[h8ten]

Hi all, away from the Ampera at the moment. Does anyone know the diameter of the centre cap for the alloy wheel? I need to replace some and might have found a source.

 

[Spiny]

The cap is 59mm outside and 45.5 inside and if mine are anything to go by don't survive well outdoors.

 

[h8ten]

Scunner. Thanks, the ones I have seen are quoted as 60mm, back to hunting.

 

[HandyAndy]

Mine are deffo corroding away a bit. Wouldn't be hard to design something that's totally black & featureless, 3D printed, if you'ld like some? What do Vx charge for replacements?

 

[h8ten]

I am looking for replacements because like yours they are going white under the clear covering layer. I had a look on eBay and they seem to be around £20 a set. Although I am searching for ones for the Ampera there is still the caveat that you need to check the diameter of the clips. I had thought of just trying to get chrome & black coloured badges/stickers and either try to fit them to the existing ones or have a go at printing some caps too in plain black with a flat face.

 

[GJO]

There are a couple of possibilities on eBay:
These from China
These from Latvia

 

[modo]

Also interested in this (albeit for a Volt - so either Chevrolet or blank). Is it outside 59mm or 49mm though - seems to be a discrepancy above?

 

[Spiny]

Oops need to edit the image. It's 59 outside
Seems the original can not be edited now

 

[Westfielder]

Did anyone find any that fitted - I bough some ebay ones but they didn't fit!
Thanks
?

 

[HandyAndy]

Looks like I need to print some. They'll be black, flat ended, and to make removal easier I'd put a circular hole through the middle, made of a donut shape removed from the plastic. You'll see 5 small holes in the face, to line up with the spokes, and these will all meet up inside. So you can poke some wire through to remove.
Any interest?

 

[The_Troupster]

If I end up keeping my Ampera another year and I get the wheels refurbished, I may look into sanding off the lacquer, re-detailing and lacquering again. The pull towards a Tesla is strong though!

Cheers,
Jim

 

[h8ten]

If I end up keeping my Ampera another year and I get the wheels refurbished, I may look into sanding off the lacquer, re-detailing and lacquering again. The pull towards a Tesla is strong though!

Cheers,
Jim

The pull is/was too great and sorry to say I succumbed.

 

[GJO]

It would seem that there are stocks of original wheel centres in the USA - variously badged with Vauxhall, Opel and Chevrolet logos.
http://allworldautomotive.com/auto_parts_for_sale_gm_chevrolet_wheel_center_caps_ots41973.html

 

[Spiny]

Would they do a bulk price first the "obsolete" Vauxhall ones as they are useless in the US. 32$ plus shipping and probably tax is a bit too much for me.

 

[GJO]

Would they do a bulk price first the "obsolete" Vauxhall ones as they are useless in the US. 32$ plus shipping and probably tax is a bit too much for me.

Possibly worth trying?

 

[Spiny]

Anyone know how much VX charge? I'm out of the country currently so can't ask my local dealer.

 

[GJO]

I bought a set from Lookers on eBay - they cost approx. £30. Lookers were selling off a load of Ampera spares earlier this year - I also picked up a spare reflector for the boot lid and a new rubber extension piece that fits under the front bumper.

 

[Spiny]

Mine and I guess from the comments many others are in shabby condition so I'm up for a set, just how many are interested is the question.

 

[HandyAndy]

I'll pass on the offer thx. Am already experimenting with my own unique version that looks like nothing else on the planet! Here's the design. Actual item is glossy black, hard to take a pic of!

 

[Westfielder]

Spiny, I just had my wheels refurbed (Superb job at Platinum Alloys Swindon - full acid dip and shot blast etc £344 inc) but the centres look awful - so I'm interested