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    Oct 7, 2005 1:57:59 PM

    AJVIP
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    Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    Has anyone actually installed these themselves or did you go to your dealer to get them done?

    Oct 7, 2005 3:03:54 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    Get the plastic silver ones, they are lighter and won't scuff your rims. The heavy brass ones can and will scuff your rim because of their weight. I have them on my 993 but not on the 997.

    Oct 7, 2005 3:04:18 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    FYI, kids love to steal and collect them.

    Oct 7, 2005 4:05:47 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    I got the 'exclusive' ones - kids won't nick them for their bikes as the cover the whole valve stem so are to big to fir their bikes - downside is they're not coloured on the badges, just relief in the metal.

    Oct 7, 2005 4:13:07 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    By the way, if you have the optional tyre pressure monitoring system, you can't use crested valve caps.

    Oct 7, 2005 4:39:17 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    Quote:
    Texas911 said:
    Get the plastic silver ones, they are lighter and won't scuff your rims. The heavy brass ones can and will scuff your rim because of their weight. I have them on my 993 but not on the 997.



    I agree. Been there done that. Higer speeds make the heavier designs rub against wheels and ruin paint. You'll need stem braces which is probably tooooo much trouble.

    Oh as far as kids stealing them? Whenever I see a kid's bike with Porsche valve stems on it I kick the crap out of the bike. Can't stop myself.

    Oct 7, 2005 5:20:15 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    Quote:
    MMD said:
    Quote:
    Texas911 said:
    Get the plastic silver ones, they are lighter and won't scuff your rims. The heavy brass ones can and will scuff your rim because of their weight. I have them on my 993 but not on the 997.



    I agree. Been there done that. Higer speeds make the heavier designs rub against wheels and ruin paint. You'll need stem braces which is probably tooooo much trouble.

    Oh as far as kids stealing them? Whenever I see a kid's bike with Porsche valve stems on it I kick the crap out of the bike. Can't stop myself.



    LOL

    Oct 7, 2005 5:35:46 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    I'm talking about the Tequipment valve stems/caps - these will scuff the wheel? Being an OEM part, I don't think that would have been a smart move on behalf of Porsche?

    Oct 7, 2005 5:43:59 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    Quote:
    eddie said:
    Quote:
    MMD said:
    Quote:
    Texas911 said:
    Get the plastic silver ones, they are lighter and won't scuff your rims. The heavy brass ones can and will scuff your rim because of their weight. I have them on my 993 but not on the 997.



    I agree. Been there done that. Higer speeds make the heavier designs rub against wheels and ruin paint. You'll need stem braces which is probably tooooo much trouble.

    Oh as far as kids stealing them? Whenever I see a kid's bike with Porsche valve stems on it I kick the crap out of the bike. Can't stop myself.



    LOL



    Thats a good one M's ..I myself slash there tyres and then put loads of " Super Glue 3 " ( so it does'nt dry so quick ) on the saddle ..

    Bast**ds ..

    throt..

    Oct 7, 2005 5:55:44 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    Are these plastic? http://store.yahoo.com/parkplaceporsche/valstemcapse.html

    Oct 7, 2005 5:59:45 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    yes, You just screw them once you've taken off the old ones.

    Oct 7, 2005 6:05:11 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

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    yes, You just screw them once you've taken off the old ones.



    That's what I thought - but my dealer told me, the wheel AND tire have to be removed so they can insert the silver stem (replacing the black).

    http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/mercha..._Code=987wheels

    Oct 7, 2005 6:47:57 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

    Thats only if you change the actual valve stem which you don't need to do. They are sold like that to prevent breakage. Just unscrew it from the from the black valve and screw on to valves on your wheels. Your dealer should be shot for giving you that advice, that is ridiculous Someone is trying to rip you off.

    Oct 7, 2005 7:03:22 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

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    Are these plastic? http://store.yahoo.com/parkplaceporsche/valstemcapse.html



    There has been some debate here in the past about whether they are plastic or something like aluminum. They are so thin that it is difficult to believe they are plastic. I have bit them, hit them, etc. trying to figure out what they are made of and I think they are metal. But if someone says they are plastic and are more positive than I am, I am not ready to get in an argument over something that I am not that sure about.

    A few of us have painted the crest to make it stand out. You just cover the entire top with black paint and wipe gently with a cloth to remove all the paint except in the recesses.

    Phil

    Oct 7, 2005 9:45:42 PM

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    Re: Decorative Valve/Stem Caps

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    I'm talking about the Tequipment valve stems/caps - these will scuff the wheel? Being an OEM part, I don't think that would have been a smart move on behalf of Porsche?



    These are the ones that are tooooo heavy without stem braces. Been there done that.

    Oct 7, 2005 10:12:03 PM

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    My Favorite one are

    from the GT3



    Kids don't steal them either.
     
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