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Old 09-27-2008, 02:06 PM
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Question has any one had their wheels stolen??

title says it all. I want to find out if this is a common thing
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 02:15 PM
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holy smokes, no! and what part of texas are you in???

get wheel locks asap!
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 02:34 PM
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We've come in to the dealership with coupes sitting on blocks before. Needless to say, a FULL security system was installed, and all customers at our dealer now get wheel locks for free
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 03:18 PM
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I heard that they break it at the hub, and wheel locks can't stop that?
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 04:02 PM
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if they are going to jack you they are going to jack you only thing is how long it takes them or how long you let them
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 05:28 PM
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that's so messed up
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Penguin11
that's so messed up
Messed up but true, if they want your wheels, they'll get them. Simple as that.
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 11:40 PM
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it sucks but i have 2 different sets of wheel locks on each wheel. they can still break the hub, but a lot more time consuming.
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 11:45 PM
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Bottom line is if they want them they will get them. Up here in the city most of the G's are beaten for the stock 19's. If we take a ride to a nearby town which is usually no more than 10 minutes away you will find them on older Maximas. Usually with the locks they just pop a "grip" socket on and twist them off.
 
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Old 09-27-2008, 11:49 PM
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Would something like Gorilla locks be better in this case? I don't think you can grip them with anything, considering they're designed in a unique way...

But I'm sure thieves can work tricks with a drill gun and still get em off.
 
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Old 09-28-2008, 01:26 AM
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it doesn't matter what kind of bolt or lock u use if they break it at the hub
 
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Old 09-28-2008, 04:08 AM
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thats right if someone wants your car they will take it, i know people who know other people who used tow trucks to take cars. thats why you need a gun a dog and a garage.
 
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Old 09-28-2008, 05:23 AM
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I don't have wheel locks or an alarm system. If someone chooses to steal my car then they can. As long as i don't catch them in the act. Besides that's what insurance is for DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh...
 
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Old 09-28-2008, 10:16 AM
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I don't have wheel locks or an alarm system. If someone chooses to steal my car then they can. As long as i don't catch them in the act. Besides that's what insurance is for DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHh...
insurance works fine for you, you're stock. but a lot us who have modified our vehicles in some cases the insurance companies will not pay all of the modding we have done and we end up losing a lot of $$$.
 
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Old 09-28-2008, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by undefeated350gt
thats right if someone wants your car they will take it, i know people who know other people who used tow trucks to take cars. thats why you need a gun a dog and a garage.[/COLOR]
Exactly
 


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