Aftermarket cat/Part Filter
Aftermarket cat/Part Filter
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timtenor

Original Poster:

15 posts

198 months

Wednesday 30th June 2010
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Does anyone know of an aftermarket cat and/or particle filter that can be installed to a 1989 350i?
Also looking for a pair of original OZ wheels that are ROUND. My car had been stood for a while and the wheels are now oval - not a pleasant driving experience.

Timothy Evans
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TVRleigh_BBWR

6,553 posts

243 months

Wednesday 30th June 2010
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You sure its the wheels that have gone oval, and not just the tyres

Number 7

4,113 posts

292 months

Wednesday 30th June 2010
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I agree with TVRLeigh, there's no way that the wheels will have deformed just through standing and supprting the weight of the car. The tyres can develop flat spots over a long period of standing, which is why durig any period of long storage the car should be supported on axle stands with the weight off of the tyres. With a bit of driving, they may rectify themselves.

As for a cat, I don't think were fitted to any Wedges by the factory, as UK regulations did not require it at that time. Why do you want to fit one now?

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timtenor

Original Poster:

15 posts

198 months

Wednesday 30th June 2010
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It's most definately the wheels that are out of round. The wheels without tyres have been spun on a balancing machine and they are egg shaped. I've seen it with my own eyes and was also surprised.
My TVR lives in Germany where the tax for such a car with a large engine and no emission control is truly outrageous - 800/900 Euro. This + Insurance may put owning this great car out of reach. I'll have to wait 9 years before the car has historic status