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gsxr750 · 03-20-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Wow very sorry to see what happened

It's been awhile since someone on here has reported their sport wheels getting stolen.

I know they were very popular with thief's a few years back But still a shame they have to do that.

Keep an eye out in the Classifieds to see if they have the nerve to put them on sale.

Hopefully the ins. will take care of the damages and put you back on the road quickly.

I can only suggest gorilla locks or something similar to at least slow them down if they decide to strike again.

which ones fit the Z and what makes them better than the stock wheel locks.

gsxr750 · 03-20-2013, 02:49 PM

I knew a lot of ppl that would take trips to NYC in their cars or rentals and about 50% of them would have some type of theft or damage to the cars in NYC, almost the same in any major city , leave anything nice or of value and slowly the thieves arive to strip it bare.

You really need to keep it indoors or get rid of it, a lot more trouble is bound to happen if you leave it parked on the street at night.

For the city you really need a cheap beater like Patrick Swayze had in Road House and keep the nice ride stored far away from the damage and thieves.

Leadfoot · 03-20-2013, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

I knew a lot of ppl that would take trips to NYC in their cars or rentals and about 50% of them would have some type of theft or damage to the cars in NYC, almost the same in any major city , leave anything nice or of value and slowly the thieves arive to strip it bare.

You really need to keep it indoors or get rid of it, a lot more trouble is bound to happen if you leave it parked on the street at night.

For the city you really need a cheap beater like Patrick Swayze had in Road House and keep the nice ride stored far away from the damage and thieves.

LOL! "Roadhouse!" family guy. Its a dam shame but you might be right i'm a middle class hard working American that lives near low class unemployed thieving scum bags! when i get my car back im going to have to upgrade my security or think about going roadhouse LOL!

Trips · 03-20-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

which ones fit the Z and what makes them better than the stock wheel locks.

Here's a thread on them and what fits.

If I remember correctly? Basically the outer casing spins so a crook would have to spend the time to break the casing before getting to the lug thus making it more troublesome, And crooks like things easy.

Gorilla 63621 Mag Wheel Locks = They work for 19" Sports Package Rays!

gsxr750 · 03-20-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Here's a thread on them and what fits.

If I remember correctly? Basically the outer casing spins so a crook would have to spend the time to break the casing before getting to the lug thus making it more troublesome, And crooks like things easy.

Gorilla 63621 Mag Wheel Locks = They work for 19" Sports Package Rays!

Note I read thru the entire link posting and it seems that there is a lot of disagreement if the gorrilla lock fit the rays properly and may damage the wheel.

Trips · 03-20-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

Note I read thru the entire link posting and it seems that there is a lot of disagreement if the gorrilla lock fit the rays properly and may damage the wheel.

I read it again and do confirm your observation.

What I know for a fact is that you're going to need the correct washer thickness to ensure the lock doesn't bottom end

Leadfoot · 03-20-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Here's a thread on them and what fits.

If I remember correctly? Basically the outer casing spins so a crook would have to spend the time to break the casing before getting to the lug thus making it more troublesome, And crooks like things easy.

Gorilla 63621 Mag Wheel Locks = They work for 19" Sports Package Rays!

Thanks Man!!!

gsxr750 · 03-20-2013, 04:04 PM

The problem with wheel locks is this Sunex 2840 Sunex Sockets

Most wheel thieves carry one with them, your locks will only slow them down a few minutes, I have seen one guy on you tube that put a tow chain and lock thru all 4 mag wheels every night.

I hate to say it but living where you do , your really better getting something that they will leave alone and something you really don't have to worry about getting stolen or damaged while being parked or simply driving in NYC traffic.

On a trip to NYC in my beat up old nissan frontier pickup , I can remember being hit or pushed to the side by a lot taxi cabs in the city, at least 5 times in 3 days, so I can't imagine driving something nice and brand new in that city, in a short tme any decent car will turn to a POS there. Just look at whats parked on the street, slowly your car will turn into one of these.

Your really better off with something like a stripped down automatic versa or a used sentra etc, for NYC.

The other factor is that this will definitly effect your insurance, watch them drop you during the 6 month period, unless you move the car or get something else, right now you are a hi risk for them.

Leadfoot · 03-20-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

The problem with wheel locks is this Sunex 2840 Sunex Sockets

Most wheel thieves carry one with them, your locks will only slow them down a few minutes, I have seen one guy on you tube that put a tow chain and lock thru all 4 mag wheels every night.

I hate to say it but living where you do , your really better getting something that they will leave alone and something you really don't have to worry about getting stolen or damaged while being parked or simply driving in NYC traffic.

On a trip to NYC in my beat up old nissan frontier pickup , I can remember being hit or pushed to the side by a lot taxi cabs in the city, at least 5 times in 3 days, so I can't imagine driving something nice and brand new in that city, in a short tme any decent car will turn to a POS there. Just look at whats parked on the street, slowly your car will turn into one of these.

Your really better off with something like a stripped down automatic versa or a used sentra etc, for NYC.

The other factor is that this will definitly effect your insurance, watch them drop you during the 6 month period, unless you move the car or get something else, right now you are a hi risk for them.

Yea man being a New Yorker all my life you can expect certain things Like never pass a cab on his right or when he sees a fair you can expect him to shoot over in your lane with out a dought but what i seen this morning was not shocking but not expected this particular morning. I refuse to give up tho man. Every day in New York is a learning experience and today i learned i should have parked where i normally park..LOL! You got to keep these bums guessing in the city. I knew that but for some reason i was in my like u said used sentra state of mind not realizing that parking that type of vehicle on a one way street with no security cameras, no police patrols, no house or apartment windows is begging to get my car stolen i fully admit that was a nissan sentra move. But the thing about me is you only get me once i learn and come back stronger must New Yorkers do you have to if you live here.

I got low insurance rates but i know geico is going to f- me when its time re-up. Not just me but all New Yorkers now because its becoming a trend like the honda accords and civis of the 90s once insurance companys find out about a trend that vehicle gets more expensive to insure.

Leadfoot · 04-13-2013, 04:52 PM

I finally got my car back from the body shop!

They put on the factory wheel locks for me and they did a good paint job on my front bumper. When i got home i ordered a viper 2-way alarm with tilt sensor for 125.00 from amazon which i should have done much earlier.

The alarm does not come to my house for three more days so im extremely paranoid because i still park on the street for now, i will move it into a garage when the sun goes down tho. When i get the viper installed i will be parking on the street all the time with the car pager attached to my ear on my pillow at night.Lol Hopefully i can catch one of these clowns when my alarm goes off, i will be right there!

Whats funny about these rays rims is now im seeing them on any piece of shiit car in NYC. Take a look at this altima, you fellow New York Z owners that had there wheels jacked take a closer look because they might be your set.

03-20-2013, 02:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 15	I knew a lot of ppl that would take trips to NYC in their cars or rentals and about 50% of them would have some type of theft or damage to the cars in NYC, almost the same in any major city , leave anything nice or of value and slowly the thieves arive to strip it bare. You really need to keep it indoors or get rid of it, a lot more trouble is bound to happen if you leave it parked on the street at night. For the city you really need a cheap beater like Patrick Swayze had in Road House and keep the nice ride stored far away from the damage and thieves. Ezra and Leadfoot like this.

03-20-2013, 04:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 15	The problem with wheel locks is this Sunex 2840 Sunex Sockets Most wheel thieves carry one with them, your locks will only slow them down a few minutes, I have seen one guy on you tube that put a tow chain and lock thru all 4 mag wheels every night. I hate to say it but living where you do , your really better getting something that they will leave alone and something you really don't have to worry about getting stolen or damaged while being parked or simply driving in NYC traffic. On a trip to NYC in my beat up old nissan frontier pickup , I can remember being hit or pushed to the side by a lot taxi cabs in the city, at least 5 times in 3 days, so I can't imagine driving something nice and brand new in that city, in a short tme any decent car will turn to a POS there. Just look at whats parked on the street, slowly your car will turn into one of these. Your really better off with something like a stripped down automatic versa or a used sentra etc, for NYC. The other factor is that this will definitly effect your insurance, watch them drop you during the 6 month period, unless you move the car or get something else, right now you are a hi risk for them. Leadfoot likes this. Last edited by gsxr750; 03-20-2013 at 04:11 PM.