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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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I had the (incorrect) theory that no one was stealing them, but they were coming loose while driving.

Then one day, I happen to come upon two guys (one was doing the actual stealing) unscrewing my caps. I got my hands on both of them, and I'm figuring that was probably the last time either of them stole caps.

Excessive force? Yes..... karma might get me one day
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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I guess i should consider myself lucky Have had the C5 logo caps for almost two years now.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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I have lost 2 while driving auto-X , so now i take them off.
My C5 logo one's were self- loosening and falling off while driving....

maybe your's weren't stolen, just came loose themselves.
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 10:38 AM
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I agree, had expensive caps on my street rod for 10 years. Tightened them with a small wrench and no one bothered them, or if they did, they were too tight to take off!
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