Brakes Wheels 2nd Gen Tires Securing the Valve Stem Caps

Discussion in '2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61' started by genik, Dec 21, 2013.

  1. UKCoopeR

    UKCoopeR Active Member

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    I have used nail polish as a torque indicator (allows for a visual check against loosening nuts) as well, stuff comes in handy :crazy: though does nothing for the nuts loosening in my head
     
  2. genik

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    But this makes me wonder, wont i have a hard time to fill in the tyres with air, when their pressure drops... no?
     
  3. Nathan

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    You can always spend a bit more money and get those tire valve caps that the club racers use to fill their tires without ever removing the caps.
     
  5. Dave.0

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    Or you could pay to fill you tires with nitrogen and you get free green caps. :p:D:lol:
     
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    This thread is interesting. I tried to give away the gray plastic OEM covers and nobody would take them. They have gone completely unmolested for six years now. :D
     
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    I've used metal caps for years on different cars and never had any problem with them. I have had to used pliers on plastic ones once.
     
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    Bring them to MOTD...I'll take them off your hands! I have juuuust the perfect nail polish color to compliment them! :devil:
     
  9. Nathan

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    Justa Jim has R56 caps, will they even fit on a 1st Gen?
     
  10. wmwny

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    I dunno if that really matters...or does it? I am sure the caps can fit or be fitted into many different scenarios. While it would be nice if they fit my R53, if they do not, I'll find another good use for them.
     
  11. genik

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    can you post in a pic? cause i have no idea what you are talking about!
     
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    Genik... Send me a message with your address and I'll mail you what you need.
     
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    Thanx but mail me what? If you referring to a link, its better to post it in here, other might find it usefull too!
     
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    Don't tell me the valve stems were different on an R53. :lol::lol:
     
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    I am not sure they with work with the silly tire monitor systems. I could be wrong.:(
     
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    Yes Jim they are supercharged! :arf:
     
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    Sorry, but I cannot as I don't have a digital camera or a cell phone with a camera. :frown2: I have seen these in auto parts stores, though. They are not expensive.
     
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    Once they color them..... They are no longer invisible....:D
     

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