My 2012 IS-F Wheels has been Stolen
04-29-12, 07:16 AM
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Police come to the pawn shop on Thursday morning, the wheels had been sold to a guy which living in Philly. Lucky the pawn shop has all the record, and police found the buyer. The buyer will bring the wheel to the Philadelphia lexus dealership( I guess the one in havertown, PA) to check the wheel is coming from my car or not. Police also know who sell the wheels to the pawn shop, but has to wait for the buyer to bring to the dealership to prove it before they can arrest somebody. My insurance is paid to Lexus $12950 already, I have to pay $260 from my pocket. Wheels has to order from Japan, don't know how long it takes. Rotor isn't damage, but the protector ( the one protect the rotor away the rock) has damaged, also has to wait for the part to come. It is all I knew from right now, thanks for everyone helping
04-29-12, 03:25 PM
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Wheels can not be cleared, they broadcast the same serial all the time. The car is cleared for what wheels it is looking for. As long as the car has not been cleared (dealer notified I hope) it can ID the wheels.
04-30-12, 10:40 AM
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FYI for All...
If the transmitting ID numbers or printed ID numbers, match the numbers registered inside the cars memory.. Then it should easily be cased closed..
(Unless the seller or buyer of the wheels, removed all 4 sensors
) The TPMS alphanumeric ID's are always 7 characters long.. (for Lexus / Toyota)
Below is a Techstream sample screen shot of a cars TPMS system with 4 registered ID numbers being displayed on the laptop.
~ Joe Z
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05-02-12, 08:08 AM
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First let me say I am deeply sorry for the OP's loss. I had my entire stereo system jacked when I was in undergrad (including the Monster cable connecting the components) so I know that sickening feeling you get when someone has stolen something from you. To make it worse, it was in a hotel parking lot with surveillance. I was able to watch these pros jack my **** in just over 90 seconds.
Second, I don't drive a Lexus. I drive a pearl blue mazda 6 and have been interested in putting some ISF wheels on the ride...hence how I came across this unfortunate incident. Now the price of these wheels is not the only deterrant on my mind...
OP- any updates??
Second, I don't drive a Lexus. I drive a pearl blue mazda 6 and have been interested in putting some ISF wheels on the ride...hence how I came across this unfortunate incident. Now the price of these wheels is not the only deterrant on my mind...
OP- any updates??
05-04-12, 05:27 PM
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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.
05-04-12, 05:35 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?
05-04-12, 05:47 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?