Do you get scared..
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Do you get scared..
do you all get scared once you install DDIN or headunits or any sort of mods in that sense that can be seen?
just did my ddin conversion, and as i put the car back together i realized i forgot to hook up the ac controls. took it back apart and it took me less than 2 mins to take apart the whole center console and get to my navi
just did my ddin conversion, and as i put the car back together i realized i forgot to hook up the ac controls. took it back apart and it took me less than 2 mins to take apart the whole center console and get to my navi
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scared as in with your new gear visible, someone will want to jack your *****???
yes, but it helps to not leave things in the open to encourage thieves or attract attention... it also helps if you have tinted windows and front sunshade up so it darkens the inside and they can't see what may be available to smash and grab...
yes, but it helps to not leave things in the open to encourage thieves or attract attention... it also helps if you have tinted windows and front sunshade up so it darkens the inside and they can't see what may be available to smash and grab...
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Another option is to come up with a faux cover that hides it, but a seasoned thief will wonder why it looks different than other vehicles she has seen.
If you have an alarm, speak with the installer about adding LED's to the interior - if the thief thinks there are easier targets in the area, she will be less likely to hit yours in search of less difficult prey.
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^ u hit on exactly what i was going to say.
i was contemplating stripping the bolts once i got the HU in, but would i rather the theif take the unit or mess up my interior / car because they cant take it.
what u mean by faux cover?
and led's as in the blinking ones?
i was contemplating stripping the bolts once i got the HU in, but would i rather the theif take the unit or mess up my interior / car because they cant take it.
what u mean by faux cover?
and led's as in the blinking ones?
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Faux, as in fake. Like a plastic cover that fits over it. I've cut the faces off of factory decks when a recessed double DIN was used and made them look rather pointless to steal (or at least not as valuable as a $1400 nav unit).
Yes, blinky LED's like a good aftermarket unit will use. Hopefully you already have a good aftermarket system, since the factory unit is not really all that great, and range is spotty.
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1) go to better areas and park in well lit spots if at night
B) keep good insurance and get a good security system if you don't have one
3) stop leaving things in plain sight and inviting someone to break in
There really isn't much you can do besides those.
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