| kdfdawg |
for a truck that's 45k, you would think acura would put on chrome tire valve caps on the x.... but lo and behold, i checked when i picked up the car a month ago that it had the cheap black plastic ones... tsk tsk tsk tsk acura...
that is all..... |
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| Dishoom |
| what $45k car comes with chrome caps? besides, if you can afford a $45k, then you should have no problem dropping a few bucks on the chrome caps you desire. |
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| kdfdawg |
| my 30k infiniti came with chrome caps... i'm not saying i can't afford it.. i'm saying it's stupid they don't just put it on there to begin with!!!!! |
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| LionSpeed |
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Originally posted by Dishoom
what $45k car comes with chrome caps?
My ES350 came with 4 heavy high quality chrome valve caps. I love them so much, now they're on my X. Kinda match-up with the X's rims too. |
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| Dishoom |
quote:
Originally posted by kdfdawg
my 30k infiniti came with chrome caps... i'm not saying i can't afford it.. i'm saying it's stupid they don't just put it on there to begin with!!!!!
gotcha...i did think it was odd that the previous generation MDX, models with TPMS came with metal caps, but now they don't. |
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| craniotes |
Must be a new phenomenon since my '97 E420 came with plain, old black plastic caps.
As far as non-issues go, this has to take the cake...
Regards,
Adam |
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| kdfdawg |
quote:
Originally posted by craniotes
Must be a new phenomenon since my '97 E420 came with plain, old black plastic caps.
As far as non-issues go, this has to take the cake...
Regards,
Adam
hahahah.. i know it's a non-issue... i guess i'm just throwing out something else that acura cut corners with. |
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| craniotes |
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Originally posted by kdfdawg
hahahah.. i know it's a non-issue... i guess i'm just throwing out something else that acura cut corners with.
I suppose. Frankly, it's the omission of the rain-sensing wipers that's got me a bit bugged. Oh, and the fact that the new Honda Pilot Touring comes with seamless iPod connectivity, but Acura can't seem to get it straight in the MDX.
Regards,
Adam |
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| kdfdawg |
quote:
Originally posted by craniotes
I suppose. Frankly, it's the omission of the rain-sensing wipers that's got me a bit bugged. Oh, and the fact that the new Honda Pilot Touring comes with seamless iPod connectivity, but Acura can't seem to get it straight in the MDX.
Regards,
Adam
my wife's biggest gripe about the mdx is the lack of ipod integration... she's always telling me that I do the driving, and she controls the music... she actually hits my hand away from the controls when we're in the car together!!! |
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| Fabvsix |
| I buy these nifty aluminum ones with Acura's logo's I got off the internet years ago....I have them on my RL and MDX.....Just make sure the thiefs don't steal them or ricers at the Sealerships... |
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| frenchnew |
Got a friend who is in the business of selling Nitrogen Tire filling system and they provide chromed metal valve caps with each filling they do.
About 2 month ago they did this VW Phaeton and with all the road salts used up here the valve caps seized on the stem and the mechanic broke the stem trying to remove it to repair a flat.
The valve stem included TPMS sensor like our MDX but they cost $475 each--- (ouch!).
They replace the Valve/TPMS assembly and replaced all the valve caps with black plastic caps.
If you do used chrome metal caps, better use a very light application of an anti-seize compound to prevent the cap from seizing up on the valve stem. |
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| Fabvsix |
| California climate prevents such happenings you describe. I've never had an issue with them for the past 4 or so years.....NEVER over tighten anything is my philosophy! :1: :1: |
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| csmeance |
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
California climate prevents such happenings you describe. I've never had an issue with them for the past 4 or so years.....NEVER over tighten anything is my philosophy! :1: :1:
The problem is also that the caps rust on after time, because regular joe thinks TPMS is good enough to check the tire pressure. I honestly don't mind the black caps, just another less thing to worry about getting stolen or breaking/replacing. |
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| Fabvsix |
| Well rust is caused by moisture which we have little here (humidity). My RL has never seen rain or snow.....blue skies....When I wash her I dry her off with an electric leaf blower and make sure to get the rims completely dry....so again I don't have an issue with RUST in California.......:1: |
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| thaiguy |
| I asked the dealer when I picked up the 08 MDX why the plastic cap instead of the metallic/chrome ones in the showroom. His answer was the same as above - they seized up due to the salt/corrosion. The nice shiny ones in the showroom is for show only. |
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| LionSpeed |
| I guess it's just you & me Fab. The X parks inside garage. At work parks either under a covered parking or underground. There is never any salt on the road, there is rarely any rain. Rust? ... now that might take decades. |
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| csmeance |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
I guess it's just you & me Fab. The X parks inside garage. At work parks either under a covered parking or underground. There is never any salt on the road, there is rarely any rain. Rust? ... now that might take decades.
I'd think that rust is everywhere, even on your new X right now, probably hiding on a screw somewhere on the undercarriage. |
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| highcountrymdx |
| Years ago Acura issued a TSB replacing the factory MDX metal valve caps (painted to match the wheel color). They had problems with winter salt and mag chloride corrosion. Replacement caps were mailed to owners of offending caps in suspect regions of the country. |
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| ductman |
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Originally posted by kdfdawg
for a truck that's 45k, you would think acura would put on chrome tire valve caps on the x.... but lo and behold, i checked when i picked up the car a month ago that it had the cheap black plastic ones... tsk tsk tsk tsk acura...
that is all.....
If that is all that you have to complain about, give me a BREAK! :shutup: :blahblah: |
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| Fabvsix |
gripe is not a complaint ...
What does that sign mean? If I think what it does that PURE GHETTO talk.......:o :o :o :o |
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| LionSpeed |
Eastern PA, rings a bell? j/k
GRIPE.
transitive verb1archaic :_seize, grasp2 a:_afflict, distress b:_irritate, vex3:_to cause pinching and spasmodic pain in the bowels ofintransitive
Pathology. an intermittent spasmodic pain in the bowels.
... Sounds a complimentary of PLOOD (an act of taking a dump in the water). :D |
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| Fabvsix |
Eastern PA, rings a bell? j/k
Now that statement reminds me of my cousin husband who is born and raised in Long Beach.....those darn Ohioian that all moved here......I'll spare the other statements....LOL.....
No pun intended...
Happie Friday..... |
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| Husker4theSpurs |
| The ones on my '07 are chrome-like. |
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| ductman |
quote:
Originally posted by Fabvsix
gripe is not a complaint ...
What does that sign mean? If I think what it does that PURE GHETTO talk.......:o :o :o :o
A gripe is a complaint in my book, I have much more important things
to worry about than about whether my valve caps are chrome or not, please, let"s not bring up the west coast, east coast thing. |
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| phantom76 |
I dont know if I'm a being anal, but a few things about my mdx really vexes me,
1. i can hear the body creak (very slightly) when accelerating or breaking
2. use of plastic on the inside as compared to leather
3. gear changes arent as smooth as expected
but i still love my MDX :):)
but i still love |
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