stolen wheels tires
10-30-2004, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron_H
I have a shotgun that does soooo much more damage.
: When hunting 7x16 wheels, a 7x57 Mauser is more surgical.
10-31-2004, 05:56 AM
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That sucks, Jim. Who knows what they were thinking, if they were thinking. Sorry to hear about that. I can't help but be a little curious though.... why 15's? Is that just a sneaky way of lowering you effective final drive ratio, or is there some other reason you prefer those?
10-31-2004, 05:14 PM
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WOW! Sorry 'bout the theft.
Did I not just last weekend ask you what all the barbed, razor wire was for??
For some reason I think Teddy Rosevelt had you in mind when he said, "speak softly and carry a big stick".
Mahalo,
Scott
Did I not just last weekend ask you what all the barbed, razor wire was for??
For some reason I think Teddy Rosevelt had you in mind when he said, "speak softly and carry a big stick".
Mahalo,
Scott
10-31-2004, 09:24 PM
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If they're gong to scrap them, they'll need to get the rubber off. Put in some calls to your local tire places and have them watch for somebody who just wants to remove tires without putting new ones on. Also watch eBay.
I've caught a few thieves by being diligent after the fact. I have a bicycle that's been stolen, and recovered, twice.
I've caught a few thieves by being diligent after the fact. I have a bicycle that's been stolen, and recovered, twice.
11-01-2004, 10:07 AM
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Sorry for the loss. Maybe have some track events friends take a look for the wheels on other cars. As for the tires? Good thing come to those who wait. And sometimes the worse things come out good.
11-01-2004, 04:20 PM
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That sucks Jim. Have seen phone dials on a couple of Vdubs up here in Sacramento. Thaddeus is right about checking with local tire places. I would target the cheapies like the used tire dealers. Found the set of AMG wheels that were on my wife's car that way. The thief (that was caught and all he got was probation DOH!) was having the almost brand new Pierellis removed to save on shipping cost as the new ebay purchaser didn't want the tires for soom stupid reason. In any event, Got them back and barely a slice of justice. Would have been a helluva lot more satisfying to have just beat the hell out of him and taken the 20 inch wheels and tires of his truck and sold them on ebay to teach him a lesson. Oh well at least the beat the hell out of him part. What a punk.
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11-02-2004, 01:25 AM
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Thieves are vermin. Chances are that once they find a target of opportunity they'll hit it again if they think nothing has changed. That's how you set the trap. Make it seem like the initial theft hasn't been discovered and they'll be back for that sixth wheel for sure.
But I think a Louisville Slugger is somewhat more managable than the 4 ft pry bar. You can grip the bat better than the thin steel and you don't get the hand shaking reverb when you contact bone. Of course, a Pit Bull works pretty well too.
But I think a Louisville Slugger is somewhat more managable than the 4 ft pry bar. You can grip the bat better than the thin steel and you don't get the hand shaking reverb when you contact bone. Of course, a Pit Bull works pretty well too.
11-02-2004, 01:35 AM
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I know this is not what you need to hear, but I know that you must know it also.
Courts have repeatedly held that traps are illegal and the courts have no tolerance for them, holding you the criminal and responsible for damage done to the "poor" criminal. What I suggest is marking the items to insure positive ID if they turn up, or marking the crooks, (say a device that triggers spray paint or offensive odors) and then bust them later. I know this sounds strange coming form me, but the only other advice I got from a lawyer acquaintance I know was to shoot them dead and make sure it is with one shot, (hence the shotgun), and if they fall outside your premises, drag them back in. (Freakin' creeps!!)
Courts have repeatedly held that traps are illegal and the courts have no tolerance for them, holding you the criminal and responsible for damage done to the "poor" criminal. What I suggest is marking the items to insure positive ID if they turn up, or marking the crooks, (say a device that triggers spray paint or offensive odors) and then bust them later. I know this sounds strange coming form me, but the only other advice I got from a lawyer acquaintance I know was to shoot them dead and make sure it is with one shot, (hence the shotgun), and if they fall outside your premises, drag them back in. (Freakin' creeps!!)
11-02-2004, 01:53 AM
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My uncle once tried to get the goods on someone breaking into his son's car and got almost fatally shot for his efforts. But in his case, justice worked and the kid (19) got beyond the maximum penalty (which actually caused trouble in court later, but he still won't see parole till he's past forty). Funny thing, while my uncle was recovering in hospital, he saw an episode of Band of Brothers where one of the guys shoots himself in the leg with a luger--which was exact wound he got. He reflected how lucky he was.
