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jambo · Sep 26th, 2003, 01:56 PM

I got mine nicked too. The kids want them for their bikes. I can't complian too much as I done the same when I was younger.

I just put my new ones on by hand but so tight that there's no way a kid will manage to remove them. They have already tried again (could see their grubby or should I say clean prints round the valve) and failed. I hope they don't do what someone mentioned and just cut the whole valve off!!

bascule · Sep 26th, 2003, 02:03 PM

I was gonna get some of the lockable caps, but having just been to my dealer (Mini, nothing else), the sold me a bag of ten caps for £2.00. I have 8 spares now, wonder how long they'll last?

Rab · Sep 26th, 2003, 02:41 PM

My girlfriend (a teacher) caught a little git selling them in the playground for 50p each!!!!, If the buyers went 1/2 a mile along the road they could get them over the BMW parts counter for 20p

wmd · Sep 26th, 2003, 05:11 PM

This seems to be a pursuit of juveniles in both the UK and US. Here are a few quotes I found on cromie collecting on a youth discussion forum:

"First of all a cromie is the little cap put on some expensive car tires
that is made out of crome. The best way to steel a cromie is to go
to a campground with lits of big moterhomes and steel them of their
tires. Then go and stick them on your bike or car.
They if you feel like it you can slit their tires so they can't pull out of
their spot the next morning causing a ton of #*@!."

"Hell yeah, you guys are awesome! I steal all these chromies and
stiff and i now have 264 total. i've been stealin' them scince 4th grade
and immin 7th now. I also smoke weed for fun!"
(Anonymous Aug 3,2003)

"seel your cromies to kids in ur school.if they r to chicken to steal
them on their own they will buy them off of you"
(Anonymous Jun 15, 2003)

Don't they teach spelling and proper grammar in grade school any more? I could spell properly by the 4th grade.

MUK · Sep 27th, 2003, 04:54 PM

Don't know if i've been unlucky but somewise person (very very polite!) has nicked my dustcaps from my MC Alloys. As I wanted to keep the car "genuine" went to mini to get a set stainless ones to replace the ones that were nicked - only 20 pence each. Whilst I was there ANOTHER MC owner came in to get a set as his had been nicked a few days previous.

The Storesperson indicated it's very common on the BMWs to get nicked (its the same part) but he hadn't heard of many of the mini dustcaps been taken. Anyone else had the same trouble?... know its minor but its bloody annoying

Rakey · Sep 27th, 2003, 05:01 PM

Yup, had mine robbed too, a weekend in Bolton and they had gone, pretty sure it was a Jag owner too, as he seemed to be behind me for ages, then parked mear me when I left the car.

There are a few thread on here about it, have a search as there are tips on making it harder to nick them, such as putting grease on them so you need pliers to remove etc....

Sorry to hear about your mis-fortune, still yet to get my replacement ones.

StevePSB · Sep 27th, 2003, 05:01 PM

We get lots of people, BMW & MINI owners, coming in to us for 4 valve caps. They're nicked very often.

First thing I did with my new MINI before hitting the road with it was to swap the caps for ordinary black ones. Yes, they don't look as good, but I'd much rather avoid people taking an unhealthy interest in my car full stop.

KenL · Sep 27th, 2003, 06:22 PM

I was feeling very smug about mine not being pinched

Not any more though as today I noticed 2 have been pinched

If I catch the lovely children that did it they'll get a boot up the ****

v8voodoo · Sep 27th, 2003, 07:30 PM

Had mine & my girlfriends stolen, so tried the grease, pliers etc, they went, I gave up, got some "spin caps" (look on google), they're still there, luv it.

Nige.

No Golf Clubs at all · Sep 27th, 2003, 07:51 PM

shoot them! try the flame thrower option. think that this is in the "vindaloo pack".

ALD0 · Sep 27th, 2003, 08:43 PM

Sorry this makes me laugh, The dust caps are 20p each from the dealer?

Some Guy off Ebay (who probably works in MINI factory as he is in Oxfordshire and selling other MINI stuffs)
has got a auction for dustcaps, the current price is £2.20 and £1 for P+P !

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tegory=10 374

Steeljacket · Sep 27th, 2003, 08:46 PM

Had my MCS for 6weeks now without the dust caps disapearing....until today

But guess what I colared the little bast@*d that took them and when he went to give me the 4 he had pinched off mine he also handed me 2 (lockable UJ ones) from my wifes Cooper and the 4 that went missing off the BMW 318 courtesy car I had the other day. Threatend the little ***** with the police (I know they are only 20p each but what else would he want to take) and frog marched him to his parents, who by the sound of it gave him what for, and told them that I will be calling the police next time. So a result for me at least

No Golf Clubs at all · Sep 27th, 2003, 10:55 PM

I would still tie them to the back of a play mini back box and let them taste tarmac.

d.griffiths · Sep 28th, 2003, 09:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by v8voodoo

Had mine & my girlfriends stolen, so tried the grease, pliers etc, they went, I gave up, got some "spin caps" (look on google), they're still there, luv it.

Nige.

Like v8voodoo said..........SPINCAPS

They look cool and seem to stay!!!

www.spincaps.com

Paul · Sep 28th, 2003, 10:04 AM

I've merged a lot of the threads out there on this same subject, a few posts also seemed to ask 'anyone else', well, I think this massive multipage thread on the subject answers that one!

ipartridge · Sep 28th, 2003, 10:45 PM

mine are gone too, i think black plastic are the way too go until the craze wears off. We had a Honda badge nicked about eight years ago, remember that craze? at least this does'nt damage the paintwork (cost a fortune, metallic change colour type paint)

morrisminiminor · Sep 29th, 2003, 09:07 PM

It's not just Mini owners getting their valve caps pinched. Workmate has a Mazda. He's lost his too

morrisminiminor

Ken NYC · Sep 29th, 2003, 10:57 PM

Lost one more last week. That's three so far.

Damo · Sep 30th, 2003, 01:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

Yup, had mine robbed too, a weekend in Bolton and they had gone, pretty sure it was a Jag owner too, as he seemed to be behind me for ages, then parked mear me when I left the car.

There are a few thread on here about it, have a search as there are tips on making it harder to nick them, such as putting grease on them so you need pliers to remove etc....

Sorry to hear about your mis-fortune, still yet to get my replacement ones.

Funnily enough my went missing there, but I do spend most of my time in the area

I bought a huge bag of em and tightned them with the pliers. Still got the bag full.

Riccardo · Sep 30th, 2003, 02:16 PM

Thats curious, my 2nd hand MINI also came with no caps, I thought it was strange that the previous owner had lost them (he seemed a bit anal with these things). Maybe they too were stolen? How weird...

Anyways, am getting new ones at todays service.

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Sep 26th, 2003, 01:56 PM	#221
jambo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 28 Offline	I got mine nicked too. The kids want them for their bikes. I can't complian too much as I done the same when I was younger. I just put my new ones on by hand but so tight that there's no way a kid will manage to remove them. They have already tried again (could see their grubby or should I say clean prints round the valve) and failed. I hope they don't do what someone mentioned and just cut the whole valve off!! Need a car that keeps me happy for more than 3 months!!

Sep 26th, 2003, 05:11 PM	#224 (permalink)
wmd MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CO Local Time: 06:40 PM Posts: 192 Offline	Cromie Collections This seems to be a pursuit of juveniles in both the UK and US. Here are a few quotes I found on cromie collecting on a youth discussion forum: "First of all a cromie is the little cap put on some expensive car tires that is made out of crome. The best way to steel a cromie is to go to a campground with lits of big moterhomes and steel them of their tires. Then go and stick them on your bike or car. They if you feel like it you can slit their tires so they can't pull out of their spot the next morning causing a ton of #*@!." "Hell yeah, you guys are awesome! I steal all these chromies and stiff and i now have 264 total. i've been stealin' them scince 4th grade and immin 7th now. I also smoke weed for fun!" (Anonymous Aug 3,2003) "seel your cromies to kids in ur school.if they r to chicken to steal them on their own they will buy them off of you" (Anonymous Jun 15, 2003) Don't they teach spelling and proper grammar in grade school any more? I could spell properly by the 4th grade.

Sep 27th, 2003, 04:54 PM	#225 (permalink)
MUK MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: England Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 33 Offline	Theft of dustcaps! Don't know if i've been unlucky but somewise person (very very polite!) has nicked my dustcaps from my MC Alloys. As I wanted to keep the car "genuine" went to mini to get a set stainless ones to replace the ones that were nicked - only 20 pence each. Whilst I was there ANOTHER MC owner came in to get a set as his had been nicked a few days previous. The Storesperson indicated it's very common on the BMWs to get nicked (its the same part) but he hadn't heard of many of the mini dustcaps been taken. Anyone else had the same trouble?... know its minor but its bloody annoying

Sep 27th, 2003, 05:01 PM	#226 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 50,029 Offline	Yup, had mine robbed too, a weekend in Bolton and they had gone, pretty sure it was a Jag owner too, as he seemed to be behind me for ages, then parked mear me when I left the car. There are a few thread on here about it, have a search as there are tips on making it harder to nick them, such as putting grease on them so you need pliers to remove etc.... Sorry to hear about your mis-fortune, still yet to get my replacement ones. The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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Sep 26th, 2003, 02:03 PM	#222 (permalink)
bascule Thi Rascule Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 181 Offline	I was gonna get some of the lockable caps, but having just been to my dealer (Mini, nothing else), the sold me a bag of ten caps for £2.00. I have 8 spares now, wonder how long they'll last?

Sep 26th, 2003, 02:41 PM	#223 (permalink)
Rab MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fife, Scotland Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 13 Offline	My girlfriend (a teacher) caught a little git selling them in the playground for 50p each!!!!, If the buyers went 1/2 a mile along the road they could get them over the BMW parts counter for 20p

Sep 27th, 2003, 05:01 PM	#227 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 1,569 Offline	We get lots of people, BMW & MINI owners, coming in to us for 4 valve caps. They're nicked very often. First thing I did with my new MINI before hitting the road with it was to swap the caps for ordinary black ones. Yes, they don't look as good, but I'd much rather avoid people taking an unhealthy interest in my car full stop.

Sep 27th, 2003, 06:22 PM	#228 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	I was feeling very smug about mine not being pinched Not any more though as today I noticed 2 have been pinched If I catch the lovely children that did it they'll get a boot up the **** Red/Black R56 Cooper

Sep 27th, 2003, 07:30 PM	#229 (permalink)
v8voodoo MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kent, UK. Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 182 Offline	Had mine & my girlfriends stolen, so tried the grease, pliers etc, they went, I gave up, got some "spin caps" (look on google), they're still there, luv it. Nige. 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.

Sep 27th, 2003, 07:51 PM	#230 (permalink)
No Golf Clubs at all MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 350 Offline	shoot them! try the flame thrower option. think that this is in the "vindaloo pack".

Sep 27th, 2003, 08:43 PM	#231 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacked the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 9,202 Offline	Sorry this makes me laugh, The dust caps are 20p each from the dealer? Some Guy off Ebay (who probably works in MINI factory as he is in Oxfordshire and selling other MINI stuffs) has got a auction for dustcaps, the current price is £2.20 and £1 for P+P ! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tegory=10 374 http://www.becardsmart.org.uk/

Sep 27th, 2003, 08:46 PM	#232 (permalink)
Steeljacket Oldbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 128 Offline	Had my MCS for 6weeks now without the dust caps disapearing....until today But guess what I colared the little bast@d that took them and when he went to give me the 4 he had pinched off mine he also handed me 2 (lockable UJ ones) from my wifes Cooper and the 4 that went missing off the BMW 318 courtesy car I had the other day. Threatend the little **** with the police (I know they are only 20p each but what else would he want to take) and frog marched him to his parents, who by the sound of it gave him what for, and told them that I will be calling the police next time. So a result for me at least EB/W - CHILLI PK - VIS PK - S/ROOF - MFSW - TRIP - NOW WITH CLEAR REARS - FRONT SPOTS - CD CHANGER - STRIPES - JC SIGNATURES

Sep 27th, 2003, 10:55 PM	#233 (permalink)
No Golf Clubs at all MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 350 Offline	I would still tie them to the back of a play mini back box and let them taste tarmac.

Sep 28th, 2003, 09:37 AM	#234 (permalink)
d.griffiths MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newport, Gwent. Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 154 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by v8voodoo Had mine & my girlfriends stolen, so tried the grease, pliers etc, they went, I gave up, got some "spin caps" (look on google), they're still there, luv it. Nige. Like v8voodoo said..........SPINCAPS They look cool and seem to stay!!! www.spincaps.com Dave

Sep 28th, 2003, 10:04 AM	#235 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	I've merged a lot of the threads out there on this same subject, a few posts also seemed to ask 'anyone else', well, I think this massive multipage thread on the subject answers that one! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Sep 28th, 2003, 10:45 PM	#236 (permalink)
ipartridge MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Shepshed, Where ? Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 155 Offline	mine are gone too, i think black plastic are the way too go until the craze wears off. We had a Honda badge nicked about eight years ago, remember that craze? at least this does'nt damage the paintwork (cost a fortune, metallic change colour type paint)

Sep 29th, 2003, 09:07 PM	#237 (permalink)
morrisminiminor MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bonnie Scotland. Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 367 Offline	It's not just Mini owners getting their valve caps pinched. Workmate has a Mazda. He's lost his too morrisminiminor

Sep 29th, 2003, 10:57 PM	#238 (permalink)
Ken NYC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 08:40 PM Posts: 112 Offline	Lost one more last week. That's three so far. JCW S, IB/W, Lapis Blue, sunroof etc.

Sep 30th, 2003, 01:17 AM	#239 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey Yup, had mine robbed too, a weekend in Bolton and they had gone, pretty sure it was a Jag owner too, as he seemed to be behind me for ages, then parked mear me when I left the car. There are a few thread on here about it, have a search as there are tips on making it harder to nick them, such as putting grease on them so you need pliers to remove etc.... Sorry to hear about your mis-fortune, still yet to get my replacement ones. Funnily enough my went missing there, but I do spend most of my time in the area I bought a huge bag of em and tightned them with the pliers. Still got the bag full.

Sep 30th, 2003, 02:16 PM	#240 (permalink)
Riccardo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 53 Offline	Thats curious, my 2nd hand MINI also came with no caps, I thought it was strange that the previous owner had lost them (he seemed a bit anal with these things). Maybe they too were stolen? How weird... Anyways, am getting new ones at todays service. Riccardo 12/02 Cooper Indi Blue/White

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