Originally Posted by PapoZalsa (Post 604321)

Originally Posted by rha600 (Post 604812)

how did you find them?

The police came out and finger printed the entire outside of my truck when they stole my SRT wheels. They followed up by sending a guy out to collect the video we had of them taking them right out of the driveway and they followed up a couple days later to get some photos of the wheels so they could take them around to pawn shops and such.

I still haven't heard anything since them and this was back in April. Bad part is that like others have said, they can always come back for them again. And I don't know about anyone else, but I don't think the insurance company will keep paying the tab. I'd LOVE to catch someone trying to take my rims. I leave for work very early in the AM and the best thing ever would be to come out and see them trying to get my rims.

As for the alarm, if the tilt is sensitive it will work. There is no way they are going to put a brick under the car and then let the air out. Try it, and I promise you, you won't be able to pull that wheel off very easily. They have to jack it up, and with that, they have to jack it up far enough to take the "slack" out of the suspension before the tire comes off the ground so it should work.

As for the wheel locks, don't kid yourself. they might stop the random kid next door, but someone that is doing this for a living will have a socket to happen on the lug and take it off, or they have thing that looks like a socket but with a wedge piece inside. They hammer that on and it splits the lug right in half.

As for the insurance, it depends on your insurance I guess, but when mine were stolen Progressive cut me a check the next day. It was then up to me to actually buy the wheels, tires, lugs, TPS, have them mounted and get them back on the truck. Depending on what you can get the new wheels/tires and such for you could come out ahead of the game but probably not by much.

Originally Posted by yzhang12 (Post 604821)

Police came, said it was a professional job, left no prints and was probably in and out of there in less than 10 minutes.

The sad thing is, this area has had no crime in the last 30 years the neighborhood was built. Police said the only things he ever came to this area for in the past 3 years with the county was for parties. There's recently been a construction crew working on the parking lot and all fingers really point to them. Even worse... it only perpetuates the stereotype of the poorer class workers (african american/hispanic) who resort to this type of activity because it's a predominately caucasian/asian community.

I'm looking for suggestions for a new set of wheels though: http://www.the370z.com/wheels-tires/...els-tires.html I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Originally Posted by yzhang12 (Post 604830)

Did the insurance company send someone out to look a the car? I just went out to check this morning and the side-molding on the car is damaged by where they positioned the bricks. They weren't placed under the support areas. I'm looking to have this fixed too since I'm already going to pay a 1k deductible

Originally Posted by Jeffblue (Post 604232)

it aggrivates me so much to see our cars like that. Every night that i go out to my driveway to put the garbage out or something, i walk past where i used to park my Z (before i garaged it for the 3 days it was outside of my house) and just wonder what kind of spineless piece of **** does this, and how they rationalize it. For future, get a viper alarm with a tilt sensor, how much range you want is your call. i got smart start just for the added range. Make sure your tilt sensor is set pretty sensitive though, they don't need much clearance to get your wheels off. Its not the same kind of thing as when you change your wheels. They need a tiny bit of room and sometimes they can just slide bricks under and deflate your tires.

These people have almost ruined my enjoyment of this car. I am constantly paranoid about it if its not in my garage. I dont want to go to the mall or movies or beach or any place where its not in eyesight.

now i'm worried that when i get aftermarket wheels, i'll be screwed b/c if i want them replaced i will have to wait so long. It makes me just want to put hub caps on my car because these people will steal anything else.

has anyone here ever had aftermarket rims stolen? were they covered by ins?

Good luck with your situation, and i'd take the money if i was you. If you think this will happen again just get the OEM wheels again. If you aren't worried, get some thing real nice. Just keep in mind, the scariest part is these people know where you live, and once you get the wheels put on they can come back and do it again. dont have your wheels replaced until you have an alarm lined up and ready to install that day.... sorry for rambling.

Originally Posted by Jeffblue (Post 604851)

^ that wont work. you need the actual viper alarm in order to have the tilt/glass break/shock sensor. Yes i carry 2 fobs. I essentially never use the nissan fob anymore. I use the viper fob. it disarms the alarm/unlocks the door when i press unlock, and locks/arms when i lock. i also requested the add a trunk release feature on teh remote so i now have that. At first you want to use the buttons on teh door but that will set off the alarm because you unlock the door but don't disarm the alarm. Ask your shop about just getting the viper 3303 (2000 foot range) and then the two sensors (they total 170 dollars). Its the most basic set up but i really think you should do it.

so in short, i carry 2 fobs. i never use the nissan one, i just keep it on me so i can start the car. and you need a viper system to use their other add ons, which can't be wired into the nissan alarm.

Originally Posted by rha600 (Post 604887)

Also, just an FYI, but ask your insurance company about lowing the deductable. I have a $250 deductable that I lowered from $500 and it cost me $50 per year.

Originally Posted by dad (Post 604940)

The front wheels are turned in the photo! I thought you couldn't remove the wheels, if the wheels were turned?

Originally Posted by yzhang12 (Post 605324)

I've never heard of this before, if the wheels can turn in the well, I think they should be able to come off at any angle. Apparently, it can be done.

Originally Posted by yzhang12 (Post 605323)

Wouldn't this be considered fraud? Changing your insurance after an incident occurs to pay less deductible?

Originally Posted by Jordo! (Post 605443)

Wow -- I can't believe how many folks have had their wheels stollen :icon14:

Jeez... I think I need to invest in some wheel locks.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 605556)

and keep the door closed.

i have this frikken indian neighbor down the street who occasionally walks into my garage with no 'hello or excuse me, or may i come in' or anything despite the numerous times i told him not to walk in without saying something. :mad: was working on my car today with the garage door open (needed the sunlight to see my work) and i noticed my ADT triggered that something entered the garage so i got out of my car and looked around, sure enough the obnoxious chicken tikka masala was in my garage looking around again. wtf.

Originally Posted by AMCPacer (Post 605602)

Is this Indian an east Indian or Native American?

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 605556)

and keep the door closed.

i have this frikken indian neighbor down the street who occasionally walks into my garage with no 'hello or excuse me, or may i come in' or anything despite the numerous times i told him not to walk in without saying something. :mad: was working on my car today with the garage door open (needed the sunlight to see my work) and i noticed my ADT triggered that something entered the garage so i got out of my car and looked around, sure enough the obnoxious chicken tikka masala was in my garage looking around again. wtf.

Originally Posted by KillerBee370 (Post 605863)

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Originally Posted by AMCPacer (Post 605602)

Is this Indian an east Indian or Native American?

Originally Posted by Triple's (Post 605868)

Just dont pay your parking ticketts and you can get them protected for free!!
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Originally Posted by KillerBee370 (Post 605873)

Just say dot or feather. It's easier :tup:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 605695)

he's from asia like me. i dont care who you are or wat cultural differences there are. you dont just invite yourself and walk into someone's garage! especially not a car guy's garage. :mad:

Originally Posted by yzhang12 (Post 609203)

Insurance came by today. I'm thinking about buying 5 sets of wheel locks instead of lug nuts.. but if any one had the the Nissan key they would be able to take the lugs off right? It doesn't seem like Nissan manufactures unique designs on their wheel locks.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 609389)

Damn, how long did your insurance take to officially file the claim?! I wouldve been on new wheelset by now.

The nissan locks are oem by McGuard(?). I'm sure there are few different keys for them but at the end a thief can still take those locks off without the keys...