Desperately in need of wheels

critical · 03-25-2014, 05:41 PM

your car is going to be so ****** up. go for a complete total out? now that the under carriage is beyond ****** most likely.

KramChaos · 03-25-2014, 05:58 PM

What side of town are you on?? Sorry to hear about the theft and the tow...hope they put some wheels on before they attempted to tow it

FuTuRe is Z · 03-26-2014, 02:01 AM

I can't believe they towed it without the wheels being on the car, how inconsiderate of the housing complex. Wouldn't it be readily apparent that the wheels were clearly stolen off the car and that it may have been a tenants.

See if you can get a lawyer to fight for your case.

SmokeEater27 · 03-26-2014, 11:38 AM

Sorry to hear OP, Sucks to see people dont respect another persons things. There were a bunch of wheels being stolen as well in the gated "private" garage at the complex I just moved out of. The management company of the complex pretty much shrugged their shoulders to the situation and gave the victims the option of breaking their lease without any penalty. Hope everything works out for you man, and I'd keep an eye out towards the Kissimme area.

Redglare · 03-26-2014, 01:12 PM

I can't even begin to imagine what I would do if I found out my car was sitting on bricks.... now If I then found out it was towed with no wheels... heads would roll.

DjSquall · 03-26-2014, 03:53 PM

1) not telling anything to your complex mgmt was not a smart thing to do.
2) I'd call a lawyer

dkznyc · 03-26-2014, 04:10 PM

Hope things work out for you. That's enough to make a grown man cry

Codename067 · 03-26-2014, 05:21 PM

Shouldn't you be able to sue the towing company if there is damage to the car?? They cant just tow a car because they think its abandoned..not as far as I know at least.

Sucks about your wheels man. Pathetic low life thieves. hopefully everything gets resolved quickly for you.

2011 Nismo#91 · 03-27-2014, 08:39 AM

Terrible, sucky situation for anyone but glad you found some wheels for now.
1. Good that you yelled at the mgmt for towing your car. There's no reason they couldn't contact you, they had all the information they needed and it's not like you never parked there before and it was an unfamiliar car.
2. Have your insurance pay for any obvious damage from towing or when they jacked your car up to take its wheels. It's hard to find who caused the damage, the thieves, the tow company, or a speed bump at some other time. Important thing is to get it repaired correctly and completely.
3. Get a car alarm with a tilt sensor! Wheel locks only keep the honest people honest. Park in well lit spaces when possible. Turn your front wheels all the way to the left or right so the can't get them off.

There are a few ways to properly tow a car without wheels the most effective being a dolly and a standard tow truck.
http://www.rjshoreautomotive.com/Ico...nuid=published

black_sedan · 03-27-2014, 09:26 AM

Ouch. Sorry to hear. There is a pretty good following in the SouthEast forum in the Florida thread. Im sure a few of the central florida members would have been willing to lend you 4 spare tires.

I'd also keep an eye on Craigslist. But I willing to bet your wheels are now sitting on another nissan in Kissimmee, since I hear thats where all the stolen cars in Orlando end up.

andytn3591 · 03-27-2014, 09:28 AM

My heart broke when I see this thread

I would punch the **** manager in the face for towing the car without wheels. Your car was registered and they should call you before towing the car. Make them pay for the towing, and try to ask for a total loss. Just imagine that they drag the car on the ground to get it to the tow truck makes me sick.

Elan · 03-28-2014, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Terrible, sucky situation for anyone but glad you found some wheels for now.
1. Good that you yelled at the mgmt for towing your car. There's no reason they couldn't contact you, they had all the information they needed and it's not like you never parked there before and it was an unfamiliar car.
2. Have your insurance pay for any obvious damage from towing or when they jacked your car up to take its wheels. It's hard to find who caused the damage, the thieves, the tow company, or a speed bump at some other time. Important thing is to get it repaired correctly and completely.
3. Get a car alarm with a tilt sensor! Wheel locks only keep the honest people honest. Park in well lit spaces when possible. Turn your front wheels all the way to the left or right so the can't get them off.

There are a few ways to properly tow a car without wheels the most effective being a dolly and a standard tow truck.
http://www.rjshoreautomotive.com/Ico...nuid=published

This. Never thought about doing this. What a great idea! I will be doing this when I park in a public area overnight.

gurneyeagle · 03-28-2014, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elan

This. Never thought about doing this. What a great idea! I will be doing this when I park in a public area overnight.

I thought this was a great idea too, but don't the post mid-year 2011 cars not have a steering lock mechanism, therefore you can literally turn the wheel by grabbing the tire?

JARblue · 03-28-2014, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

I thought this was a great idea too, but don't the post mid-year 2011 cars not have a steering lock mechanism, therefore you can literally turn the wheel by grabbing the tire?

And even then, anyone who actually has an ESCL should have the fuse pulled so it doesn't fail and leave them stranded

I've never tried turning the wheel like that with the tires on the ground. I'm sure it's difficult but not impossible.

Elan · 03-28-2014, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

And even then, anyone who actually has an ESCL should have the fuse pulled so it doesn't fail and leave them stranded

I've never tried turning the wheel like that with the tires on the ground. I'm sure it's difficult but not impossible.

Right but it's just an added form of protection. Just like wheel locks. A real thief will get what he wants regardless!

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03-25-2014, 05:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
KramChaos Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 70 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 299	What side of town are you on?? Sorry to hear about the theft and the tow...hope they put some wheels on before they attempted to tow it

03-26-2014, 02:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
FuTuRe is Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Posts: 263 Drives: 2014 370z Rep Power: 13	I can't believe they towed it without the wheels being on the car, how inconsiderate of the housing complex. Wouldn't it be readily apparent that the wheels were clearly stolen off the car and that it may have been a tenants. See if you can get a lawyer to fight for your case.

03-26-2014, 01:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Redglare Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: FL Posts: 387 Drives: C172 Skyhawk GIII Rep Power: 177	I can't even begin to imagine what I would do if I found out my car was sitting on bricks.... now If I then found out it was towed with no wheels... heads would roll.

03-26-2014, 04:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
dkznyc Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Queens NY Posts: 123 Drives: 370z 350z 300zxTT Rep Power: 13	Hope things work out for you. That's enough to make a grown man cry

03-26-2014, 05:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Codename067 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Hills, CA Posts: 386 Drives: 370z, R1, 636 Rep Power: 16	Shouldn't you be able to sue the towing company if there is damage to the car?? They cant just tow a car because they think its abandoned..not as far as I know at least. Sucks about your wheels man. Pathetic low life thieves. hopefully everything gets resolved quickly for you.

03-27-2014, 08:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,412 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40571	Terrible, sucky situation for anyone but glad you found some wheels for now. 1. Good that you yelled at the mgmt for towing your car. There's no reason they couldn't contact you, they had all the information they needed and it's not like you never parked there before and it was an unfamiliar car. 2. Have your insurance pay for any obvious damage from towing or when they jacked your car up to take its wheels. It's hard to find who caused the damage, the thieves, the tow company, or a speed bump at some other time. Important thing is to get it repaired correctly and completely. 3. Get a car alarm with a tilt sensor! Wheel locks only keep the honest people honest. Park in well lit spaces when possible. Turn your front wheels all the way to the left or right so the can't get them off. There are a few ways to properly tow a car without wheels the most effective being a dolly and a standard tow truck. http://www.rjshoreautomotive.com/Ico...nuid=published

03-27-2014, 09:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
black_sedan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 308 Drives: 14' F150, 14' Q50 Rep Power: 15	Ouch. Sorry to hear. There is a pretty good following in the SouthEast forum in the Florida thread. Im sure a few of the central florida members would have been willing to lend you 4 spare tires. I'd also keep an eye on Craigslist. But I willing to bet your wheels are now sitting on another nissan in Kissimmee, since I hear thats where all the stolen cars in Orlando end up.

03-27-2014, 09:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
andytn3591 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 128 Drives: 2010 SR 6MT Rep Power: 13	My heart broke when I see this thread I would punch the **** manager in the face for towing the car without wheels. Your car was registered and they should call you before towing the car. Make them pay for the towing, and try to ask for a total loss. Just imagine that they drag the car on the ground to get it to the tow truck makes me sick.