f.......... thieves in Miami stop stealing my headlights

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Jul 14, 2005 | 03:45 PM
  #16  
My wife had an 02 Maxima and their was a huge problem with idiots stealing the lights up here. The NYPD actually had a special task force set up for the Maxima lights. I have an 05 G35 sedan. Is this a big problem for this car too? I didn't realize that all G35s didn't have xenons.
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Jul 14, 2005 | 03:52 PM
  #17  
here's the link for the shock sensor:
http://www.autotechs.com/items/item1081.htm

I have it on my car too and its great, best mob so far
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Jul 14, 2005 | 04:19 PM
  #18  
the headlight assembly is attached to the car with 3 plastic tabs,they brake the tabs not the bolts.
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Jul 14, 2005 | 04:23 PM
  #19  
Quote: the headlight assembly is attached to the car with 3 plastic tabs,they brake the tabs not the bolts.
Just an observation.

If they break these little plastic tabs and it takes less than a minute, what good is a shock sensor going to do? Or an alarm? It seems to me they could have them out and be gone and your car would sitting there bellowing with two gaping holes where the headlights used to be.

If these guys are good enough to get them out this quick, no alarm int he world is gonna stop them. It's the same thing with the well-practiced stereo thieves. They're in and out and gone and your car just sits there with the alarm going off.

Sorry to be a nay-sayer, but I don't think an alarm is gonna do a whole lot. They go off so frequently that I don't even pay any attention to them anymore.
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Jul 14, 2005 | 07:20 PM
  #20  
DDDDaaaamn I had a 02 Maxima and that was the biggest complain about the 02-03 models. Headlight theft. Though I never had mine stolen, it sucks to always have to worry about it. What I didn't know is that the g35 has the same easy theft lights. Good lord Nissan can we fix this crap once and for all, besides the useless theft deterrence kit sold for the maxima's?
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Jul 14, 2005 | 11:20 PM
  #21  
One of my friends manages a car audio shop in Miami. He told me that South Motors Infiniti has an ongoing contract with his shop. Whenever new Gs arrive at the dealership, they go out and install "anti-theft" brackets behind the headlights. People were stealing the headlights off the Gs right on the dealership lot!!!
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Jul 15, 2005 | 05:28 PM
  #22  
what is this anti-theft bracket? how good is it how much does it cost and can it be done at any shop.
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Jul 15, 2005 | 05:42 PM
  #23  
hey Quad please name the shop.
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Jul 15, 2005 | 05:51 PM
  #24  
Quote: members (like Daniel) install a motion/shock sensor for you. He did finiti35's coupe at our last meet and he installed the sensor RIGHT NEXT TO HER HEADLIGHT (for this very reason).
huh? dan is doing motion sensors now too? something tells me he is making the long $$ doing all these installs.
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hey neffster, do you know if anyone has instructions they can post, or a url we can go to to see how to do that?
Complete shock sensor info is HERE
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Jul 16, 2005 | 12:40 AM
  #25  
It is Dream Cars South. There main store is loctaed just north of South Motors Infiniti. My friend, Raul, manages the other store on W. Kendall Dr.

I don't know what they use for a bracket. It could be just some "back strap." Even if the thieves break the plastic tabs, the strap might hold it in. Call them to find out what they do.
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Jul 18, 2005 | 10:10 PM
  #26  
I live in Miami too, and had mine stolen only once. Thank God. Ever since I installed an aftermarket alarm, and been very careful where I park. I think I'm going to call Dream Cars South ask them about that bracket.
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Jul 19, 2005 | 11:50 AM
  #27  
I had this happen to my previous car, TL Type S also in Miami. Right in front of my house. Mind you a gated community. I was very hesitant in getting the G due to this. Time for Motion Sensor install and call dream cars south for the strap.
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Jul 19, 2005 | 11:53 AM
  #28  
QuadCam, find out from your buddy since he is the manager, if he will do a bulk buy/install of this strap for the owners of G's in miami? Or at least a bulk buy of the straps of owners of G's anywere that are interested. Let us know. Thanks
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Jul 19, 2005 | 11:59 AM
  #29  
Read below, some type of kit from Nissan:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...adlights_x.htm

also Anyone knows the exact location where Dan mounted the shock sensor? Thanks again
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Jul 19, 2005 | 11:54 PM
  #30  
I just spoke with him this past weekend. Unfortunately, he left that job in hopes of a more lucrative career as a mortgage broker.

If you call, the main Dream Cars South location (US1), ask for Glenn. He is the owner. Maybe he'll be able to set up a group deal.
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