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Some punk tried to steal my foglights

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Old 06-19-06, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by oki_boy
Damn asians and Honda owners:
watch out now
Old 06-19-06, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by vicestan
Yep here in Chicago theifs walk around with power hand tools to unscrew things like headlights in seconds. Replace the bolts with Hex screws and 99 percent of all theifs wont have anything to open them with.

i think i'm gonna run to the hardware store and do this tomorrow! find that kid and GET HIM!!!!
Old 06-20-06, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by oki_boy
Damn asians and Honda owners.
<-- Asian with Lexus. Which sterotype does that fall under?

Originally Posted by GQD_GS4
i think i'm gonna run to the hardware store and do this tomorrow! find that kid and GET HIM!!!!
I need to do this too. My HID fogs are sure to be a target....especially since I drive with them on all the time....even during the day

If you see his car in the lot. You should do something half-assed like he did. Pull off the wiper blades half way, or take off a few lugs off the rims and put them on the hood. If his car has hubcaps, pull them off and leave 3 the ground and keep one of them
Old 06-20-06, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffTsai
<-- Asian with Lexus. Which sterotype does that fall under?
ditto.

Originally Posted by JeffTsai
If you see his car in the lot. You should do something half-assed like he did. Pull off the wiper blades half way, or take off a few lugs off the rims and put them on the hood. If his car has hubcaps, pull them off and leave 3 the ground and keep one of them
why not go the extra mile and just remove one wheel or slash the tires?

i parked at the mall one time and this dodge ram parked in the opposite spot from my car and bumped my bumper in the process. I knew it was them because i was admiring this one particular dead bug on the very front that was stuck. it was squished when i got back so I knew they hit me.

i ended up taking their radio antenna. i had a golf club out and was ready to crack their windshield but my uncle/aunt/cousin were there and they stopped me.

maybe i should have just shoved a knife into one tire... blah - i'm so vindictive sometimes.
Old 06-20-06, 01:10 AM
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i'm glad my fog lights are screwed in from the back of my bumper.

For those with stock bumpers.. get some Tamper Proof Screws. It's usually on electronics. Needs a special screwdriver with a hole in the center. They also make them in hex also with the stud in the center.

Old 06-20-06, 03:39 AM
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WHere can you get ones like that?
Old 06-20-06, 05:22 AM
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^^^I want those screws as well. I noticed a 3 GS's in Brooklyn, NY with missing fogs. I hope this isn't a new trend amoung theives
Old 06-20-06, 06:38 AM
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Summer time is a hotbed for crime. At least you still have the fog though.
Old 06-20-06, 10:37 AM
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wow that sux sorry to hear that.. something i need to keep in mind once i get my car.. where can you pick up those tamper proof screws?
Old 06-20-06, 10:41 AM
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wellll LUCK Y YOUUU

i had my fog lights stolen 3 days after I got my GS. i was HEATEDDDDD. got replacement on the classifieds area and my mechanic changed the screws to allen keys too.

now, i wanna get them HID'd = )
Old 06-20-06, 11:23 AM
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Anyone know what size bolts to purchase? I am going get these bolts asap.
Old 06-20-06, 11:34 AM
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its unbelieveable that these type of cheap *** acts are still around. I remember back in high school, the emblems of my 93 prelude were stolen numerous times. My Piaa 959 projector was stolen twice, etc etc..... I hope all these youngsters out there will get caught one of these days!!!!
Old 06-20-06, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by oki_boy
Damn asians and..... :

haha people say that to me all the time on the basketball court :P

btw, i just stopped at the hardware store and put in hex screws...took about 5 minutes. 5 minutes is definitely better than losing fog lights + the hassle of finding replacements! everyone should replace their stock screws asap!!
Old 06-27-06, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by oki_boy
Damn asians and Honda owners. At least he didn't get them. He probably s@$t himself when he saw you coming.
Hey, watch your mouth!
Old 12-17-06, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
^^^I want those screws as well. I noticed a 3 GS's in Brooklyn, NY with missing fogs. I hope this isn't a new trend amoung theives
yup.. they got mine too.. went to lexus dealer and they want $180 a piece


found HIDs one for 190 a pair..well .. no choice..
hmm.. never knew that bolts exists..
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