STAY AWAY from the rotary valve stem caps!!!
07-21-2005, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
Remember, it's the little things that count. (like rotor shaped valve stem caps):D
07-21-2005, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by j67345
I just tightened my rotor shaped valve stem caps with a pair of pliers....if some dirtbag decides to steal them, they will at least have to work for 'em 
I chose to liquid nail mine in place...nobody is getting those bastards!!
07-21-2005, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Zuhalter Vati
Use Loctite!
I chose to liquid nail mine in place...nobody is getting those bastards!!
I chose to liquid nail mine in place...nobody is getting those bastards!!
07-21-2005, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by my10ae
If you use liquid nails, how will YOU be able to take them off to check air pressure/ add air?
07-22-2005, 12:00 PM
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If anyone wants my rotary valve stem caps.......
email me. Roadrashot@peoplepc.coml 
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07-22-2005, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
I love my rotor valve stem caps. Only 10 bucks for all 4!
10-22-2005, 06:47 PM
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10-22-2005, 10:17 PM
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The reason why he says to not used the rotary stem caps is ridiculous...
the snap when you hit em on the curb??? YOU'RE TOO CLOSE TO THE CURB THEN!@#
i'd rather pop those off than scratch my rims and have to pay serious mula to get those replaced...
In fact.. I might just go order those now...
the snap when you hit em on the curb??? YOU'RE TOO CLOSE TO THE CURB THEN!@#
i'd rather pop those off than scratch my rims and have to pay serious mula to get those replaced...
In fact.. I might just go order those now...
10-22-2005, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Killerking1964
I have had them on my 8 since 9/2003 with no problem, until last week. Since they stick out beyond the wheel, I accidently touched a curb and it evidently hit the rotary valve stem cap and "POOF"..............the valve stem broke! After a $175 replacement valve stem with the sensor in it. I have went back to the nice reg. length plain aluminum valve stem caps. Just thought I'd warn you guys!
I love my Rotary Valve Stem Caps.
10-22-2005, 10:52 PM
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Well it's just a bad design. If your rim gets scratched it's not going to leave you stranded someplace. And that's exactly what will happen if you lose a valve stem like I think he is describing. Unless you shell out foor the spare tire kit.
As far as close to the curb, well yeah, you'd have to be real close but heh, it happens and it shouldn't leave you stuck somplace.
As far as close to the curb, well yeah, you'd have to be real close but heh, it happens and it shouldn't leave you stuck somplace.
10-23-2005, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Gerael
The reason why he says to not used the rotary stem caps is ridiculous...
the snap when you hit em on the curb??? YOU'RE TOO CLOSE TO THE CURB THEN!@#
i'd rather pop those off than scratch my rims and have to pay serious mula to get those replaced...
In fact.. I might just go order those now...
the snap when you hit em on the curb??? YOU'RE TOO CLOSE TO THE CURB THEN!@#
i'd rather pop those off than scratch my rims and have to pay serious mula to get those replaced...
In fact.. I might just go order those now...
when i get to close to the curb the extended valve cap will take the hit and keep the wheel from getting scratched so i have to replace a 175 dollar valve stem instead of a 750 dollar wheel. good thing i have sense enough not to park within 4 inches of the curb
10-23-2005, 09:40 AM
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I've hit the curb one time while parallel parking. It scratched the rim a tiny bit since I barley nicked it.
I don't know why you guys can't understand why someone couldn't possibly ever hit the curb, and why this wouldn’t be a problem if you did hit the curb.
Thanks for the advice, while I don’t plan to hit a curb anytime soon, its good to know having those valve caps will leave me stranded if I do.
I don't know why you guys can't understand why someone couldn't possibly ever hit the curb, and why this wouldn’t be a problem if you did hit the curb.
Thanks for the advice, while I don’t plan to hit a curb anytime soon, its good to know having those valve caps will leave me stranded if I do.
10-23-2005, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Gerael
u broke both his legs??
if false:
why do u bother trying to impress us???
if true:
i don't know if you should be saying that on a public forum... lol
if false:
why do u bother trying to impress us???
if true:
i don't know if you should be saying that on a public forum... lol
10-24-2005, 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Gerael
u broke both his legs??
if false:
why do u bother trying to impress us???
if true:
i don't know if you should be saying that on a public forum... lol
if false:
why do u bother trying to impress us???
if true:
i don't know if you should be saying that on a public forum... lol
well chances are he didn't break anybody's legs over a 10 dollar set of valve caps and i think he was just trying to add flavour to his story by adding that embellishment, rather than just trying to "impress" us.
10-24-2005, 08:24 AM
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And uhh, the problem is with the valve step cap, he didnt hit the curb with his rim, its the valve stem thats STICKS OUT from the rim thats the problem.
10-24-2005, 08:54 AM
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**** happens and if the **** happens because the valve stem is sticking out past the rim and tire where it shouldn't be due to an extended cap on the valve stem then that would be that ****'s fault... Remember HE didn't curb the rim and I doubt if he was considering the extended length of the valve stem when estimating his clearance while parking, but I'm sure you do that all the time... Every time somebody comes on this forum and post something informative that could be an issue to others you get 80% of the posts following it with wussy *** comments. Usually with something like "Why didn't you use the search" yadda yadda... Well while I'm ranting I'll answer the question of why people don't search on this forum. It's because there is so much bullshit posted on here, you have to dig threw the search results for hours to find an answer. If you don't have anything useful to say then don't say anything.
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10-24-2005, 12:34 PM
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I had my caps stolen once. I found out who it was and broke both his legs.
He now knows to stay the f*** away from my car! >: (
He now knows to stay the f*** away from my car! >: (
Made me laugh when I read your post. Too bad you can't really do that to every unmonitored miscreant who has the poor judgement to mess with someone else's car.
10-24-2005, 05:15 PM
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Dragon...your last post was great and I totally agree...I'm pretty new to the forum, so I'm looking for as much info as possible but you're right, I have to dig through all the crap to get to it...but there are plenty of people like yourself who are helpful and informative...so let's all cut out the bull and move onto something more important than insults