Some low life stole my rotor emblem valve caps
08-06-2004, 10:15 PM
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Some low life stole my rotor emblem valve caps
How pathetic would you have to be to do that....?
It's back rubber ones from now on.
Anyone else suffered this sort of crap with their 8?
Badges, caps, bits?
It's back rubber ones from now on.
Anyone else suffered this sort of crap with their 8?
Badges, caps, bits?
08-07-2004, 06:43 AM
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i had the bbs valve caps stolen from my car, so i just replaced them with regular chrome ones with a chrome valve stem. They actually look pretty good compared to the black ones and are only something like $2 each, but im sure the tire shop will give them to you free (they got lots of them).
I was just chatting with the tire shop guys and they said this was quite a common occurence, and the best thing to do would be to keep a set of pliers (sp?) in the glove box, and to tighten it the caps on significantly so that common thieves can't walk by and unscrew them with their fingers.
I was just chatting with the tire shop guys and they said this was quite a common occurence, and the best thing to do would be to keep a set of pliers (sp?) in the glove box, and to tighten it the caps on significantly so that common thieves can't walk by and unscrew them with their fingers.
08-08-2004, 01:52 PM
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ya they suggested to keep a small pair of pliers in the glove box for times when you need to unscrew.
Personally i haven't bothered to screw them on that tight since the chrome ones i got are relatively cheap....just hope i won't run into that many low-lifes
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Personally i haven't bothered to screw them on that tight since the chrome ones i got are relatively cheap....just hope i won't run into that many low-lifes
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08-09-2004, 07:09 PM
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Kev this is very popular in sydney and i guess any other major cities.. Be happy that they did not try de badge your RX8 and Mazda decals on the car. Will look out for any junkie offering me RX8 Valvue Caps for a good price 
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08-10-2004, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Hymee
A well protected whacky American
Now we need to work on getting that exhaust on my US-spec 8
08-10-2004, 04:56 PM
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Yes 'sa with my Australian made grill :D
Now we need to work on getting that exhaust on my US-spec 8
Now we need to work on getting that exhaust on my US-spec 8
There is a chance I am travelling to the US in 3 or 4 weeks time or so. It would be good if I could fit an exhaust in my luggage. I really would like a numero uno Hymee Exhaust in North America! It only weighs 17kg, boxed. It just might be a struggle with my suitcases etc!
To get the thread back on topic, I hope you ran into the cap pinchers Kev! I believe L&L has some advice on how to handle them if they survive being run into.
Cheers,
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08-10-2004, 05:44 PM
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Hymee,
If you want to take the exhaust with you on the trip go alittle earlier to the airport and when checking in tell them you have extra large luggage.
They will prob send you to another desk to get checked out and depending on your weight of your suitcase and the exhuast combined they will charge you a certain extra.
When you get to the US you can pick it up from an area dedicated to large luggage.
I know as i did the exact same thing with two servers that where traveling with me. Maybe call the airline before your trip to organise it.
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Phillip
If you want to take the exhaust with you on the trip go alittle earlier to the airport and when checking in tell them you have extra large luggage.
They will prob send you to another desk to get checked out and depending on your weight of your suitcase and the exhuast combined they will charge you a certain extra.
When you get to the US you can pick it up from an area dedicated to large luggage.
I know as i did the exact same thing with two servers that where traveling with me. Maybe call the airline before your trip to organise it.
Regards
Phillip
08-14-2004, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Kev
How pathetic would you have to be to do that....?
It's back rubber ones from now on.
Anyone else suffered this sort of crap with their 8?
Badges, caps, bits?
It's back rubber ones from now on.
Anyone else suffered this sort of crap with their 8?
Badges, caps, bits?
G' day mate....if that was Texas...the death penalty would be the punishment!!
Bastard's!!!!
- Irish
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