how low can you go (thievery)

John 070 · 06-23-2016, 10:15 AM

I noticed on the 2016 328i x drive loaner/rental, someone has stolen 3/4 valve stem caps. Believe it or not, even OEM BMW is only like 35 cents to $1.40, p/n 36111095436.

What is disappointing is it doesn't look like the ones that were on the '07 335 coupe are even made anymore, the new ones look like what you'd get in a 4 pack at Home Depot for 94 cents, except they are silver. I better bolt them down on my own car!

BMW F22 · 06-23-2016, 10:42 AM

I was missing one on my car. Not sure if someone took it or service department forgot the last one (didn't notice that it was missing for a while). It's cheap but still a hassle to go buy a replacement.

John 070 · 06-23-2016, 10:47 AM

I know all 4 were there before, because I checked the air pressure 2X. Can't be sure when they were removed because obviously not looking at them each time the vehicle is driven...

On a bright note, since I was searching for the p/n and it lead to diagrams of the wheels.....I'm surprised that genuine center caps are only $2.50 ea. That's really not bad.

silvergray545 · 06-23-2016, 01:22 PM

Is this thread for real? Thievery because of missing valve stem caps?

When people are bored, I guess they really do complain about the dumbest shit ever.

John 070 · 06-23-2016, 01:30 PM

all's well that ends well.

Got some new ones for $0.94 plus tax, but while I was in the store, they were giving away free lunches--hoagie, chips, Powerade.

Plus I added another to the ignore list, that's the beest part.

jtodd_fl · 06-23-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

all's well that ends well.

Dude... you should take the opportunity to do a performance mod... like... add looks and hp to your beast!

John 070 · 06-23-2016, 01:47 PM

I know, on the one hand, why not take the 3 HP gain? But I just feel wrong about putting M stuff on non M cars......

all kidding aside it's wrong to just take things off of other people's cars, it's not the value, it's the idea that we're numb to it.... oh I lost my ski poles, I'll just grab someone else's when we get there...

edit: here's a pic of the free lunch, it wasn't bad. Technically, if I didn't have to get the valve stem caps, I wouldn't have been in the store to get it, so the thief bought me lunch!

Banana Hammock · 06-23-2016, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Dude... you should take the opportunity to do a performance mod... like... add looks and hp to your beast!

Delta0311 · 06-23-2016, 02:04 PM

Looks like Ma Barker and the gang are at it again. Who knew the valve stem cap racket was so lucrative. Better alert the Feds and have them put out a BOLO.

Dackelone · 06-23-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

I noticed on the 2016 328i x drive loaner/rental, someone has stolen 3/4 valve stem caps. Believe it or not, even OEM BMW is only like 35 cents to $1.40, p/n 36111095436.

What is disappointing is it doesn't look like the ones that were on the '07 335 coupe are even made anymore, the new ones look like what you'd get in a 4 pack at Home Depot for 94 cents, except they are silver. I better bolt them down on my own car!

Do you mean these ?

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John 070 · 06-23-2016, 02:19 PM

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Do you mean these ?

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Yep, do they exist anymore? That's what my car has. realoem now shows the same caps for a '16 328 and a '07 335....

MKSixer · 06-23-2016, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

I noticed on the 2016 328i x drive loaner/rental, someone has stolen 3/4 valve stem caps. Believe it or not, even OEM BMW is only like 35 cents to $1.40, p/n 36111095436.

What is disappointing is it doesn't look like the ones that were on the '07 335 coupe are even made anymore, the new ones look like what you'd get in a 4 pack at Home Depot for 94 cents, except they are silver. I better bolt them down on my own car!

I keep extras in my M6 for this very reason. They are stolen on a regular basis and it was taking years off my life getting pissed about it. Cost of ownership.

grimlock · 06-23-2016, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MKSixer

I keep extras in my M6 for this very reason. They are stolen on a regular basis and it was taking years off my life getting pissed about it. Cost of ownership.

Take it as a compliment, buy extras keep them in the glove.. distribute them as candies amongst the kids

jtodd_fl · 06-23-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by grimlock

Take it as a compliment, buy extras keep them in the glove.. distribute them as candies amongst the kids

Right next to the Xannies?

grimlock · 06-23-2016, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Right next to the Xannies?

No don't do that

John 070 · 06-23-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MKSixer

I keep extras in my M6 for this very reason. They are stolen on a regular basis and it was taking years off my life getting pissed about it. Cost of ownership.

Interesting, seriously, has never happened to me before. My buddy would say relax, it's just a rental, but I treat it as if it were my own, and I know they were there before when I checked the tire pressure. Being so cheap, I was just surprised that people would grab them up.

Although, on my own car, I would not want the replacements to be black, I would prefer the originals...

Dackelone · 06-23-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Yep, do they exist anymore? That's what my car has. realoem now shows the same caps for a '16 328 and a '07 335....

IDK. My 2010 135i did not come with them. I suspect that someone at my selling dealership(Military Car Sales) switched them out. My car is a US spec car(TPMS) but I took delivery at a German dealer here. Ohh well. It really doesn't bother me.

Dackel

MKSixer · 06-23-2016, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by grimlock

Take it as a compliment, buy extras keep them in the glove.. distribute them as candies amongst the kids

Lol! It's a vectored distribution model via my placement on the wheel and they're thievery.

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Originally Posted by John 070

Interesting, seriously, has never happened to me before. My buddy would say relax, it's just a rental, but I treat it as if it were my own, and I know they were there before when I checked the tire pressure. Being so cheap, I was just surprised that people would grab them up.

Although, on my own car, I would not want the replacements to be black, I would prefer the originals...

+1
I treat all car's the same way, as well. I don't want someone fuqing up my car and I don't do it to any vehicle in my care.

M3 Number 86 · 06-26-2016, 05:53 PM

I don't even have them on my car. Looks better without. The first time i take them off to adjust pressures I just chuck them.

wdb · 06-26-2016, 06:16 PM

This'll thwart those dastardly demons.

https://smile.amazon.com/Anti-Theft-.../dp/B00471UF80

06-23-2016, 10:15 AM	#1
John 070 Lieutenant General 1735 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	how low can you go (thievery) I noticed on the 2016 328i x drive loaner/rental, someone has stolen 3/4 valve stem caps. Believe it or not, even OEM BMW is only like 35 cents to $1.40, p/n 36111095436. What is disappointing is it doesn't look like the ones that were on the '07 335 coupe are even made anymore, the new ones look like what you'd get in a 4 pack at Home Depot for 94 cents, except they are silver. I better bolt them down on my own car!
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BMW F22 Major General 3677 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I was missing one on my car. Not sure if someone took it or service department forgot the last one (didn't notice that it was missing for a while). It's cheap but still a hassle to go buy a replacement.
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06-23-2016, 10:47 AM	#3
John 070 Lieutenant General 1735 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I know all 4 were there before, because I checked the air pressure 2X. Can't be sure when they were removed because obviously not looking at them each time the vehicle is driven... On a bright note, since I was searching for the p/n and it lead to diagrams of the wheels.....I'm surprised that genuine center caps are only $2.50 ea. That's really not bad.
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06-23-2016, 01:22 PM	#4
silvergray545 Skittles, OT OG 2350 Rep 649 Posts Drives: Lots of M cars Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00] 2000 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 [0.00] 2014 VW GLI [0.00]	Is this thread for real? Thievery because of missing valve stem caps? When people are bored, I guess they really do complain about the dumbest shit ever.
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1735 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	all's well that ends well. Got some new ones for $0.94 plus tax, but while I was in the store, they were giving away free lunches--hoagie, chips, Powerade. Plus I added another to the ignore list, that's the beest part.
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06-23-2016, 01:47 PM	#7
John 070 Lieutenant General 1735 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I know, on the one hand, why not take the 3 HP gain? But I just feel wrong about putting M stuff on non M cars...... all kidding aside it's wrong to just take things off of other people's cars, it's not the value, it's the idea that we're numb to it.... oh I lost my ski poles, I'll just grab someone else's when we get there... edit: here's a pic of the free lunch, it wasn't bad. Technically, if I didn't have to get the valve stem caps, I wouldn't have been in the store to get it, so the thief bought me lunch!
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06-23-2016, 02:04 PM	#9
Delta0311 Banned 7488 Rep 10,119 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Looks like Ma Barker and the gang are at it again. Who knew the valve stem cap racket was so lucrative. Better alert the Feds and have them put out a BOLO.
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06-26-2016, 05:53 PM	#19
M3 Number 86 Major General 3237 Rep 6,217 Posts Drives: black m3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: pasadena iTrader: (1)	I don't even have them on my car. Looks better without. The first time i take them off to adjust pressures I just chuck them. __________________ dadmobile IG: @M3number86 youtube: track vids
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wdb dances with roads 5159 Rep 4,141 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	This'll thwart those dastardly demons. https://smile.amazon.com/Anti-Theft-.../dp/B00471UF80
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