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BBursey · 02-18-2013, 11:52 AM

Maybe this is over the top, but I like the idea of the valve stem being inconspicuous in the rim.

I bought a set of the black Invisible Valve Stems from ECS Tuning, but I'm not confident in their reliability and I really don't want to get stranded, so they might not get installed.

Now I'm looking at these gunmetal ShopTPMS Valve Stems from BavX and wondering if they can be used without the TPMS sensors (since our Canadian cars don't use TPMS).

The only other option seems to be these gunmetal Volk / Rays Valve Stems, but at $100 per set, I'd rather live with pink valve stems instead.

Much appreciated.

Cheers,
Bryan

Black Sheep · 02-18-2013, 12:46 PM

I've used the ones from BavX but in black as I have black wheels. They are nice. but really only for the real picky people.

BBursey · 02-18-2013, 12:57 PM

I'm a little OCD, and while I think the look of the invisible valve stems is cool, I don't know that I'd trust them (and I do like to regularly check tire pressures, etc.)

Do you recall what the TPMS fitting on the bottom of the valve looked like? Would it be possible to run without the TPMS sensor installed (i.e. nothing loose, rattling, etc.)?

Cheers,
Bryan

Black Sheep · 02-18-2013, 12:58 PM

I don't see why not, Email BavX they should respond quickly

BBursey · 02-18-2013, 01:35 PM

Emailed, received reply, and placed order in the span of 24 minutes - incredible service!

Cheers,
Bryan

PS> Yes, the valve stems will work with the TPMS sensors. Good news for OCD Canadians with anthracite wheels and without TPMS!

Black Sheep · 02-18-2013, 01:37 PM

Told ya

02-18-2013, 11:52 AM	#1
BBursey Work hard, play harder Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 171 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Gunmetal Valve Stems for Anthracite APEX Wheels Maybe this is over the top, but I like the idea of the valve stem being inconspicuous in the rim. I bought a set of the black Invisible Valve Stems from ECS Tuning, but I'm not confident in their reliability and I really don't want to get stranded, so they might not get installed. Now I'm looking at these gunmetal ShopTPMS Valve Stems from BavX and wondering if they can be used without the TPMS sensors (since our Canadian cars don't use TPMS). The only other option seems to be these gunmetal Volk / Rays Valve Stems, but at $100 per set, I'd rather live with pink valve stems instead. Much appreciated. Cheers, Bryan __________________ 2011 135i M Sport \| Dinan Stage 3 Suspension \| Dinan High Performance Bushing Kit \| M3 Wishbones \| Modified CDV \| Clutch Stop \| APEX EC-7 Wheels w/ Michelin PSS 235/40R18 265/35R18 Tires \| Maddad Street Series Exhaust \| BMW Performance Kidney Grills \| JBSPEED Painted Spoiler \| 28% Tint
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02-18-2013, 12:46 PM	#2
Black Sheep A Zip an a Double Cup Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 4,418 iTrader: (5)	I've used the ones from BavX but in black as I have black wheels. They are nice. but really only for the real picky people. __________________ Cobb PROTuned \| RB's \| AMS FMIC \| AR DP's \| HPF Exhaust \| CP-E DCI \| Apex Arc 8's \| 235/275 Star Specs \|

02-18-2013, 12:57 PM	#3
BBursey Work hard, play harder Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 171 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	I'm a little OCD, and while I think the look of the invisible valve stems is cool, I don't know that I'd trust them (and I do like to regularly check tire pressures, etc.) Do you recall what the TPMS fitting on the bottom of the valve looked like? Would it be possible to run without the TPMS sensor installed (i.e. nothing loose, rattling, etc.)? Cheers, Bryan __________________ 2011 135i M Sport \| Dinan Stage 3 Suspension \| Dinan High Performance Bushing Kit \| M3 Wishbones \| Modified CDV \| Clutch Stop \| APEX EC-7 Wheels w/ Michelin PSS 235/40R18 265/35R18 Tires \| Maddad Street Series Exhaust \| BMW Performance Kidney Grills \| JBSPEED Painted Spoiler \| 28% Tint

02-18-2013, 12:58 PM	#4
Black Sheep A Zip an a Double Cup Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 4,418 iTrader: (5)	I don't see why not, Email BavX they should respond quickly __________________ Cobb PROTuned \| RB's \| AMS FMIC \| AR DP's \| HPF Exhaust \| CP-E DCI \| Apex Arc 8's \| 235/275 Star Specs \|

02-18-2013, 01:35 PM	#5
BBursey Work hard, play harder Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 171 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Emailed, received reply, and placed order in the span of 24 minutes - incredible service! Cheers, Bryan PS> Yes, the valve stems will work with the TPMS sensors. Good news for OCD Canadians with anthracite wheels and without TPMS! __________________ 2011 135i M Sport \| Dinan Stage 3 Suspension \| Dinan High Performance Bushing Kit \| M3 Wishbones \| Modified CDV \| Clutch Stop \| APEX EC-7 Wheels w/ Michelin PSS 235/40R18 265/35R18 Tires \| Maddad Street Series Exhaust \| BMW Performance Kidney Grills \| JBSPEED Painted Spoiler \| 28% Tint

02-18-2013, 01:37 PM	#6
Black Sheep A Zip an a Double Cup Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 4,418 iTrader: (5)	Told ya __________________ Cobb PROTuned \| RB's \| AMS FMIC \| AR DP's \| HPF Exhaust \| CP-E DCI \| Apex Arc 8's \| 235/275 Star Specs \|

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