370z sport wheels stolen!!! Help!

Shunya · 09-02-2009, 10:12 PM

frost · 09-02-2009, 10:13 PM

^ what she said

1slow370 · 09-04-2009, 02:55 AM

Personally i got the sport package because it's the best $3k i've ever spent, and seeing as a pay $2,400 a year to insure the car, American Family can buy me new wheels when they get stolen. Way more protection then wheel locks.

G35guy84 · 10-27-2009, 10:09 AM

So, as you all know, three months ago between the hours of 12am and 6am my sport wheels/tires were stolen right off of my car in the driveway (if you don't know this story, backtrack through my thread and look at my second picture album). Since then, I've added three different sets of wheel locks (two of which are spinning wheel locks), an alarm and infrared sensors around the perimeter of my house.

WELL, last night at 2am the sensors went off. I jumped to the window to see a man wearing all black and a black hoodie covering his head standing next to my car. Frantically, I looked around for my keys (which happened to be in the other room) and set the alarm off. By that time, the guy had left my driveway and walked around the block. Through the commotion, my next door neighbor came out and said he saw the guy get into a old car and they drove off. I called the police, who showed up only minutes later. I filled out a report and they continued to search the area for about an hour after the incident.

My thoughts on the thieves' MO (assuming it's the same guys):

1. My wheels were stolen on an early Tuesday morning (12am-6am) three months ago. Last night (Tuesday morning), the thief was standing in my driveway at ~2am.

2. They scout out my house, looking for a pattern of when I am home.

3. They choose an early time when they know everyone in the house is in bed and park their car around the block.

4. One guy gets out and walks to my house to make sure everything is clear and see if I've added an alarm/wheel locks/other security measures.

5. If okay, he walks back to the car and the other guys get out to do their thing. Five minutes later, they're gone with the goods and I'm left with an upcoming 2 weeks worth of headache.

So, if you don't have access to a garage, make sure you've got other means of protection. These cars are still so new that thieves will take any advantage they can. BE ON ALERT!

kannibul · 10-27-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by G35guy84

So, as you all know, three months ago between the hours of 12am and 6am my sport wheels/tires were stolen right off of my car in the driveway (if you don't know this story, backtrack through my thread and look at my second picture album). Since then, I've added three different sets of wheel locks (two of which are spinning wheel locks), an alarm and infrared sensors around the perimeter of my house.

WELL, last night at 2am the sensors went off. I jumped to the window to see a man wearing all black and a black hoodie covering his head standing next to my car. Frantically, I looked around for my keys (which happened to be in the other room) and set the alarm off. By that time, the guy had left my driveway and walked around the block. Through the commotion, my next door neighbor came out and said he saw the guy get into a old car and they drove off. I called the police, who showed up only minutes later. I filled out a report and they continued to search the area for about an hour after the incident.

My thoughts on the thieves' MO (assuming it's the same guys):

1. My wheels were stolen on an early Tuesday morning (12am-6am) three months ago. Last night (Tuesday morning), the thief was standing in my driveway at ~2am.

2. They scout out my house, looking for a pattern of when I am home.

3. They choose an early time when they know everyone in the house is in bed and park their car around the block.

4. One guy gets out and walks to my house to make sure everything is clear and see if I've added an alarm/wheel locks/other security measures.

5. If okay, he walks back to the car and the other guys get out to do their thing. Five minutes later, they're gone with the goods and I'm left with an upcoming 2 weeks worth of headache.

So, if you don't have access to a garage, make sure you've got other means of protection. These cars are still so new that thieves will take any advantage they can. BE ON ALERT!

Again, I have a garage, and that's where my Z stays.

I've thought about installing a camera system around my house. 3 in the front one in the back...this in addition to improving my alarm system on my house...

Just a matter of money... =/

Trips · 10-27-2009, 10:18 AM

I hate to monday night quarterback here! but why not just call 911 and let the police catch them or him in the act and he's gone! now your still going to worry about the scum bags come back, that's only if there was a quick response from local pd otherwise i understand!

Matt · 10-27-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

I hate to monday night quarterback here! but why not just call 911 and let the police catch them or him in the act and he's gone! now your still going to worry about the scum bags come back, that's only if there was a quick response from local pd otherwise i understand!

F that! His wheels have already been stolen once... I'd rather prevent it from happening again then try and catch the guys in the act. My opinion, of course.

Sounds like these guys learned their lesson, after setting off the neighborhood this time. Maybe they'll get a job now and earn their cash.

xiven · 10-27-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Maybe they'll get a job now and earn their cash.

I doubt that. They are probably the same guys.

kannibul · 10-27-2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

I hate to monday night quarterback here! but why not just call 911 and let the police catch them or him in the act and he's gone! now your still going to worry about the scum bags come back, that's only if there was a quick response from local pd otherwise i understand!

I agree, with the number of security crap he's got on the wheels now, it's slow them down - then again, maybe that's what they were doing was checking to see how much of a pita it'd be...maybe it'd be easier to steal the whole car...(well, until they realize the FOB prevents that)

That's all security stuff does anyway - just makes the criminal think there must be an easier target and move on.

kenchan · 10-27-2009, 12:00 PM

if i was going to park my Z outside i would get a proximity and tilt sensor installed.

there are more than just a few scum bags in the world.... if team1 fails, there is team2 to 100000000000.

garage your Z if you can.

G35guy84 · 10-27-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

if i was going to park my Z outside i would get a proximity and tilt sensor installed.

there are more than just a few scum bags in the world.... if team1 fails, there is team2 to 100000000000.

garage your Z if you can.

Yeah, unfortunately, my landlord is taking up all of the garage space so I am forced to leave my baby in the driveway at the mercy of anyone daring enough to try and steal her. I'm going to get a tilt sensor installed, but I hear proximity sensors are more headache than anything due to too many false alarms.

And thanks again to everyone's support. Just make sure you keep an eye on your Z if it has to stay outside like mine. I live in a good area, so it just goes to show that you don't have to live in a bad neighborhood for this kind of crap to happen.

kannibul · 10-27-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by G35guy84

Yeah, unfortunately, my landlord is taking up all of the garage space so I am forced to leave my baby in the driveway at the mercy of anyone daring enough to try and steal her. I'm going to get a tilt sensor installed, but I hear proximity sensors are more headache than anything due to too many false alarms.

And thanks again to everyone's support. Just make sure you keep an eye on your Z if it has to stay outside like mine. I live in a good area, so it just goes to show that you don't have to live in a bad neighborhood for this kind of crap to happen.

Can your landlord do that? I mean, unless it's in your lease agreement, as far as I know, you're leasing the whole property - that's how those things work - he can rent a space from a storage unit place...

G35guy84 · 10-27-2009, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Can your landlord do that? I mean, unless it's in your lease agreement, as far as I know, you're leasing the whole property - that's how those things work - he can rent a space from a storage unit place...

I should have clarified before: my landlord lives on the first floor and I live on the second floor.

texmedic · 10-27-2009, 10:19 PM

man thats sucks bro. I really feel for you! Lookin at those pics made me cringe. I agree with Togo and that sexxy a$$ Sig! I hear P220s can cure many human behavior issues! Really though its a tough situation if you're still parking in the same spot. Sorry again though...

Hootie · 08-11-2010, 08:32 PM

What are tilt and proximity sensors? I am looking at lojack or what looks like everyone here might have........I understand the proximity part but, what does the tilt do? I'm looking for advice here. I have a 2010 40th.

10-27-2009, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
G35guy84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 305 Drives: '09 370Z 7AT Sprt PW Rep Power: 17	Breaking news update!!! So, as you all know, three months ago between the hours of 12am and 6am my sport wheels/tires were stolen right off of my car in the driveway (if you don't know this story, backtrack through my thread and look at my second picture album). Since then, I've added three different sets of wheel locks (two of which are spinning wheel locks), an alarm and infrared sensors around the perimeter of my house. WELL, last night at 2am the sensors went off. I jumped to the window to see a man wearing all black and a black hoodie covering his head standing next to my car. Frantically, I looked around for my keys (which happened to be in the other room) and set the alarm off. By that time, the guy had left my driveway and walked around the block. Through the commotion, my next door neighbor came out and said he saw the guy get into a old car and they drove off. I called the police, who showed up only minutes later. I filled out a report and they continued to search the area for about an hour after the incident. My thoughts on the thieves' MO (assuming it's the same guys): 1. My wheels were stolen on an early Tuesday morning (12am-6am) three months ago. Last night (Tuesday morning), the thief was standing in my driveway at ~2am. 2. They scout out my house, looking for a pattern of when I am home. 3. They choose an early time when they know everyone in the house is in bed and park their car around the block. 4. One guy gets out and walks to my house to make sure everything is clear and see if I've added an alarm/wheel locks/other security measures. 5. If okay, he walks back to the car and the other guys get out to do their thing. Five minutes later, they're gone with the goods and I'm left with an upcoming 2 weeks worth of headache. So, if you don't have access to a garage, make sure you've got other means of protection. These cars are still so new that thieves will take any advantage they can. BE ON ALERT! __________________ '09 Nissan 370Z Base 7AT - Sport Package - Pearl White \| Performance Mods: Stillen G3 CAI \| F.I. HFC \| F.I. TDX CBE w/ 18" resonators \| Megan Racing coilover kit \| Ichiba rear camber kit \| 20mm front / 25mm rear H&R spacers \| Aesthetic Mods: White interior/license plate LEDs \| 6000K bulbs \| 20% tint

10-27-2009, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland Posts: 8,736 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I hate to monday night quarterback here! but why not just call 911 and let the police catch them or him in the act and he's gone! now your still going to worry about the scum bags come back, that's only if there was a quick response from local pd otherwise i understand! __________________

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09-02-2009, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	^ what she said

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7252	Personally i got the sport package because it's the best $3k i've ever spent, and seeing as a pay $2,400 a year to insure the car, American Family can buy me new wheels when they get stolen. Way more protection then wheel locks.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	if i was going to park my Z outside i would get a proximity and tilt sensor installed. there are more than just a few scum bags in the world.... if team1 fails, there is team2 to 100000000000. garage your Z if you can.

10-27-2009, 10:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
texmedic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 192 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 18	man thats sucks bro. I really feel for you! Lookin at those pics made me cringe. I agree with Togo and that sexxy a$$ Sig! I hear P220s can cure many human behavior issues! Really though its a tough situation if you're still parking in the same spot. Sorry again though...

08-11-2010, 08:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hootie Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Belcamp, Md Posts: 60 Drives: 370Z 40th Anniv. Rep Power: 16	What are tilt and proximity sensors? I am looking at lojack or what looks like everyone here might have........I understand the proximity part but, what does the tilt do? I'm looking for advice here. I have a 2010 40th.