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Old 10-08-11, 12:19 AM
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It's really unfortunate to see something like this. I see it all the time with nice cars parked on the street. Hopefully the one who thought he got away gets punished severely for this. During these times, there's no telling what thieves will go after next, so you gotta always be aware of your surroundings, even if you think its relatively safe.
Old 10-08-11, 06:29 AM
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This type of thing makes me sick.

That's why my vehicles are locked in my garage protected by an intricate security system, two mastiffs, and more firepower than a scumbag would-be thief would care to deal with.
Old 10-08-11, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Gymkata
This type of thing makes me sick.

That's why my vehicles are locked in my garage protected by an intricate security system, two mastiffs, and more firepower than a scumbag would-be thief would care to deal with.
Likewise with a clip of hollow points. I am sure the ACLU would side with the burglar
Old 10-08-11, 09:02 AM
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Where in NY is that? This is why I try to keep my car out of the street for overnight periods.
Old 10-08-11, 10:11 AM
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at least they put it on blocks and i guess they only had time to steal the wheels.
Old 10-08-11, 10:29 AM
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Yea seriously where was this at... im gunna make all efforts to stay as far away from there as possible. Makes me sick to even look at
Old 10-08-11, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by riboflavin
It sucks to see something like this. I guess the wheel locks didn't help or maybe he didn't have them at all.
wheel locks dont do jack shet, all it takes is the socket and a hammer to jam it in and get it out, a wasted socket yes but the thief has a new set of wheels...no ive never stolen wheels before , had to use this method when i was stranded in the middle of no where just to realize i left my wheel lock in my garage when working on my suspension
Old 10-08-11, 11:08 AM
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Man.. I would never park my F overnight or even for a few hours on a NYC / Manhattan Street.... ( and I'm from NY )

Parking Garage FTW here guys... $25-$50 i think


Sorry to see this happen

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Old 10-08-11, 11:49 AM
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Wow, that's sad to see.
Old 10-08-11, 11:55 AM
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No wheel locks? oops just read phresh's post.
Old 10-08-11, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rhy
I thought wheel locks were standard on the F. Guess not...
They do... But it won't stop a pro... I feel for ya... makes me cry a little...
Old 10-08-11, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by rhy
I thought wheel locks were standard on the F. Guess not...
Wheel locks don't mean diddly. A good team can do this in 5 minutes.
Old 10-08-11, 01:48 PM
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i'll keep an eye out for them... are they 2011's? or 2008?
Old 10-08-11, 04:10 PM
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I will say this because I always said it to myself.


If you got the money to buy such a high level car like this... PUT IT IN A DAMN PARKING GARAGE. It angrys me to see this..

If I was to ever buy a car like this I woudlnt dare leave it on the street for long periods of time or over night where bad weather, bird poo, people sittin on your car and this could happen to it. I kno you should be able to leave your things where you want but in the real world **** like this happens. I live in NY so plz listen people
Old 10-08-11, 09:13 PM
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I noticed that the mirror is folded back...

Whats the black things on the bumpers? Some sort of guards?


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