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Tools for splitting BBS Splitrims
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:23 pm
by sparky_gti
I'm after some advise.
I'm going to split my pair of BBS splitrims to refurb the outer rim, just wondered what bit i needed to split the rim's. I have searched the web for the VM8 Torq bit but cant find anywhere to get one! I found this set on machinemart's website, do you think it would include one?
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.as ... 2079&g=111
Anybody know where i can get one?
Cheers Sparky!!
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:28 pm
by olop_chris
i would also like to know, i take it your going to refurb the rim yourself?
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:11 pm
by sparky_gti
Well i'v got a new set and are going to try to refurb my old set! can't be too hard once their apart. just need to know what bit i need to undo the bolts and where to get one from.
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:41 am
by thedees1
you can get one from halfords. Thats where i got mine. Just be carefull when removing the bolts as to not sheer the teeth or you will have a blooddy hard job drilling it out. i got down to the very last bolt and thats what happened.
i removed the centres by giving then a slight knock on the rear with a ball hammer
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:30 am
by neilw
Yes that kit looks like it'll have it. Its the XZN M8 you need, they have lots of different names for the same thing.
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:34 am
by PoloGTi
The piece Ive used is Draper(r) 8x53mm 1/2"sq Driver Multi Spline Bit Set
Draper part number: MSB3
stock number: 12768
You can use it with any socket set!
I got it from the local car parts stoe Auto Discount for under a fiver!
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:25 pm
by stu nwpoc
I have just started doing the same to my BBS, here was my post in the DIY guides and also some trouble i had and how i sorted it out
http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... cee5378e9f
Hope that link works, anyhow, i just got my 2nd spline bit from my local car spares supplier, its made by Laser and was £4.95 and it came with the M8 & M12 Spline bit and a 1/2" drive too
Good Luck mate, best advice is take your time undoing the bolts