TheOracle Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Some thieving scum has had 2 of my shiny Z valve caps away Ok, its only 2 valve caps but nevertheless, very annoying. Anyone know if the locking type caps are any good or are they likely to damage the thread of the valve. The only ones I've found so far are on fleabay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissan-3 ... ccessories Any other suggestions?? Quote
rtbiscuit Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 mate i know your pain, i've had it on 3 cars, haven't bothered buying any for the zed. normally kids, take them as souverniers Quote
Ian Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Somebody stole my Volk ones, they cost a fortune to buy seperatley Quote
ZMANALEX Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Even my cheapskate black plastic ones get nicked Quote
Anubis Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 it'll be kids. As ashamed as I am to admit this now, but as a kid we used to take the really nice ones off and they became some sort of collectors things between kids (god knows why, we just did). I remember someone taking a Ferrari's and sold them for £5 each to some other kid at school. When your younger you just think its a tiny worthless piece of metal stuck on a wheel and someone will replace it for 2p, however as you grow older you realise the shame and expense. OR It could well be that a load of pikey's turned up in their 'banging' Corsa's and Vectra's saying 'init' a lot with baseball caps, noticed you didn't have cheap plastic ones and took them to go one their well 'sick' motor. Quote
marzman Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Its a fact of life mate - valve caps will be stolen! I just kee buying replacements from the poundshop in town! Quote
BulletMagnet Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 That's why my Volk/Rays valve caps don't go on the car, got some cheap alloy ones from my local tyre fitters for free. Volk/Rays valve caps will only go on for shows and meets Quote
Ian Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 That's why my Volk/Rays valve caps don't go on the car, got some cheap alloy ones from my local tyre fitters for free.Volk/Rays valve caps will only go on for shows and meets I know where to get some more now then Quote
BulletMagnet Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 That's why my Volk/Rays valve caps don't go on the car, got some cheap alloy ones from my local tyre fitters for free.Volk/Rays valve caps will only go on for shows and meets I know where to get some more now then There is a custom alarmsystem with my valve caps..........me with baseball bat in hand...waiting Quote
sunset350z Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 I had some locking valve caps on mine, basically a waste of time cos they will seize on and you'll end up having to take it to a tyre depot and having new valves fitted. Quote
bronzee Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Some thieving scum has had 2 of my shiny Z valve caps away Ok, its only 2 valve caps but nevertheless, very annoying. Anyone know if the locking type caps are any good or are they likely to damage the thread of the valve. The only ones I've found so far are on fleabay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors Not had any problems with my Z valve stem caps...... dare I say it yet. Still there a year and a half later. They were a pressie, from what I understand they came from Fleabay. Quote
Stew Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 black plastic is the key! I used to nick metal lorry trailer ones when I were a lad..... We put them on our bikes. We were cool! Quote
Grantmitchell Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 black plastic is the key! I used to nick metal lorry trailer ones when I were a lad..... We put them on our bikes. We were cool! Bet you had a bit of card on the spokes too didnt you?? Quote
clarkie34 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 2 of my rays ones went,Phil kindly sent me a couple out foc.Put these on with a spanner,been on ever since. Quote
Stew Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 black plastic is the key! I used to nick metal lorry trailer ones when I were a lad..... We put them on our bikes. We were cool! Bet you had a bit of card on the spokes too didnt you?? Or a crushed coke can on the tyre! Every biker has to start somewhere! Quote
M350ZB Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Allways remember when i went to thorpe park with the girlfriend, had some nismo ones, on my rays when the zed was standard, got out of thorpe park didnt notice, drove home and stopped at the serivces, then bang, i clocked on . Just bought some off ebay £2 or something like that with postage, metal ones, look pretty , ebay is your answer or a cheap bike shop Quote
spr1ngy Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I know this is supposed to be a serious point made by the OP, but i cant seem to help but laugh like a lil schoolboy everythime i look at his Avatar! thats just the happiest dog i have even seen Quote
M13KYF Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 think most of us have had them pinched along the line. Had some Z caps that lasted about a month. Now got some Richbrook Titanium locking ones. Loads better http://www.rockshore.uk.com/richbrook-l ... s-49-p.asp Quote
sally Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I brought mine of Fleabay for a fiver and they are still attached! Guess the kids in my area are honest. Ive never stolen valve caps, although i did go through a phase of 'borrowing' road signs! Quote
Ian Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 think most of us have had them pinched along the line. Had some Z caps that lasted about a month. Now got some Richbrook Titanium locking ones. Loads better http://www.rockshore.uk.com/richbrook-l ... s-49-p.asp They look ok & they come in red Quote
Marios Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 I had all my valve caps stolen aswell, first two went then then second two! So I invested in some lockable Z valve caps from ebay, quite cheap aswell think they were £4, and they have still managed to stay on so far! Quote
jerry3167 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Before I got the Z, My Civic Type-R had its JDM WIND DEFLECTORS worth £120 stolen from it off my Drive! The f**kers left a load of tools around the car, and had tried various sockets on my wheels too, and thats outside my house on the drive FFS Have just installed CCTV and A little surprise for the next person who fancies their chances... Quote
TheOracle Posted July 4, 2009 Author Posted July 4, 2009 Hi all Thanks for the advice. I have fitted some of the Richmond silver ones from Halfrauds. Yesterday, when I returned to my car after work, the little F*****s had obviously been back and thought MM MMMM, more nice shiny valve caps to thieve; I knew they'd had a go as the brake dust on the wheels had been disturbed (I hadn't washed the car purposefully so I could check ). Would have loved to have seen their disappointed faces when they realised their attempts were futile Quote
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