How do you prevent stolen valve stem caps?

[Joe Cool]

I just receive a set of SRT8 metal valve stem caps from Stealth Auto and was wondering what everyone does to prevent their caps from being stolen (the reason I got new caps was because someone stole the originals).

I was thinking of using some mild lock-tite so that they could not be removed by hand and would require a small wrench.
Bad idea?

[CT-MSRT]

some stuff can't be stopped without locking your car up in a container. Skip the lock-tite. If someone wants em, they'll take them unfortunately. Just make sure they only get the cap instead of damaging your stem and possibly leaving you stranded for a low dollar part they broke off.

[GasGunR]

motion detector and a rhodesian pipe organ.

[xk49]

Move to New Hampshire.

[crucian]

I bought these cheapy chrome ones from Wal-Mart for about $1.80. They look good and if someone decides to swipe 'em it's a cheap replacement

[STAGE 3 R/T]

Glue them on!!

[DarthMuffin]

Wrench them on. Put them on fairly tightly with a pair of pliers or a wrench. Just tight enough so that you can't get them off by hand. That should stop 90% of the "opportunity theft" punks. Keep the pliers or wrench in your glove box though!

Caveat: While I've done this with other cars in the past, I haven't tried it with an LX, and I know the SRT8 aluminum valve stems are sort of fragile...

[GasGunR]

I still like my idea:)

[89grand]

I didn't know people still did that anymore. I thought it was something people did back when I was a kid, and I'm old now.

[Joe Cool]

I guess the thieves up north are a little slow and haven't grown out of it.

[jg]

It might be fun to electrify the wheel somehow. :)

[Super T]

You don't.

[8yourM5]

Wrench them on. Put them on fairly tightly with a pair of pliers or a wrench. Just tight enough so that you can't get them off by hand. That should stop 90% of the "opportunity theft" punks. Keep the pliers or wrench in your glove box though!

Caveat: While I've done this with other cars in the past, I haven't tried it with an LX, and I know the SRT8 aluminum valve stems are sort of fragile...
I wouldnt try this I broke 2 other thme just washing the rims

[CT-MSRT]

It might be fun to electrify the wheel somehow. :)

despite the hilarity, it'd be hard to store enough power for a good continuous charge. Plus after they got shocked they would probably break a window or kick the car. as i said before. Do nothing and keep a few spare, tis the sad state of the world right now. Maybe they will get the 4 they need for their car and move on.

[EmagdniM]

Just get one of these:

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z224/KaledoniaFF/ed5.jpg

[Ghostface Mag]

Glue them on!!


Now thats funny....:tinfoilhat:

But seriously thats another part that can be replaced...I know it gets old after awhile but just keep plenty on hand...

[fireman2118]

Don't park your car.

[SLAKKER]

Tie one of these to the bumper while its parked!!!!!!
http://bp1.blogger.com/_IGVYPT6NDWk/R1Qex0u0OyI/AAAAAAAACOQ/y7qcT5hP1tE/s1600-R/HyenasLagos+-+copie.jpg

[moddog]

I only put them on at M&G or car shows.

[DA X 6]

Just had 3 out of 4 of mine disappear while I was parked at the train station- the 4th one was apparently too tight for the thieving SOB.

[STREET LIFE R/T]

Its one of those things that you can't prevent.....but I would love to catch a focker taken them.......he would the get a ass whipen based on if he stole all the ones I did not recover...:wink: