Came across some Beru RDE001 when looking for a friend. £60 each. That's a bargain.
The site looks legit. He has ordered some, so we will see. Annoyingly I can't post the direct link, but if you go to:
www.rhoox.com
And search for RDE001 then you will come across them.
The site seems to be broken in English, though. When I click the link to the details page, it won't do anything. Works OK in German or French though.
No-one said bargain hunting was easy....
They do the valves, too. Search RDV001 instead of RDE001.
Cheap TPMS sensors
Cheap TPMS sensors
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
Not quite as cheap but a legit (I think!) UK site.
£84 inc vat.
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/tpms/h ... ms_sensors
£84 inc vat.
http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/tpms/h ... ms_sensors
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
Yes, that is where I bought mine from, before finding this other site.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
I have always wondered about the shelf life of these units, as in from the time that they are made, aren't they just losing charge, regardless of being fitted or sitting on a vendor's shelf? I take it that they have a date of manufacture on them?
Current:
23' C8 RS6 Vorsprung - 23' RS E-Tron GT Carbon Vorsprung
Gone:
"Brutus"- C5 RS6 Avant - MRC stage 2 - Milltek non-res + 100 cell cats - Wagner ICs - PSS9 - H&R ARBs - OZ Superturismo LM - C6 Custom brakes - HD RNS-E - Various other bits - 555PS/832Nm
"Taz"- C7 RS6 - MRC stage 2 745PS/1095Nm
12' Cayenne Turbo, B7 RS4, S3, Cupra R, XJR, EVO VII, STI8,5,2&WRX, 106 GTI&XSI, other crap.
23' C8 RS6 Vorsprung - 23' RS E-Tron GT Carbon Vorsprung
Gone:
"Brutus"- C5 RS6 Avant - MRC stage 2 - Milltek non-res + 100 cell cats - Wagner ICs - PSS9 - H&R ARBs - OZ Superturismo LM - C6 Custom brakes - HD RNS-E - Various other bits - 555PS/832Nm
"Taz"- C7 RS6 - MRC stage 2 745PS/1095Nm
12' Cayenne Turbo, B7 RS4, S3, Cupra R, XJR, EVO VII, STI8,5,2&WRX, 106 GTI&XSI, other crap.
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
They "sleep" when the wheel isn't moving so saving power.
Looking at my old sensors, they have a date on them. On the ones I didn't destroy they are 21/04/07 and 27/12/06. So that's about 5 / 5.5 years ago.
I can only assume that this is the manufacture date and that my sensors have already been changed once. The first ones would have have lasted about 4 years, unless there was another reason for them being replaced - which is as probable as the batteries running out: wheel theft/swap, preventive measures, premature failure, etc.
Looking at my old sensors, they have a date on them. On the ones I didn't destroy they are 21/04/07 and 27/12/06. So that's about 5 / 5.5 years ago.
I can only assume that this is the manufacture date and that my sensors have already been changed once. The first ones would have have lasted about 4 years, unless there was another reason for them being replaced - which is as probable as the batteries running out: wheel theft/swap, preventive measures, premature failure, etc.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
But yes, they will still be using some power and depleting the battery.Shoppinit wrote:They "sleep" when the wheel isn't moving so saving power.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
The shelf life is massive - they are completely dead until exposed to 24 psi.
Iirc there's a mechanical one way mechanism that connects battery when inflated.
Almost like a 'break glass in emergency'.
But yes once activated they will lose charge.
Shame you can't have a mechanism to build charge from the wheel spinning.
Iirc there's a mechanical one way mechanism that connects battery when inflated.
Almost like a 'break glass in emergency'.
But yes once activated they will lose charge.
Shame you can't have a mechanism to build charge from the wheel spinning.
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
Didn't know that. Although looking at the sorry results of my autopsy there is nothing that appears to be electromechanical on the PCB other than the strain gauge of the pressure sensor itself (presumably).
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
Geek much?Shoppinit wrote:...looking at the sorry results of my autopsy there is nothing that appears to be electromechanical on...
No matter where you go, there you are.
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
Shop, did you say you ordered these from the site in the first link? I've been trying to order but when I click on the product it doesn't do anything. Anyone else have this problem?
Also, I have Vag Comm'd my RS6 and it says the front left sensor needs replacing, fair doos. However, how do I know the wheels haven't been switched around at some point?
Also, I have Vag Comm'd my RS6 and it says the front left sensor needs replacing, fair doos. However, how do I know the wheels haven't been switched around at some point?
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
It's live Amar as far as i know so if you put the dodgey wheel in which ever corner it will tell you.Get it done before you have your wheels refurbed!
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
What chunky said, and if one's dead, the other won't be far behind. Change 'em all.
As I said in my post, the link doesn't work in English language for some reason. Put it in German and use google translate.
As I said in my post, the link doesn't work in English language for some reason. Put it in German and use google translate.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Mr Footlong
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Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
Yep, makes no sense to be changing them one at a time, you will be annually chasing corners... While I would love to use my sensors, I simply couldn't afford them at the same time as buying the new wheels & tyres
Current:
23' C8 RS6 Vorsprung - 23' RS E-Tron GT Carbon Vorsprung
Gone:
"Brutus"- C5 RS6 Avant - MRC stage 2 - Milltek non-res + 100 cell cats - Wagner ICs - PSS9 - H&R ARBs - OZ Superturismo LM - C6 Custom brakes - HD RNS-E - Various other bits - 555PS/832Nm
"Taz"- C7 RS6 - MRC stage 2 745PS/1095Nm
12' Cayenne Turbo, B7 RS4, S3, Cupra R, XJR, EVO VII, STI8,5,2&WRX, 106 GTI&XSI, other crap.
23' C8 RS6 Vorsprung - 23' RS E-Tron GT Carbon Vorsprung
Gone:
"Brutus"- C5 RS6 Avant - MRC stage 2 - Milltek non-res + 100 cell cats - Wagner ICs - PSS9 - H&R ARBs - OZ Superturismo LM - C6 Custom brakes - HD RNS-E - Various other bits - 555PS/832Nm
"Taz"- C7 RS6 - MRC stage 2 745PS/1095Nm
12' Cayenne Turbo, B7 RS4, S3, Cupra R, XJR, EVO VII, STI8,5,2&WRX, 106 GTI&XSI, other crap.
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
My mate received his TPMS from rhoox. Just FYI.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
Re: Cheap TPMS sensors
Forget that, not spending all that money on tyre pressor sensors, one was okay, but not all four. Have decided to spend the money on a wheel refurb instead, Grizz is sorting it all out, will be mint when I pick it up.
2009 Audi RS 6 Saloon V10 - 420mm Ceramics, Keyless, Soft Close, Adaptive Cruise, Glass Sunroof, Blinds, Twin Pane & UV, Freeview & DAB, High Beam Assist, MTM bits, Audi Exclusive Bits, MRC, Milltek, GYEF1 ASY2's, Bluetooth streaming music to AMI mod - 753PS, 1021 NM
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
2016 Audi S3 Saloon S-Tronic, Sepang, B&O, Tech Pack w/connect, 19" 5 Arm Wing Alloys, Comfort Pack, LED Light Pack - Company Car
1995 Audi A8 4.2 V8 quattro Sport
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