It was inevitable! (stone chip)

[myluplymini]

Got my 1st stone chip after 600 miles.

There I was minding my own business going up the A1 with about 6 car lengths or so between me & the car infront when BANG! it hits just next to the bonnet scoop

The 1st one always hurts the most!

Also, how long did it take for lowlives to steal your metal valve covers? Mine went on day two and last week even the black plastic ones I replaced them with had gone too - grrrr!

[NEMINI]

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Originally posted by myluplymini
Also, how long did it take for lowlives to steal your metal valve covers? Mine went on day two and last week even the black plastic ones I replaced them with had gone too - grrrr!

Heard mention by someone else in these forums (sorry dont remember who) that they gave the metal valve covers a 1/4 to a 1/2 turn with a pair of pliers, this extra torque prevents wanna be theives from being able to remove them with their fingers. (just remember to keep a set of pliers in the boot should you need to remove them)

[pcvillain]

My caps went on the 3rd day of ownership
I think it would laughable if it wasnt so sad

[pcvillain]

P.s.
Sorry to here about the stone chip.
So far done 1800 miles and no stone chips.
You watch now 1st time i go out after posting this I will be showered by the blessed things.
I always try to plan routes avoiding motorways and duel carriageways

[smiffy]

Ive got a rather large stone chip near on the inner of the off side front fog light

[An_S_4_Me]

I have loads of tiny stone chips now, I think they mainly come from motorway driving.

I turned all of my valve caps 1/2 a turn with pliers, someone still managed to steal 1 of them though but I reckon they'd have had all of them if I hadn't have done it. They had some kind of conscience though, as they replaced the stolen one with a black plastic one.

Andy