Vandalism?

[wallace03]

Originally Posted by rice_classic

Note to self, stay out of NYC.

I wonder if similar events will take place when I park on the streets of Seattle.

i saw seattle made top 10 city for most car thefts. i was always under the impression Washington state was a pretty laid back place.

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by cgrey

So far extinguishing cigarettes on it then tossing the butts in the wiper area, stickers on the windows, pouring things on it. Nothing like a boot in the door yet but I'm sure it's coming. Or a brick in the window.

Unusual for this area and specifically only this car. Started immediately too, first night I parked it here.

Guess the car stands out.

Seriously, if it is happening this often, stake out your car for a night, or at least borrow a camera and train it on your car one evening. You might just get lucky and catch them in the act.

My guess is that it is the same person doing this, and they most likely drive a Z or a Hyundai based on the number of trolls we get from those brands...

[Asterisked Accolade]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Seriously, if it is happening this often, stake out your car for a night, or at least borrow a camera and train it on your car one evening. You might just get lucky and catch them in the act.

My guess is that it is the same person doing this, and they most likely drive a Z or a Hyundai based on the number of trolls we get from those brands...

Yeah, they probably drive a Z and think that his FRS is lame because it doesn't have chrome wheels, a spoiler, or a drop top.

[Sigh-on-Rice]

Sorry to hear that. Must be hard owning a car in NYC.

[rice_classic]

Originally Posted by wallace03

i saw seattle made top 10 city for most car thefts. i was always under the impression Washington state was a pretty laid back place.

Yeah but they're all S2k seats and Integras. Seriously the Honda scene here is/was out of hand. The "tuner" scene theft rate is off the charts!

Actually WA is pretty laid back but theft rate has to do with the laws. You have to caught stealing cars several times before you see jail time. It's the 7 strikes and you're out system.

My old roommate had his car stolen from our driveway twice. The 1st time was a quick recovery and they took almost nothing off the car besides the wheels! The 2nd time was a botched attempt (they rolled it down the neighborhood before trying to hotwire it at 9pm when we were all home... brave Effers that's for sure). This was a 1989 Civic Hatchback with a stock engine. It was just lowered with aftermarket wheels but theives "thought" it had a B18 in it.

Basically own a car that doesn't have an engine, wheels or seats that conveniently fit in/on other vehicles and you're good to go.


edit: WA State changed their laws in 2007 regarding auto theft because of how bad it was/is. I need to go back and re-read those laws. In 2003 (when I had roommate) the police looked at like this... "No violent crime, no care. If the crime involved insurable items and nobody was attacked and no drugs or guns were involved... well good luck buddy."

[wallace03]

Originally Posted by rice_classic

Yeah but they're all S2k seats and Integras. Seriously the Honda scene here is/was out of hand. The "tuner" scene theft rate is off the charts!

Actually WA is pretty laid back but theft rate has to do with the laws. You have to caught stealing cars several times before you see jail time. It's the 7 strikes and you're out system.

My old roommate had his car stolen from our driveway twice. The 1st time was a quick recovery and they took almost nothing off the car besides the wheels! The 2nd time was a botched attempt (they rolled it down the neighborhood before trying to hotwire it at 9pm when we were all home... brave Effers that's for sure). This was a 1989 Civic Hatchback with a stock engine. It was just lowered with aftermarket wheels but theives "thought" it had a B18 in it.

Basically own a car that doesn't have an engine, wheels or seats that conveniently fit in/on other vehicles and you're good to go.


edit: WA State changed their laws in 2007 regarding auto theft because of how bad it was/is. I need to go back and re-read those laws. In 2003 (when I had roommate) the police looked at like this... "No violent crime, no care. If the crime involved insurable items and nobody was attacked and no drugs or guns were involved... well good luck buddy."

I guess its better than being mugged at gunpoint. Hopefully my car will be safe when i decide to go up there next year.

[mattles]

Mines been keyed down to the color, other than that not really fucked with. Luckily (?) it was keyed on the front bumper so no metal repair, just plastic. Just picked up the paint pen from the local subaru dealership, gonna see what I can do this weekend. If I fail, I guess its off to paint/body specialist.

[Pscylo]

Originally Posted by Rossman

Where's that South African flamethrower car defense system when you need it?

YES....I am glad I am not the only one that remembers this.

[Rossman]

Oh that poor mannequin! :O

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDrzMGdYWZc"]South African Car Flamethrower - YouTube[/ame]

[mact]

People need to grow up.

[luscious]

When I first read "flamre thrower defense" scene.... I thought you meant this one!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVvEsy396dA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVvEsy396dA[/ame]

[michaelahess]

This is why I have a camera security system. I caught the bastard that for years kept making my light up Christmas dear hump each other.

[Pscylo]

Biometrics incoming on mine.

[Mazdaspeed]

Dang, are you guys doing anything to draw unnecessary attention to the car (parking across lanes, parking way far away from everyone else, etc.) or does it seem like people are vandalizing these things just for kicks?

I've had my fire engine red Mazdaspeed 3 for around 5 years and it doesn't have so much as a single door ding, nor has it been keyed or intentionally damaged in any way. And my car even draws a bit of ire from people who think it's just a badge job without any actual performance to back it up.