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Old 09-06-2003 | 10:26 PM
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I just bought a complete set of MBA caps. The radiator and rad reservior went right on. The power steering, brake and clutch wouldn't go on at all. I literally had to pound them on with a small hammer. Is this normal?
Old 09-06-2003 | 10:28 PM
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They were too small? I never had any too small, about half of mine were too big though, had to end up using silicone sealant to keep them on.
Old 09-06-2003 | 10:39 PM
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I can't even get my clutch reservior cap on. It's way too small. For $35 a pop I would have thought they'd at least fit.
Old 09-07-2003 | 12:11 AM
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Ummm........mine were to big, washer cap, radiator cap, oil fill cap....and I've allready lost the power stearing one.....they look great if they stay on!....
Old 09-07-2003 | 02:58 PM
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I wish I knew this before I bought all the caps. I should be getting mine tomorrow. If they don't fit back they go.
Old 09-07-2003 | 08:13 PM
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Man, that's ashame to pay that much money and they not fit correctly.
Old 09-07-2003 | 08:36 PM
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Glad I seen this I was getting ready to get a complete set
Old 09-08-2003 | 04:31 PM
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Mine required a slight bit of trimming for a couple. The washer reservoir was too big. A little dab of shoe goo kept that in place. I was very pleased with how mine fit
Old 09-08-2003 | 08:20 PM
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Yea.....dont miss the point the they LOOK GREAT....much better than plain stock caps.....you just might need to put a little silicon to hold them in place if they are too big.....
Old 09-09-2003 | 12:15 AM
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Glad I seen this I was getting ready to get a complete set
same here
Old 09-09-2003 | 12:25 AM
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Default Re: MBA caps didn't fit very well

I wish I knew this before I bought all the caps. I should be getting mine tomorrow. If they don't fit back they go.
So how did it go?

Usually people justify the cost of MBA stuff because of the quality. Considering quality generally includes both fit and finish, it seems hard for me to justify buying MBA caps anytime soon.
Old 09-09-2003 | 07:58 PM
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It's been raining. They look great though. As soon as I put them on I'll let you know.
Old 09-10-2003 | 02:03 AM
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I put them on. The power steering & radiator fit great. The rest I just used a silicone glue stuff. It actually wasn't that bad at all. They look great too. The only problem was they didn't send me the clutch cap which is annoying; I need it for a show this weekend. The caps got shipped directly from MBA but I ordered them from TR, so I need to send Angie an e-mail. UGH! Hopefully they will make it right & send it 2 day so I have it in time.
Old 09-10-2003 | 02:18 AM
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Glad I seen this I was getting ready to get a complete set
same here
Yea for what we pay for each cap they had better fit perfect... but this doesn't seem to be the case.




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