How do you guys keep people from stealing nice wheels?
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How about something like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwWKF-aAn9s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwWKF-aAn9s
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wake up every hour on the hour and check the whip.lol thats what I shoulve dont last weekend.then my whole passenger side got busted out but nothing stolen.thats awesome by the way^^
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Or I you can just slam your car so low that there is no way they can get a jack under it
Really though, just don't leave your car in sketchy areas if you don't have too. I've never once worried about someone stealing my wheels, even though they're only rotas but still can easily be sold for decent change.
Really though, just don't leave your car in sketchy areas if you don't have too. I've never once worried about someone stealing my wheels, even though they're only rotas but still can easily be sold for decent change.
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Unfortunately sometimes I have to park the car overnight on the street or in parking decks, so it looks like I might need to upgrade the factory alarm and make sure that my insurance would cover aftermarket wheel theft.
Downtown Raleigh really isn't sketchy, but I've experienced some dbag's handiwork firsthand. One of them broke into at least 5 cars in a parking deck in broad daylight. Threw a brick through my girlfriend's M3 to get my valentine 1, so I'm kind of worried about having nice things. Only relatively comforting thing is that removing four wheels would take a little longer than a smash and grab.
Downtown Raleigh really isn't sketchy, but I've experienced some dbag's handiwork firsthand. One of them broke into at least 5 cars in a parking deck in broad daylight. Threw a brick through my girlfriend's M3 to get my valentine 1, so I'm kind of worried about having nice things. Only relatively comforting thing is that removing four wheels would take a little longer than a smash and grab.
You parking somewhere near NC State or what? There are some places that would be somewhat safe there.
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And you're right, they will take it if they want it. I had a Civic stolen while I was 1/2 way through an engine swap. They flatbedded it out, and I'm pretty sure they just wanted my Work Equips
Last edited by Vivid Racing; Nov 3, 2011 at 01:39 PM.
#26
Move to a safe area. If not then you'll just have to take your chances. Park in a safe location. Wheel locks to keep honest people honest. Also check to make sure your insurance will pay a claim for aftermarket parts.
#27
Well at least you dont live near Gastonia on the other side of the state. A really good alarm system would be your first step (I know a guy that does great alarm systems near your area has proven himself many times). Lock lugs are not that great because if someone wants to steal something they are going to steal it. NC is getting bad for thefts these days unless you live in a smaller community.
#28
I had locking lug nuts and factory alarm before mine were stolen. Once insurance covered the theft I had an alarm with a tilt sensor intalled and a key fob that lets me know if the car alarm get set off.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/no...ls-stolen.html
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Just some food for thought.
Last edited by Vivid Racing; Nov 4, 2011 at 01:05 PM.
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I had locking lug nuts and factory alarm before mine were stolen. Once insurance covered the theft I had an alarm with a tilt sensor intalled and a key fob that lets me know if the car alarm get set off.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/no...ls-stolen.html
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/no...ls-stolen.html
new wheels