Josh_101

I wont tell the details but I locked my keys in the car today. It makes me wonder why theives just bust the back window when they steal a system instead of how I got into mine. Its even easier to break into than the most stolen civics

blackrat

You should see how fast they get into 5.0s

Josh_101

The mustang 5.0's?

blackrat

Oh yeah. My friends have had 4 or 5 of them ripped off between 3 of them. It's ridiculous. You could pop it in one swoop with a slim jim.

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

Fbods (since the 3rd gens) are even easier and dont require a slim jim. Up until the year that the PassKey (Vats) system came out, the Fbodys tops the stolen car list for years.

jimmyblue

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I've been able to get into mine with a piece of stiff wire.
In fact I clipped that piece into a hole in my frame just
in case I ever lock myself out again. Since it worked,
and all.

SmokeySS

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Well this sucks. It reminds me of the three page thread about this that got deleted. I never got to read past page one.

blackhawk J

Yep my car was stolen a week ago. The thief got into the car in one fell swoop. It must have been like gone in 60 seconds. I said this before the stock security system is completely worthless. When my car was recovered the damage was minimal and superficial. The dealership is charging me $600 to replace what was broke. No one should feel safe with the stock system!

Phoenix 5.7

iTrader: (7)

i need to get a fuel shutoff at least. might go for lojack if i can come up with the cash

DrkPhx

iTrader: (15)

So true. Years ago I had a 85 Z28 stolen twice. A body shop guy showed me how easy it was to break into the car. You just pull the window away from the t-top seal, stick something long into the interior and just pop the lock open. Then take a hard object and hit the steering column (it's ceramic) by the key. It will shatter, then just reach into exposed area behind the key and simply push the button and it starts.

ROCNDAV

iTrader: (100)

yup

That is why I cant understand why so many people disable their vats. Its not that vats is foolproof, but it is one more thing to delay the thief.

JohnnyZ28

I did the same thing when I locked my keys. Just pulled the window away .... I could then get my entire arm between the window and t-top. The window flexed and I thought it would break (but it didn't), and I reached down and hit the unlock. That would be a good way to steal **** inside... but, I have no idea how to hotwire a car...

Now, I just leave my car unlocked. If someone wants to steal it, thats fine, I've got it insured for $45,000.

camaroextra

iTrader: (10)

all you need is a LoJack sticker

SmokeySS

iTrader: (7)

How did you get it insured for that? Did you add the modifications to the insurance? If so, how did it affect the cost of the insurance?

67RSCamaroVette

iTrader: (63)

How hard is it to break into a '67 camaro? i'd imagine it'd be pretty easy, huh? i've got the ignition security down, i'll be the only one able to start it, but i'm concerned about breaking into the interior. i've got no door panels on yet, so I can see the guts, what could I do? any experience?

ex-SS-ve

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much easier than you think. lol


btw the steering column area that DRK PHX was talking about. its not ceramic. its die cast metal. just as weak and brittle!

DooberGN

Thats why I bought a chip that has a anti theft system built in. If you dont do the right sequence before starting it will just die. Guess that dosent stop it from being flatbedded away though

NoTicketsPlease

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How is vats bypassed by a thief? Im wondering if I should install a kill switch.

CrabhartLS1

never had a problem.

My lojack still worked after my wreck.

JOSE REBS

there is no way to stop a theif if they really want your car....no way!!!