Rays GONE - Found my Z on cider blocks.

area3z · 01-13-2012, 11:37 AM

My sport rays gone. Happened a couple of days ago right in front of my house; still can't relate how upsetting this is considering I live in one of the quieter Chicago neighborhoods on a block where SIX CPD police officers reside!!

Evidence techs got some good prints off the car so I'm hopeful these pricks will be caught some day. Makes me feel a little better even though I know I'll never see my wheels again.

Looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with this. I now have an opportunity to go aftermarket, and am seriously considering that option.

My insurance people are supposed to come out today - any advice on that topic is also welcome.

I will update with pics tonight when I get home, even though it hurts to see..

Thanks, all!

kenchan · 01-13-2012, 11:41 AM

sorry to hear. pickup the check, get some nice aftermarkets, get a tilt sensor alarm system.

Trips · 01-13-2012, 11:47 AM

Sorry to hear this but it sounds like your on the right path with ins and all

I'd only suggest that if you go aftermarket? That you insure the wheels so you're not screwed if it happens again.

I know its been a while since I've heard of this happen but its nothing new unfortunately.

elmz · 01-13-2012, 12:07 PM

I know how you feel man, but trust me things are about to get a little better. First, you gotta take care of all the logistics with your insurance. This happened in my old 350Z, and my insurance cut me a check for almost 4K, which was the price I was quoted from a local Nissan dealer. But I'm pretty sure these Rays are going to fetch a bit more. Once you get that check, you can buy a nice set of wheels and tires

TerribleONE · 01-13-2012, 12:21 PM

jealous pieces of ****... sorry to hear that man!! +1 on a two way alarm...

ZMan8 · 01-13-2012, 12:29 PM

Sorry to here that OP, some people in this world make me want to go

...

What neighborhood so I know not to park my car there

Nikon FM · 01-13-2012, 12:34 PM

Make sure your insurance adjuster inspects the bottom of your car for damage. There may be more to this than just the wheels. Good luck!

area3z · 01-13-2012, 12:36 PM

That alarm sounds like a great idea! And this happened in the Norwood Park neighborhood.

area3z · 01-13-2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikon FM

Make sure your insurance adjuster inspects the bottom of your car for damage. There may be more to this than just the wheels. Good luck!

Good call.

Cell · 01-13-2012, 12:45 PM

Which part of chicago are you from? Should keep an eye on craigslist to see if they would sell it there.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/pts/2790749522.html

Could those be yours? Those have Brigestone Potenza RE50A on it. It was also posted on the 9th.

jayl · 01-13-2012, 12:46 PM

sorry to hear, its sad specially that it happened right outside your house!

Cell · 01-13-2012, 12:49 PM

The rims I found are being sold right around your neighborhood too... Shiller park.

TerribleONE · 01-13-2012, 12:50 PM

looks pretty possible...

area3z · 01-13-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cell

Which part of chicago are you from? Should keep an eye on craigslist to see if they would sell it there.

Nissan 370z OEM Rays forged 19 wheels rims tires 350z g35 g37 m45 m37

Could those be yours? Those have Brigestone Potenza RE50A on it. It was also posted on the 9th.

Noorwood park. I have been checking Craigslist daily; above-linked were posted for sale a day before mine were stolen.

Cmike2780 · 01-13-2012, 12:52 PM

Keep an eye out on Craigslist, forums & Ebay

01-13-2012, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
area3z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT sptourin Rep Power: 15	Rays GONE - Found my Z on cider blocks. My sport rays gone. Happened a couple of days ago right in front of my house; still can't relate how upsetting this is considering I live in one of the quieter Chicago neighborhoods on a block where SIX CPD police officers reside!! Evidence techs got some good prints off the car so I'm hopeful these pricks will be caught some day. Makes me feel a little better even though I know I'll never see my wheels again. Looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with this. I now have an opportunity to go aftermarket, and am seriously considering that option. My insurance people are supposed to come out today - any advice on that topic is also welcome. I will update with pics tonight when I get home, even though it hurts to see.. Thanks, all!

01-13-2012, 11:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Sorry to hear this but it sounds like your on the right path with ins and all I'd only suggest that if you go aftermarket? That you insure the wheels so you're not screwed if it happens again. I know its been a while since I've heard of this happen but its nothing new unfortunately. __________________

01-13-2012, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	jealous pieces of ****... sorry to hear that man!! +1 on a two way alarm... __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-13-2012, 12:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 658	Sorry to here that OP, some people in this world make me want to go ... What neighborhood so I know not to park my car there __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

01-13-2012, 12:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	Make sure your insurance adjuster inspects the bottom of your car for damage. There may be more to this than just the wheels. Good luck! __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

01-13-2012, 11:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	sorry to hear. pickup the check, get some nice aftermarkets, get a tilt sensor alarm system.

01-13-2012, 12:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	I know how you feel man, but trust me things are about to get a little better. First, you gotta take care of all the logistics with your insurance. This happened in my old 350Z, and my insurance cut me a check for almost 4K, which was the price I was quoted from a local Nissan dealer. But I'm pretty sure these Rays are going to fetch a bit more. Once you get that check, you can buy a nice set of wheels and tires

01-13-2012, 12:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
area3z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT sptourin Rep Power: 15	That alarm sounds like a great idea! And this happened in the Norwood Park neighborhood.

01-13-2012, 12:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	Which part of chicago are you from? Should keep an eye on craigslist to see if they would sell it there. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/pts/2790749522.html Could those be yours? Those have Brigestone Potenza RE50A on it. It was also posted on the 9th. Last edited by Cell; 01-13-2012 at 12:47 PM.

01-13-2012, 12:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 15	sorry to hear, its sad specially that it happened right outside your house! __________________ -Jay

01-13-2012, 12:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	The rims I found are being sold right around your neighborhood too... Shiller park.

01-13-2012, 12:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	looks pretty possible... __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-13-2012, 12:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Keep an eye out on Craigslist, forums & Ebay __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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