Attempted BRZ headlight theft, happened to anyone else? - Page 7 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ThugNasty · 02-21-2013, 04:47 PM

I seriously doubt an FR-S owner would steal BRZ headlights to swap and drive around expecting to not get caught. Just because you're a thief doesn't mean you have no common sense. When someone steals things, it's usually to make a profit, not to use.

To OP, sorry about your car.

SVTSHC · 02-21-2013, 05:45 PM

Thieves are such scumbags I swear. Sorry this happened to you dude. Also to the people saying it must have been an FR-S owner why don't you use your head. Do you really think someone who owns an 86 would defile another 86 for the sake of some headlights? My money would be on some douchebagel trying to make a quick buck selling BRZ headlights that "fell off the truck" to some likely unsuspecting FRS owner.

This is more reason why manufacturers need to start partnering with aftermarket alarm companies if they won't supply good enough alarms from factory. With enough support I'm sure Viper would be willing to mirror the vehicles warranty in order to get more people to spring for it.

speedracer38 · 02-21-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

I rather the thieves get hit by a bus than get caught.

Couldn't agree more

Giccin · 02-21-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by _hollywood

Time to get a dash cam...

They'll probably steal that too...

I hate thieves..

Giccin · 02-21-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NorseLegend

Definitely planning to invest in the Viper window film. Alarm system probably a little later on.

Curious. I've never really heard of the Viper Window Film. Aside from it sounding very similar to tint what makes it so different?

Snoopyalien24 · 02-21-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

what are those? is that for torturing the thieves or protect the car? i can't tell...

Locking hood pins

Keeps whats under.. well under the hood

chenshuo · 02-22-2013, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Locking hood pins

Keeps whats under.. well under the hood

Ohhhh so thats what they are for. How do you install those?

NorseLegend · 02-22-2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Giccin

Curious. I've never really heard of the Viper Window Film. Aside from it sounding very similar to tint what makes it so different?

http://www.viper.com/Tint/Products/SecurityFilm.aspx It is tint more or less, they just call it "Window Film".

Lee358 · 02-22-2013, 01:44 AM

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I know because i did it today on my own car

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ashtray · 02-22-2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

I rather the thieves get hit by a bus than get caught.

Preferably while crossing the street at night, hit by a bus that had its headlights stolen.

LeeMaster · 02-22-2013, 04:50 AM

After reading through this and seeing pictures. Please no DIY on how to remove things from our cars for the sake of anti-theft. Let people who own the car figure it out themselves

BRZfan · 02-22-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

I rather the thieves get hit by a bus than get caught.

That's not nice. BTW, what is your home address, do you keep your car in a garage and do you have an auto alarm system??,

any guns in the house?

We've got to make a decision but don't want to waste our time. Sincerely, The Dog.

BRZfan · 02-22-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

Petty thieves deserve harsh punishments so it'll discourage other potential petty thieves. What's gonna happen if they just get caught? pay the OP the cost of the damage and get on with it? Ultimately it's the OP who loses and has to go through all the fixes and live with a "fixed" car.

anyway, my avatar is a big potato because it's easier for me to spot my own post when i quickly scroll down the thread. Most people here use pictures of their cars which makes me hard to find my own if i were to use a car picture. I'm pretty sure people are not interested to see another BRZ avatar

I prefer a photo of myself,
Sincerely,
The Dog

BRZfan · 02-22-2013, 10:12 AM

Seems like a lot of work and expense just to open the hood for an oil change or oil check, but, I don't live or work in a theft-prone neighborhood. (not saying that anyone else does)

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Investing in these are good in the long run

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SVTSHC (ﾉಥ益ಥ)ﾉ Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: 2015 Series Blue BRZ Location: Bronx Posts: 1,393 Thanks: 930 Thanked 625 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thieves are such scumbags I swear. Sorry this happened to you dude. Also to the people saying it must have been an FR-S owner why don't you use your head. Do you really think someone who owns an 86 would defile another 86 for the sake of some headlights? My money would be on some douchebagel trying to make a quick buck selling BRZ headlights that "fell off the truck" to some likely unsuspecting FRS owner. This is more reason why manufacturers need to start partnering with aftermarket alarm companies if they won't supply good enough alarms from factory. With enough support I'm sure Viper would be willing to mirror the vehicles warranty in order to get more people to spring for it. __________________ "Sweet Subaru, sweet Subaru, send your BRZ unto me, for the roads of the unworthy must be baptized in speed and glory." ~Zaku

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Lee358 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: nissan frontier, DGM MT BRZ Location: North nj Posts: 1,576 Thanks: 404 Thanked 418 Times in 254 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	These headlights are not easy to remove I know because i did it today on my own car Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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ThugNasty Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Asphalt FR-S Location: Washington Posts: 67 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I seriously doubt an FR-S owner would steal BRZ headlights to swap and drive around expecting to not get caught. Just because you're a thief doesn't mean you have no common sense. When someone steals things, it's usually to make a profit, not to use. To OP, sorry about your car.

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