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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 05:22 PM
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The plastic caps come standard with the sensors from GM's vendor, they are not spec'd to save GM money over other kinds or colors.

I had to change mine out for a HPDE that required metal caps with O-rings, so I got some black aluminum ones off eBay that I liked. I take them off to readjust the air pressure several times per year and have never had one that was difficult to remove with my fingers.
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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 05:26 PM
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WOW its like a whole new car!!!!. get something softer to clean your rims with.
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Old Nov 17, 2016 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ZEEEE06
Your wheels and tires need some serious cleaning.

Agreed. I recently did a track event and lots of slick residue trash fused to the tires and other track trash slammed my wheels.

"get something softer to clean your rims with"


I tried a brush on my rims at my last wash and it was too coarse.

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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 10:02 AM
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I tend to fine simple soap and water and use your hands (over a latex glove) as the cleaning tool works best.

The subtle mod looks nice. Granted my other ride isn't a Corvette I've done something similar with the caps. Went with titanium lug nuts with matching valve stem. Nice subtle touch for the wheels. I can take a better photo later but just went snooping around my albums for a quick shot to show...



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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 10:15 AM
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Plastic ones give you an extra 5 hp, but the metal ones only get you 2-3 hp extra due to the additional weight.
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