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Old 03-17-2008, 06:59 PM
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Why is it every car that has a turbo or some sort of forced induction gets stolen... seems every thread has like one person saying it was good till it was stolen...
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Wtf???????
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Just something I noticed I don't know if thats suppose to be in this thread, but just stating an observation..
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That's where the money is, although I can't say I've noticed many (if any) theft problems mentioned here.

IMO, if you spend $30,000 on a car, boosted motor and driveline and can't pony up another $600 for a top-of-the-line GPS anti-theft unit, you need your head examined.

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^^ Agreed... I decided to do that right when I bought mine lol.
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I have only noticed 1 person say that....

I better do what Delta T says and get that security system and stop leaving the keys in it!!
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had the high tech alarm.....so they just cut the turbo out from under the car.
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x.x that would **** me off is there anyway to get around that?
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x.x that would **** me off is there anyway to get around that?
One way to get around that would be to mount the turbo under the hood were it can't be seen.
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Originally Posted by Jimmy P
One way to get around that would be to mount the turbo under the hood were it can't be seen.
A sly dig from the front mount crew... Perfectly executed...

j/k that was funny.

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Perhaps the simply awesome sound from the car having forced induction on it is just too much for some people... Bob
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Originally Posted by O1ws6
had the high tech alarm.....so they just cut the turbo out from under the car.
exactly what crosses my mind everytime i see a butt blower, "man i could have a new turbo with my portible sawzale
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Security = Garage + Home security system + GPS and Security system on it !
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security here means, back yard and evil doggies
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Originally Posted by DeltaT
top-of-the-line GPS anti-theft unit
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Have any in mind? Lowjack still the best?
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12 Gauge loaded with deer slugs and a 9MM will fix that... it sits in the garage also.
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I fail to see the point of this thread......

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