interesting - can you say if they're readily available and how much ?

Better still - could you provide a link to them ?

There's quite a few people who would like to fit the orange TPMS to the turbo twist hollow spokes but have been put off due to said issues.

I think Nigel Nunn (another Brit) at Orange was planning to have some special stems made - maybe there's no need if these units you've found work out ok.

 

The valves are made to order and are not an ex-stock part (they are a motorsport part).

Unfortunately there is no link to order them as such, but if people are interested in them, I am more than happy to have valves produced.

As the parts are made to order, if I can get an idea of the number of valves required, this will allow me to get the most accurate pricing.

 

So I ordered a set of replacement valve stems for my hollow turbo twists from the dealer (just as cheap as Pelican).
Removed the schrader valve then drilled 4.2mm diameter hole 10mm deep from the inside end. Then tapped it M5.0x0.8

Took about 10 minutes max for each one.

Nigel at Orange supplied my with some extra long M5 screws and dome pieces (you could re-use the domes off the original stems).

Went down my local tire and the installed them no problem at all.

Great to have a functioning TPMS.

If the idea of drilling / tapping a thread doesn't appeal to you, I understand from Nigel that custom stems are being made over in Taiwan, but maybe delayed due to storms etc.

 

It seems a good deal!
I heard about Orange TPMS manufacture, and they have good quality and good price for TPMS.
you should try them!

 

well finally got to try mine on my ATS wheels and....they dont fit!

 

Anyone had luck in mounting these in the hallow twists with the mod? What about any update on the stems from the manufacturer? I missed the group buy, but considering buying this for my '02 996TT.

Thanks!

 

Like others I found the TPMS stems are too big diameter wise to fit into turbo twist hollow spokes.

The solution I used was to order another set of valve stems then drill and tap them M5.0 to secure the sensors in place. See my earlier post.

Nigel at Orange sent me some longer drilled out screws and all is well.

I'd think by now he may have the modified stems available.

Overall I'm very pleased with the install and it gives me peace of mind.

Tim

 

Just an update that they do have the adapters available. I just ordered them for $15 in addition to the kit. Also, not sure if he will continue to do so, but I emailed Nigel asking if I could still get the group buy price since I missed it, and he did give it to me.

Thanks!

Ben

 

How do I contact Nigel regarding getting group buy price?

Thanks

 

nnunn@orange-tpms-usa.com

 

Update to my last post. They do NOT have valves done yet. They sent me what I needed to do the modification (screws and caps) for $15. So, I need to go get valve stems and do the mod tonight if I'm getting my installation done tomorrow. Arrrgh. Anyone have a part number on the valve stems to be sure the dealer gives me the right ones? It would stink to modify them, be out that much money and them be the wrong ones...

 

This is the part number and can be ordered from Pelican, but you might get them quicker from a dealership.

You will need to drill and tap them M5.0 as I've mentioned above.

993-361-073-00-OEM

When you remove your original valve stems you'll likely find the rubber
seals are not re-usable - hence the need to order the above stems which come
with new seals.

 

This mod was simple, installer had no problem installing the sensors, system works GREAT! I just wish the bastards hadn't scratched my wheels (which they are having redone tomorrow).

Also, I liked the previous post about the cubby hole mounting, but since I like my space there, I installed the control unit in the BACK of the hole so that I may still use it. Looks fantastic, wasn't too difficult. I can post some detailed pics tonight if anyone wants.

 

Here are some pics of what I did. I measured with a piece of paper against the control unit to see how big I wanted the space; then taped with packaging tape, the paper centered on the box, and cut with the paper on it using a cutting disc on my dremmel.

The grinded it smooth for the best fit I could get, put a small piece of double stick tape to the vertical edges, then packaging tape to hold the display.

Somewhere along the way I cut the rubber material inside the box (removes easily, just pull it out --I put it back in with the hole and drew a mark on the back with a pen and just cut with scissors).

The mounting using packaging tape isn't ideal, but it's in there strong and seems like it will stay just fine. I tried drilling holes and using zip ties, thought about silicone, but this was the best idea that came to me and I can remove it easily if need be.

The last pic is the finished work.

 

Here's a quick shot of it in my turbo. Please excuse the rogue wire



I also have this system in my Lexus and finished custom mounting the display yesterday.





Edwin