broken window, attempted stolen deck, stolen wheels :(
02-18-2006, 04:37 PM
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broken window, attempted stolen deck, stolen wheels :(
hi guys. well for some time I've been parking my car in the street, inside our apartment complex (when space is available), and overnight in the vistors section (whose time limit is 12am). Well, after receiving a bunch of warnings from the security, and with everyone occupying the approved overnight visitors, I opted out for the street. Well, it was fine until one night my passenger quarter panel window was BUSTED. They tried to steal my deck but were unsuccessful, but did ruin the console a bit. I ripped the deck out the next morning...Tuneless for days! The quarter panel window was replaced the same night, so that was taken care of...
My starter just died so I ripped out my old one from my parts car, and the manager let me park in her parking space in the complex (which is in the back). I've been working and schooling a LOT so the starter has been sitting in my garage for TWO days (prior to the next incident). Two nights ago, I drive by with my girlfriend and the car is fine. The next morning when she was leaving she said the left side was jacked up and two wheels were missing, but FAILED to tell me bcuz she thought i started the starter swap. Both managers came to my house that night (while I was at work) complaining to my mom that I cant have my car in the air like this! (by "this" i mean, the rear is above 5 feet in the air and the front, less wheels, is SLAMMED on the concrete, resting on the rotors. So in broad daylight my wheels were stolen, FROM THE MANAGERS PARKIN SPACE!!!!!!!! ARGGH!!!
What do I do guys? File a police report? I have a set of phonies in my garage, so I can swap those on. But what about wheel locks? Where can I obtain some and at what are the proper size? I am going to check PET right now as well as do a search too, but I was hoping some of u guys could help me out in the midst. Also, thhe bottom of the rotor looks a bit smashed, replace? Drivable? I will get some pictures up of the car for further dramatazation :[
My starter just died so I ripped out my old one from my parts car, and the manager let me park in her parking space in the complex (which is in the back). I've been working and schooling a LOT so the starter has been sitting in my garage for TWO days (prior to the next incident). Two nights ago, I drive by with my girlfriend and the car is fine. The next morning when she was leaving she said the left side was jacked up and two wheels were missing, but FAILED to tell me bcuz she thought i started the starter swap. Both managers came to my house that night (while I was at work) complaining to my mom that I cant have my car in the air like this! (by "this" i mean, the rear is above 5 feet in the air and the front, less wheels, is SLAMMED on the concrete, resting on the rotors. So in broad daylight my wheels were stolen, FROM THE MANAGERS PARKIN SPACE!!!!!!!! ARGGH!!!
What do I do guys? File a police report? I have a set of phonies in my garage, so I can swap those on. But what about wheel locks? Where can I obtain some and at what are the proper size? I am going to check PET right now as well as do a search too, but I was hoping some of u guys could help me out in the midst. Also, thhe bottom of the rotor looks a bit smashed, replace? Drivable? I will get some pictures up of the car for further dramatazation :[
02-18-2006, 04:43 PM
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Damn man that is some ****! Your car is being targetted. Probally some punkass kid with a 944 or a 924, no one else would want just 2 wheels. Unless they plan on coming back for the other 2.
I dunno what id do, but if this happened to be i would be seriously pissed off. sorry friend, best of luck!
I dunno what id do, but if this happened to be i would be seriously pissed off. sorry friend, best of luck!
02-18-2006, 04:51 PM
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They came back, in broad daylight for the other 2 (in which I was unaware of this whole incident until 11pm the day of occurance)
Looks like its time for that suspension / break job!
Looks like its time for that suspension / break job!
02-18-2006, 05:56 PM
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Man... in broad daylight -- that's just rude!!! 
Someone definitely targeted your car -- who would have known that you'd be at work? Did you have a nice set of wheels or something?
As for the damage, if the rotors still clear the brake calipers, then you're fine -- but if the rotors are bent, then you need to replace. Even if your insurance doesn't cover theft, I'd file a police report, just to you have something on file (what if it happens again?).
If you need wheel locks, I have a set that came with a 944 that I'm no longer using (no one steals phonies around here....) -- I'd let them go cheap.
Someone definitely targeted your car -- who would have known that you'd be at work? Did you have a nice set of wheels or something?
As for the damage, if the rotors still clear the brake calipers, then you're fine -- but if the rotors are bent, then you need to replace. Even if your insurance doesn't cover theft, I'd file a police report, just to you have something on file (what if it happens again?).
If you need wheel locks, I have a set that came with a 944 that I'm no longer using (no one steals phonies around here....) -- I'd let them go cheap.
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02-18-2006, 07:09 PM
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What kind of wheels were they? If they stole somewhat rare wheels watch craigslist and ebay in your area. My friend once found the guy that stole his wheels on craigslist. Lets just say, he didn't go straight to the police 
02-18-2006, 08:26 PM
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Bastards. Do what I do and put a set of locking lugs on, then the lugs with the special adapter in place of another. Here in richmond we shoot people on the spot for things like that.
