Stolen Wheels!!!!! ANGRY

Jeffblue · 05-27-2010, 02:12 PM

yea i don't have that much faith in the locking lugs, i had them on another car, i mean yea its better than leaving a jack and a torque wrench out there for them to use, but i feel like unless its in a garage or has an alarm, its not safe.

coqui · 05-27-2010, 08:42 PM

At least they were kind enough to put bricks beneath the car instead of dumping it on the ground. Criminals may be scumbags but they show compassion for nice cars!

shadoquad · 05-27-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by coqui

At least they were kind enough to put bricks beneath the car instead of dumping it on the ground. Criminals may be scumbags but they show compassion for nice cars!

Nice has little to do with it. They did the same thing when they stole the wheels off my brother's Sentra 5 yrs ago. It has more to do with the convenience of using bricks as a jack and then leaving them there for a quick getaway. The thieves are there for the wheels. What do they care about damaging anything?

elmz · 05-31-2010, 10:38 PM

I know exactly how you feel man. This happened to my 350Z the first month I owned it. Except they stole the front wheels. The early gen 350's were notorious for tire feathering on the fronts. Unfortunately, it is easier to steal them than to buy them. Time to invest in some wheel locks.

spinhead · 06-16-2010, 08:58 AM

Got up this morning. All 4 wheels gone, and I had the nissan wheel locks =/

MightyBobo · 06-16-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by spinhead

Got up this morning. All 4 wheels gone, and I had the nissan wheel locks =/

Wheel locks do nothing but slow them down, and not much at that.

Jeffblue · 06-17-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by spinhead

Got up this morning. All 4 wheels gone, and I had the nissan wheel locks =/

WTF. I'm sorry to hear that man. Now I don't feel that bad about not having had them on when mine were stolen. The best thing is really the alarm with tilt sensor. Having no wheel locks or alarm is really asking for it as far as thieves are concerned. Basically all it takes is you leaving your car one place and they spot it, they take them.

I recommend checking craigslist for new ads for 370z wheels and trying to get the person with the police. As far as thefuture, I'd try and get a check from insurance for replacement cost and get yourself some nice aftermarket wheels. And get a viper with tilt sensor immediately. Your car is not safe without it.

Do you guys think that nice OEM wheels are stolen more than aftermarket wheels bc they are easier to sell and hard to prove the ownership? Or you think that aftermarket wheels are stolen more?

rmorrow · 06-17-2010, 06:56 PM

The Houston Cops have said that the stock items are stolen more than the aftermarket items. They also communicated that the hottest theft target in Houston right now is the 2009-10 Ford F-250 Truck. Go figure...

PapoZalsa · 06-17-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rmorrow

The Houston Cops have said that the stock items are stolen more than the aftermarket items. They also communicated that the hottest theft target in Houston right now is the 2009-10 Ford F-250 Truck. Go figure...

Is Texas, they need trucks!

whoadysofine · 04-01-2011, 10:53 AM

I finally park my car in the garage coz after 2 months of owning my Z, I noticed my car had been egged and starched. That was a pain to clean it all off. Luckily the paint did not get damaged. I swear I can't stand haters!!!

ClemsonWill · 04-01-2011, 11:13 AM

b1adesofcha0s · 04-01-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Red__Zed · 04-01-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by whoadysofine

I finally park my car in the garage coz after 2 months of owning my Z, I noticed my car had been egged and starched. That was a pain to clean it all off. Luckily the paint did not get damaged. I swear I can't stand haters!!!

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05-27-2010, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 38 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 39	yea i don't have that much faith in the locking lugs, i had them on another car, i mean yea its better than leaving a jack and a torque wrench out there for them to use, but i feel like unless its in a garage or has an alarm, its not safe.

05-27-2010, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
coqui Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arlington Posts: 10 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	At least they were kind enough to put bricks beneath the car instead of dumping it on the ground. Criminals may be scumbags but they show compassion for nice cars!

05-31-2010, 10:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 19	I know exactly how you feel man. This happened to my 350Z the first month I owned it. Except they stole the front wheels. The early gen 350's were notorious for tire feathering on the fronts. Unfortunately, it is easier to steal them than to buy them. Time to invest in some wheel locks.

06-16-2010, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
spinhead Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: N. Bethesda, MD Posts: 162 Drives: 09 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 3389	Got up this morning. All 4 wheels gone, and I had the nissan wheel locks =/

06-17-2010, 06:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
rmorrow Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 79 Drives: 2010 370z Sports MT Rep Power: 16	The Houston Cops have said that the stock items are stolen more than the aftermarket items. They also communicated that the hottest theft target in Houston right now is the 2009-10 Ford F-250 Truck. Go figure...

04-01-2011, 10:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
whoadysofine Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10 Drives: 370Z 09 manual 6 spd Rep Power: 17	I finally park my car in the garage coz after 2 months of owning my Z, I noticed my car had been egged and starched. That was a pain to clean it all off. Luckily the paint did not get damaged. I swear I can't stand haters!!!