Attempted BRZ headlight theft, happened to anyone else? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

M-17 · 02-15-2013, 01:32 AM

They may have stolen a few things, but at least those tools didn't steal your car.

And were there any camera's around to check in on?

Marcoscrdo · 02-15-2013, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZnut

If they opened the hood shouldn't the alarm have gone off??

Yeah wtf? What are advantages of a dealership alarm? Starting to think about the viper alarm system now..

wbradley · 02-15-2013, 09:09 AM

Scion owners 4 sure!<<< stupidest statement ever.

Sorry about the mishap. I'm sure insurance will fix it all up nice. Being in proximity to cameras is a plus, but a Blackvue wouldn't do much but get stolen. At least I try to park in highly visible spots where theives and vandals can't hide.

microbionic · 02-15-2013, 09:09 AM

the alarm may not have been activated... have you ever heard it go off?

Orthow · 02-15-2013, 09:25 AM

This is why I invest in 2 things.

1 - 2 way pager alarm w/extra sirens and batteries so it can't be turned off without a key.

2 - GPS alarm (there's only a couple companies that offer these) as soon as you open any of my doors, glass is broken, engine is started or the car is physically moved out of a 20ft perimeter I will get a call, text, e-mail all at once. They will also contact my secondary contact if they have any issues getting a hold of me. $120/year contract and a few hundred for the actual unit(s).

I drive the highest theft target cars in N.America and they have ten's of thousands of dollars into them (Read Civic Sir and Integra Type R..google to see how often these stupid cars are stolen). Only way to drive these cars without worrying about going anywhere public is proper protection from asshat's.

brufleth · 02-15-2013, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orthow

(Read Civic Sir and Integra Type R..google to see how often these stupid cars are stolen)

I live in a poor city with a pretty high crime rate. I can't believe how much people go after Civics and Integras. Even beat to shit piece of crap ones get parted out right in our private parking lot. Several people in my building have gotten different cars because nothing else would stop people from breaking into and/or taking their Hondas.

chenshuo · 02-15-2013, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20valvewynn83

This is why I have a viper alarm that has a pager. Sorry about your car that really sucks. First thing I tell people when they buy this car is to install an alarm system that will notify you of someone breaks into your car.

how does your alarm work? how much does it cost?
after reading this post i'm seriously considering a better alarm system.

jadewbj · 02-15-2013, 10:20 AM

I have heard about people stealing HID's back in the day but I think they were going for the headlights for sure.

That freaking sucks. They should make a kill switch for the hood release.

KSC · 02-15-2013, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee358

"A couple of Subaru brz headlights would pull a premium one week before race wars." But that really sucks i would be so pissed!

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HA!

And yeah, I'd be pissed, too!

wbradley · 02-15-2013, 10:45 AM

I am doubtful someone who legally owns an FR-S would go out and smash car glass to then try and pry out BRZ headlights. It is possible, but you wont win detective of the year for that theory.

Maybe some homie figures he could get a few bucks for those parts, and yes they might have a customer in mind, it could even be an order placed. However these aren't pros or they would have gotten the job done.

Marcoscrdo · 02-15-2013, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenshuo

how does your alarm work? how much does it cost?
after reading this post i'm seriously considering a better alarm system.

I believe it is called the two way alarm system where whatever part of the car is "broken into" lets say the passengers door? The Keychain'd rectangler LCD screen radio will beep like a car alarm on your keys showing what part of the car is opened. The screen on the keychain has a picture of a car.

http://www.viper.com/

I found that people save lots from buying on ebay or other online sites

MannyO · 02-15-2013, 10:49 AM

Sorry this happened to you man.

I have to agree with a few people here; whoever did this was going after the assemblies rather than just the bulbs.

himbo · 02-15-2013, 10:50 AM

I know everyone gets really uppity about the punishment for theft in Saudi Arabia, but honestly, if a thief knew he could lose a hand, well there would be a lot less theft...

I'll bust out the sword if anyone catches the fucker...

Marcoscrdo · 02-15-2013, 10:52 AM

So aftermarket alarm > built in dealership alarm? I feel like the dealership one doesnt do anything unless the car starts? I dont even know what it does tbh

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microbionic Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: NE Ohio Posts: 248 Thanks: 452 Thanked 146 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the alarm may not have been activated... have you ever heard it go off?

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Orthow Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 99' SIR Kswapped Racer/Showcar Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 131 Thanks: 6 Thanked 56 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is why I invest in 2 things. 1 - 2 way pager alarm w/extra sirens and batteries so it can't be turned off without a key. 2 - GPS alarm (there's only a couple companies that offer these) as soon as you open any of my doors, glass is broken, engine is started or the car is physically moved out of a 20ft perimeter I will get a call, text, e-mail all at once. They will also contact my secondary contact if they have any issues getting a hold of me. $120/year contract and a few hundred for the actual unit(s). I drive the highest theft target cars in N.America and they have ten's of thousands of dollars into them (Read Civic Sir and Integra Type R..google to see how often these stupid cars are stolen). Only way to drive these cars without worrying about going anywhere public is proper protection from asshat's.

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