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Old Mar 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...
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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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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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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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.
Old Mar 17, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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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
Jim
Have any in mind? Lowjack still the best?
Old Mar 18, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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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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