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themadscientist 12-19-2014 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarlacc (Post 2062099)
The internet cops? I'm more worried about the unmarked highway patrols and those sneaky bastards hiding in the shrubbery with laser pistols.

No, the military cops. I live in Japan and I work on base so the military cops have jurisdiction over my cars that have the American plates. The Japanese plated ones are safe. They can snatch my Y plate cars for any trumped up reason and impound them. It's a wonderful place where the military guys operating it steal shit out of and off of the car and they move them around with a big forklift.

The cops lurk on car forums looking for information on people who modify and possibly race their cars and have on several occasions used said information to harass people. I have no time or interest in playing that game. It's bad enough when I get a knucklehead airman or Marine at the gate who thinks he's a vehicle inspector trying to mess with me. I don't need the same brand of idiots bothering me from cyberspace.

:mad0260:

Tromatic 12-19-2014 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by themadscientist (Post 2062776)
No, the military cops. I live in Japan and I work on base so the military cops have jurisdiction over my cars that have the American plates. The Japanese plated ones are safe. They can snatch my Y plate cars for any trumped up reason and impound them. It's a wonderful place where the military guys operating it steal shit out of and off of the car and they move them around with a big forklift.

The cops lurk on car forums looking for information on people who modify and possibly race their cars and have on several occasions used said information to harass people. I have no time or interest in playing that game. It's bad enough when I get a knucklehead airman or Marine at the gate who thinks he's a vehicle inspector trying to mess with me. I don't need the same brand of idiots bothering me from cyberspace.

:mad0260:

Not a real fan of MP's either, but how odd would it be to have a retired Marine with a friend in Japan still on AD read your post and wonder how hard it would be to figure out who you are. Strong accusations. Got proof? What have you done about it?

Tromatic 12-19-2014 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Autocon (Post 2062551)
If someone really is like, fuck you I'm stealing your car they can do it. Blurring out your licenese plate wont stop them. Most photos now have TONS of geotagged info you dont even realize. Anyone can find out the exact location you took that picture unless you go through all the steps to strip out that data (which I know almost no one does)

Twitter, Facebook and the iPhone are the greatest law-enforcement tools ever. PERSEC only makes it a harder for the average douchebag, but it is still worth the effort.

themadscientist 12-19-2014 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tromatic (Post 2062799)
Not a real fan of MP's either, but how odd would it be to have a retired Marine with a friend in Japan still on AD read your post and wonder how hard it would be to figure out who you are. Strong accusations. Got proof? What have you done about it?


I'll be the only Y plate BRZ. It won't be that hard, but it would be more difficult to prove without a plate number. ;)

I'm not as crazy as I used to be and the local scene has gotten so boring there's not much emphasis on it like there was back in my AD and early civilian days. All the kids nowadays seem to crash and and take themselves out of the equation quicker than they can skyline themselves. :clap:

Theft of stuff is really only a problem if you live on or near base. Those dependent kids are like friggin Jawas! It's still a good idea not to advertise what you have, though. ;)

My inbound BRZ will be pretty boring, though. It's not like the 7 and the R. The BRZ is going to stay pretty much stock. That's why I want it. I don't have to or want to mess with it. I just want a fun DD. Right now the "race cars" are the DDs and they are always breaking and drinking fuel like crazy.

Sarlacc 12-19-2014 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by themadscientist (Post 2062776)
No, the military cops. I live in Japan and I work on base so the military cops have jurisdiction over my cars that have the American plates. The Japanese plated ones are safe. They can snatch my Y plate cars for any trumped up reason and impound them. It's a wonderful place where the military guys operating it steal shit out of and off of the car and they move them around with a big forklift.

The cops lurk on car forums looking for information on people who modify and possibly race their cars and have on several occasions used said information to harass people. I have no time or interest in playing that game. It's bad enough when I get a knucklehead airman or Marine at the gate who thinks he's a vehicle inspector trying to mess with me. I don't need the same brand of idiots bothering me from cyberspace.

:mad0260:

Man, that really sucks!

Tromatic 12-19-2014 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by themadscientist (Post 2062812)
Theft of stuff is really only a problem if you live on or near base. Those dependent kids are like friggin Jawas!

That I believe. Things would be better (after the bodies are buried) if I were in charge for a bit. Halving the population of the Urf might seem drastic, but there will be plenty of opportunity for the survivors. FR-S/BRZ owners and family (except those mileage-only spalpeens) are exempt from the purge.

themadscientist 12-19-2014 08:57 PM

My neighbor swiped a pair of rims off me once. He thought after a month I wouldn't recognize them when they reappeared on his car.

Somebody loosened the oil drain plug on his engine. :iono:

His Silvia came home on a rollback a week later with a blown engine. Karma's a bitch.

Ultramaroon 12-20-2014 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarlacc (Post 2062499)
So do I! I am the only one in the world with my name. My last name is shared with a handful of people, most of them are my relatives.
I never thought of it as an inconvenience, on the contrary in fact. For instance, there will never be a notorious and infamous criminal walking around with my name.
Well, unless I decide to become one of course... But that's rather unlikely, I'm timid.
:scared0016:

Wow! Fortunately, I have 3 nephews. Otherwise the line would end for us. There's still hope. ;)

As far as changing careers, it's good to keep all options on the table. :thumbsup:

jeepmor 12-21-2014 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by fatalelement (Post 2061478)
because one or more of my family members has a certain career, all of our plates are blacked out in the DMV. Not even cops and state troopers can run my plates.

Sounds pretty convenient considering you're in Kalifornistan. I like it.

fatalelement 12-21-2014 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepmor (Post 2063849)
Sounds pretty convenient considering you're in Kalifornistan. I like it.

That is a great name for CA hahaha. I didn't realize how annoying it was till I got this car and realized all I can do is get 91 gas and hide my mods.... Lol

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