designs / prices they come up with.

My loyalty is to the Mafia members, NOT SOME COMPANY THAT HAS DONE NOTHING TO EARN OUR BUSINESS.
Deferring to Randeaux.

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[johnrando]

I don't know that there is a rush here, so why don't we see what they come up with as far as price, and if they get to the minimum order? If not, easy decision.

[johnrando]

Update: they dropped the price to $49.99 after I told them it was too high. That's not going to get it done meeting the minimum quantity. Whoever wants to take a shot at this, feel free. I appreciate your flexibility.

[OtterEffect]

Too bad. Hopefully this will open the door to another opportunity elsewhere.


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[328ioc]

Update: they dropped the price to $49.99 after I told them it was too high. That's not going to get it done meeting the minimum quantity. Whoever wants to take a shot at this, feel free. I appreciate your flexibility.

How far were they from the minimum do we know?

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[cakM3]

Guess I should be expecting my refund on my order then...

[TheFinanceGuy]

Alright- peer pressure wins. I ordered one.

Good thing I didn't just buy a Porsche that needs works....... oh wait..... I DID.

[johnrando]

I'll see, but last I checked it was 5. Pretty sure the price has chased people away. They hadn't responded back yet but they will refund payment when the pre-buy is closed. I'll find out what they want to do.

[Smilez]

I just game my fabricator an original dipstick today. (yeah I know its 5:40am) That's how I roll. He said he will give me a price by today or tomorrow on initial cost to get the billet made. From there I have to fabricate the rest.

We will see where this goes.

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice Ray, looking forward to see what he comes up with.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Do you have any update on where this stands now?

[Smilez]

Just missed him this morning when he came to my job. I'll give him a call today.

[OtterEffect]

Just missed him this morning when he came to my job. I'll give him a call today.

Any news, Ray?


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[TheFinanceGuy]

The pre-buy is up and at the page below:

http://www.gruvenparts.com/bmw-e39-e46-and-z4-billet-dipsticks/

The way it works is once they get 20 committed/paid, they produce. If you sign up and pay, but they don't get 20, they refund your money.

We have enough, so if you are still interested, please order. Frankly, the price is steeper than I hoped at $54.99.

Looks like this is dead in the water- I got an email from the company that said they only have 5 pre-orders.

[328ioc]

How did they only end up with 5? This stinks.

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[330i ZHP]

because I backed out at the price - I will be content with the red ring instead an aluminum ring

[328ioc]

Fair enough, it was a bit up there.

[ELCID86]

because I backed out at the price - I will be content with the red ring instead an aluminum ring

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[az3579]

+ (-?) 1

https://forums.oneplus.net/attachments/i-see-what-you-did-there-png.78844/

[johnrando]

It was just priced too high.

[cakM3]

because I backed out at the price - I will be content with the red ring instead an aluminum ring


It was just priced too high.

This is unfortunate....