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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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So i have some pretty cool cobra center caps (sarcasm) and on one of my wheels i can rotate the center cap around and sounds like a spring or something is moving around behind it, but on a different wheel i can't move it around.

Can all center caps be takin out? i tried sorta i just dont want to break anything...



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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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i know my friend bought new wheels for his solstice and his center caps move around.. i personally cant stand that.. but you dont notice it unless you clean the rim/move the center cap by hand


idk how to take center caps out when the wheels are still on the car.. the only time mine come off is when i put tires on my rims or when i balance my wheels or something
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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There's a little retaining ring on the back. Take the wheel off and punch it out from behind. Using a screwdriver from the front may crack them.

Those are fugly, BTW. And polish your wheels.
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Yea mine move around but it doesnt bother me
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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yeah i agree with poised punch them out from behind
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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alright ill try that, thanks guys.. can you buy new plain center caps?
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by POISND U
There's a little retaining ring on the back. Take the wheel off and punch it out from behind. Using a screwdriver from the front may crack them.

Those are fugly, BTW. And polish your wheels.
hahahaha, why so harsh David?
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Check AM or 50resto. Lots of caps. Yours are probably 2 1/2". Call them to confirm before ordering any.
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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hahahaha, why so harsh David?

Just call 'em as I see 'em, yo....
Old Dec 18, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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lmao. you going to the dyno day at ret?



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