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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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As the topic says i got a set of Volk Ce28 with the flat center caps. but my problem is that they pop out when im tracking the car

Last time i lost on at the track and on popped out in the pit after a good run.

Any one got the same problem and know how i can solv it ? (No i dont whant to run with out then )

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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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You must be missing one or both of the rubber rings that go around the caps. How many rings do you see attached to the caps?
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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Are you running the standard offsets? If so, perhaps the axle nut is rubbing on the inside of the rear center caps.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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What are your offsets? Is the problem in the rear only?
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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strange, mine are in so tight that its a pain to get them out when im trying to clean the wheel. you still have the rubber grommet that goes around it? absolute worst case scenario add some loctite on the rim when you are sliding it in.
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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Its 2 rings on the caps. Missed 1 up front on the track and 1 back in the pit. The one it the pit poped out (Jumped 2m or somthing from the car) Think that was cus of the heat. Maby its building up some presure behind it. They are sitting hard as hell usaly cant get em out without take the wheel of and push em out from behind.

Its 18x7,5 50 offset in the front and 18x8,5 52 offsett in the back
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 06:10 AM
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Weird. I don't get it.

By the way - does your track have a problem with cars running caps? Some do because of safety concerns for corner workers.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Harpoon,Jul 31 2009, 04:10 PM
Weird. I don't get it.

By the way - does your track have a problem with cars running caps? Some do because of safety concerns for corner workers.
No not on oure club's days atleast.

Its alitel frustrating. got 2 sets of caps tho. but its alitel frustrating to loose em.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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Here's my last guess - do you have the "thicker" rubber ring on the bottom and the "thinner" rubber ring on the top? If they are switched, that could be the problem.
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