My 2012 IS-F Wheels has been Stolen
05-04-12, 06:21 PM
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I just pickup my car on Thursday afternoon. The wheels has proved is mine, I think police has arrested the one who stole my wheels(Police didn't call me). Insurance guy has told me that they will buy the original wheels back. Now my question is if I install the aftermarket alarm and the sensor, will my warrenty be void?
No it will not void any warranty. Just make sure you go to a reputable shop to get the work done.
05-04-12, 06:54 PM
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I hope you realize that the stock wheels are BBS, which is an aftermarket comp. right? You probably meant aftermarket knock-offs like Rotas or others.
The design of the stock wheels (pretty much all stock wheels) were made to compliment the look of the car, longevity, durability (e.g., pot holes, driver age) and above all appealing to the most wide range of potential customers.
But proven aftermarket companies like HRE, BBS, Volks, and others focus less on "mass appeal" and more on individual design, focusing on the wheel itself rather than if it complements a certain car. What you get is a more individual design wheel that weights less while maintaining the same if not better strength and durability.
Comparing any wheel by pricing is very very shortsighted.
The design of the stock wheels (pretty much all stock wheels) were made to compliment the look of the car, longevity, durability (e.g., pot holes, driver age) and above all appealing to the most wide range of potential customers.
But proven aftermarket companies like HRE, BBS, Volks, and others focus less on "mass appeal" and more on individual design, focusing on the wheel itself rather than if it complements a certain car. What you get is a more individual design wheel that weights less while maintaining the same if not better strength and durability.
Comparing any wheel by pricing is very very shortsighted.
05-05-12, 08:22 AM
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I just pickup my car on Thursday afternoon. The wheels has proved is mine, I think police has arrested the one who stole my wheels(Police didn't call me). Insurance guy has told me that they will buy the original wheels back. Now my question is if I install the aftermarket alarm and the sensor, will my warrenty be void?
05-06-12, 11:25 AM
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OP said he picked up his car thurs, so I guess that means once they confirmed they were his/hers, Geico bought the wheels back and they went on the OP's car. Now, Geico has to sue the theif for reimbursing the costs of the claim. The prosecutor's office will then pursue a separate criminal charge of grand theft against the theif.
05-06-12, 03:26 PM
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OP said he picked up his car thurs, so I guess that means once they confirmed they were his/hers, Geico bought the wheels back and they went on the OP's car. Now, Geico has to sue the theif for reimbursing the costs of the claim. The prosecutor's office will then pursue a separate criminal charge of grand theft against the theif.
OP- very happy to hear you got your wheels back. Def install the proper security countermeasures. It's rare you get a second chance like this.
