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Old 12-12-08, 08:03 AM
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My bday was yesterday. I woke up this morning and guess what? My car is sittng on crates. Dang, when people want something they'll do anything to get it. ****!!!
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That sucks! Any before and after pics? Hope your deductible is low. I worked at a Pontiac dealer long ago. This Trans Am came in for theft job (they used to break the steering column cover with a hammer and use pliers to turn the rack on the ignition to start them) and the wheels were missing. We got it back together, and 2 weeks later it was back for the same thing! It's usually someone you know or have had a dealing with!!!
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Sorry to hear. I hate people who don't respect others' properties. I know it is a hassle but hopefully, the insurance company will take care of you.

Good luck (and Happy BDay).
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Originally Posted by melski415
My bday was yesterday. I woke up this morning and guess what? My car is sittng on crates. Dang, when people want something they'll do anything to get it. ****!!!
Damn bro, sorry to hear about that. Happy be-lated birthday though. On my birthday in 2006, I crashed that Acura Integra I listed as owning in my signature. I know what it's like to have your birthday messed up.
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Wow this really sucks. Did you have any locks on the wheels? I know most people think they are worthless but they are a deterrent.
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Sorry to hear that. Hope your insurance covers it without any problems. Look on the bright side, wheels can be replaced and you may get a great deal on them. Happy birthday, sorry again.
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before it's lowered now.

After

Notice same exact parking.
Old 12-12-08, 09:04 AM
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damn... no car alarm or anything huh?
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I do but I guess alarm wasn't sensitive enough. I mean what else can we do to keep our rims safe... nothing. I have a durango on 22,s and they tried to steal the rims twice. It was sitting on blocks and my lugs on the floor but ened up leaving it. This time they got ones on my lex.
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I have my shock sensor and proximity sensors set very sensitive and I still worry... even with wheel locks... sucks that they got your wheels.. but if you see them on craigslist or something you know who to get... Are you going to file a police report and insurance claim?
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Originally Posted by djspawn00
I have my shock sensor and proximity sensors set very sensitive and I still worry... even with wheel locks... sucks that they got your wheels.. but if you see them on craigslist or something you know who to get... Are you going to file a police report and insurance claim?
Yeah. But I don't know if insurance will cover that.
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this is crazy
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WOW... That is crazy. Sorry man. Hopefully insurance will help you out

I better call my insurance company to double check if they cover the rims or not in case they get stolen.

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my friend had the exact same thing happen to his 350z. the insurance only covered the cost of the stock rims that it had when he bought the car. they did pay the dealership price for the wheels though. which turned out to be more than the price of his 20s. hope it will be the same kind of thing for you. i hate it when people dont respect others property!
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Wheel locks were broken off or did you not have a set? Also, I did not expect 2-liter Pepsi holder things to be able to handle that much weight. Sorry to hear that happen nonetheless.

De-fog those headlights. How do you get away with tint on the front windows in California? Haha


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