Rotary Valve Stem Caps
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Rotary Valve Stem Caps
Hey, quick question. I was thinking about ordering the Rotary shaped valve stem caps for $19.99 online. I was wondering if any of ya'll who have these or did have these could let me know if yours have ever gotten stolen. I know some of my friends have some and some of theirs have gotten stolen and I was wondering what ya'll thought about it and if people actually stole the rotary ones since most people probably don't even know what they are. I was thinking that if I left my car someplace sketchy or parked it outside one night I could easily take them off and replace them with the regular black ones in the meantime.
Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot!
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I've had mine since Christmas and all 4 are still on there. *knocks on wood*
They're a nice and subtle mod that other rotary enthusiasts always get a kick out of. I say go for it.
They're a nice and subtle mod that other rotary enthusiasts always get a kick out of. I say go for it.
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depends on the inserts in them..there is a TSB because some caps corrode to the stem and when you try and take it off to put air in or ETC. Pop there goes your stem and you are off to spend some cash on a new stem and the TP UNit they only come together. ..plastic for me..
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The rotary caps look really nice, but they're triangular and thus stick out at the end and alter the vertical line of the stem trunk. For that reason, I like the curled aluminum ones in the $5 tire pressure kit @ Autozone. They color match the OEM rim really nicely and look sleek. Plus, if they get stolen, they're only $5 to get another set of 4... So, I just bought 2 boxes for $10 and have some spares.
I had my plastic OEM caps stolen and found out it's $120 each to replace those, since Mazda only sells them w/ the tire pressure sensor...
I had my plastic OEM caps stolen and found out it's $120 each to replace those, since Mazda only sells them w/ the tire pressure sensor...
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Your Mazda dealer may stock them or order them:
http://accessories.mazdausa.com/comm...ehicleCode=RX8
Here's what the autozone kit I mentioned looks like, approximately:
(The caps come inside the kit.)
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...t%242410%24SLI
http://accessories.mazdausa.com/comm...ehicleCode=RX8
Here's what the autozone kit I mentioned looks like, approximately:
(The caps come inside the kit.)
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...t%242410%24SLI
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Here's some more...
http://secure.crisp.net/ecommerce/ze...x.php?cPath=29
http://secure.crisp.net/ecommerce/ze...x.php?cPath=29
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Originally Posted by chrism
had 3 sets stolen and sold my 4th set to a forum member
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Hmm... I can see that you're worried about this.
Well, not to play devil's advocate, but honestly I think that asking if they are going to get stolen is kinda like asking if it's ever going to rain... <LOL> If even my regular black OEM plastic ones got stolen right out of my underground office parking lot here in Beverly Hills, then I can imagine a lotta teenagers stealing the rotary-shaped ones- just cuz they look cool...
Therefore, if you like the rotary ones you just should buy them, put them on, and enjoy them. But, just be prepared to buy replacements or stock up on them ahead of time if you ever park your car in any public place.
Yes, people who steal **** suck *** and should be prosecuted! But, what can we do... That's just the way life is. I think if you search the forum, you'll notice lotta people get their fender strakes stolen right off their cars too...
Well, not to play devil's advocate, but honestly I think that asking if they are going to get stolen is kinda like asking if it's ever going to rain... <LOL> If even my regular black OEM plastic ones got stolen right out of my underground office parking lot here in Beverly Hills, then I can imagine a lotta teenagers stealing the rotary-shaped ones- just cuz they look cool...
Therefore, if you like the rotary ones you just should buy them, put them on, and enjoy them. But, just be prepared to buy replacements or stock up on them ahead of time if you ever park your car in any public place.
Yes, people who steal **** suck *** and should be prosecuted! But, what can we do... That's just the way life is. I think if you search the forum, you'll notice lotta people get their fender strakes stolen right off their cars too...
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Originally Posted by Detrich
Hmm... I can see that you're worried about this.
Well, not to play devil's advocate, but honestly I think that asking if they are going to get stolen is kinda like asking if it's ever going to rain... <LOL> If even my regular black OEM plastic ones got stolen right out of my underground office parking lot here in Beverly Hills, then I can imagine a lotta teenagers stealing the rotary-shaped ones- just cuz they look cool...
Therefore, if you like the rotary ones you just should buy them, put them on, and enjoy them. But, just be prepared to buy replacements or stock up on them ahead of time if you ever park your car in any public place.
Yes, people who steal **** suck *** and should be prosecuted! But, what can we do... That's just the way life is. I think if you search the forum, you'll notice lotta people get their fender strakes stolen right off their cars too...
Well, not to play devil's advocate, but honestly I think that asking if they are going to get stolen is kinda like asking if it's ever going to rain... <LOL> If even my regular black OEM plastic ones got stolen right out of my underground office parking lot here in Beverly Hills, then I can imagine a lotta teenagers stealing the rotary-shaped ones- just cuz they look cool...
Therefore, if you like the rotary ones you just should buy them, put them on, and enjoy them. But, just be prepared to buy replacements or stock up on them ahead of time if you ever park your car in any public place.
Yes, people who steal **** suck *** and should be prosecuted! But, what can we do... That's just the way life is. I think if you search the forum, you'll notice lotta people get their fender strakes stolen right off their cars too...
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I was only generalizing and wasn't implying that you do stuff like that...
Honestly though, my own experience is that it is usually high school kids & teenagers that steal stuff off people's cars, sadly... Most working adults don't have the time, patience, or inclination to lurk around parking lots looking for something to rip off- be it an iPod left in plain view, or an acura emblem to use as a keychain, or valve stem caps! LOL. We're usually too tired at the end of the work day, and it's just as easy to buy those kind of things for ourselves...
Honestly though, my own experience is that it is usually high school kids & teenagers that steal stuff off people's cars, sadly... Most working adults don't have the time, patience, or inclination to lurk around parking lots looking for something to rip off- be it an iPod left in plain view, or an acura emblem to use as a keychain, or valve stem caps! LOL. We're usually too tired at the end of the work day, and it's just as easy to buy those kind of things for ourselves...
Originally Posted by RX8 Zoom Zoom
Anyways, I hope you're wrong about the teenager thing because guess what? I'm 17... so it's going to be around teens quite a bit.
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Ya, I know kids do that. I have some friends that were actually talking about how they stole these things. I got pissed, and I had never heard of anyone actually doing it for fun. Pretty stupid if you ask me. You must be reeeeaaaaallly bored if the only thing you can think of to do is go steal some "chromies" as this kid was calling them. Wow.
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Originally Posted by RX8 Zoom Zoom
Hey, quick question. I was thinking about ordering the Rotary shaped valve stem caps for $19.99 online. I was wondering if any of ya'll who have these or did have these could let me know if yours have ever gotten stolen. I know some of my friends have some and some of theirs have gotten stolen and I was wondering what ya'll thought about it and if people actually stole the rotary ones since most people probably don't even know what they are. I was thinking that if I left my car someplace sketchy or parked it outside one night I could easily take them off and replace them with the regular black ones in the meantime.
Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot!
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I actually order a set about a week ago and have'nt received them yet. The guy said that he would look into it . Hope to receive soon. I did have a set on my Mazda 3 the ones you buy at Autozone. One day there where to kids looking at my car, I'm thinking okay they're admiring the damn car . well when I went out a few minutes later, they were gone. Little asses probably took them for their bikes that they were riding. Anyway the next day I went out and bought another set ( 3 bucks for 2) and a couple of weeks later the kid are back. This time theres no way in Hell that was going to happen, so I went out and bitch them out. Have'nt seen them since. The whole thing is that people take a chance at getting their *** kick , for stupidity.
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