Spincaps can be stolen
08-28-2003, 09:54 AM
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On second thought, I hope they put them on real tight (mine werent on tight enough I guess 
And I hope they get them stuck on their bikes!
And I hope they get them stuck on their bikes!
08-28-2003, 10:11 AM
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Damn!!!
I hate to hear that.
The spin-cap mechanism would be easy enough to override with the proper unlock tool or even a paper clip. I think of them as a deterrent rather then a failsafe mechanism.
Damn. Damn. Damn.
I just noticed the other day that crome valve stem caps are only a few bucks at Autozone. It's probalby worth it just to have those and replace as needed.
At least these kids don't drain the air out of the tires or otherwise vandalize the car.
I hate to hear that.
The spin-cap mechanism would be easy enough to override with the proper unlock tool or even a paper clip. I think of them as a deterrent rather then a failsafe mechanism.
Damn. Damn. Damn.
I just noticed the other day that crome valve stem caps are only a few bucks at Autozone. It's probalby worth it just to have those and replace as needed.
At least these kids don't drain the air out of the tires or otherwise vandalize the car.
08-28-2003, 11:23 AM
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That's too bad
How's the exhaust holdin' up for ya?
Looking back in retrospect, I should have kept it. School scheduling conflicted with my plans to buy a bike so I started modding the CL-S again....arrrgh.
How's the exhaust holdin' up for ya?
Looking back in retrospect, I should have kept it. School scheduling conflicted with my plans to buy a bike so I started modding the CL-S again....arrrgh.
08-28-2003, 11:25 AM
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Originally posted by Satin Slayer
That's too bad
How's the exhaust holdin' up for ya?
Looking back in retrospect, I should have kept it. School scheduling conflicted with my plans to buy a bike so I started modding the CL-S again....arrrgh.
That's too bad
How's the exhaust holdin' up for ya?
Looking back in retrospect, I should have kept it. School scheduling conflicted with my plans to buy a bike so I started modding the CL-S again....arrrgh.
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08-28-2003, 11:30 AM
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Re: Spincaps can be stolen
Originally posted by mc222
2 of 4...GONE - Damn 12 year old brats! If I catch them little bastards Im gonna throw them in the pool
2 of 4...GONE - Damn 12 year old brats! If I catch them little bastards Im gonna throw them in the pool
I have them both on my car and my wife’s RAV4.
Last weekend when I washed the cars I went to check the air pressure and two of the 4 on my car were pretty loose.
They spun right off without the “key”.
I think it’s because there’s no gasket in there at the top.
They’re not quite the quality I expected, but for 13-bucks shipped for eight I guess I really can’t complain.
I cranked them on pretty hard this time and I’m gonna keep an eye on them.
Shawn S
08-28-2003, 11:37 AM
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I would bet that with the right type of rubber coating and pliers you could get those spin caps off
08-28-2003, 11:46 AM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
I think they may have FALLEN OFF, not been stolen.
I have them both on my car and my wife’s RAV4.
Last weekend when I washed the cars I went to check the air pressure and two of the 4 on my car were pretty loose.
They spun right off without the “key”.
I think it’s because there’s no gasket in there at the top.
They’re not quite the quality I expected, but for 13-bucks shipped for eight I guess I really can’t complain.
I cranked them on pretty hard this time and I’m gonna keep an eye on them.
Shawn S
I think they may have FALLEN OFF, not been stolen.
I have them both on my car and my wife’s RAV4.
Last weekend when I washed the cars I went to check the air pressure and two of the 4 on my car were pretty loose.
They spun right off without the “key”.
I think it’s because there’s no gasket in there at the top.
They’re not quite the quality I expected, but for 13-bucks shipped for eight I guess I really can’t complain.
I cranked them on pretty hard this time and I’m gonna keep an eye on them.
Shawn S
08-28-2003, 04:38 PM
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be careful with aftermarket valve caps - most of them are not the same type metal as the valve stem, and over time w/ a little H2O they'll corrode inside and if you put em' on too tight you WONT get them off w/o a saw or drimmel...solution for me was to spray a drop of WD40 inside before putting them on tight.
08-28-2003, 05:53 PM
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Originally posted by swclown
be careful with aftermarket valve caps - most of them are not the same type metal as the valve stem, and over time w/ a little H2O they'll corrode inside and if you put em' on too tight you WONT get them off w/o a saw or drimmel...solution for me was to spray a drop of WD40 inside before putting them on tight.
be careful with aftermarket valve caps - most of them are not the same type metal as the valve stem, and over time w/ a little H2O they'll corrode inside and if you put em' on too tight you WONT get them off w/o a saw or drimmel...solution for me was to spray a drop of WD40 inside before putting them on tight.
08-29-2003, 03:08 AM
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Originally posted by Slimey
The SpinCaps® recommend the same in their instructions -- actually, they recommend putting a tiny bleb of anti-seize lube on the threads before screwing them on.
The SpinCaps® recommend the same in their instructions -- actually, they recommend putting a tiny bleb of anti-seize lube on the threads before screwing them on.
I’m still kinda pissed that there’s no gaskets.
Shawn S
08-29-2003, 03:54 AM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
SHIT….. I guess I should have read those.
I’m still kinda pissed that there’s no gaskets.
Shawn S
SHIT….. I guess I should have read those.
I’m still kinda pissed that there’s no gaskets.
Shawn S
I did try to trim a rubber band into little gaskets and it just looked silly.
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