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About LinkBacksI 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?
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05-21-2009, 03:18 PM #1
It's not what you drive... wait, it is!
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How do you prevent stolen valve stem caps?
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05-21-2009, 03:25 PM #2
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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.
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05-21-2009, 03:32 PM #3
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motion detector and a rhodesian pipe organ.
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05-21-2009, 03:48 PM #4
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Move to New Hampshire.
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05-21-2009, 03:48 PM #5
Keep moving, minimize the drama
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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
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05-21-2009, 03:53 PM #6
rest in peace dad
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05-21-2009, 03:54 PM #7
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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...
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05-21-2009, 03:56 PM #8
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I still like my idea
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05-21-2009, 03:58 PM #9
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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.
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05-21-2009, 04:07 PM #10
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I guess the thieves up north are a little slow and haven't grown out of it.
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05-21-2009, 04:23 PM #11
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It might be fun to electrify the wheel somehow.
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05-21-2009, 04:27 PM #12
Speed on... Hell ain't half full
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You don't.
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05-21-2009, 04:29 PM #13
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I wouldnt try this I broke 2 other thme just washing the rims
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05-21-2009, 04:39 PM #14
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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. Originally Posted by jg
It might be fun to electrify the wheel somehow.
Bone stock time: 12.832 @ 108.51 with a 2.033 60ft... On GY F1's Full Weight
Predator and C&L Intake: 12.386 @ 111.78 1.868 60ft On GY F1's Full Weight
Current mods: Hi-Flows, 180. POC, PS Cooler, Trans Cooler, SS Brake Lines, Ti Backing Plates.
Pedders Track II Extreme, Wavetrac, MOPAR 6.1 TCM, Mopar trailer hitch and harness.
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05-21-2009, 04:51 PM #15
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Just get one of these:
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