Wing vent knob variations

[72pdx02]

The wing vent knob on my 67 passenger door was missing the chrome ring. It bugged me enough that I finally ordered a new one. Well I learned something new. I didn’t do any research before ordering I just figured they were all the same. I found out they are not. The chrome ring on my 67 is much smaller. I wonder what year that changed? 

Edited April 18, 2022 by 72pdx02
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['76mintgrün'02]

The knob on my '76 has the smaller ring like yours.

I've never seen one like the new one you ordered.

 

Did you know there is a tiny dimple on the outer lip of the knob that indicates where they put the hole on the backside (that is used to push the cover cap off)?

 

I think that is an amusing little detail.

Tom

[Mike Self]

I've not seen one with a giant chrome ring either--at least not on an '02.  Perhaps from either an NK sedan or a 2500, 2800 or Bavaria?  I know the coupes had all-chrome knobs.  

 

Steve, feel free to chime in here!  More arcane 02 trivia!

 

mike

[AceAndrew]

Going off of Mike's observation.

 

   The 02 and coupes have the same outside diameter.  The E9 Coupes had all chrome centers .... HOWEVER, the diameter of the inner aesthetic ring on the coupes matches the diameter of your 2002 replacement ring.  Therefore, my guess is that when remaking these, they just shot two birds with one stone when making the mold.

[Conserv]

17 hours ago, Mike Self said:

 

… Steve, feel free to chime in here!  More arcane 02 trivia!…

 

And I’ve got nuthin’, Mike! ??

 

“Pro Restoration Tip”: replace them in pairs, and no one’s likely to notice… ?

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

 

[02Les]

Still, it's annoying when you order an '02 part and get one for another model BMW...........................send it back?

[72pdx02]

The picture shows I got what I ordered. (From where I ordered it from)It’s my fault for not walking in the garage to see what mine looks like before ordering. I’ll probably keep my original cap that’s missing the chrome ring In place since it’s original to the car. Thanks for the feedback everyone. hope you all had a happy Easter. 

[visionaut]

I like ‘em, but agree with Les. So if I wanna get these - not by mistake - order a pair for a Coupe?

[calw]

 

3 hours ago, AceAndrew said:

Going off of Mike's observation.

 

   The 02 and coupes have the same outside diameter.  The E9 Coupes had all chrome centers .... HOWEVER, the diameter of the inner aesthetic ring on the coupes matches the diameter of your 2002 replacement ring.  Therefore, my guess is that when remaking these, they just shot two birds with one stone when making the mold.

 

So this new part might not be correct for any original model!  Verrry interesting...  But trivial, if Steve's willing to let it pass.

[Conserv]

13 hours ago, calw said:

 

 

So this new part might not be correct for any original model!  Verrry interesting...  But trivial, if Steve's willing to let it pass.

If they match, they pass!

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

 

[RichenFamous]

@72pdx02,

I’ll check my small parts stash tomorrow after work. If I have a clean wing knob insert, I’ll send one to you. 
?
Rich

 

Edit: Curiosity got the best of me and had to know if my parts were still there ?

If it’ll work for you, PM your address and I’ll drop it in the post tomorrow. 

Edited April 20, 2022 by RichenFamous
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[stone02]

that oversized and enlarged cap appears to be

the one that fits on a seat adjuster knob and not for

the window winder. most likely CS or very early E12

sport seats.

stone02