Got my tire valve covers “installed”

[Joseph Spiegel]

Yes, it was a ‘difficult’ install. I was sweaty afterwards but they came out looking great!

ETA
I posted a second angled photo. You can see the CF better. I know, we’re saving a ton of weight here! (Joke) Taking no chances!

And the tire pressure monitors are working fine.

 

[bumble bee]

That is sweet. From where joseph?

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

That is sweet. From where joseph?

My memory is getting whacked. I thought it was here but it’s from ImportShark.com they were $26 for the set and are CF trimmed on metal.

And yes they have O rings.

 

[Never thought]

Why was it difficult to install them?

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

Why was it difficult to install them?

Hmmmm.

 

[Never thought]

Hmmmm.

Sarcasm doesn’t come through typing...

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

Sarcasm doesn’t come through typing...

Sad but true. Sorry. ... adjusted, any better?

 

[Never thought]

Sad but true. Sorry. ... adjusted, any better?

No problem. I just thought you were serious and couldn’t figure out how it would be difficult to install... ha

 

[westcoastGT]

Hmmmm.

Hey can you post a complete write up and vid showing "how to" , looks like a tough install ! bawaaaa

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

Hey can you post a complete write up and vid showing "how to" , looks like a tough install ! bawaaaa

Well, how about a second photo better angle?

 

[bumble bee]

I made a purchase......

 

[NYLAWBIZ]

What did you buy?

 

[bumble bee]

sorry lawbiz my fault. tire valves

 

[eflyguy]

New valves? Wow.. performance parts? How many HP are they worth?

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

New valves? Wow.. performance parts? How many HP are they worth?

It’s really the CF. That lightens the car so much, it’s like adding horsepower! So much HP!

 

[RVance]

Sarcasm doesn’t come through typing...

My son tells his old fart dad (me) to end sarcastic posts thusly: /s

 

[Never thought]

So I googled it to see if I could buy it from someone other than importshark. I found some complaints, and other written material, indicating you shouldn’t use metal valve stem caps since they can fuse to the aluminum valve stems through corrosion. Not sure if our valve stems are aluminum but something to take note of. Sorry to be a Debbie Downer.

 

[bumble bee]

If the valve stems are truly like that .....BOGUS.

See if a magnet sticks to it, if that is the case .......BOGUS.

If not some good stuff.

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

If the valve stems are truly like that .....BOGUS.

See if a magnet sticks to it, if that is the case .......BOGUS.

If not some good stuff.

I’m confused. You’re saying a magnet should stick to nothing, the stem nor the cover. Correct? I’ve used covers of this type for ever on different cars and haven’t had an issue. Then again, no snow and road salt here. So less corrosion chances.

 

[bumble bee]

very true! I think valve stems are a different medal....i dunno