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mustangdude24
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I went to go to work this morning and my Scion is on blocks with all 4 wheels gone. I'm fuming right now. Maybe the jackass will try to sell them on craigslist. Anyone work at a tire shop?
Posts: 140 | From: Hayward | Registered: Mar 2006
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Poisond Pony
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its happening all around man. My mustang got it's rims jacked last month up at my work in Novato
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SydeWaySix
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damn man, sorry to hear that. Post pics so we can keep a look out for them.
On a side note, it seems that most thefts are in the winter/raining season. I thnk its because thieves know that people have their windows closed at home and the rain/wind drowns out the sound of broken glass, wrenches, lug nuts, etc.
Just keep your eyes open everyone...keep your shit and do what it takes to prevent fuckers from taking it ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
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Luke87GT
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Sorry to hear about this. Wheel locks won't prevent all thefts, but they will deter many would-be thieves from going after your car.
It's awful that we have to do it, but making the lives of thieves a little harder will go a long way.
Alarm
Kill Switch
Wheel locks
Autolock/The Club
Lojack
Detachable Face Stereo
Etc...
I know guys that are so careful about their Mustang's that they take out the rotor when leaving the car parked overnight.
You should post a pic of the wheels and allow people to keep an eye out on CL.
The most common places for a thief to self is CL, ebay, or automotive forums. Chances are that they will turn up on one of these selling services.
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Stangless
Posts: 7802 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Jul 2000
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mustangdude24
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I know, I'm trying to find some pictures of them. The brand is HP Design and they're black.
Posts: 140 | From: Hayward | Registered: Mar 2006
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hidnn.o.s.
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wow, I was "fuming" when my window was broken and my $40 CD player was stolen. I can only imagine your rage. Sorry to hear this, karma will get them, all in due time....
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mustangdude24
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I'm going to go to Fry's and get a couple cameras in my front yard. Also thinking about putting an alarm on it now.
Posts: 140 | From: Hayward | Registered: Mar 2006
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Luke87GT
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Originally posted by mustangdude24:
I'm going to go to Fry's and get a couple cameras in my front yard. Also thinking about putting an alarm on it now.
Two ways to go about this...
a.) Put them in clear view: This may deter a would-be thief, but you run the risk of them just covering them up or breaking them.
b.) Hide them: The thieves won't know they are there, so they obviously won't be detered to commit the crime, but you do have a better chance of catching them on tape.
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Stangless
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mustangdude24
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I was thinking of doing one of each.
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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
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Originally posted by mustangdude24:
I'm going to go to Fry's and get a couple cameras in my front yard. Also thinking about putting an alarm on it now.
Two ways to go about this...
a.) Put them in clear view: This may deter a would-be thief, but you run the risk of them just covering them up or breaking them.
b.) Hide them: The thieves won't know they are there, so they obviously won't be detered to commit the crime, but you do have a better chance of catching them on tape.
Posts: 140 | From: Hayward | Registered: Mar 2006
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Luke87GT
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Originally posted by mustangdude24:
I was thinking of doing one of each.
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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
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Originally posted by mustangdude24:
I'm going to go to Fry's and get a couple cameras in my front yard. Also thinking about putting an alarm on it now.
Two ways to go about this...
a.) Put them in clear view: This may deter a would-be thief, but you run the risk of them just covering them up or breaking them.
b.) Hide them: The thieves won't know they are there, so they obviously won't be detered to commit the crime, but you do have a better chance of catching them on tape.
Now you are talkin sir ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Stangless
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Sydewayz 24/7
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when in hayward did it happen at
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mustangdude24
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It happened sometime between midnight and 6:30 this morning on Harvey.
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Originally posted by SYDEWAYZ 24/7:
when in hayward did it happen at
Posts: 140 | From: Hayward | Registered: Mar 2006
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mustangdude24
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Sorry I was late on this, but here's a picture of my car with the wheels on.
Posts: 140 | From: Hayward | Registered: Mar 2006
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solbrothers
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those rims are awful. they did you a favor. have you contacted your insurance? the wheels should be covered under your theft insurance
Posts: 2172 | From: vallejo | Registered: Mar 2007
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50Mustang
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quote:
Originally posted by solbrothers:
those rims are awful. they did you a favor. have you contacted your insurance? the wheels should be covered under your theft insurance
they looked kool to me, maybe he needed to lower it a bit and probably didn't get a chance to do it. good luck!
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Posts: 474 | From: San Jo | Registered: Jul 2003
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19mystic96
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Originally posted by solbrothers:
those rims are awful. they did you a favor. have you contacted your insurance? the wheels should be covered under your theft insurance
they dont look that bad.. maybe you have bad taste in wheels?
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Posts: 1287 | From: Pacifica | Registered: Apr 2007
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mustangdude24
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Yeah, insurance has been contacted. Just waiting for them to go through all their processes.
Posts: 140 | From: Hayward | Registered: Mar 2006
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solbrothers
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quote:
Originally posted by mustangdude24:
Yeah, insurance has been contacted. Just waiting for them to go through all their processes.
does the car have tire pressure monitoring? make sure to tell insurance if it does. because they should pay for those as well
Posts: 2172 | From: vallejo | Registered: Mar 2007
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94OnDuces
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i work @ a shop and i deal wit alot of local shops and i c alot of that kinda crap post a pic and ill b on da look out
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Posts: 574 | From: SF AREA | Registered: Oct 2009
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mustangdude24
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Yep, it's got em.
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Originally posted by solbrothers:
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Originally posted by mustangdude24:
Yeah, insurance has been contacted. Just waiting for them to go through all their processes.
does the car have tire pressure monitoring? make sure to tell insurance if it does. because they should pay for those as well
Posts: 140 | From: Hayward | Registered: Mar 2006
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solbrothers
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Originally posted by mustangdude24:
Yep, it's got em.
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Originally posted by solbrothers:
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Originally posted by mustangdude24:
Yeah, insurance has been contacted. Just waiting for them to go through all their processes.
does the car have tire pressure monitoring? make sure to tell insurance if it does. because they should pay for those as well
make sure you get replacements.
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Posts: 2172 | From: vallejo | Registered: Mar 2007
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mustangdude24
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Originally posted by solbrothers:
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Originally posted by mustangdude24:
Yep, it's got em.
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Originally posted by solbrothers:
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Originally posted by mustangdude24:
Yeah, insurance has been contacted. Just waiting for them to go through all their processes.
does the car have tire pressure monitoring? make sure to tell insurance if it does. because they should pay for those as well
make sure you get replacements.
I had the tire shops put it in their quotes.
Posts: 140 | From: Hayward | Registered: Mar 2006
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AbominableSnoman...
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Originally posted by mustangdude24:
Sorry I was late on this, but here's a picture of my car with the wheels on.
a loss is a loss! ill keep a lookout for em bro. honestly i was about to move into the cityview apts up in the hayward hills (signed paperwork and everything) until i talked to the security guard who slipped, he said that there had been 6 cases of wheel theft within the last few months. i was like NM! btw your rims arent that bad, probably just coz yer cars still kinda high.. you should look into getting something like these.. http://www.scionlife.com/gallery/personal/12_10.jpg
as far as the price difference, all you need to do is talk to the right wheel shop. just promise them youll get it from them, as long as they give you a "righteous" quote from the ones you lost!
again sorry for your loss man, g luck on everything.
[ January 22, 2010, 04:04 AM: Message edited by: AbominableSnoman... ]
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