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Beware Honda Thiefs~
Hi my name is AsiaAnne and I live in the great Las Vegas Nevada area. We have
the highest rate in the state for stolen Honda's and they are usually the 1999 and younger Honda Accords which I have a 1997. I LOVE my car~I have deep tinted windows~a bomb azz stereo systems~18' chrome rims with the expensive low profile perellis but now since I've done all this work I see th people just staring like "dayum" I want that~NOW~~~ I have bought the Viper alarm system,the "club" for the steering wheel and also the new steering coluum lock that is suppose to prevent people from stealing the car~I want to get a "Low Jack" system on it but dayum that costs a lot of money so what do you think? I say to myself "If they steal the car after all that shyt is on there they deserve it"~I would feel so violated if someone stole her not to mention I would feel like a total idiot~Any suggestions? Thanx alot :) ~AsiaAnne |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
HondaGurlll wrote: > Hi my name is AsiaAnne and I live in the great Las Vegas Nevada area. We have > the highest rate in the state for stolen Honda's and they are usually the > 1999 and younger Honda Accords which I have a 1997. I LOVE my car~I have deep > tinted windows~a bomb azz stereo systems~18' chrome rims with the expensive > low profile perellis but now since I've done all this work I see th people > just staring like "dayum" I want that~NOW~~~ I have bought the Viper alarm > system,the "club" for the steering wheel and also the new steering coluum > lock that is suppose to prevent people from stealing the car~I want to get a > "Low Jack" system on it but dayum that costs a lot of money so what do you > think? I say to myself "If they steal the car after all that shyt is on there > they deserve it"~I would feel so violated if someone stole her not to mention > I would feel like a total idiot~Any suggestions? Thanx alot :) ~AsiaAnne I don't think you'll stop a professional thief, regardless of what you add to your car. You're really just trying to stop the casual crack head, joyrider or someone looking for parts to swap into his car. Advertise the fact that you have an alarm. Put blinky LEDs in conspicuous places so they'll move to the next car. For instance, quite a few off the shelf alarm systems will disarm when you disconnect them so all a thief has to do is open the door (not caring about whether the alarm has been set off or not), open the hood, disconnect the battery terminals, cut the horn, wait a second or two and reconnect them. Most likely he'll be able to start your car after that or at least find your alarm box and hotwire it. If you are really worried, perhaps wire a simple hidden switch in series with the power to your fuel pump - when off, the car will start once and stall after less than a minute or so. Hide the switch someplace a thief would not be looking for it (like in the trunk). When you're going through your daily routine, leave the switch on - just rely on your regular alarm system. When you park your car overnight or someplace you are really worried about, turn the switch off. Remco |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
HondaGurlll wrote: > Hi my name is AsiaAnne and I live in the great Las Vegas Nevada area. We have > the highest rate in the state for stolen Honda's and they are usually the > 1999 and younger Honda Accords which I have a 1997. I LOVE my car~I have deep > tinted windows~a bomb azz stereo systems~18' chrome rims with the expensive > low profile perellis but now since I've done all this work I see th people > just staring like "dayum" I want that~NOW~~~ I have bought the Viper alarm > system,the "club" for the steering wheel and also the new steering coluum > lock that is suppose to prevent people from stealing the car~I want to get a > "Low Jack" system on it but dayum that costs a lot of money so what do you > think? I say to myself "If they steal the car after all that shyt is on there > they deserve it"~I would feel so violated if someone stole her not to mention > I would feel like a total idiot~Any suggestions? Thanx alot :) ~AsiaAnne I don't think you'll stop a professional thief, regardless of what you add to your car. You're really just trying to stop the casual crack head, joyrider or someone looking for parts to swap into his car. Advertise the fact that you have an alarm. Put blinky LEDs in conspicuous places so they'll move to the next car. For instance, quite a few off the shelf alarm systems will disarm when you disconnect them so all a thief has to do is open the door (not caring about whether the alarm has been set off or not), open the hood, disconnect the battery terminals, cut the horn, wait a second or two and reconnect them. Most likely he'll be able to start your car after that or at least find your alarm box and hotwire it. If you are really worried, perhaps wire a simple hidden switch in series with the power to your fuel pump - when off, the car will start once and stall after less than a minute or so. Hide the switch someplace a thief would not be looking for it (like in the trunk). When you're going through your daily routine, leave the switch on - just rely on your regular alarm system. When you park your car overnight or someplace you are really worried about, turn the switch off. Remco |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
HondaGurlll wrote: > Hi my name is AsiaAnne and I live in the great Las Vegas Nevada area. We have > the highest rate in the state for stolen Honda's and they are usually the > 1999 and younger Honda Accords which I have a 1997. I LOVE my car~I have deep > tinted windows~a bomb azz stereo systems~18' chrome rims with the expensive > low profile perellis but now since I've done all this work I see th people > just staring like "dayum" I want that~NOW~~~ I have bought the Viper alarm > system,the "club" for the steering wheel and also the new steering coluum > lock that is suppose to prevent people from stealing the car~I want to get a > "Low Jack" system on it but dayum that costs a lot of money so what do you > think? I say to myself "If they steal the car after all that shyt is on there > they deserve it"~I would feel so violated if someone stole her not to mention > I would feel like a total idiot~Any suggestions? Thanx alot :) ~AsiaAnne I don't think you'll stop a professional thief, regardless of what you add to your car. You're really just trying to stop the casual crack head, joyrider or someone looking for parts to swap into his car. Advertise the fact that you have an alarm. Put blinky LEDs in conspicuous places so they'll move to the next car. For instance, quite a few off the shelf alarm systems will disarm when you disconnect them so all a thief has to do is open the door (not caring about whether the alarm has been set off or not), open the hood, disconnect the battery terminals, cut the horn, wait a second or two and reconnect them. Most likely he'll be able to start your car after that or at least find your alarm box and hotwire it. If you are really worried, perhaps wire a simple hidden switch in series with the power to your fuel pump - when off, the car will start once and stall after less than a minute or so. Hide the switch someplace a thief would not be looking for it (like in the trunk). When you're going through your daily routine, leave the switch on - just rely on your regular alarm system. When you park your car overnight or someplace you are really worried about, turn the switch off. Remco |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
Its annoying on my insurance bill. If I select similar none Honda
model, it might be 10-15% cheaper. In my state and generally in the USA Accords and Civics both have the highest total and highest percent. I'm guessing there much be good resale market for both whole cars and parts. Souped up civics have been the choice cars for informal street racing for some time. When my 1990 Civic got long in the tooth, I noticed my key opened other similar cars. Once in the while I'd accidently go to nearby civic of the same shape, color and condition and accidently enter it, just like that Southwest Airlines TV commercial about mistaken cars. I'm guess whne the keys and cylinders wear down enough they must become skeleton keys. Or Honda sold very few key types. Also the triple-AAA locksmith was able to jiggle open the lock in less than a minute when I locked my keys inside. |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
Its annoying on my insurance bill. If I select similar none Honda
model, it might be 10-15% cheaper. In my state and generally in the USA Accords and Civics both have the highest total and highest percent. I'm guessing there much be good resale market for both whole cars and parts. Souped up civics have been the choice cars for informal street racing for some time. When my 1990 Civic got long in the tooth, I noticed my key opened other similar cars. Once in the while I'd accidently go to nearby civic of the same shape, color and condition and accidently enter it, just like that Southwest Airlines TV commercial about mistaken cars. I'm guess whne the keys and cylinders wear down enough they must become skeleton keys. Or Honda sold very few key types. Also the triple-AAA locksmith was able to jiggle open the lock in less than a minute when I locked my keys inside. |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
Its annoying on my insurance bill. If I select similar none Honda
model, it might be 10-15% cheaper. In my state and generally in the USA Accords and Civics both have the highest total and highest percent. I'm guessing there much be good resale market for both whole cars and parts. Souped up civics have been the choice cars for informal street racing for some time. When my 1990 Civic got long in the tooth, I noticed my key opened other similar cars. Once in the while I'd accidently go to nearby civic of the same shape, color and condition and accidently enter it, just like that Southwest Airlines TV commercial about mistaken cars. I'm guess whne the keys and cylinders wear down enough they must become skeleton keys. Or Honda sold very few key types. Also the triple-AAA locksmith was able to jiggle open the lock in less than a minute when I locked my keys inside. |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
rick++ wrote: > Its annoying on my insurance bill. If I select similar none Honda > model, it might be 10-15% cheaper. > In my state and generally in the USA Accords and Civics > both have the highest total and highest percent. > I'm guessing there much be good resale market for both > whole cars and parts. Souped up civics have been the > choice cars for informal street racing for some time. > > When my 1990 Civic got long in the tooth, I noticed my key > opened other similar cars. Once in the while I'd accidently > go to nearby civic of the same shape, color and condition > and accidently enter it, just like that Southwest Airlines TV > commercial about mistaken cars. I'm guess whne the keys > and cylinders wear down enough they must become skeleton > keys. Or Honda sold very few key types. > > Also the triple-AAA locksmith was able to jiggle open the lock > in less than a minute when I locked my keys inside. You don't need a locksmith to get into most cars: visit a fleamarket and buy a flatjack at one of the tool stands - this is basically a flat piece springy steel with a hook on the end. It slips in between the window and the rubber. Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty much any car in less than a minute. |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
rick++ wrote: > Its annoying on my insurance bill. If I select similar none Honda > model, it might be 10-15% cheaper. > In my state and generally in the USA Accords and Civics > both have the highest total and highest percent. > I'm guessing there much be good resale market for both > whole cars and parts. Souped up civics have been the > choice cars for informal street racing for some time. > > When my 1990 Civic got long in the tooth, I noticed my key > opened other similar cars. Once in the while I'd accidently > go to nearby civic of the same shape, color and condition > and accidently enter it, just like that Southwest Airlines TV > commercial about mistaken cars. I'm guess whne the keys > and cylinders wear down enough they must become skeleton > keys. Or Honda sold very few key types. > > Also the triple-AAA locksmith was able to jiggle open the lock > in less than a minute when I locked my keys inside. You don't need a locksmith to get into most cars: visit a fleamarket and buy a flatjack at one of the tool stands - this is basically a flat piece springy steel with a hook on the end. It slips in between the window and the rubber. Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty much any car in less than a minute. |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
rick++ wrote: > Its annoying on my insurance bill. If I select similar none Honda > model, it might be 10-15% cheaper. > In my state and generally in the USA Accords and Civics > both have the highest total and highest percent. > I'm guessing there much be good resale market for both > whole cars and parts. Souped up civics have been the > choice cars for informal street racing for some time. > > When my 1990 Civic got long in the tooth, I noticed my key > opened other similar cars. Once in the while I'd accidently > go to nearby civic of the same shape, color and condition > and accidently enter it, just like that Southwest Airlines TV > commercial about mistaken cars. I'm guess whne the keys > and cylinders wear down enough they must become skeleton > keys. Or Honda sold very few key types. > > Also the triple-AAA locksmith was able to jiggle open the lock > in less than a minute when I locked my keys inside. You don't need a locksmith to get into most cars: visit a fleamarket and buy a flatjack at one of the tool stands - this is basically a flat piece springy steel with a hook on the end. It slips in between the window and the rubber. Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty much any car in less than a minute. |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
"HondaGurlll" <u22565@uwe> wrote in news:61288a645e727@uwe:
> Hi my name is AsiaAnne and I live in the great Las Vegas Nevada area. > We have the highest rate in the state for stolen Honda's and they are > usually the 1999 and younger Honda Accords which I have a 1997. I LOVE > my car~I have deep tinted windows~a bomb azz stereo systems~18' chrome > rims with the expensive low profile perellis but now since I've done > all this work I see th people just staring like "dayum" I want > that~NOW~~~ I have bought the Viper alarm system,the "club" for the > steering wheel and also the new steering coluum lock that is suppose > to prevent people from stealing the car~I want to get a "Low Jack" > system on it but dayum that costs a lot of money so what do you think? > I say to myself "If they steal the car after all that shyt is on there > they deserve it"~I would feel so violated if someone stole her not to > mention I would feel like a total idiot~Any suggestions? Thanx alot :) > ~AsiaAnne I understand that the windows are a weak point for entry into your car,then they tear apart the steering column to pop the ignition lock cylinder.It happened to a neighbor of mine,and then they tried to steal my Integra. My alarm alerted me and I went out there (armed) and chased them off. IMO,getting a locking steering column collar will ward off most thieves. I have not found one specifically for Honda/Acura,only for Toyotas. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
"HondaGurlll" <u22565@uwe> wrote in news:61288a645e727@uwe:
> Hi my name is AsiaAnne and I live in the great Las Vegas Nevada area. > We have the highest rate in the state for stolen Honda's and they are > usually the 1999 and younger Honda Accords which I have a 1997. I LOVE > my car~I have deep tinted windows~a bomb azz stereo systems~18' chrome > rims with the expensive low profile perellis but now since I've done > all this work I see th people just staring like "dayum" I want > that~NOW~~~ I have bought the Viper alarm system,the "club" for the > steering wheel and also the new steering coluum lock that is suppose > to prevent people from stealing the car~I want to get a "Low Jack" > system on it but dayum that costs a lot of money so what do you think? > I say to myself "If they steal the car after all that shyt is on there > they deserve it"~I would feel so violated if someone stole her not to > mention I would feel like a total idiot~Any suggestions? Thanx alot :) > ~AsiaAnne I understand that the windows are a weak point for entry into your car,then they tear apart the steering column to pop the ignition lock cylinder.It happened to a neighbor of mine,and then they tried to steal my Integra. My alarm alerted me and I went out there (armed) and chased them off. IMO,getting a locking steering column collar will ward off most thieves. I have not found one specifically for Honda/Acura,only for Toyotas. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
"HondaGurlll" <u22565@uwe> wrote in news:61288a645e727@uwe:
> Hi my name is AsiaAnne and I live in the great Las Vegas Nevada area. > We have the highest rate in the state for stolen Honda's and they are > usually the 1999 and younger Honda Accords which I have a 1997. I LOVE > my car~I have deep tinted windows~a bomb azz stereo systems~18' chrome > rims with the expensive low profile perellis but now since I've done > all this work I see th people just staring like "dayum" I want > that~NOW~~~ I have bought the Viper alarm system,the "club" for the > steering wheel and also the new steering coluum lock that is suppose > to prevent people from stealing the car~I want to get a "Low Jack" > system on it but dayum that costs a lot of money so what do you think? > I say to myself "If they steal the car after all that shyt is on there > they deserve it"~I would feel so violated if someone stole her not to > mention I would feel like a total idiot~Any suggestions? Thanx alot :) > ~AsiaAnne I understand that the windows are a weak point for entry into your car,then they tear apart the steering column to pop the ignition lock cylinder.It happened to a neighbor of mine,and then they tried to steal my Integra. My alarm alerted me and I went out there (armed) and chased them off. IMO,getting a locking steering column collar will ward off most thieves. I have not found one specifically for Honda/Acura,only for Toyotas. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
"rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:1149260849.019826.90780@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com: > Its annoying on my insurance bill. If I select similar none Honda > model, it might be 10-15% cheaper. > In my state and generally in the USA Accords and Civics > both have the highest total and highest percent. > I'm guessing there much be good resale market for both > whole cars and parts. Souped up civics have been the > choice cars for informal street racing for some time. > > When my 1990 Civic got long in the tooth, I noticed my key > opened other similar cars. Once in the while I'd accidently > go to nearby civic of the same shape, color and condition > and accidently enter it, just like that Southwest Airlines TV > commercial about mistaken cars. I'm guess whne the keys > and cylinders wear down enough they must become skeleton > keys. Or Honda sold very few key types. > > Also the triple-AAA locksmith was able to jiggle open the lock > in less than a minute when I locked my keys inside. > > I read in the paper recently about auto thefts being done with ground-down keys.They grind them very thin. Then there's "slimjims". -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
"rick++" <rick303@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:1149260849.019826.90780@j55g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com: > Its annoying on my insurance bill. If I select similar none Honda > model, it might be 10-15% cheaper. > In my state and generally in the USA Accords and Civics > both have the highest total and highest percent. > I'm guessing there much be good resale market for both > whole cars and parts. Souped up civics have been the > choice cars for informal street racing for some time. > > When my 1990 Civic got long in the tooth, I noticed my key > opened other similar cars. Once in the while I'd accidently > go to nearby civic of the same shape, color and condition > and accidently enter it, just like that Southwest Airlines TV > commercial about mistaken cars. I'm guess whne the keys > and cylinders wear down enough they must become skeleton > keys. Or Honda sold very few key types. > > Also the triple-AAA locksmith was able to jiggle open the lock > in less than a minute when I locked my keys inside. > > I read in the paper recently about auto thefts being done with ground-down keys.They grind them very thin. Then there's "slimjims". -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
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