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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Unhappy Type-S wheels stolen.....

I can't believe it happened but I'm not to shocked. Looks like I had my wheel locks on my backseat and they decided to break the window to get to it and took there time.

Not only did they take my rims they stole my sisters '98 Civic from the visitor parking area and used the jack on her car to raise my car.

This happened early Thursday morning between 1am and 5am. I think it may be some professionals at a body shop since I had taken the civic there for an estimate as the car was in a accident, and positive they have my car and civic info on file.

I don't know what I'm going to do bros to stop them from doing this again and it's a shitty feeling. Keep your TL's safe guys.



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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Alarm didn't go off when they broke the glass?
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Damn that sucks big time! It's sad because you can't have anything nice anymore because some people can't keep their hands off your stuff. Hope you get all this taken care of by the insurance.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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Alarm didn't go off when they broke the glass?
Nope, I guess the factory alarm doesn't have a shock or glass breakage sensor.

What's even scarier is that nobody heard it break and it was parked infront of town homes.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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Sorry to hear that. It angers me when I hear about things like this. The only thing I can think of to deter them next time would be a better alarm and a sensor that trips when the car is jacked up and has glass sensors. Truth is, if someone is hellbent on getting your wheels, they're going to get them.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Real sorry to see this happen man, shithead thieves. Hope your able to get everything worked out soon and good luck.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Dude, that so shitty!
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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It sucks real bad man.

I'm considering selling just so this doesn't happen again but not sure yet.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 04:18 PM
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Get shittier wheels. 5 spoke base too sexy.

also you can get tilt and shock sensors on factory for cheap. its somewhere on the forums, i would recommend doing that.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/%5Bdiy%5D-add-some-security-shock-sensors-factory-alarm-855658/
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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Damn that sucks
Make sure insurance doesn't give you replicas
Good luck
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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^How would I know if they're replicas or not??
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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^How would I know if they're replicas or not??
The wheels should say something like "Enkei" or "Honda Motor Co" on the back.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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That sucks! Sorry to hear. Good luck with the I insurance company.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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Sorry OP lets go hunting
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by main70072
The wheels should say something like "Enkei" or "Honda Motor Co" on the back.
Correct
Look for "Enkei" on inside for the real deal...

Someone else on the forum recently went through this and they tried replacing his wheels with replicas...
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Keeping the lock on your backseat wasn't too smart. I'd recommend locking it away.

I keep my wheel locks in the glove compartment with the valet key. I keep the glove box locked until I need to give the locks to a mechanic.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Wow, sorry to see that......
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 11:59 PM
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Oh man, now that is a shame.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 1black_seven
Keeping the lock on your backseat wasn't too smart. I'd recommend locking it away.

I keep my wheel locks in the glove compartment with the valet key. I keep the glove box locked until I need to give the locks to a mechanic.
Are all waffle rim locks standard? Because I have them on my car, the key was in the glove box, and I believe someone attempted to steal mine as well, because I found the front wheel lock missing. I think someone must've seen them or gotten spooked. They could easily have had the same type of wheel lock key from Acura/Honda?
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 06:47 AM
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Sorry to see this, OP. Hopefully things get sorted out for you quickly.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by AK1991
Are all waffle rim locks standard? Because I have them on my car, the key was in the glove box, and I believe someone attempted to steal mine as well, because I found the front wheel lock missing. I think someone must've seen them or gotten spooked. They could easily have had the same type of wheel lock key from Acura/Honda?
Great question, I am curious as well.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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re: waffle wheel locks... well, if they are OEM acura locks..they are not all standard but there are only so many 'lock configurations'... maybe 5-10. Dealers have a set of 'master keys' that can open any OEM locks... and there's always the chance some a$$ has a few of these locks that might just be able to unlock your oem acura lock.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Man that sucks. I get nervous with mine cause I park in some shady towns from time to time for work. Good luck with the insurance I hope it works out. As for te locks anyone can grab a wheel lock removal kit from online or a tool supplier and get wheel locks off fast. To me it's just like locking your doors. You are only keeping the honest people out. If a good thief wants your car or wheels they are going to get it.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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Where in Nova did this happen? Sorry to hear man. Good luck.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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So what wheel locks does everyone recommend that will at least slow them down?

Also, anyone have an aftermarket alarm and how does it integrate with the 07/08 TL switchblade fob?
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Sorry about your car OP.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Sucks dude.

I have thieves.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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man, sorry to hear about it.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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Sucks that the broke your windows and took your rims.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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You hear this too much with the type-s wheels
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by AK1991
Are all waffle rim locks standard? Because I have them on my car, the key was in the glove box, and I believe someone attempted to steal mine as well, because I found the front wheel lock missing. I think someone must've seen them or gotten spooked. They could easily have had the same type of wheel lock key from Acura/Honda?
No i had to order mine
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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Sorry this happened to you man. Hope you filed a police report right away. Keep following up with the detective (nicely) about any leads he may have and make sure to tell him about the shop you suspect.
I worry about this too with my type S wheels, but these people are brazin to do this from a neighborhood driveway! I hope these criminals get caught and you get everything back or replaced.
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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Man this sucks its actually my biggest fear since I park my vehicle in the street at night with nice aftermarket wheels. I have 2 different wheel locks on them and a aftermarket alarm that's on the sensitive setting.
It sucks people still do this. This is the main reason I left the Civic/integra scene. I guess now those guys got TL's
I would suggest you get 2 different wheel locks. Now this wont prevent them from
stealing them since there's ways around it, but it will slow them down a lot.
Also hide your wheel locks really good in a place only you would know
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 10:42 PM
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Sorry to hear that bro.... Its common with the type-S wheels , but I hope the insurance will come through..
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 10:51 PM
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That's painful to watch. Some serious scumbags out there...
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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by vp55
So what wheel locks does everyone recommend that will at least slow them down?

Also, anyone have an aftermarket alarm and how does it integrate with the 07/08 TL switchblade fob?
Man sorry to hear about that. I was a victim of this years ago. Now I use Gorilla wheel locks on my car...

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/

Been using them for years with no issues. And they sell a kit where every single lug nut is considered a locking lug nut which are the ones I bought. you can find those here...

http://www.gorilla-auto.com/the-system

I think I paid about $70 for the set. Small price to pay for piece of mind. Just my
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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Sux bro!! Friend of mine in mi had this happen on some aftermarkets couple weeks back. Check Craigslist . Pawns. eBay .
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