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Posted by Dag302 (Member # 4682) on :
 
I park most of my cars inside most of the time but worry when I take them out somewhere. Do most people that have gotten there car stolen lately have car alarms? I was just wondering if it is worth a very expensive alarm or if the thiefs are just getting around them. Post up your experience with car alarms.
 
Posted by DOPE 50 (Member # 5892) on :
 
i have an expensive alarm and other security things on my 94 i took no chances with it,i had the car for 3 days and the first thing i did was the alarm,i have a Gun pointed striaght at my car so if someone does get in it at least i will hit someone or something [patriot] So if you want my Advice get the alrm [patriot]
 
Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 
i was in the process of getting lojack, imo thats the best way to protect your car.
 
Posted by twisted54 (Member # 1981) on :
 
It seems that fox bodies get stolen much more...is that correct? I can't remember the last time I heard of a sn95 getting stolen. Is it because thieves like the fox bodies more or what?

In any rate...it SUCKS regardless.
 
Posted by SF Coupe (Member # 1810) on :
 
My car was one of the ones recently stolen. I had an alarm on it but lost the remote about six months ago. Long story short I didn't get around to putting a new alarm in and I paid dearly for it within six months. Needless to say now that I got the car back in one piece I will be putting a decent alarm on it. I know it won't fend off hardcore thieves but it will foil amateur punks like the ones who stole my car just to joyride it.
 
Posted by shakalaka916 (Member # 6057) on :
 
because its so easy to steal them. They should weld some plates so they cant get to the ing. box, the brake lock and club and alarm. And if u have a garage why the hell dont u park in the garage, make room tell ur wife to get her car out of the way.
 
Posted by DOPE 50 (Member # 5892) on :
 
Ive have been told that Foxbodys are just hella easy to get into and easy to start up but i dont really know,i just get so mad when i hear another mustang owner from this site getting there car stolen, most of the people on this site are good people like shifty lx,i havenet met him but on this site he seems like a great guy [patriot]
 
Posted by Black88GT (Member # 394) on :
 
It took them over a year to get my 91. I left it on the street every night locked, but no alarm. Woke up on Good Friday, and it was gone. What a weird feeling..... They left the club, and took the auto lock.... Both were in the back seat [Roll Eyes]
As far as getting into them? I dont know what the hell I'm doing, and I got in it in 30 seconds....

[ October 17, 2005, 09:52 PM: Message edited by: Black88GT ]
 
Posted by whyteLX5.0 (Member # 6023) on :
 
this guy that lives out my way just got his foxbody lx stolen. he had no alarm but he had an appointment to go get one within a week. They took off his cobras, stipped the interior and took shit off the engine. The cops found it in east oakland tore up. you could smell the burnt engine. all they did was do side shows with it.
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
Definatley need alarm! More so if You don't have a garage! Having a mean dog and a gun does'nt hurt either! Could You imagine if You were a thief and have someone let a mean ass dog out then You gotta decide if Ya wanna face the dog, owner, or the cop's! [Eek!] Death to these lazy ass thieves! [Mad]
 
Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on :
 
just saturday night friend went to the movies left his stang at home with a nice alarm and when he got back from the movie his window was busted steering column broke and alarm torn out and sirun cut. they didn't get the car but sure f&cked it up i say alarm and a parked car behind it if u don't have a garage [Wink]
 
Posted by kaoticmk2 (Member # 5186) on :
 
My girlfriend refuses to let me take my mustang to the movies for that exact reason. She wont even take hers there either. Too many cars get broken into and stolen in the parking lots.
 
Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 
i locked my keys in my droptop once and it took the towtruck driver exactly 2 seconds to open the door with his slimjim [Eek!]
they are insanely easy to steal, plus we put a lot of money into parts for them. i'm tellin ya, lojack is the way to go!

and dope50- [patriot]
 
Posted by N0SL050 (Member # 2719) on :
 
I have an alarm and a feul cut off switch, which saved my car from being stolen. Just make sure you put the switch in a well hiden spot.. But I would for sure get an alarm and as shifty lx said look into lojack it seems to be a good buy...
 
Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
A good alarm will help but won't prevent your car from getting stolen.

In fact no theft deterant device will prevent your car from getting stolen. The best thing to do is park it inside your garage at night and make sure you use common sense when you leave it parked somewhere else besides your garage.

[patriot]
 
Posted by PWR HNGRY 302 (Member # 6000) on :
 
I have an alarm and always park it in the garage fuck the driveway. I try to never leave it on the street or in a parking lot. To many 50's get snatched way to easily. Fucking thieves piss me off. [Mad]
 
Posted by Eddie510 (Member # 2354) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by shakalaka916:
because its so easy to steal them. They should weld some plates so they cant get to the ing. box, the brake lock and club and alarm. And if u have a garage why the hell dont u park in the garage, make room tell ur wife to get her car out of the way.
my friend in newark,ca has a special metal plate that goes al around the ignition colum. hes truck got stolen 2 times already and after he got that. 0........... its like 160 bucks. maybe some of you know what im talking about. you get the key to unlcok it of cours. ill try and see where he ordered it from [patriot]
 
Posted by G.O.P 351 (Member # 6121) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by shiftylx:
i locked my keys in my droptop once and it took the towtruck driver exactly 2 seconds to open the door with his slimjim [Eek!]
they are insanely easy to steal, plus we put a lot of money into parts for them. i'm tellin ya, lojack is the way to go!

and dope50- [patriot]
drew...im sorry to hear about the loss. your car was very clean and i loved the deleted antenna.i guess that means i the trade for the 17x8's is off?

btw. there was a late crazy rush at the bar after you and the other guys lef that one night.
[patriot]
 




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