stop nicking me caps!!!!!

leeadam · 08-06-2010, 06:39 AM

i keep getting my metal wheel valve caps stolen argh annoying kids nabbing em for their bikes. 2nd time now and off my old e46 330. maybe ill buy those chav ones with the big bmw logo on that

lock..NOT!

SteveChester · 08-06-2010, 07:15 AM

Get some theft proof ones?

Jon D · 08-06-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveChester

Get some theft proof ones?

I thought of that too, but decided it might be best to lose a valve cap, rather than risk a kicked-in wing from the chavvy lout who's now frustrated because he can't nick the cap.
You could always get cheap black plastic ones...

vikzE92 · 08-06-2010, 07:41 AM

always have this bloody problem with chavvy kids!! Yer i got them with locks on and never had a problem since (erm well unless you forget where you put the allen key when you need to put pressure in your tyres of course!)

creepy coupe · 08-06-2010, 08:05 AM

Get plastic ones and stop being a Tart

E92BSM10 · 08-06-2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Get plastic ones and stop being a Tart

but I like my metal ones

Jon D · 08-06-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by E92K.C10

but I like my metal ones

Don't know how much the OEM ones cost, but Halfords do a pack of 5 that are very similar to those from BMW - I think they were £2.
It might also be worth investigating whether you have a wheel balance problem; however, if the vibration was sufficient to loosen the caps, I imagine you'd feel it.
No harm checking though...

E92BSM10 · 08-06-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon D

Don't know how much the OEM ones cost, but Halfords do a pack of 5 that are very similar to those from BMW - I think they were £2.
It might also be worth investigating whether you have a wheel balance problem; however, if the vibration was sufficient to loosen the caps, I imagine you'd feel it.
No harm checking though...

I bet BMW charge a lot for some new caps

rsmallwo · 08-06-2010, 08:31 AM

steal your replacements from kids bikes.....simples

I just put rubber ones on, I think it looks better actually

creepy coupe · 08-06-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by E92K.C10

but I like my metal ones

Trouble is, so does everyone else. No easy answer really.

Didn't someone manufacture ones, where you needed an Allen key to remove them?

E92BSM10 · 08-06-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Trouble is, so does everyone else. No easy answer really.

Didn't someone manufacture ones, where you needed an Allen key to remove them?

that would be good, but wouldn't it be annoying when you have to take them off

creepy coupe · 08-06-2010, 08:54 AM

Here you go.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RICHBROOK-SPIN...item35ab38db82

jinjur · 08-06-2010, 10:54 AM

I HAVE SOME CAPS FOR SALE

LOTS OF COLOURS AND STYLES TOO...

Oh wait......you mean "Valve Caps"

*im having a quiet day, yes

Jj

zltm089 · 08-06-2010, 11:11 AM

I LOVE THE METAL CAPS ASWELL...but got 2 stolen in the past...since then...i've removed the rest and put rubber ones on....

i wish i catch them one day, stupid chav kids......i'll break their jaws....

m1bjr · 08-06-2010, 07:03 PM

Don't have dust caps.
Nothing to steal...

NFS · 08-08-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon D

Don't know how much the OEM ones cost, but Halfords do a pack of 5 that are very similar to those from BMW - I think they were £2.

Exactly. Grab a few bagfulls of these. No problem.

parapaul · 08-09-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rsmallwo

I just put rubber ones on, I think it looks better actually

Me too. I've been down the route of shiny valve caps kin the past, and IMO black plastic is better.

vikzE92 · 08-10-2010, 05:52 AM

I had the allen key ones on my E46-look great but not practical when you want to put tyre pressure in! Thinking of going black again as at least they wont be tempted to nick them!!

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