My car was stolen. How do I prevent this from happening AGAIN?
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Keep in mind most cars are stolen with tow trucks that swoop and are gone in sceonds. ALWAYS turn the wheels hard and park so its hard to get to. Even if you have the ebrake on and trans in gear they will simply drag it away far enough so you can't hear it and cut the brake cables or pick the car different etc.
The GPS is the best idea yet, for drive away thiefs install things that slow them down like shifter locks and steering wheel locks, LOUD motion detector siren with a back up battery.
My jeep came from a bad area and had a few anti theft devices. The siren was insane! It was so loud when it wooood go off you COULD NOT stay near it or in the jeep. It actually hurt you that how loud it was. NO ONE is going to try and steal a car with a hidden siren with a back up battery screaming.
Another great feature you can add is a hidden switch that kills the ignition, its easy to do and if hidden properly no one is going to start your car. If you really want to safe be every night when you park your car pop the hood and pull the ignition relay out. No one is starting your car without that puppy and it only takes 30 seconds or less to remove and install.
The GPS is the best idea yet, for drive away thiefs install things that slow them down like shifter locks and steering wheel locks, LOUD motion detector siren with a back up battery.
My jeep came from a bad area and had a few anti theft devices. The siren was insane! It was so loud when it wooood go off you COULD NOT stay near it or in the jeep. It actually hurt you that how loud it was. NO ONE is going to try and steal a car with a hidden siren with a back up battery screaming.
Another great feature you can add is a hidden switch that kills the ignition, its easy to do and if hidden properly no one is going to start your car. If you really want to safe be every night when you park your car pop the hood and pull the ignition relay out. No one is starting your car without that puppy and it only takes 30 seconds or less to remove and install.
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Had my '98 Z71 stolen a couple of months ago. I feel your pain brother.
As far as deterrents go, I figure multiple is the way to go. Fuel pump kill switch, ignition kill switch, and gps tracking. I am also pondering investing into one of the duel program pcms, keep one tune stock, tune the other with a 3 mph speed limiter and 800rpm rev limiter.
As far as deterrents go, I figure multiple is the way to go. Fuel pump kill switch, ignition kill switch, and gps tracking. I am also pondering investing into one of the duel program pcms, keep one tune stock, tune the other with a 3 mph speed limiter and 800rpm rev limiter.
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Keep an eye out for that hood. I can almost guarrantee you that it will pop up on the internet. I would put the word out as far as I could reach. Post some pics of the car on here and a few details that you think might be helpful and we will spread the word. Lots of people with fast cars all kinda hang out in one way or another. Parts like that will come up for sure. You may not catch the guy but atleast you could get some of your **** back.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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Keep an eye out for that hood. I can almost guarrantee you that it will pop up on the internet. I would put the word out as far as I could reach. Post some pics of the car on here and a few details that you think might be helpful and we will spread the word. Lots of people with fast cars all kinda hang out in one way or another. Parts like that will come up for sure. You may not catch the guy but atleast you could get some of your **** back.
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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You know, that's a great idea. I'll have to search through my digital camera for the pics, but I know that I have them. Thanks for the tip. And yeah, I've been searching through Craigslist for some of the parts, but so far, no luck. I was hopeing for some stupid mistake on their part, but no cigar.
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Ha! I've mainly been looking for the hood. I know that's a hot item. So far, no nothing. And my TA still isn't on the roads. I'm looking for a good deal for the fenders, as well as the front bumper....Damn those crooks!
#28
It still only makes it ONE cam lol.. But anyways.. Sucks to hear that man.. It's just one of those things that happen and there isn't much u can do at the time it happened.. Sucks..
#29
"I'm 19, and I own a '98 WS6. It's my baby. I worked hard for it, finally saved up the couple thousand to buy it, and was happy as hell when I got it. Then I invested over 5K into it with mods (roller cams, headers, CAI, high flow exhaust, etc.) My father is a mechanic and owns the shop, so I use his tools (along with a little of his help ) and have put HOURS into this car."
First of all I would like to say that my hat is off to you for working hard, saving your money and waiting to get the car of your dreams with your own money, not many 19 years olds can say the same! Also spending the time to work with your dad to do your mods and understand how your car works.
It is unfortunate that it was stolen and it hurts even more when you put that much effort into it. I hope you are able to get another one. Like many people have stated if the scum bag thieves want it, they'll get it.
Derek
First of all I would like to say that my hat is off to you for working hard, saving your money and waiting to get the car of your dreams with your own money, not many 19 years olds can say the same! Also spending the time to work with your dad to do your mods and understand how your car works.
It is unfortunate that it was stolen and it hurts even more when you put that much effort into it. I hope you are able to get another one. Like many people have stated if the scum bag thieves want it, they'll get it.
Derek
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You know... you could disguise the next one as a V6 until you are in a situation where you can garage it. Just get a formula, switch the hood and route the exhaust through a single tailpipe. Most thugs wouldn't know the difference. Later on, you can put the parts back on.
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First of all I would like to say that my hat is off to you for working hard, saving your money and waiting to get the car of your dreams with your own money, not many 19 years olds can say the same! Also spending the time to work with your dad to do your mods and understand how your car works.
It is unfortunate that it was stolen and it hurts even more when you put that much effort into it. I hope you are able to get another one. Like many people have stated if the scum bag thieves want it, they'll get it.
Derek
It is unfortunate that it was stolen and it hurts even more when you put that much effort into it. I hope you are able to get another one. Like many people have stated if the scum bag thieves want it, they'll get it.
Derek
It just pisses me off that theives don't give a damn. They take what they want.
They didn't tow it, though. I think they opened the door with a slim jim. The key cylinder is destroyed, so I guess you know what happened there.
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My jeep came from a bad area and had a few anti theft devices. The siren was insane! It was so loud when it wooood go off you COULD NOT stay near it or in the jeep. It actually hurt you that how loud it was. NO ONE is going to try and steal a car with a hidden siren with a back up battery screaming.
#36
I didn't. The previous owner did. I got it from an auction "as is". They must've bypassed the system for some reason.
Yeah, I'm starting to hate SoFla. My mom's Camry was stolen a year ago, in the same parking lot. The police didn't find that one. Thankfully, the insurance payed for our losses.
You have no idea what the feeling was like. I actually came outside a bit earlier than usual, because I was going to use my compressor to put some air into my tirees because they were pretty low.
First came fury and anger. Then came the realization that they might not find it, and sadness came with that realization. Then I got pissed again after that, lol. I swear, if I had seen the guys actually stealing it, I don't know what I would've done.
When I saw that you said that you were from south florida, I got scared. I live in South Florida too and I don't know what I would do if my car stolen
You have no idea what the feeling was like. I actually came outside a bit earlier than usual, because I was going to use my compressor to put some air into my tirees because they were pretty low.
First came fury and anger. Then came the realization that they might not find it, and sadness came with that realization. Then I got pissed again after that, lol. I swear, if I had seen the guys actually stealing it, I don't know what I would've done.
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Had my '98 Z71 stolen a couple of months ago. I feel your pain brother.
As far as deterrents go, I figure multiple is the way to go. Fuel pump kill switch, ignition kill switch, and gps tracking. I am also pondering investing into one of the duel program pcms, keep one tune stock, tune the other with a 3 mph speed limiter and 800rpm rev limiter.
As far as deterrents go, I figure multiple is the way to go. Fuel pump kill switch, ignition kill switch, and gps tracking. I am also pondering investing into one of the duel program pcms, keep one tune stock, tune the other with a 3 mph speed limiter and 800rpm rev limiter.
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I learned this the hard way. I would never wish this on any TA owner.
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But that would make one wonder.... if someone stealing the car knew anything about the car, they should know that the car came with VATS and that cracking the column wouldn't work. So, either a lucky crook took the car or it was someone who knew the car. I wonder if its possible to look up the previous owners? Do you know if it was reposessed from someone before the auction?