M*******ker stole my front A-spec kit!
#42
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Wow that its gutsy shit. Stealing a guy's A-Spec lip at his house!
Either he will sell it on ebay or has a TL or a friend has a TL that they would prolly try to use it for. But still, that is fucking wrong. Sorry to hear
Either he will sell it on ebay or has a TL or a friend has a TL that they would prolly try to use it for. But still, that is fucking wrong. Sorry to hear
#45
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Another queens member here....and all i can say is "who raises these dirtbags?"
i keep mine garaged and its filled with security cams. If i parked my car in the street i know it would get stolen or stripped.
Sorry bro about your car......
i keep mine garaged and its filled with security cams. If i parked my car in the street i know it would get stolen or stripped.
Sorry bro about your car......
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Dude, I can't believe that-so sorry to see that. I know NYC is supposed to be the most exciting city in the world, but I'm glad I don't live there.
#53
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thats just wrong........ they wont come for your rear... cuz its harder to take off...get some wheel locks if you dont have any.... The lip is 266-280 shipped
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no
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#54
'10 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
They really scuffed up the bumper pretty badly. Gauging by the damage left on the bumper it probably only took them about 2 minutes to remove.
What I don't understand is how the aspec kit didn't break in half as they were trying to pry it off.
People will definitely get pissed at me for saying this, but I truely believe that this is the reason you probably got burned.
-Some shady bodyshops tend to jack shit from other cars around the area, or even further away from them to get the money for the parts and pocketing it. Any replacement component doesn't have a vin number so of course they can shave the vin on the bumper, door, or whatever they steal and mount on the car they're repairing. They also have intimate knowledge of the car they're going to jack so they know how to it is installed and how to take it apart quickly.
What I don't understand is how the aspec kit didn't break in half as they were trying to pry it off.
People will definitely get pissed at me for saying this, but I truely believe that this is the reason you probably got burned.
-Some shady bodyshops tend to jack shit from other cars around the area, or even further away from them to get the money for the parts and pocketing it. Any replacement component doesn't have a vin number so of course they can shave the vin on the bumper, door, or whatever they steal and mount on the car they're repairing. They also have intimate knowledge of the car they're going to jack so they know how to it is installed and how to take it apart quickly.
#55
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This reminds me of what was going on in the early 80's in California. I had a Kamei? air dam on my Scirocco that was bolted on and the thieves made out with it in a Dorm parking structure at San Jose State. I probably owned it 3-4 months before it got ripped off. Rear window louvers were also getting stolen very easily since they also used double-stick tape similar to the aspect kit. My guess is it's a kid that has a TL, but really can't afford to modify it and he just happens to drive a WDP TL. Don't be surprised if the rear kit gets taken too- I speak with lots of experience on being a theft victim: radios, airdams, etc. I think that is one reason I haven't done a lot of exterior mods even now that my car is garaged.
For the rear lip and future front lip, make sure you mark the back side with a tag like license plate number or something so you can tell your lip if it's installed on another car. There's a decent chance you might see that car around the neighborhood with your old lip on it. The ID marks could give you a case for pressing charges if you get lucky and find the old lip.
#56
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Aww man, that really sucks. Just when I taught I would have nothing to worry about. Parking your car in NY is taking a 50/50 chance of something happening everytime you press your key fob to close your doors. Did they unscrew it or just ripped it off?
Last edited by Fresh23; 04-02-2010 at 01:22 AM.
#60
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damnnn that sucks dude. my friend got one side skirt stolen off his car. my other friend got his sub stolen and his ipod stolen from his car also, but the funny thing is they didnt take the amps which are worth a lot more than the subs. damn thieves nowadays....
#61
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This is unbelievable, what lowlife will steal an aspec kit? I feel sorry for you bro. I live in Queens as well and I have to constantly watch my TL, even though it is stock. And if the asshole who stole the front lip to put on his TL, you should be gang raped and shot because why would you steal from your own?
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I have been living here all my life and I can honestly say it is horrible out here. I had my TL for almost 2 years. I kept it dirty and stock but when I was involved in an accident, I had it polished up looking brand new with full aspec kit. A month and a half later, The car was stolen and it was a total loss. Horrible, horrible, horrible.
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I have been living here all my life and I can honestly say it is horrible out here. I had my TL for almost 2 years. I kept it dirty and stock but when I was involved in an accident, I had it polished up looking brand new with full aspec kit. A month and a half later, The car was stolen and it was a total loss. Horrible, horrible, horrible.
OP, really sucks to hear about your kit. those freakin low-lifes. maybe you should get some security cams so you catch the bastards in the act.
#67
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fuck the alarm for ur car
invest it in security cameras
for about the same price, u can have evidence of whoever did it and possible a face shot of them.
http://www.surveillance-video.com/4csvd250l.html
split the costs with whoever lives there.
invest it in security cameras
for about the same price, u can have evidence of whoever did it and possible a face shot of them.
http://www.surveillance-video.com/4csvd250l.html
split the costs with whoever lives there.
#71
First off...my apologies to the OP for hijacking your thread.
I have been away from the forum for sometime now..been busy with work and other stuff. I just did a google search of ppl stealing lip kits and it brought me back to AZ.
Last night, my rear lip was stolen. However, they took a short cut..no taking the bolts off and such....They simply SAWED it off and now I have to replace the entire rear bumper!!!! I called Geico and they say that they don't need me to file a police report but its recommended just to have everything on paper.
From your experience...how much does it cost to replace a bumper...and a rear lip with prime and paint? I have full coverage but there is a $500 deductible.
And for the record..yes, I also live in queens.
I have been away from the forum for sometime now..been busy with work and other stuff. I just did a google search of ppl stealing lip kits and it brought me back to AZ.
Last night, my rear lip was stolen. However, they took a short cut..no taking the bolts off and such....They simply SAWED it off and now I have to replace the entire rear bumper!!!! I called Geico and they say that they don't need me to file a police report but its recommended just to have everything on paper.
From your experience...how much does it cost to replace a bumper...and a rear lip with prime and paint? I have full coverage but there is a $500 deductible.
And for the record..yes, I also live in queens.
#72
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sorry about your car switch to viper alarm its way better when i bought my car brand new the second week i had my car someone stole my driver side rear view mirror and broke the motor too them. After that happened i got my viper system right away cause factory is a POS BTW them mother F**kers should die !!!!!!!!
#74
Drifting
Wow this stuff was going on the last big recession in the early 80's too. Must be a sign of the times I guess.
Good luck- I remember having a $50 deductible those days because my VW Scirocco was getting raped a few times a year. I often wondered if the aspec kit would get stolen since it's only held on by tape. Rear window louvers use to get stolen back in the 80's and those were held on by tape as well.
Good luck- I remember having a $50 deductible those days because my VW Scirocco was getting raped a few times a year. I often wondered if the aspec kit would get stolen since it's only held on by tape. Rear window louvers use to get stolen back in the 80's and those were held on by tape as well.
#80
Someone stole the seats off my S2000 after 2 months of ownership. Never think that would happen to an Acura as this car is not in the reach of most ricers.
Parked in my own driveway at home and some asshole steals my A-spec kit! Come back for the rear kit and i will F**king kill you!
Where can i find a replacement kit for the front? Thanks guys..just needed to vent! Becareful if you are parking in the streets of NYC with your TL.
Where can i find a replacement kit for the front? Thanks guys..just needed to vent! Becareful if you are parking in the streets of NYC with your TL.