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12-20-2012, 06:29 PM
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  Drives: 1970-1/2 Z-28, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Sanford, Fl
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Stocking Stuffer
Nice touch for my ZL1. Especially with the black rims.
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12-20-2012, 07:35 PM
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Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: KC, MO
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IIRC... these are basically ABS plastic where they contact the valve stem threads. My ZL1 came with both polymer grey colored valve caps (installed) & a set of metal caps. I was going: what's that rattle coming from the glove box & there they were in all their glory.
OK, so I'm watching MOTORWEEK & here's Pat Goss going on about METAL tire valve stem caps & tire pressure sensors in the wheels. According to him (just where does he get those KOOL shirts, anyway?  ), they chemically bond & cause corrosion inside the sensor, ruining it. Modules are expensive to replace. SO... are metal caps (like the ones in the glovebox) bad juju or is this some kind of urban legend?I'd think that Al Op's guys know the straight skinny... just wondering what the consensus is. |
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12-20-2012, 07:43 PM
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Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Glen Carbon, IL
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I've heard the same thing, probably from your same source!
I can say that I bought the same caps for my SS and the don't fit as nicely at the factory. They were too shallow and half the thread was showing. I still have them in a box. They were on for less than 5 minutes. I hope these work out better for you.
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12-20-2012, 08:11 PM
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Drives: 1970-1/2 Z-28, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Sanford, Fl
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These worked great. They are deeper than the stock metal caps I had and on the black rims really look sweet. Oh well, just thought I would share since they are not expensive and add a nice touch.
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12-20-2012, 08:14 PM
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I like it. I have got to get some. Its a cheap and easy touch.
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12-20-2012, 08:25 PM
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I Carry!
Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Fletcher, Ok
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Nice
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12-20-2012, 09:18 PM
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Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011
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12-20-2012, 09:22 PM
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Drives: 1970-1/2 Z-28, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Sanford, Fl
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BTW, they are machined aluminum with chrome plating. There does not appear to be any plastic in the thread area. I was very pleased with the quality. |
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12-20-2012, 09:32 PM
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Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo LS Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Janesville, WI
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You can find some nice ones on ebay too, I have some on my monte... although mine may be plastic lol
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12-20-2012, 09:36 PM
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Drives: 13 ZL1, 10 Silverado LTZ, Chopper Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Pittsbugh,PA
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I went to order them but I got yelled at from the wife. Me thinks I'm getting a set for Christmas.
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12-20-2012, 10:33 PM
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 that's one way of finding out what you're getting for Christmas !!!
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12-21-2012, 06:28 AM
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2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve
Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009
Location: Des Moines, IA
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I have these and love them, it just makes another nice little touch to a really special car!
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