My Speed got stolen last night........
- Thread starter BoostJunkie
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I just watched a teriffic tv program that talked about car theft.
The quickest (and quietest) way into a car was by prying at the door lock with a screw driver. Then they use a tool to rip open the ignition switch, and off the go.
It was noted that vehicles with clubs and visible alarms were least likely targeted. The reason is that a very high percentage of car theft is done by persons looking for quick cash (junkies) and they don't want to be in a car for more then a few minutes.
So it is my conclusion that these car jackers were pro's and you will never see your beautiful MSP again.
Sorry for your loss, makes me (and hopefully others) think about better ways of protecting ones car... My personal favourite is the James Bond system... where the car blows up with the mofo's sitting in it
The quickest (and quietest) way into a car was by prying at the door lock with a screw driver. Then they use a tool to rip open the ignition switch, and off the go.
It was noted that vehicles with clubs and visible alarms were least likely targeted. The reason is that a very high percentage of car theft is done by persons looking for quick cash (junkies) and they don't want to be in a car for more then a few minutes.
So it is my conclusion that these car jackers were pro's and you will never see your beautiful MSP again.
Sorry for your loss, makes me (and hopefully others) think about better ways of protecting ones car... My personal favourite is the James Bond system... where the car blows up with the mofo's sitting in it
BoostJunkie
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Thanks for all your support and encouragement guys! It's really appreciated!
However, to add insult to injury, I called my insurance company and, among other things, arranged for a temporary rental vehicle. The only thing their rental place had available to give me at the time was a white Chevy minivan!(dunno)
A freakin white minivan!!! And one of those big, jumbo, king-sized ones too! WTF!!!! (blarf)
I needed a vehicle, so I said OK, whatever I'll take it.
How can people stand driving these things!!????(screwy)
I seriously feared I was going to flip it over on its side the first highway exit I took! (Still used to taking corners MSP style! )
God, I think the plastic tricycle I had when I was 3 years old was more exciting to drive than this thing!(bike)
And how the hell am I supposed to park this huge freakin bus at work in Downtown Montreal?
Anyway, they're gonna send an adjuster to see me sometime this week. I'll let you guys know how it goes.
However, to add insult to injury, I called my insurance company and, among other things, arranged for a temporary rental vehicle. The only thing their rental place had available to give me at the time was a white Chevy minivan!(dunno)
A freakin white minivan!!! And one of those big, jumbo, king-sized ones too! WTF!!!! (blarf)
I needed a vehicle, so I said OK, whatever I'll take it.
How can people stand driving these things!!????(screwy)
I seriously feared I was going to flip it over on its side the first highway exit I took! (Still used to taking corners MSP style!
)God, I think the plastic tricycle I had when I was 3 years old was more exciting to drive than this thing!(bike)
And how the hell am I supposed to park this huge freakin bus at work in Downtown Montreal?
Anyway, they're gonna send an adjuster to see me sometime this week. I'll let you guys know how it goes.
SpeedMcheen
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BoostJunkie said:
So does that mean you have the car in your posession now? If so, what'd those fuxers do to your car?
MazdaDryvr
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I drive my car to work and back home. If we (wife and I) go anywhere public (malls, bars, etc) we take her car. I'm so ****** paranoid it's foolish. This post didnt help either. 
I feel for you bro!
I feel for you bro!spacemonkey
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damn that sucks...just to let you guys know the club doesnt work. Most of the time crooks saw a part of the steering wheel off. the newest gadget is a pedal lock. I think it locks the gas pedal so crooks cant use it unless they can saw through steel.
nice use of smileys
nice use of smileys
txmzdspd2gen
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damn..so sorry..i better get the autoloc thing they showed in tv..i guess the thief was a pro cos you dont drive around a MSP for joy ride..too much attention will be given to you cos of its looks...it will end up in CHOP CHOP..see it in Ebay in few bays...parts and stuffs...damn thieves..
Sorry to hear about the car 
I do however have an anit-theft device that will not fail for the MSP. A boost controller tied to the security system that you can set to 20psi when you get out of the car. The fools wouldn't make it halfway down the road before rods where flying out of the engine. It would cause a little damage, but insurance would hopefully cover the cost of a new built engine
Oh well.
I do however have an anit-theft device that will not fail for the MSP. A boost controller tied to the security system that you can set to 20psi when you get out of the car. The fools wouldn't make it halfway down the road before rods where flying out of the engine. It would cause a little damage, but insurance would hopefully cover the cost of a new built engine
Oh well.MetalSpeed
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Damm that does sucks, I hope everything works out.
CHICO2003 said:
Your right. The club is unbreakable. The problem is the steering wheel is not. All those bastards have to do is get a cheap pair of bolt cutters and cut the steering wheel. Then they have your car. The club is the biggest waste of money and they mislead their customers into a false sense of security.
Ok, the Cam Angle Sensor is the plastic thing sticking out of the front, top of the valve cover with a harness plugged into it. What I would do is pull back the protection wrap on the HARNESS side, and cut the two wires. Make sure you have enough wire to work with. If you cut it too short, you willb be up s*** creek! Before you do that, have some type of quick-connect crimps plugs so you can quickly unplug, and take the harness plug with you!
