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03-23-2009, 09:43 AM

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I just got in some CF roundels for the wheels...now I'm wondering the best way to remove the old ones without having to resort to removing the whole wheel. I don't really want to start prying around with a screwdriver unless that's the only way.

Any ideas?

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03-23-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='824557' date='Mar 23 2009, 01:43 PM

User a small thing screw driver / flat head. You'll be able to pop it off. just do it slowly before you break the clip part.

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03-23-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='824574' date='Mar 23 2009, 02:03 PM

User a small thing screw driver / flat head. You'll be able to pop it off. just do it slowly before you break the clip part.

Ok thanks Mike I'll give it a go...didn't want to try until I heard from someone else

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03-23-2009, 10:20 AM

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If you are really concerned, a small suction cup on a clean roundel will do the trick!

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03-23-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='824557' date='Mar 23 2009, 01:43 PM

I just got in some CF roundels for the wheels...

whats this all about??!!

note to self: bring screw driver to the meet and take off his car and put it on mine...

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03-23-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='824585' date='Mar 23 2009, 02:20 PM

If you are really concerned, a small suction cup on a clean roundel will do the trick!

Thats a good idea. I just used a tiny flat head.

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03-23-2009, 10:32 AM

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I just grabbed my caps with my fingernails and pulled--pops right out.