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BRUNTY · Jun 12th, 2003, 06:36 AM

Hi There

We have recently had all of our valve caps stolen from our MCS, we have gone to Motorworld and brought a new basic set for £5.99 but we are worried they will go again.

Does anyone knoe if you can get lockable ones for the MCS and if so how much they are??

Many thanks

MCS P/S AND BLK.SAT NAV. CHILLI PACK. VISABILITY PACKAGE. NEW WHEEL AND PEDALS.

d.griffiths · Jun 12th, 2003, 06:47 AM

Sorry to hear about your valve caps

This is a common problem here as well (and I suspect country wide) After fitting four sets of various alloy caps, I've now gone back to black plastic. The kids don't seem to want these.
A locking system would be good, but I don't think they are available

dans · Jun 12th, 2003, 07:08 AM

HI..

Sorry to hear a thing happened to you.. i have had my caps stolen a few times.. recently, i have brought a set of steel caps that have tiny screws that locks the valve caps and the valve together.. but the thing is that the design of the caps are not spanner proof, so they have manage to get them off ( they've scratched my 17's S wheels, TRAMPS!!

)

Now, i have brought another set of those caps, but from the guys in Motorworld, i have applied some glue which strengthen the grip between the valve and the caps. Now, problems of Valve capping is gone for me. OHHH!! and the Caps is not hard to unscrew...

GOOD LUCK...
and Hope this will help..

Dans

GTmini · Jun 12th, 2003, 12:21 PM

There's a company here in the U.S. that has theft-resistant caps...I ordered some before my MCS arrived, just in case. I was finally forced to actually put them on about 2 weeks ago

...at least they left me one of my original valve caps as a souvenir. So far the anti-theft ones have worked well and look good too (I got the all-metal, non-painted).

http://www.spin-caps.com

weejinky · Jun 12th, 2003, 06:07 PM

I had my valve caps stolen after about 2 weeks of owning my MCS. The anoying thing is they took 2 on 1 night then th other 2 the following night. Just get a set of plastic caps from Halfords like me (5 for £1.19). I was a bit ****ed off but having spoke to the guy with a W plate 911 Targa on my street about how many sets he put on his car before opting for plastic caps I feel ok.

Jun 12th, 2003, 08:42 PM

GTmini,

Cheers for the heads up on these, just rodered myself a couple of sets. Cheap and free shipping to the UK!

J.

v8voodoo · Jun 12th, 2003, 09:45 PM

Had the same trouble on my girlfriends Cooper. Got some new ones, nipped them up with some pliers (BE CAREFUL!), then a light smear of grease. Done same to my Cooper S, never had a problem since.

weejinky · Jun 12th, 2003, 09:49 PM

v8voodoo are you not a bit concerned that some punk will try and steal your caps, not succeed then take it out on your car?

d.griffiths · Jun 13th, 2003, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by weejinky
v8voodoo are you not a bit concerned that some punk will try and steal your caps, not succeed then take it out on your car?

It seems to be small kids taking them round here. (I hear they swop them in school

)
It's "spin caps" for me

MiniMan7 · Jun 13th, 2003, 08:31 AM

I have the MINI ones, but I am way to terrified to even put them on my baby. So I use those cheap steel ones. I just put them on really hard with pliers, I doubt someone will be stealing them unless they have pliers with them.

Tonymini · Jun 18th, 2003, 05:55 AM

I am on my second set
Had no idea they were collectors items
4 caps with british flag cost 15.00 dollars US
Cranked this pair down with pair of vice grips
Still have them so far

Adamo · Jun 18th, 2003, 04:34 PM

Idiots!!!!!!!!!!

Some clever genious somewhere sitting at his desk drinking milk decided to make the valve size the same for cars as they are for pedal bikes!!!

Thats what the bugger kids steel them for, to stick on thier bloody bikes!

Sorry for sounding a bit angry, but it just gets on my nerves!

Had some TSW Imola's on my old car, had the proper TSW Valve caps (£25 quid a set) and they stole them, now some kids going around with valve caps more expensive than his bike!

After this i went for the halfords steel set, only £1.95 and they look good, and if the buggers do steel them its not to much hasel in replacing them.

Redleg13 · Jun 19th, 2003, 04:00 AM

Tonymini -- where'd you get the valvecaps with the British flag?

Brushy · Jun 19th, 2003, 05:13 AM

Just a thought, why not tighten them with pliers so they can't be undone with fingers??

aus-tim powers · Jun 19th, 2003, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin Plaskitt
Just a thought, why not tighten them with pliers so they can't be undone with fingers??

Good idea,top tip Martin

wigley · Jun 19th, 2003, 06:57 PM

I just ordered a set of locking caps from spin-caps.com. Free shipping to the UK

I'll post some pics when i get them.

Cheers
Stuart

Razor · Jun 19th, 2003, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin Plaskitt
Just a thought, why not tighten them with pliers so they can't be undone with fingers??

Yeah, but remember to carry a pair of pliers round with you, just in case you ned to undo them yourself!

aus-tim powers · Jun 22nd, 2003, 01:05 AM

LOL Razor

d.griffiths · Jun 22nd, 2003, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin Plaskitt
Just a thought, why not tighten them with pliers so they can't be undone with fingers??

Because the little Darlings carry adjustable spanners and mole grips with them !!!

Have Just got my "spin caps" they look really good ( three lines engraved on them and filled with yellow paint) to match the "ONE"

northandy · Jun 22nd, 2003, 07:45 PM

the only problem that steers me away from lockable caps is that i have a mate that had them, they still got nicked and they wrecked the valves resulting in three flat tyres also !!!!... demontweeks in the uk do flush fit valves, yeah they're a tyre off job to fit, but wont be appealing to kids for bikes, i'm going to switch when I get tyres fitted next

Jun 12th, 2003, 06:36 AM	#1
BRUNTY MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 12 Offline	Lockable valve caps Hi There We have recently had all of our valve caps stolen from our MCS, we have gone to Motorworld and brought a new basic set for £5.99 but we are worried they will go again. Does anyone knoe if you can get lockable ones for the MCS and if so how much they are?? Many thanks MCS P/S AND BLK.SAT NAV. CHILLI PACK. VISABILITY PACKAGE. NEW WHEEL AND PEDALS.

Jun 12th, 2003, 06:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
d.griffiths MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newport, Gwent. Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 154 Offline	Lockable valve caps Sorry to hear about your valve caps This is a common problem here as well (and I suspect country wide) After fitting four sets of various alloy caps, I've now gone back to black plastic. The kids don't seem to want these. A locking system would be good, but I don't think they are available Dave

Jun 12th, 2003, 07:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
dans MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Valve CAPS HI.. Sorry to hear a thing happened to you.. i have had my caps stolen a few times.. recently, i have brought a set of steel caps that have tiny screws that locks the valve caps and the valve together.. but the thing is that the design of the caps are not spanner proof, so they have manage to get them off ( they've scratched my 17's S wheels, TRAMPS!! ) Now, i have brought another set of those caps, but from the guys in Motorworld, i have applied some glue which strengthen the grip between the valve and the caps. Now, problems of Valve capping is gone for me. OHHH!! and the Caps is not hard to unscrew... GOOD LUCK... and Hope this will help.. Dans

Jun 12th, 2003, 09:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
v8voodoo MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kent, UK. Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 182 Offline	Had the same trouble on my girlfriends Cooper. Got some new ones, nipped them up with some pliers (BE CAREFUL!), then a light smear of grease. Done same to my Cooper S, never had a problem since. EB/W Cooper S, leather, 16" x-lites, climate, sunroof, heated seats, MFSW, Alpine CD. Whalen Shifter, Bonnet stripes, tints all round. Normally to be found in the outside lane of the M20.

Jun 13th, 2003, 05:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
d.griffiths MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newport, Gwent. Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 154 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by weejinky v8voodoo are you not a bit concerned that some punk will try and steal your caps, not succeed then take it out on your car? It seems to be small kids taking them round here. (I hear they swop them in school ) It's "spin caps" for me Dave

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Jun 12th, 2003, 12:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
GTmini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Local Time: 04:14 PM Posts: 455 Offline	There's a company here in the U.S. that has theft-resistant caps...I ordered some before my MCS arrived, just in case. I was finally forced to actually put them on about 2 weeks ago ...at least they left me one of my original valve caps as a souvenir. So far the anti-theft ones have worked well and look good too (I got the all-metal, non-painted). http://www.spin-caps.com

Jun 12th, 2003, 06:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
weejinky MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 95 Offline	I had my valve caps stolen after about 2 weeks of owning my MCS. The anoying thing is they took 2 on 1 night then th other 2 the following night. Just get a set of plastic caps from Halfords like me (5 for £1.19). I was a bit ****ed off but having spoke to the guy with a W plate 911 Targa on my street about how many sets he put on his car before opting for plastic caps I feel ok.

Jun 12th, 2003, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
marriedblonde Posts: n/a	GTmini, Cheers for the heads up on these, just rodered myself a couple of sets. Cheap and free shipping to the UK! J.

Jun 12th, 2003, 09:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
weejinky MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 95 Offline	v8voodoo are you not a bit concerned that some punk will try and steal your caps, not succeed then take it out on your car?

Jun 13th, 2003, 08:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:14 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	I have the MINI ones, but I am way to terrified to even put them on my baby. So I use those cheap steel ones. I just put them on really hard with pliers, I doubt someone will be stealing them unless they have pliers with them. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 18th, 2003, 05:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tonymini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 185 Offline	I am on my second set Had no idea they were collectors items 4 caps with british flag cost 15.00 dollars US Cranked this pair down with pair of vice grips Still have them so far Tony

Jun 18th, 2003, 04:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Adamo MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 109 Offline	Idiots!!!!!!!!!! Some clever genious somewhere sitting at his desk drinking milk decided to make the valve size the same for cars as they are for pedal bikes!!! Thats what the bugger kids steel them for, to stick on thier bloody bikes! Sorry for sounding a bit angry, but it just gets on my nerves! Had some TSW Imola's on my old car, had the proper TSW Valve caps (£25 quid a set) and they stole them, now some kids going around with valve caps more expensive than his bike! After this i went for the halfords steel set, only £1.95 and they look good, and if the buggers do steel them its not to much hasel in replacing them. Sicilian and Proud. MCS, DS/W, half leather/laps blue, Chilli Pack, DSC, CD Boost, Spot lights, aero kit, painted arches, painted wheels http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...1683_thumb.jpg

Jun 19th, 2003, 04:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
Redleg13 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Washington, DC Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 161 Offline	Tonymini -- where'd you get the valvecaps with the British flag? '02 EB/W MCS w/Sport pkg, Rogue intake, Helix 15% pulley, Magnecor wires, Bosch platinums, Magnaflow exhaust, Exel white wheels.

Jun 19th, 2003, 05:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
Brushy V twin land Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: On the edge Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 5,754 Offline	Just a thought, why not tighten them with pliers so they can't be undone with fingers??

Jun 22nd, 2003, 01:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 566 Offline	LOL Razor [img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/aus-timpowers/sig_no_3.jpg[img] MCS,Chili pk,Tints,Eibachs,Aeroskirts,PIAA spots,Wunoff Exhaust system. CHECK OUT MY GALLERY!-Click below

Jun 19th, 2003, 05:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
aus-tim powers Man of Mystery Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: At Work Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 566 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin Plaskitt Just a thought, why not tighten them with pliers so they can't be undone with fingers?? Good idea,top tip Martin [img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/aus-timpowers/sig_no_3.jpg[img] MCS,Chili pk,Tints,Eibachs,Aeroskirts,PIAA spots,Wunoff Exhaust system. CHECK OUT MY GALLERY!-Click below

Jun 19th, 2003, 06:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
wigley miniturismo co uk My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Swindon Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 1,498 Offline	I just ordered a set of locking caps from spin-caps.com. Free shipping to the UK I'll post some pics when i get them. Cheers Stuart

Jun 19th, 2003, 07:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
Razor MINI2 Scooterist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pudsey, Leeds Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 739 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin Plaskitt Just a thought, why not tighten them with pliers so they can't be undone with fingers?? Yeah, but remember to carry a pair of pliers round with you, just in case you ned to undo them yourself!

Jun 22nd, 2003, 03:03 AM	#19 (permalink)
d.griffiths MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newport, Gwent. Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 154 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin Plaskitt Just a thought, why not tighten them with pliers so they can't be undone with fingers?? Because the little Darlings carry adjustable spanners and mole grips with them !!! Have Just got my "spin caps" they look really good ( three lines engraved on them and filled with yellow paint) to match the "ONE" Dave

Jun 22nd, 2003, 07:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 14,328 Offline	the only problem that steers me away from lockable caps is that i have a mate that had them, they still got nicked and they wrecked the valves resulting in three flat tyres also !!!!... demontweeks in the uk do flush fit valves, yeah they're a tyre off job to fit, but wont be appealing to kids for bikes, i'm going to switch when I get tyres fitted next

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