Platinum_Racing Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It's highly unlikely someone will perform a smash-and-grab in broad daylight in public, so park in public places. Another good idea would be to part next to a more valuable smash-and-grab target.... If that persons car is still there when you're getting in your car to leave, might as well smash-and-grab his stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Smash & grab? heck, we've had people get their catcons cut out, in broad daylight, parked next to the building... 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 is that like a cactus? Or maybe a cocoon? My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 is it a gathering of cats from all over? Like a comic con? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppettit2005 Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 hey, I work in an area where people maybe make $20k/y for a family of 4 or 5... and there are barbed wire fences around all of their homes... I think it's uncommon stuff in the area I work in... Especially when you consider that most of these people don't even own basic computers or DVD players or flat TV's... yeah, I think that it's uncommon stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 ^^^^ Time to find another job. But seriously, an OEM alarm isn't really going to satisfy you if you are that worried. You need an aftermarket alarm, multiple sirens installed, piezo pain generators installed, at least 3 alarm stickers placed on your windows, a few LED's, a glass break sensor, a motion sensor- all tied in to the factory immobilizer. You are probably looking at a $500+ job at a reputable car stereo installer. And they will still break in if you have nice things visible in your car. Take it all with you, or hide it all under your seats. Even then you still take your chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 hey, I work in an area where people maybe make $20k/y for a family of 4 or 5... and there are barbed wire fences around all of their homes... I think it's uncommon stuff in the area I work in... Especially when you consider that most of these people don't even own basic computers or DVD players or flat TV's... yeah, I think that it's uncommon stuff. So basically you're saying, because you make more money then them and they are, by societys terms "poor," they're going to rob you? nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I bet all of those people have iPhones and 50" plasmas And an assortment of cell phones, wallets, and GPS devices My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal_b4 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Woh! When did this thread turn into such a hate thread? The guy just loves his Subie, thats not a problem with me. I've had people that had there car broken into for the smallest things, like bluetooth headsets, cell phone chargers, etc. Especially with the economy so bad, people would do anything to make a little money. So I wouldnt be suprised if people are over protective of there stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I bet all of those people have iPhones and 50" plasmas And an assortment of cell phones, wallets, and GPS devices All stolen...obviously. Out of nice cars. Subarus, to be exact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 No, they bought the TV..... they just can't make the payments My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 No, they bought the TV..... they just can't make the payments Are you sure they bought it and didn't get it from rent-a-center? And close the curtains and not answer the door when they come knockin' to get the tv back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 ^^ that's called not making the payments My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 ^^ that's called not making the payments You and your "logic" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppettit2005 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 ^^^^ Time to find another job. But seriously, an OEM alarm isn't really going to satisfy you if you are that worried. You need an aftermarket alarm, multiple sirens installed, piezo pain generators installed, at least 3 alarm stickers placed on your windows, a few LED's, a glass break sensor, a motion sensor- all tied in to the factory immobilizer. You are probably looking at a $500+ job at a reputable car stereo installer. And they will still break in if you have nice things visible in your car. Take it all with you, or hide it all under your seats. Even then you still take your chances. yeah, that is what I am thinking... I'm not saying that they are poor and therefor going to steal my nice stuff... I'm just saying that they have a high crime rate and barbed wire fences to keep out theives where I work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 so rich people steal stuff? My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I reiterate: Large, poisonous snakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Nah. They'll just curl up under the seats. Perp won't know about them until they've already driven off, then the car gets wrecked. Perp dies, and their estate sues you. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 not if you put enough of them in there, SOME will have to be in plain sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 So basically you're saying, because you make more money then them and they are, by societys terms "poor," they're going to rob you? nice. That's a pretty valid assessment actually. OP, my suggestion would be to get a beater to drive to work and leave the Legacy at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 That's a pretty valid assessment actually. OP, my suggestion would be to get a beater to drive to work and leave the Legacy at home. Im glad I dont stand alone. I grew up in a neighborhood like the one he describes, trust me, they're not going to do anything unless provoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppettit2005 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 actually a 14k valued 2006 subaru legacy is an expensive car to most people in the area I work and live in... Average value of a car in both areas is $2k. A Mercedes Benz is a mythical figure to these people... And I would really appreciate a better alarm, usually people avoid going in through the windows, and instead go through the door handles, locks, etc... I once had a car broken into in a nicer area nearby and the theif didn't even go through the window, he just took a crow bar to my door handle and ran off with my stock stereo... I would at least like the alarm to be more obvious to theives instead of a blinking light that is hard to see from outside of the car because it is placed on the instrument cluster, why not put a blinking LED on the dash where it could be seen? I would like to have an alarm that is set up so that if people even start to try to break into my car (not when, I'm not being paranoid here) it goes off and gets the attention of others, such as security guards in parking lots, or other people in the parking lot for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I would at least like the alarm to be more obvious to theives instead of a blinking light that is hard to see from outside of the car because it is placed on the instrument cluster, why not put a blinking LED on the dash where it could be seen? Because just about EVERY car now comes with an OEM alarm. If someone is a professional thief, they'll be in and out regardless of what kind of alarm you have. You need to stop whining about the stock alarm which is really just meant to keep the car from being hotwired and go to Jose's shop of bling and have some super cobra viper system installed. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppettit2005 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 jose's shop of bling eh? I like that!!! I kinda agree with the rest of that statement too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Thread cleaned up. No more over the top flames OK? Next are points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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