03-28-2007, 09:30 PM
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Valve stem caps
Hey guys I am looking for some new valve stem caps for the best price. I have the heavy solid brass chrome plated kind on my car and they are actually hitting my wheel due centrifugal force! I don't care about the damage as much as the safety factor. They seem to be putting a lot of force on the valve stem because of the weight. Should this be a concern? They have actually pitted the clear coat and paint on the wheel from hitting it I guess. The first pic is what I have and the second is the lighter aluminum one that I'm looking for. Are valve stem supports a good investment as well? Thanks in advance!
Last edited by Adam; 03-28-2007 at 09:41 PM.
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03-29-2007, 04:56 AM
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Hi,
I have the Aluminum Caps ( http://eagleday.stores.yahoo.net/exac4.html ) and like them alot. They are full length and were designed for the 993 Turbo in order to eliminate the Valve Stem Support. They are a cap and support in one.
They stand out less and so some kid isn't as likely rip them off for his bike as happened twice on my Esprit - only 2 stolen at a time until I replaced them with the Tamper-proof ones...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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03-29-2007, 08:06 AM
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Thanks Jim. Are you talking about these? Is it a new valve stem and cap?
Last edited by Adam; 03-29-2007 at 08:38 AM.
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03-29-2007, 10:53 AM
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Those are nice, Ill be buying them soon.
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03-29-2007, 12:10 PM
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HI,
IIRC, these came with Valve Stems as well, but I didn't use them, just the caps. I'll add the Stems when I replace the Tires. Look like these...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
Last edited by MNBoxster; 03-29-2007 at 01:26 PM.
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03-29-2007, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam
Hey guys I am looking for some new valve stem caps for the best price. I have the heavy solid brass chrome plated kind on my car and they are actually hitting my wheel due centrifugal force! I don't care about the damage as much as the safety factor. They seem to be putting a lot of force on the valve stem because of the weight. Should this be a concern? They have actually pitted the clear coat and paint on the wheel from hitting it I guess. The first pic is what I have and the second is the lighter aluminum one that I'm looking for. Are valve stem supports a good investment as well? Thanks in advance!
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The manual for the '07 Boxster calls for plastic caps.
Ken
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04-12-2007, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MNBoxster
HI,
IIRC, these came with Valve Stems as well, but I didn't use them, just the caps. I'll add the Stems when I replace the Tires. Look like these...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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Jim will the stems look like this when mounted to a normal 17inch twist rim or will they stick out?
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04-12-2007, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster
Jim will the stems look like this when mounted to a normal 17inch twist rim or will they stick out?
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Hi,
Dunno, that's what they look like on my 18" Turbo Twists, I suspect it would be the same...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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04-12-2007, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by MNBoxster
Hi,
Dunno, that's what they look like on my 18" Turbo Twists, I suspect it would be the same...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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I hope, bought some monday for $15 shipped. ill keep you posted.
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