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03-25-2011, 10:34 PM
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Every now and then I see a post or thread that talks about their G's wheels being stolen. It sickens me to know that just because we are able to drive said cars and are able to customize them to our hearts content that we also live with the risk of having that taken from us. It sucks BUT it happens.
The point i'm trying to make is that if we do care for our G's so much then why do we park it or drive it in places that are susceptible to car theft or vandalism?
Wouldn't we take more care of WHERE we park our G's or take preventative measures for them? Location is a big factor when considering theft. Where you live or where you drive to and from.
So I'm asking those that have had their wheels stolen and i'm also asking those that live in a "bad" neighborhood:
1. Did/do you feel secure enough to having your G out in the open?
2. Knowing that it is possible that thieves can steal from you that you would choose to have a different car or save your money on something less "flashy"?
3. If given the opportunity would you choose to move? Or is locations not a factor for you?
The point i'm trying to make is that if we do care for our G's so much then why do we park it or drive it in places that are susceptible to car theft or vandalism?
Wouldn't we take more care of WHERE we park our G's or take preventative measures for them? Location is a big factor when considering theft. Where you live or where you drive to and from.
So I'm asking those that have had their wheels stolen and i'm also asking those that live in a "bad" neighborhood:
1. Did/do you feel secure enough to having your G out in the open?
2. Knowing that it is possible that thieves can steal from you that you would choose to have a different car or save your money on something less "flashy"?
3. If given the opportunity would you choose to move? Or is locations not a factor for you?
03-25-2011, 11:03 PM
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I had wheels stolen off my G. Reading stuff people said locks are useless since when people want them they'll take em. I say bullsh*t. You need to steal my car and a cutting torch to take my rims off now.
Sad thing is I found out the guy who stole them and the cops wouldn't do anything because i didn't know the serial # on the rims since i bought them used.
Sad thing is I found out the guy who stole them and the cops wouldn't do anything because i didn't know the serial # on the rims since i bought them used.
03-26-2011, 09:42 AM
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03-26-2011, 10:10 AM
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... I honestly don't know either, just a theory
Maybe it's harder to take out the lugs, cause I know if my wheels were turned, it'd be hard to get out the wheel and the lugs.. or is that just me
03-26-2011, 11:40 AM
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What amazes me is most are stealing the stock rims, barring abuse to the car if this happened to me I'd thank them and put the insurance money on a set of volks.
Reminds me of the time when I had theives steal my 1975 CR125 Elsinor (my flyin machine) out of my back yard! Thing is though I had cracked the frame a couple days earlier, the engine was shot.. tryied to decarbonize it myself the day before, the gas tank developed a leak taking it off. It was junk.. they did me a favor. They were probably wondering WTF.. we saw it flying like hell a few days ago and the thing won't even start now...and what's this gas stain on my garage floor??
Reminds me of the time when I had theives steal my 1975 CR125 Elsinor (my flyin machine) out of my back yard! Thing is though I had cracked the frame a couple days earlier, the engine was shot.. tryied to decarbonize it myself the day before, the gas tank developed a leak taking it off. It was junk.. they did me a favor. They were probably wondering WTF.. we saw it flying like hell a few days ago and the thing won't even start now...and what's this gas stain on my garage floor??
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03-26-2011, 11:50 AM
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Hey guys,
It doesn't matter where you live (questionable location or not). It all comes down to demand and opportunity. Two weeks ago I had my G vandalized. It was in an upscale location. A total of 12 wheels were taken in a matter of 4 hours. All three vehicles were left on blocks. My G, Toyota Venza, and an Acura TL (all factory wheels). This is what they do.
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It doesn't matter where you live (questionable location or not). It all comes down to demand and opportunity. Two weeks ago I had my G vandalized. It was in an upscale location. A total of 12 wheels were taken in a matter of 4 hours. All three vehicles were left on blocks. My G, Toyota Venza, and an Acura TL (all factory wheels). This is what they do.
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03-26-2011, 12:45 PM
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They broke in through the top molding of the door, flexed the glass until it snapped, ripped the seat while stepping in the vehicle, destroyed the glove box because it was locked also keyed the car to add insult to injury. Repairs totaled $15,000.00. Now the junkies will sell them for $200 bucks on the street. Theres probably a nissan sentra driving around with some G wheels right now. LOL! 
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03-26-2011, 05:40 PM
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They are running rampant here in Connecticut. It's just a matter of time when they get caught. This is going to hurt all G owners across the nation, insurance premiums are going to go sky high. You work hard and take pride in what you own and some scum bag feels they are entitled to what you have. It's hard to be impartial with these loosers, i just need a few minutes with one of them.
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03-27-2011, 12:30 PM
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Here in NY these ****ers do it in any neighborhood. i have 3 sets of wheel locks which i think is retareded, but I have seen cars with more and it still does not help. Waiting for gorilla locks to make new designs becasue the thieves here have the original infiniti keys. I never thought about the turning the wheels all the way thing, it sounds good, but the *******s proly have a way aroudn that too. 
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03-27-2011, 12:54 PM
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I'm fortunate enough to have a garage and I always keep both cars inside even tho' I live in a nice neighborhood. You can never be too careful these days.