MrsNiki Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Why do people think it's big and clever to steal valve caps off cars???? I've been away at work for 3 weeks, coming home tonight to the news that mine have all been half inched.... I know they are only cheap, but still.... Grrrrrrrrr!!!! Told Mr Niki I wanted to wire my car up to the national grid so that if anyone touched the zed they would get zapped, and after being told that this was highly illegal I just decided a baseball bat to the back of the head of a thief caught in action would suffice.... Again to be told its illegal. I've just bought some locking valve caps, but it is still annoying me.... I'm just gonna have to move to a nice area and get used to the fact that the good pubs won't be in staggering distance anymore or the shops for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 It's a shame, but it's also why I only ever put el cheapo black plastic caps on my cars. No point having decent ones, and even the locking ones will get nicked or worse the valve damaged whilst they're trying to be nicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsNiki Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 It's just so frustrating, I know I should expect it living where I do, but nobody likes to have things taken. I do need a garage (1 that the car actually fits in!) or secure parking. House shopping now methinks! Mr Niki will be sat with his head in his hands right now at this news haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I don't have valves on my bbs wheels. The valve stem is removable and only used to add air and then a blanking bolt is fitted in place. No theft issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 i dont bother with them no more, got sick of them being pinched years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I got locking ones for my evo, parked up at my mates for less than 10 mins, came out and someone had stole two of them. completely ENRAGES ME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 It's a shame, but it's also why I only ever put el cheapo black plastic caps on my cars. No point having decent ones, and even the locking ones will get nicked or worse the valve damaged whilst they're trying to be nicked. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raduv66 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I have Nismo ones on mine and expect them to be stolen at some point then will just buy cheapo ones.I had all four centre caps stolen from my fiesta ST and when i came to sell it i realised why as they cost me close to £70 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) Lower than a snakes b0((0cks. Is there nothing corrosive to skin you can paint them in, then just wear gloves when you check pressures? Edited May 10, 2013 by SuperStu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raduv66 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Lower than a snakes b0((0cks. Is there nothing corrosive to skin you can paint them in, then just wear gloves when you check pressures? what you need is some of the stuff they used in the " The Jackal" remake in the car park scene that would sort the scum outout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny the mod Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Cover them in dog poo .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Lost count of the number that have been whizzed over the years. Probably "lost" 20 or so plastic ones checking my tyre pressures as well. Now I've got a decent set and I'm going to be parking up anywhere dodgy I just pocket them. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 In "Day of the Jackal" he sprayed the door handle with something that killed the first guy that touched it - get some of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Happened me a few months back too. Found these cool orange ones with a "" etched into the end of them, parked at a my girlfriends house and the next morning one was gone Couldn't find the same ones again so just bought 8 orange plain ones thinking they'll last a few months of getting nabbed here and there. About a week later I parked in the same place, next morning 3 were missing :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Normally run a couple of sets, one nice but not too expensive valve stem caps and another set of nice locking ones for shows and Z events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris AME Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Cheap black ones for me match my dark wheels perfectly and much less chance of been stolen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 One sunny day I gave the car a full detail, put on my new swish valve caps on and went to Blackpool for the day. Came back and they're all gone:-( On the wheel arch above each wheel was a kiddy sized palm print of the perp! Peskye kids......grrrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsNiki Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 That's sorted then, gonna get a plain black pair (eyeing up the ones on Mr Niki's BMW) and keep the nice 'Z' ones for meets and events Also believe in Karma, whoever stole mine will get their comeuppance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I don't see the point in having fancy valve caps ... reminds me of Max Power days when I was younger lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 In "Day of the Jackal" he sprayed the door handle with something that killed the first guy that touched it - get some of that Just don't forget it's on there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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