Tein Civic Si stolen in SoCal
07-19-2006, 11:51 AM
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Tein Civic Si stolen in SoCal
Thieves Drive Off With Flashy 'Tuner' Car
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07-17-06 at 6:39PM
A one-of-a-kind 'tuner' car was stolen from Chula Vista this weekend. The car is worth tens of thousands of dollars. Its appearance is unique and unmistakable, and police are asking for the public's help to track this car down.
Chula Vista police say it must have been a fast and furious heist, committed by thieves who stole a 2006 Honda tuner car worth somewhere between $50,000 and $150,000. Experts familiar with the car say it is definitely a one-of-a-kind street machine.
"This took some planning, this took somebody with some knowledge of what they were going to find inside," said Bernard Gonzales of the Chula Vista Police Department. "It took some knowledge as to what you're going to do with the car once you get it… you obviously couldn't just drive it down the street, it would have been highly noticeable."
The tricked-out car, which was between shows, was kept inside a trailer parked at a business on Boswell Road. Authorities believe those responsible broke into the storage facility sometime between Saturday night and Sunday night.
"It's an interesting case," Gonzales said. "Unfortunately, somebody has to lose an expensive vehicle because somebody decides they're going to commit this crime, but for our part we just continue following the leads. Hopefully, those leads will take us to the vehicle."
The vehicle has all the bells and whistles you would expect for a tuner car, including a high performance engine, a custom exhaust unit, reinforced brakes and a killer sound system.
Its radical exterior has modified front bumpers, side skirts and a rear spoiler wing. Investigators are hoping tips from the public and good old-fashioned police work will solve this case.
"Even though this is a well planned situation apparently, they did leave some clues behind and our forensics people are taking those items and analyzing them," Gonzales said.
Investigators say it's possible the vehicle may have been taken across the border and perhaps being dismantled.
Last Updated:
07-17-06 at 6:39PM
A one-of-a-kind 'tuner' car was stolen from Chula Vista this weekend. The car is worth tens of thousands of dollars. Its appearance is unique and unmistakable, and police are asking for the public's help to track this car down.
Chula Vista police say it must have been a fast and furious heist, committed by thieves who stole a 2006 Honda tuner car worth somewhere between $50,000 and $150,000. Experts familiar with the car say it is definitely a one-of-a-kind street machine.
"This took some planning, this took somebody with some knowledge of what they were going to find inside," said Bernard Gonzales of the Chula Vista Police Department. "It took some knowledge as to what you're going to do with the car once you get it… you obviously couldn't just drive it down the street, it would have been highly noticeable."
The tricked-out car, which was between shows, was kept inside a trailer parked at a business on Boswell Road. Authorities believe those responsible broke into the storage facility sometime between Saturday night and Sunday night.
"It's an interesting case," Gonzales said. "Unfortunately, somebody has to lose an expensive vehicle because somebody decides they're going to commit this crime, but for our part we just continue following the leads. Hopefully, those leads will take us to the vehicle."
The vehicle has all the bells and whistles you would expect for a tuner car, including a high performance engine, a custom exhaust unit, reinforced brakes and a killer sound system.
Its radical exterior has modified front bumpers, side skirts and a rear spoiler wing. Investigators are hoping tips from the public and good old-fashioned police work will solve this case.
"Even though this is a well planned situation apparently, they did leave some clues behind and our forensics people are taking those items and analyzing them," Gonzales said.
Investigators say it's possible the vehicle may have been taken across the border and perhaps being dismantled.
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07-19-2006, 12:47 PM
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Wow 2 threads on this...here and in Ramblings
07-19-2006, 02:22 PM
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I would hope that Tein had this car insured.
Wow! that sucks i just saw this Civic at HIN Orlando almost two weeks ago. 
07-19-2006, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
They can't put in on ebay it's too easy to trace it's on somebody's car getting installed and if they were smart they wouldn't show it off.
07-19-2006, 07:58 PM
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What can they do with the car anyway? Most of the parts on that civic are probably one off and custom made. Oh and I want that turtle on the windshield...
07-19-2006, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
^ the tein dampachi doll? you can buy it from the tein website.
07-19-2006, 08:23 PM
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damn that sucks big time. the 2pc enkei race wheels on that car are amazing. those may be the next weels i put on my car.
07-22-2006, 09:52 AM
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didn't know they left cars in parking lots unsupervised, kind of a dumb move. Person might have just been breaking into a tractor trailer and bam surprise surprise there's a sweet ride
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