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Old 07-28-2003 | 07:48 PM
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Rotary Valve stem caps

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Check out these valve stem caps. He says that he makes them himself. What do you think for half the price probably?

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Old 08-02-2003 | 03:48 AM
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Re: Rotary Valve stem caps

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Check out these valve stem caps. He says that he makes them himself. What do you think for half the price probably?
They don't look as good as the Mazda ones. They lack the detail of the Mazda ones. Is it worth it? I don't know. It also depends on what it's made of. Is it chrome? It doesn't say.

IMO, I don't think either one is worth it, Mazda's or this guy's. To easy for someone to steal, or you lose it yourself by it falling off or you misplacing it. Which I do often enough with rubber valve stem caps.
Old 08-04-2003 | 05:57 PM
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Eh...got them to see how they are. They are BIG, not sure how they compare size wise to the 'real" ones though. They are made out of aluminum I believe and RX-8 is just stamped on it looks like. Not horrible but nothing great either.
Maybe I'll drill holes in them and sell 'em as keyrings...want one? :D
Old 09-15-2003 | 09:58 PM
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Took awhile but yes one did get stolen. Luckily I only put one of them on to get some feedback. Everybody that saw them really liked them.

Went to see the dang Bucs yesterday and when I came out the cap was gone. I'm glad they lost. I'm batting 1000, two visits to the stadium and 2 cars vandalized.
Old 09-16-2003 | 12:41 AM
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they are a nice touch but like everyone has said I know with my luck especially they will be stolen
Old 09-16-2003 | 01:28 AM
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Cool Stems....

Bought a set a couple of weeks ago, just put 'em in the glove box until I want to risk them being 'swiped'....

The guy who makes them is on this forum occasionally, says he is now working on the Strakes.......

Actually the quality looks very good, not what I would expect from some milling machine, they have a lovely smooth finish.
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Old 09-16-2003 | 07:43 PM
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I'm certain these would be stolen.....great for shows/get togethers, but take'em off if you go see a movie...or lunch...or stop at a red light....'cause monday morning, some punk kid is gonna show his buddies what he lifted over the weekend.....
Old 09-25-2003 | 12:29 PM
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I've seen the mazda ones and the caps are very big and very noticeable.

Personally I wouldn't get them.
Old 09-29-2003 | 08:02 PM
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stolen

Mine got stolen within 3 weeks. Save your money. Too easy to steal. Mine are probably on some kids bike right now.
Old 09-29-2003 | 08:25 PM
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that sucks
I'm sorry to hear that
Old 09-29-2003 | 10:16 PM
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2 of my caps were stolen with the vehicle less than 2 weeks old (bummer). I think I saw the guy that did it too ... **** me off. I'll probably buy a complete set again, and only use them on "special occasions" :-)
Old 09-29-2003 | 10:36 PM
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special occasions

I was thinking about doing the special occasions thing myself. The stem caps look great, worth having for show i guess.
Old 10-04-2003 | 07:25 AM
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Re: Stems....

Originally posted by Doctorr
The guy who makes them is on this forum occasionally, says he is now working on the Strakes.......
thank you thank you thank you!!!

i was on the verge of hitting the "order" button from Trussville but after i've read this, i'd much rather wait for strake replicas then spend the $195 for real ones...i also bought the valve stem covers for $16 on eBay and are awaiting their delivery
Old 10-07-2003 | 07:16 AM
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Don't buy them, cause Im lloking for a set for my rx7.
I have been watching the parking lots mwhaa ha ha
Old 10-07-2003 | 05:11 PM
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thats not funny at all
Old 10-16-2003 | 07:33 AM
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Alternate Valve Stem Caps

I found locking valve stem caps on ebay. They are not mazda, but they come in silver/black, silver/red, silver/yellow, silver/white, silver/green. They are more streamline caps instead of the large mazda caps. They lock with a key and they are $9.95 a set (buy two get one free). This way you can eliminate that awful black stem, match your car (or wheels), and have them lock to prevent theft. I ordered mine today......will let you know how they fare.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2436986699
Old 10-16-2003 | 12:25 PM
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wow thats sweet

to bad not in rotary design
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