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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by tifosi12, May 24, 2004.

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  1. tifosi12

    tifosi12 Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 tifosi12, May 24, 2004
    It finally happened: All four caps of my tire air inlet valves got stolen. Of course they had the horsey on them. So before I rush out and buy a new set, I heard, that there are some with tiny locks that prevent theft?

    Any pointers?
     
  2. Norm512TR

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    #2 Norm512TR, May 24, 2004
    The problem with the tiny locks for valve caps is the really tiny key you need, it's always getting lost (LOL). Finding the the caps with the "horsey" is getting difficult due to the licensing issues with Ferrari, if you find any they will be at a dealer or old stock. I've seen lockable caps in Groits, but not for Ferrari. I'd suggest a nice set of chrome caps from NAPA, they seem to last much longer on my car.
     
  3. Mike C

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    #3 Mike C, May 24, 2004
  4. tifosi12

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    #5 Cavallino Motors, May 24, 2004
    Go with the Brazilshopping ones. The guys sends them quick and they work.
    No need to spend more money. The last e-bay item there BTW are the same caps.
     
  6. RAYMAN

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  8. Chelle

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    #8 Chelle, May 24, 2004
    I got a set from brazilshopping as well and the antitheft feature seemed to work well. personally I prefer the look of the ones from prestigeautohaus. if you get the ones with the "wrench" keychain and tighten the heck out of them they aren't real easy to steal ... brazil shopping style is more secure though.. personally I have like 8 spare sets at this point and just take my chances...
    besides - i'd rather the petty theif be able to steal a cap that's easily replaced and cheap than have them pry off the nose emblem in frustration with a pen knife and scratch the paint or do real damage..
    Chelle
     
  9. tifosi12

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    #9 tifosi12, May 24, 2004
    Thanks to all for the great responses. I have now three sets on order, so I should be fine for a while. Hopefully the Brazilian lock will prevent any further theft.

    It ticks me off, but then I'm thinking to myself, maybe I started a life long Ferrari passion in a kid. That'd be worth it.
     
  10. BigTex

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    #10 BigTex, May 24, 2004
    I've given them away, off the karts.
     

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