Someone tried to steal my FR-S today - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

n2oinferno · 03-28-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jarviz

How does a tint help minimize thefts? just curious.

Can't see what's in the car, less risk of smash and grab, would be my guess?

NorseLegend · 03-28-2013, 11:31 AM

Quick release steering wheel! Remove and take it with you! .... But really, that sucks, at least it was just the window and not the whole car. Hopefully it will not happen again.

strat61caster · 03-28-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EK_Golfer

I thought the FR-S and BRZ are equipped with engine immobilizers if the key is not present inside the car?

As evidenced by the fact that as far as I know, very few have actually been stolen, just broken into and attempts to strip parts. I believe the ones that actually have gone missing were towed away by a flatbed truck.

And the above posters are right, there isn't a market for parts yet, you'd have to sell the whole car which really wouldn't be worth it, what would you get at most? $20k? With the same amount of work you could nab a much more valuable car...

naikaidriver · 03-28-2013, 04:34 PM

I am completely baffled how so many of you are missing the statements that a few have made and I am more than happy to repeat...

The FRS has a built-in immobilizer!! It works!! If the ECU doesn't read the proper, chipped key nearby, the car will NOT start! Its in the owner's manual! Mine acted up on me a month ago and my car did NOT start for 4 hours!

The worst that will happen is your car will be damaged (no alarm on Earth will prevent that) or something inside will be stolen. If there are valuables in your car, they will be long gone by the time you get out there.

I am really sorry to hear about your car. It sucks and I've been there. Hope you get it repaired and back on the road soon!

Scott

Dake · 03-28-2013, 05:15 PM

Outside of the immobilizer, is it stick or auto?

Sucks about the damage though.

norsamerican · 03-28-2013, 05:19 PM

Shoot first ask questions later.

ftc~brz · 03-28-2013, 06:13 PM

sorry they tried to violate your baby.

Lonewolf · 03-28-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarviz

Yea I never understood why toyota never installed an alarm. I can't imagine it being a weight issue.

How does a tint help minimize thefts? just curious.

Tint makes it hard for a thief to see into the car. If a thief can't see in, they are wary of what could be waiting for them (a sleeping owner, camera, dog, etc.) Also, some forms of tint make it slightly more difficult to get a clean break on the glass.

baldolera · 03-28-2013, 08:42 PM

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jmaryt · 03-28-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Thats insane. I hate thieves. Someone trying stealing my first car (Civic) within the first 48 hours of ownership. Apparently they didnt notice that the steering wheel was missing until they had already shattered the driver side window. My sisters Civic was stolen from the same spot too.

And Im surprised the cops were that proactive with bringing the forensics unit out for prints, not that anything will come of it. I'm sorry to be a pessimist, but cops typically don't give two shits about car thefts - at least from prior experience.

this is true! if ya put a "lo-jack" in it,then they care, because their job becomes much easier! scary,aggravating world!

jmaryt · 03-28-2013, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Thats insane. I hate thieves. Someone trying stealing my first car (Civic) within the first 48 hours of ownership. Apparently they didnt notice that the steering wheel was missing until they had already shattered the driver side window. My sisters Civic was stolen from the same spot too.

And Im surprised the cops were that proactive with bringing the forensics unit out for prints, not that anything will come of it. I'm sorry to be a pessimist, but cops typically don't give two shits about car thefts - at least from prior experience.

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Originally Posted by Timmy_Jones

Where do you unfortunate folks live!? Come to Maine, everyone is friendly. None of this crap. My door is always unlocked (house and car), come in if you need anything.

i'll tell the "boys" from "lawrence,mass" just gimme your addy!
they would be happy to pay you a visit! just dust off "old betsy" in the corner.

midnightfrolic · 03-29-2013, 01:03 AM

wow. they must be hard up strap on cash and/or high as a muthaf****r to try to steal a car nowadays and not get caught. they will find the culprit soon with fingerprints and shoe prints.

It's rather difficult to steal mine. Just look at all the anti theft measure I've installed.

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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9lweSKp-b8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9lweSKp-b8[/ame]

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Enraged21 · 03-29-2013, 02:56 AM

sorry to hear man. What part of FL did this happen?

Happened to my friends g35 two days ago. People suck.

Nothing · 03-29-2013, 03:02 AM

That sucks. I hope they can catch him. I hate thieves.

03-28-2013, 04:34 PM	#46
naikaidriver Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S AT Asphalt Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 770 Thanks: 145 Thanked 673 Times in 289 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am completely baffled how so many of you are missing the statements that a few have made and I am more than happy to repeat... The FRS has a built-in immobilizer!! It works!! If the ECU doesn't read the proper, chipped key nearby, the car will NOT start! Its in the owner's manual! Mine acted up on me a month ago and my car did NOT start for 4 hours! The worst that will happen is your car will be damaged (no alarm on Earth will prevent that) or something inside will be stolen. If there are valuables in your car, they will be long gone by the time you get out there. I am really sorry to hear about your car. It sucks and I've been there. Hope you get it repaired and back on the road soon! Scott __________________

03-28-2013, 05:19 PM	#48
norsamerican Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 539 Thanks: 101 Thanked 233 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Shoot first ask questions later. __________________ Avant-Garde Wheels

03-29-2013, 03:02 AM	#56
Nothing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: FRS Location: NC Posts: 266 Thanks: 100 Thanked 77 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That sucks. I hope they can catch him. I hate thieves. __________________

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NorseLegend A Very Annoying Person Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Subaru Impreza :( Hopefully BRZ Location: VA Posts: 285 Thanks: 234 Thanked 83 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Quick release steering wheel! Remove and take it with you! .... But really, that sucks, at least it was just the window and not the whole car. Hopefully it will not happen again.

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Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 469 Thanked 841 Times in 424 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Outside of the immobilizer, is it stick or auto? Sucks about the damage though.

03-29-2013, 01:03 AM	#54
midnightfrolic Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Scion FRS A/T raven Location: California Posts: 242 Thanks: 136 Thanked 51 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	wow. they must be hard up strap on cash and/or high as a muthaf****r to try to steal a car nowadays and not get caught. they will find the culprit soon with fingerprints and shoe prints. It's rather difficult to steal mine. Just look at all the anti theft measure I've installed. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp3-9kFq-dg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp3-9kFq-dg[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9lweSKp-b8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9lweSKp-b8[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRsag9sGWfY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRsag9sGWfY[/ame]

03-29-2013, 02:56 AM	#55
Enraged21 #RememberTheBuster Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Firestorm FRS MT Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 597 Thanks: 637 Thanked 154 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	sorry to hear man. What part of FL did this happen? Happened to my friends g35 two days ago. People suck.

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