370Z 40th anniversary rims+tires stolen!

TMAN1985 · 09-15-2011, 09:13 AM

That really sucks, sorry to hear this. I just got OEM Nissan wheel locks about 2 weeks ago after reading about another situation like this. If you buy wheel locks MAKE SURE you get OEM locks. The keys are all different and the locks fit correct. The aftermarket locks have keys that are the same and they don't fit properly.

TMAN1985 · 09-15-2011, 09:14 AM

P.S. I saw someone selling a set of rims a week or so ago on here 40'th anniversary for like 800 plus shipping I think

EDIT: SOLD

19" Rays Metallic Grey. $800

2011 Nismo#91 · 09-15-2011, 09:22 AM

Forget the wheel locks and get a good alarm. Wheel locks will just make them come back the next day if they forgot to bring a rubber hammer.

onzedge · 09-15-2011, 10:07 AM

I hope they get what is coming to them. Karma can be a real evil mistress.

TongMan · 09-15-2011, 10:26 AM

gone in 60 seconds..thats pro right there

doink · 09-15-2011, 11:16 AM

Don't the Zs come with stock alarms? Also wondering if you can add tilt sensor to the stock alarm?

2011 Nismo#91 · 09-15-2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doink

Don't the Zs come with stock alarms? Also wondering if you can add tilt sensor to the stock alarm?

I'm pretty sure the only thing that will set off the factory alarm is opening a door or hatch. No tilt or break glass sensor. It should be easy to add, just put it in series with any door alarm wire.

zmyride · 09-15-2011, 01:43 PM

To the OP, sorry to hear about that.

That's why i etched my initials on the wheels on the inside. Just use a pushpin or nail to do it. this way if the wheels get stolen, you can identify them easily if they're found.

lateralus1179 · 09-15-2011, 04:27 PM

Thanks to all who posted and who feel my pain! Here's an update:

With regards to the case, my neighbor dropped off the video his surveillance cameras took. These guys worked in teams. Two cars drove down the block, a white chevy malibu looking-car and another behind it which is clearly a silver chevy monte carlo. The white car stayed more or less near the front of my house while the silver car went around the block and then is captured turning his lights off and PARKING at the far parallel end of my block (the lookout).

It took maybe 10 minutes, tops.

After this the parked car turns its lights on and leaves. No one ever gets out of this car.

Later, the video shows my neighbor getting home and then after that, the police arriving. Unfortunately the camera angle is off so I don't have a clear and direct view of my house, but I do have a clear view of the two vehicles involved. When the detective calls today I'll give him this information.

I'm posting this in the hope that you guys will read it an understand how these people work. If you see a pair of suspicious looking vehicles in your neighborhood you will think twice now.

Maybe we'll catch these bastards!

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-11-2012, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

I'm pretty sure the only thing that will set off the factory alarm is opening a door or hatch. No tilt or break glass sensor. It should be easy to add, just put it in series with any door alarm wire.

Nissan has a stock factory add on. You. Guys should really look at the website thoroughly before buying cars. There are way more options than what you see on the standard option list.

butdamnbrian · 09-15-2011, 11:18 AM

i don't see anything on miami craigslist yet... keep an eye out..

christian370z · 09-15-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lateralus1179

Some good news: my neighbor has a camera that captured some suspicious vehicles on the street... Also, the police said they found some fingerprints on the car and on the lugnuts that they left in the grass.

These bastards better watch out. I'll keep you guys posted.

Good to see the police actually doing some real forensics work, hope they successfully identify those prints so you can nail those pieces of dirt. This always is terrible to see, I couldn't imagine seeing my car like that.

cossie1600 · 09-15-2011, 12:15 PM

We are in the US of A. Unless they have prior criminal records, they are not going to find jack.

TMAN1985 · 09-15-2011, 12:24 PM

I'm sure they have been arrested before.

Footloose301 · 09-15-2011, 12:25 PM

Death penalty is in order for this.

09-15-2011, 10:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
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09-15-2011, 09:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
TMAN1985 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 296 Drives: 09 Touring/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 15	That really sucks, sorry to hear this. I just got OEM Nissan wheel locks about 2 weeks ago after reading about another situation like this. If you buy wheel locks MAKE SURE you get OEM locks. The keys are all different and the locks fit correct. The aftermarket locks have keys that are the same and they don't fit properly.

09-15-2011, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
TMAN1985 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 296 Drives: 09 Touring/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 15	P.S. I saw someone selling a set of rims a week or so ago on here 40'th anniversary for like 800 plus shipping I think EDIT: SOLD 19" Rays Metallic Grey. $800

09-15-2011, 09:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,413 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	Forget the wheel locks and get a good alarm. Wheel locks will just make them come back the next day if they forgot to bring a rubber hammer.

09-15-2011, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 716	gone in 60 seconds..thats pro right there

09-15-2011, 11:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
doink Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 26 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Don't the Zs come with stock alarms? Also wondering if you can add tilt sensor to the stock alarm?

09-15-2011, 01:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	To the OP, sorry to hear about that. That's why i etched my initials on the wheels on the inside. Just use a pushpin or nail to do it. this way if the wheels get stolen, you can identify them easily if they're found.

09-15-2011, 04:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
lateralus1179 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 14 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Ann Rep Power: 16	Thanks to all who posted and who feel my pain! Here's an update: With regards to the case, my neighbor dropped off the video his surveillance cameras took. These guys worked in teams. Two cars drove down the block, a white chevy malibu looking-car and another behind it which is clearly a silver chevy monte carlo. The white car stayed more or less near the front of my house while the silver car went around the block and then is captured turning his lights off and PARKING at the far parallel end of my block (the lookout). It took maybe 10 minutes, tops. After this the parked car turns its lights on and leaves. No one ever gets out of this car. Later, the video shows my neighbor getting home and then after that, the police arriving. Unfortunately the camera angle is off so I don't have a clear and direct view of my house, but I do have a clear view of the two vehicles involved. When the detective calls today I'll give him this information. I'm posting this in the hope that you guys will read it an understand how these people work. If you see a pair of suspicious looking vehicles in your neighborhood you will think twice now. Maybe we'll catch these bastards!

09-15-2011, 12:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	We are in the US of A. Unless they have prior criminal records, they are not going to find jack.

09-15-2011, 12:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
TMAN1985 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 296 Drives: 09 Touring/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 15	I'm sure they have been arrested before.