Slashed tires... Advice

6mt370

Thanks for the responses. I never said I would get revenge. If that were the case it would just be back and forth and never end. Any recommendations for a home surveillance system with a couple cameras? The way my driveway is setup I would be able to monitor all the cars and who is entering. The tires are about $85 each but who wants to spend money on something like that?

God-Speed

No Revenge needed, "What goes around, Comes around!!" They will get theirs in due time!!!

solidus

As stated numerous times, get a police report. Patrol guys are'nt going to want to take a report for slashed tires but "If" they show up at all demand a report. If your locals have online reporting then do that. This way when you install a camera system and catch someone near your car that you can I.D. positively there's incentive for a followup report that nets an arrest stat. BTW: The larger the area you live the less likely someone comes out unless you can tack this into an aggravated stalking.

Nixin

Yes get a police report. It will legitimize your claim if you are going to contact insurance for assistance. Good luck.

Array

OP, once I got my Z the first thing I modded was my house, added a set of 4 cameras 2 of which are pointing at the driveway..

Best bang for the buck I found was an "Amcrest 4 channel 720P system" on amazon, costs maybe $320 at the time and gives amazing video well over 40+ feet
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011CRZTY6

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6mt370

Awesome! Thanks everyone. Please continue with the ideas. There will be no revenge taken just to clear everything up. I just don't want this to become a daily thing where tires are slashed on several repeat occasions :/

mishuko

first thing's first, I'd make sure you contact the police about the vandalism. they MAY send a patrol out and that might be enough to scare the crap out of the culprit to avoid anything happening for a little while until you get the cctv up...

sorry can't help you on that in terms of products... is there any private parking facilities that you can get for a short term (like an underground garage?) while you wait?

B&W_Evader

One more piece of advice, forget the CCTV cameras, you won't be able to get a good enough resolution on the face. Go with high definition right off so you don't waist your money on the low res stuff.

Something like this...
Lorex 4-Channel, 4-Camera Indoor/Outdoor High-Definition NVR Security System Black LNR1141TC4 - Best Buy

Or even better... 4MP system but they get pricey.

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37zeroZ

Agree....go with 1080P and NVR.

6mt370

It didn't happen to the Z, it happened to my other car. The Z was in front of that car though which is right next to some motion sensor lights. My guess is that they maybe tried to get the Z and then the lights came on and they ran and came back and got my other car? Who knows. Tires for my Dart are $80 a pop because they are only a 225/45/17 but it's just the fact that it is a brand new car and I'm already paying out of pocket for something that I shouldn't be. The Z will be moved to a friends house on Friday for quite some time. It's just not worth it to me for something to happen to my pride and joy. If that knife would have hit the Z's $1000+ set of tires and paint then we would have had a serious problem. Anyways, I'll look into those high def night cameras. Can't really afford it at this time but maybe in a few weeks I'll get something set up. Very annoying that people have to hate and do something like that.

370zHawaii

Everyone said it all, honestly the person that did this is an f-n a-hole. Not to mention the maturity level. That being said you can lay a booby trap, giant sized rat traps or some electrical high voltage wire that is camouflaged around your car. I know it sounds stupid and hypocritical but it would be fun to watch the vandal get shocked on your new high def night cam, then upload to YouTube and their FB and get a billion likes LoL.

Ok now for the serious part, if any harm comes to that person now they are going to look at you although you may be innocent, the best thing to do is to squash whatever nonsense it is and be civil about it. For someone to go to that extreme is really hateful. At the same time it could be anyone you randomly may have p-oed by acciden or just some dumb kids your never really know.. Anyway I am really sorry this happened and hope everything works out for you, in the mean time look for a cheap set of used tires unless your deductible is cheaper then get new.

6mt370

I have a very good idea of who did it. When I told my friends everyone single one of them thought of that person first. It's an 18 yr guy that has it out for me because he flat out hates my Z because it's too "loud" and the fact that I happen to work in the building below his gf... Iv honestly never met this kid in my life but his gf used to tell me all the time how much he hates me and the Z... Go figure. Deductible is $500 so it wouldn't even be remotely worth it to file a claim. I'm going to be changing it to zero because the Z will be taken off insurance next week when it moves to my buddies house. Oh well. Like everyone said its really immature and I'll buy a quality security system soon just to protect my vehicles. I had my 2015 s1000rr outside too and decided to push it in the garage at the last minute and I'm really glad I did. Wouldn't have been fun to see a $20k+ bike on its side!

mishuko

keep fire/theft on the car at the very least...

as for your comprehensive going to 0... that will definitely make your premium go from decent to wtf train hit in the face omg bbq levels.

well maybe not definitely but will rise the premium. imho 200 bucks for the new set of tires will be cheaper in the long run.

also to the anecdote... if he hates the z so much why didn't he attack the Z? I think it was a random act of vandalism personally.

falconfixer

Btw, who curbed the **** out of those tires to begin with?

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Bitch ex wife's scumbag lawyer made sure this went away.

iidylii

Aren't there cameras you can mount inside of the car so no matter where your parked it will be watching? That's what I'm trying to look into