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My Mayas center caps keep falling off...

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Old 09-29-06, 05:57 AM
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i already lost 3 out of 4 center cap on the road. Anyone else had that problem? Does anyone know how to fix that situation? Thanks.
Old 09-29-06, 07:59 AM
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yea, call maya or the distributor u purchased it from and complain!!!

maybe the little metal spring behind the center cap was loose or missing??
Old 09-29-06, 08:06 AM
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Heat can get to these caps and then they fall off.
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wow i havent ever had a problem like this and i dont think heat is a option cause iam here in fl. what kind of mayas do you have ?? i know mine snap in very tight and wont come out .and i dont know about any springs
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yea i park under the sun all day. I got RT5's in chrome . Can somebody give me the number to Mayas direct, I could only find the numbers to Dazz. thanks
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buddy of mine has RT5s on his supra, and within 4 months of ownership, lost two centercaps as well
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Glue them in place with clear RTV silicon glue.

It is easily removed, if needed.
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thanks for the info??? glue it from the front or that back??? i seriously think that the caps are falling apart..they are not falling off of the wheel.
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id glue form the back soo you dont accidentaly get it on the wheels
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From the back ...
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i'll give you my 4 maya caps for $1400 and i'll throw in a free set of wheels.
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