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Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on
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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?
Posted by ArmyStang (Member # 5141) on
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its happening all around man. My mustang got it's rims jacked last month up at my work in Novato
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on
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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)
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on
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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.
Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on
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I know, I'm trying to find some pictures of them. The brand is HP Design and they're black.
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on
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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....
Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on
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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.
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on
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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.
Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on
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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.
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on
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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)
Posted by AbominableSnoman... (Member # 8290) on
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sorry to hear that bro!! try to post up some pics so i can help look around. what yr and model was the scion?
do you have replacement rims? coz my sister's miata has some 15's that came off a older scion xb. that she's trying to sell. they look like this.. with some good tires, but i think one rim has a bend at the lip, but shes still able to drive around with it. i think shes asking $350? ill find out for sure if youre interested.
http://www.c2auto.com/images/16sportmax002.JPG
but in black
http://www.speedstyles.com/gallery/albums/SPEED-STYLES-10-Year-Anniversary-Show-Halloween-Bash!/DSC05011.jpg
Posted by SYDEWAYZ 24/7 (Member # 8725) on
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when in hayward did it happen at
Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on
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I have an 06 TC
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Originally posted by AbominableSnoman...:
sorry to hear that bro!! try to post up some pics so i can help look around. what yr and model was the scion?
do you have replacement rims? coz my sister's miata has some 15's that came off a older scion xb. that she's trying to sell. they look like this.. with some good tires, but i think one rim has a bend at the lip, but shes still able to drive around with it. i think shes asking $350? ill find out for sure if youre interested.
http://www.c2auto.com/images/16sportmax002.JPG
but in black
http://www.speedstyles.com/gallery/albums/SPEED-STYLES-10-Year-Anniversary-Show-Halloween-Bash!/DSC05011.jpg
Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on
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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
Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on
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Sorry I was late on this, but here's a picture of my car with the wheels on.
Posted by solbrothers (Member # 7524) on
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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
Posted by smokealot (Member # 3108) on
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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 looked kool to me, maybe he needed to lower it a bit and probably didn't get a chance to do it. good luck!
Posted by 19mystic96 (Member # 7553) on
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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?
Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on
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Yeah, insurance has been contacted. Just waiting for them to go through all their processes.
Posted by solbrothers (Member # 7524) on
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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
Posted by 94onduces (Member # 9555) on
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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
Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on
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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
Posted by solbrothers (Member # 7524) on
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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.
Posted by mustangdude24 (Member # 6581) on
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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.
Posted by AbominableSnoman... (Member # 8290) on
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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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