Lung Fu Mo Shi

I now have some nice big scratches on the driver's door near the window.

Looks just about right for a "slim jim"

The alarm was still on and the car was still locked.

*sigh*.

dnl2ba

Sucks. I think I'd prefer a broken window, so long as I had the cash for a repair-- you'd have to replace a broken window, unlike scratches, but it's cheaper to replace a broken window than a door panel to get your TSX back to pristine appearance. (I'm assuming you can't just do something simple to hide the scratches.)

Did you have anything of value in view? I always make sure any CD cases, packages, etc. are out of view.

Lung Fu Mo Shi

Nope, I had just cleaned it out. All bins closed, nothing visible.

dnl2ba

You need an inflatable, angry-looking dog.

Too bad mantrapping is illegal.

ostrich

I am so sorry that this has happened... my salesrep informed me that the stock alarm was "not too sensitive"...

In my old car, I had a Viper after market alarm - wow, was that thing sensitive or what? Even if you pushed on the car with some force, it will send off warning signals! Maybe that's what we need...

jcg878

That sucks - sorry to hear it lung. Perhaps the alarm did go off?? Most of them turn themselves off after activating for x-many minutes, maybe it scared him/her away??

JTso

iTrader: (2)

The stock alarm doesn't have motion sensors, just the doors, hood and trunk. It might be possible to add a motion sensor to the stock alarm though...

Lung Fu Mo Shi

Yeah, everything was still shut. I don't think the person was every successful with the slim jim. Although I don't know since my car is parked on the wrong side of the apartment building (in a lighted car port).

After this, I might spend a few bucks for an upgraded alarm system.

tigerfan85

what kind of alarm system are you looking to purchase? it really does sound like a good idea. which brand or model is good? and what should i look for in a "solid" alarm system?

Lung Fu Mo Shi

Don't know. I'm thinking something with motion, but I really haven't looked.

combustible1

bummer. what a drag.. hope you can get it fixed-up without too much expense or heart-ache.

Question to all: Is this likely a random theft attempt? Or are we starting to see a clear pattern of TSX thefts due to some demand for the engine, HIDs or something else?

I know there have been threads along those lines but I think that was some time ago, and maybe with a couple more months of TSX existance, we can start drawing some more accurate conclusions.

JTso

iTrader: (2)

You should be able to add a motion sensor to the stock system by connecting the output of the motion sensor to one of the existing switches.

phile

Just be careful what you get, you don't want an alarm that's too sensitive. I know every time we have a thunderstorm, my neighbor's car's alarm goes off every time there's thunder. Very annoying.

Crazytree

Maybe someone liked your car so much they decided to break in and jack off all over your dashboard.

Lung Fu Mo Shi

LOL. So THAT's what all that was on the window!

In all seriousness, it'll probably cost $150-$200 to fix (guess). They will have to fill, touch-up and blend. I'll try to take some before and after pictures.

Honestly I don't know. My car is the nicest looking one on my side street.