Stolen!
11-21-2009, 01:23 PM
#41
11-21-2009, 01:59 PM
#42
You sure? I was told at the Acura dealer that the RSX-S is the most commonly stolen Acura.
The sales manager told me this after I told him I wanted an RSX-S...
before I ended up with the CL, of course.
11-21-2009, 02:26 PM
#43
The National Insurance Crime Bureau's top 10 stolen vehicles:
1995 Honda Civic
1989 Toyota Camry
1991 Honda Accord
1994 Dodge Caravan
1994 Chevrolet Full Size C/K 1500 Pickup
1997 Ford F150 Series
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup
1990 Acura Integra
1988 Toyota Pickup
1991 Nissan Sentra
Additionally, the National Insurance Crime Bureau identified Miami, Florida as the number one city in the United States for staged accidents and related insurance fraud schemes occur in every state in the nation.
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The Highway Loss Data Institute's (HLDI) highest and lowest stolen vehicles:
Highest Theft Claim Rate for 2003-2005 model year vehicles
Cadillac Escalade
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
Ford F-250 SuperCrew 4WD/Ford F-350 SuperCrew 4WD
Chrysler Sebring
Lowest Theft Claim Rate for 2003-2005 model year vehicles
Ford Taurus
Pontiac Vibe 4WD
Buick LeSabre
Buick Park Avenue
Toyota Sienna 4WD
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The CCC Information Services top ten most stolen vehicles:
1999 Acura Integra
2002 BMW M Roadster
1998 Acura Integra
1991 GMC V2500
2002 Audi S4
1996 Acura Integra
1995 Acura Integra
2004 Mercury Marauder
1997 Acura Integra
1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
1995 Honda Civic
1989 Toyota Camry
1991 Honda Accord
1994 Dodge Caravan
1994 Chevrolet Full Size C/K 1500 Pickup
1997 Ford F150 Series
2003 Dodge Ram Pickup
1990 Acura Integra
1988 Toyota Pickup
1991 Nissan Sentra
Additionally, the National Insurance Crime Bureau identified Miami, Florida as the number one city in the United States for staged accidents and related insurance fraud schemes occur in every state in the nation.
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The Highway Loss Data Institute's (HLDI) highest and lowest stolen vehicles:
Highest Theft Claim Rate for 2003-2005 model year vehicles
Cadillac Escalade
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
Ford F-250 SuperCrew 4WD/Ford F-350 SuperCrew 4WD
Chrysler Sebring
Lowest Theft Claim Rate for 2003-2005 model year vehicles
Ford Taurus
Pontiac Vibe 4WD
Buick LeSabre
Buick Park Avenue
Toyota Sienna 4WD
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The CCC Information Services top ten most stolen vehicles:
1999 Acura Integra
2002 BMW M Roadster
1998 Acura Integra
1991 GMC V2500
2002 Audi S4
1996 Acura Integra
1995 Acura Integra
2004 Mercury Marauder
1997 Acura Integra
1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
11-21-2009, 02:30 PM
#44
lol Chrysler Sebring....... why? Aren't those like the lowest rated quality cars in the market, in the past few years?
btw so what do you guys think would be better, a Viper system or one of those Ravelco things?
btw so what do you guys think would be better, a Viper system or one of those Ravelco things?
and i stay with it also i never park my car on the street
11-21-2009, 03:16 PM
#47
Yeah I might HAVE to go with a Viper system, seeing as how there are apparently no trusted dealers or installers in Oregon 
That's according to Ravelco's website, at least.
That's according to Ravelco's website, at least.
11-21-2009, 04:37 PM
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Mine was stolen... same people I bet. They had a key cut and took it. It was found out by the Zoo the first time and in Bernal Heights the second time. Good luck!
11-21-2009, 07:16 PM
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and we have high premiums because our car technically from the insurance company is a luxury sport coupe, thats why it has high premiums.
11-21-2009, 09:10 PM
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Step 1: Don't be flashy
Step 2: Be sensible about where you park your car
Step 3: Lojack, Ravelco, Viper...also put in a visible anti-theft mechanism to deter most theives, like a steering wheel lock.
Step 2: Be sensible about where you park your car
Step 3: Lojack, Ravelco, Viper...also put in a visible anti-theft mechanism to deter most theives, like a steering wheel lock.
11-21-2009, 09:17 PM
#55
just run a wire off the fuel pump relay and then connect a switch to it and put the switch somewhere sneaky!!! we call that a KILL SWITCH
No way a crook will have the time or knowhow to find that baby.
Give them the key to ur car and they still would b fucked lol.
OR use a switch from a SEA-DO or snowmobile (the safety ones with the special clip in thingy) so it cannot just be simply flicked on or off IF they were to find the switch..
then they are double fucked.
and you are the winner... NO expensive car alarm for nothing, and no worries about ur shit being stolen.
who's with me
No way a crook will have the time or knowhow to find that baby.
Give them the key to ur car and they still would b fucked lol.
OR use a switch from a SEA-DO or snowmobile (the safety ones with the special clip in thingy) so it cannot just be simply flicked on or off IF they were to find the switch..
then they are double fucked.
and you are the winner... NO expensive car alarm for nothing, and no worries about ur shit being stolen.
who's with me
11-21-2009, 10:25 PM
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Missing my
FL is the new TX!! Gun laws are crazy there, not that that's a bad thing!!
I live in the Bay Area, too... Glad I moved a little further out from the inner East Bay. I lived in Hayward for a while while I was at CSUEB, and that place is getting as bad as Oakland. I got a friend who is SWAT in Hayward and he says the gang situation is out of control.
Good luck getting the car back, bro! I hope you get what you want out of this (either the old car or a new one)!
I live in the Bay Area, too... Glad I moved a little further out from the inner East Bay. I lived in Hayward for a while while I was at CSUEB, and that place is getting as bad as Oakland. I got a friend who is SWAT in Hayward and he says the gang situation is out of control.
Good luck getting the car back, bro! I hope you get what you want out of this (either the old car or a new one)!
man..
11-22-2009, 12:02 AM
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If you want to look for your car mine was found the first time on Ellington Ave... I'll have to look where it was found the second time.
If you're lucky you'll never see your car again. In the 3.5 weeks my car was gone they put over 3,500 miles on it, burned thru 50% of the tire, and smoked crack in it.
If you're lucky you'll never see your car again. In the 3.5 weeks my car was gone they put over 3,500 miles on it, burned thru 50% of the tire, and smoked crack in it.
11-22-2009, 02:40 PM
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The most recent issue of "Honda Tuning" magazine was discussing the J32 swaps. I think that is the reason these cars are being stolen, and the ones that are being stolen have a few mods done to them. Just my 
Having a car stolen sucks, my brother's 2000 Civic EX coupe was stolen out of our driveway back in '04. I hope everything works out for you, and I wish you the best of luck getting your car back.
Having a car stolen sucks, my brother's 2000 Civic EX coupe was stolen out of our driveway back in '04. I hope everything works out for you, and I wish you the best of luck getting your car back.
11-22-2009, 04:28 PM
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11-22-2009, 05:05 PM
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My car had only an M5 spoiler and no mods. Also when it was recovered both times nothing had been removed from it except the immobilizer.
The most recent issue of "Honda Tuning" magazine was discussing the J32 swaps. I think that is the reason these cars are being stolen, and the ones that are being stolen have a few mods done to them. Just my
Having a car stolen sucks, my brother's 2000 Civic EX coupe was stolen out of our driveway back in '04. I hope everything works out for you, and I wish you the best of luck getting your car back.
Having a car stolen sucks, my brother's 2000 Civic EX coupe was stolen out of our driveway back in '04. I hope everything works out for you, and I wish you the best of luck getting your car back.
11-22-2009, 05:24 PM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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11-22-2009, 05:48 PM
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dont be mad
The most recent issue of "Honda Tuning" magazine was discussing the J32 swaps. I think that is the reason these cars are being stolen, and the ones that are being stolen have a few mods done to them. Just my
Having a car stolen sucks, my brother's 2000 Civic EX coupe was stolen out of our driveway back in '04. I hope everything works out for you, and I wish you the best of luck getting your car back.
Having a car stolen sucks, my brother's 2000 Civic EX coupe was stolen out of our driveway back in '04. I hope everything works out for you, and I wish you the best of luck getting your car back.
11-22-2009, 07:17 PM
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hey guys thanks for the concern.
well i guess you can say its my fault i never took concern with the recent theft rate with the cl. i always planned on doing the kill switch and quick release and all that, just always lagged on it. hella regret it. no word on it yet. i will probably call and ask about any updates tomorrow.
CL6 i was just about to PM you where your car was found. i know some chop shops that i will probably check out this week.
This hella fucking sucks.. tears, sweat, blood, love, and money was put alot into this car
still cant believe its gone. feels like someone pasted away or something. 30-40 mins at 930 in the morning come on! keep you guys updated
well i guess you can say its my fault i never took concern with the recent theft rate with the cl. i always planned on doing the kill switch and quick release and all that, just always lagged on it. hella regret it. no word on it yet. i will probably call and ask about any updates tomorrow.
CL6 i was just about to PM you where your car was found. i know some chop shops that i will probably check out this week.
This hella fucking sucks.. tears, sweat, blood, love, and money was put alot into this car
still cant believe its gone. feels like someone pasted away or something. 30-40 mins at 930 in the morning come on! keep you guys updated
11-23-2009, 01:02 AM
#71
I found some really good theft deterrant ideas online and i thought I would share them with you guys. Some of these are pretty ingenious and kinda funny but they wouldnt be expected by a theif. Im implementing some of these into my car too:
Car alarm window stickers
You need to make the car thief aware that there is an alarm system installed. Use alarm stickers on the windows. Do not use alarm stickers that indicate which alarm system is being used. The less that the car thief knows about the alarm system, the better it is for you.
Car alarm system
You need a car alarm system that will wake the dead and attract attention when it goes off. Here's a list of the minimum requirements for the alarm system:
-Ignition disconnect - prevents the engine from running
-Remote fobs with changing security codes - prevents car thief from using a same model fob and defeating your alarm system.
-Visual alarm - park lights, head lights flash on alarm
-Audible alarm - loud siren of some type
-Door opening detection
-Hood opening detection
-Glass breaking detection
-Motion sensors - not too sensitive so that they go off every 1/2 hour.
-Time limit required to enter in access code when door is openned - even though you have a remote fob (which a thief can steal), you should have to enter in an access code to disable the alarm.
Strobe light alarm indicator
I've often heard car alarms going off in parkades and couldn't see which car was alarming. I figure that if you could use the strobe lights that unmarked police vehicles use in the turn signals for an indicator. They are bright enough to see easily in the daytime. How about putting one in the dome light so that the whole interior lights up?
Interior audible alarm
I figure that if the car alarm is going to go off. Someone is trying to get or has gotten inside the vehicle. So why not stick a siren inside? Make it as unpleasant for the thief as possible.
Separate battery for the alarm system
One of the first things that a car thief will do is to try and disconnect the battery. Normally, the alarm system is tied into the battery so they will try to cut the battery cable. Use a hidden 12V motorcycle battery for the alarm system.
Main battery disconnect
Have a manual battery disconnect switch on the main battery positive terminal. If the car thief disables the alarm, then he won't be able to start the car. There are some disconnects that allow you to take part of the switch away with you so that the thief cannot turn the switch back on. Hide the switch so that it is hard to find but easy to use.
Electric fuel pump disconnect
If you are running an electric fuel pump, tie the 12V supply line into the alarm system or provide a manual disconnect switch. The car can't run without fuel.
Locking gas cap
Put a locking gas cap on your car so that even if it is stolen, they will have a hard time to fill it up.
Steering wheel lock
A good long steering wheel lock should be used to prevent the steering wheel from turning. The idea is to make it impossible to drive or turn the direction of the wheels (more on this later). A good steering wheel lock should cover the steering wheel shaft nut and prevent it from being removed. It takes less than a minute to remove a steering wheel when you don't car about damaging it. It wouldn't be too hard for a car thief to have his own steering wheel for replacement.
Brake pedal lock
There are combination steering wheel/brake locks which lock the steering wheel to the brake pedal. They prevent either from being used. This is a good thing as long as the steering wheel lock meets the above criteria.
Shaved door handles and locks
This is popular with the kustom crowd (like me) and adds to the security. Key locks can be easily openned using something as simple as hair stylist scissors. If there are no key locks, then how will they get defeat the lock system?
Car alarm window stickers
You need to make the car thief aware that there is an alarm system installed. Use alarm stickers on the windows. Do not use alarm stickers that indicate which alarm system is being used. The less that the car thief knows about the alarm system, the better it is for you.
Car alarm system
You need a car alarm system that will wake the dead and attract attention when it goes off. Here's a list of the minimum requirements for the alarm system:
-Ignition disconnect - prevents the engine from running
-Remote fobs with changing security codes - prevents car thief from using a same model fob and defeating your alarm system.
-Visual alarm - park lights, head lights flash on alarm
-Audible alarm - loud siren of some type
-Door opening detection
-Hood opening detection
-Glass breaking detection
-Motion sensors - not too sensitive so that they go off every 1/2 hour.
-Time limit required to enter in access code when door is openned - even though you have a remote fob (which a thief can steal), you should have to enter in an access code to disable the alarm.
Strobe light alarm indicator
I've often heard car alarms going off in parkades and couldn't see which car was alarming. I figure that if you could use the strobe lights that unmarked police vehicles use in the turn signals for an indicator. They are bright enough to see easily in the daytime. How about putting one in the dome light so that the whole interior lights up?
Interior audible alarm
I figure that if the car alarm is going to go off. Someone is trying to get or has gotten inside the vehicle. So why not stick a siren inside? Make it as unpleasant for the thief as possible.
Separate battery for the alarm system
One of the first things that a car thief will do is to try and disconnect the battery. Normally, the alarm system is tied into the battery so they will try to cut the battery cable. Use a hidden 12V motorcycle battery for the alarm system.
Main battery disconnect
Have a manual battery disconnect switch on the main battery positive terminal. If the car thief disables the alarm, then he won't be able to start the car. There are some disconnects that allow you to take part of the switch away with you so that the thief cannot turn the switch back on. Hide the switch so that it is hard to find but easy to use.
Electric fuel pump disconnect
If you are running an electric fuel pump, tie the 12V supply line into the alarm system or provide a manual disconnect switch. The car can't run without fuel.
Locking gas cap
Put a locking gas cap on your car so that even if it is stolen, they will have a hard time to fill it up.
Steering wheel lock
A good long steering wheel lock should be used to prevent the steering wheel from turning. The idea is to make it impossible to drive or turn the direction of the wheels (more on this later). A good steering wheel lock should cover the steering wheel shaft nut and prevent it from being removed. It takes less than a minute to remove a steering wheel when you don't car about damaging it. It wouldn't be too hard for a car thief to have his own steering wheel for replacement.
Brake pedal lock
There are combination steering wheel/brake locks which lock the steering wheel to the brake pedal. They prevent either from being used. This is a good thing as long as the steering wheel lock meets the above criteria.
Shaved door handles and locks
This is popular with the kustom crowd (like me) and adds to the security. Key locks can be easily openned using something as simple as hair stylist scissors. If there are no key locks, then how will they get defeat the lock system?
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11-23-2009, 11:44 AM
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I Piezo alarm is a very loud, high pitched, unpleasant alarm that is small. You can hide it anywhere in the interior. And you want to hide it in a spot thats not easily accessible.
Also, if a theif is in your car trying to disable the alarm, he is most likely under the dash messing with wiring. Make sure that when you install an alarm you put all the wiring into the same loom as the stock wiring, and cover it with electrical tape.
DONT put tha alarm "brain" under the dash. Thats where everyone puts it. Thats where a theif looks. Hide it somewhere else. Put it behind interior panels, even if it requires more wiring, and remember, make the wiring look OEM.
For added security (and a pain in the ass), cover your wiring looms under the dash with razor wire. I know people that do that. Its a major inconvenience, but a rather large deterent.
Then there are those that put razors under the door handles. It sounds like a good idea but just make sure you tell your friends where to grab.
11-23-2009, 01:00 PM
#75
When all else fails, if the car is in high demand they can always use a flatbed. Although not quiet, it almost always looks legit. I'm convinced this is how they got my mom's cherry 1999 GSR with 55K miles last year.
I told her for 3 years before it happened that it was only a matter of time.
I told her for 3 years before it happened that it was only a matter of time.
11-23-2009, 07:45 PM
#77
Has anyone ever tried installing a Ravelco themselves? They told me they ship installation instructions as well, but I was just curious as to how car-savvy you have to be to install it.
