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~
 

"Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1149266595.763410.319510@y43g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:

>
> 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.


Also called "slimjim".
I watched a locksmith use one,along with a thin wood wedge to hold the
window away from the door to keep from damaging the window or rubber trim.


> Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty much
> any car in less than a minute.
>
>

Of course,having one in your car is "possession of burglary tools" unless
you are a locksmith or repo man.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

"Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1149266595.763410.319510@y43g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:

>
> 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.


Also called "slimjim".
I watched a locksmith use one,along with a thin wood wedge to hold the
window away from the door to keep from damaging the window or rubber trim.


> Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty much
> any car in less than a minute.
>
>

Of course,having one in your car is "possession of burglary tools" unless
you are a locksmith or repo man.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

"Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1149266595.763410.319510@y43g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:

>
> 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.


Also called "slimjim".
I watched a locksmith use one,along with a thin wood wedge to hold the
window away from the door to keep from damaging the window or rubber trim.


> Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty much
> any car in less than a minute.
>
>

Of course,having one in your car is "possession of burglary tools" unless
you are a locksmith or repo man.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1149266595.763410.319510@y43g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>
> >
> > 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.
>
>
> Also called "slimjim".
> I watched a locksmith use one,along with a thin wood wedge to hold the
> window away from the door to keep from damaging the window or rubber trim.
>
>
> > Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty much
> > any car in less than a minute.
> >
> >
>
> Of course,having one in your car is "possession of burglary tools" unless
> you are a locksmith or repo man.
>

Possession could be an offense - not sure what the law is here on that.
It would be a little silly, because any wire clothes hanger could be
used as a car jacking tool as well.

I have one in my toolkit to help stranded people out. Thus far I've
used it 6 times in three years. (actually got it after my daughter
locked herself out and had to try to break in with clothes hangers).

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1149266595.763410.319510@y43g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>
> >
> > 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.
>
>
> Also called "slimjim".
> I watched a locksmith use one,along with a thin wood wedge to hold the
> window away from the door to keep from damaging the window or rubber trim.
>
>
> > Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty much
> > any car in less than a minute.
> >
> >
>
> Of course,having one in your car is "possession of burglary tools" unless
> you are a locksmith or repo man.
>

Possession could be an offense - not sure what the law is here on that.
It would be a little silly, because any wire clothes hanger could be
used as a car jacking tool as well.

I have one in my toolkit to help stranded people out. Thus far I've
used it 6 times in three years. (actually got it after my daughter
locked herself out and had to try to break in with clothes hangers).

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

Jim Yanik wrote:
> "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
> news:1149266595.763410.319510@y43g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>
> >
> > 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.
>
>
> Also called "slimjim".
> I watched a locksmith use one,along with a thin wood wedge to hold the
> window away from the door to keep from damaging the window or rubber trim.
>
>
> > Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty much
> > any car in less than a minute.
> >
> >
>
> Of course,having one in your car is "possession of burglary tools" unless
> you are a locksmith or repo man.
>

Possession could be an offense - not sure what the law is here on that.
It would be a little silly, because any wire clothes hanger could be
used as a car jacking tool as well.

I have one in my toolkit to help stranded people out. Thus far I've
used it 6 times in three years. (actually got it after my daughter
locked herself out and had to try to break in with clothes hangers).

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

"HondaGurlll" <u22565@uwe> wrote in message 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

Move to a better location? {;^)

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

"HondaGurlll" <u22565@uwe> wrote in message 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

Move to a better location? {;^)

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

"HondaGurlll" <u22565@uwe> wrote in message 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

Move to a better location? {;^)

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

"Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1149270915.992219.115980@f6g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com:

>
> Jim Yanik wrote:
>> "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
>> news:1149266595.763410.319510@y43g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>>
>> >
>> > 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.
>>
>>
>> Also called "slimjim".
>> I watched a locksmith use one,along with a thin wood wedge to hold
>> the window away from the door to keep from damaging the window or
>> rubber trim.
>>
>>
>> > Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty
>> > much any car in less than a minute.
>> >
>> >
>>
>> Of course,having one in your car is "possession of burglary tools"
>> unless you are a locksmith or repo man.
>>
>
> Possession could be an offense - not sure what the law is here on
> that. It would be a little silly, because any wire clothes hanger
> could be used as a car jacking tool as well.

A wire clothes hanger is not specifically a tool for opening locked car
doors.

>
> I have one in my toolkit to help stranded people out. Thus far I've
> used it 6 times in three years. (actually got it after my daughter
> locked herself out and had to try to break in with clothes hangers).
>
>

Yes,and the owner was present when you were using the tool to open her car.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

"Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1149270915.992219.115980@f6g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com:

>
> Jim Yanik wrote:
>> "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
>> news:1149266595.763410.319510@y43g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>>
>> >
>> > 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.
>>
>>
>> Also called "slimjim".
>> I watched a locksmith use one,along with a thin wood wedge to hold
>> the window away from the door to keep from damaging the window or
>> rubber trim.
>>
>>
>> > Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty
>> > much any car in less than a minute.
>> >
>> >
>>
>> Of course,having one in your car is "possession of burglary tools"
>> unless you are a locksmith or repo man.
>>
>
> Possession could be an offense - not sure what the law is here on
> that. It would be a little silly, because any wire clothes hanger
> could be used as a car jacking tool as well.

A wire clothes hanger is not specifically a tool for opening locked car
doors.

>
> I have one in my toolkit to help stranded people out. Thus far I've
> used it 6 times in three years. (actually got it after my daughter
> locked herself out and had to try to break in with clothes hangers).
>
>

Yes,and the owner was present when you were using the tool to open her car.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

"Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:1149270915.992219.115980@f6g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com:

>
> Jim Yanik wrote:
>> "Remco" <whybcuz@yahoo.com> wrote in
>> news:1149266595.763410.319510@y43g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com:
>>
>> >
>> > 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.
>>
>>
>> Also called "slimjim".
>> I watched a locksmith use one,along with a thin wood wedge to hold
>> the window away from the door to keep from damaging the window or
>> rubber trim.
>>
>>
>> > Practice on the cars you own and you'll be able to open up pretty
>> > much any car in less than a minute.
>> >
>> >
>>
>> Of course,having one in your car is "possession of burglary tools"
>> unless you are a locksmith or repo man.
>>
>
> Possession could be an offense - not sure what the law is here on
> that. It would be a little silly, because any wire clothes hanger
> could be used as a car jacking tool as well.

A wire clothes hanger is not specifically a tool for opening locked car
doors.

>
> I have one in my toolkit to help stranded people out. Thus far I've
> used it 6 times in three years. (actually got it after my daughter
> locked herself out and had to try to break in with clothes hangers).
>
>

Yes,and the owner was present when you were using the tool to open her car.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns97D688005DA83jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.85:

> "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,

To add more;the thieves pry out the window at the top where it slides into
a plastic clip,then use something to open the door lock.Coat hanger?

> then they tear apart the steering column to pop the ignition lock
> cylinder.

Using a big screwdriver or a dent puller.
Either way,the lock is now trashed.

> It happened to a neighbor of mine

But they failed,then stole his stereo,

> and then they tried to
> steal my Integra. My alarm alerted me and I went out there (armed) and
> chased them off.

the 2 thieves didn't move away from my car when I approached,-until I drew
the gun!
Thieves are getting pretty bold.

>
> IMO,getting a locking steering column collar will ward off most
> thieves.


> I have not found one specifically for Honda/Acura,only for
> Toyotas.
>

I may have to build one myself,as I may not always be around to respond to
my alarm.
If you cannot respond to your alarm,then it's essentially worthless,as no
one else will respond,and it takes TIME for police to arrive after being
called.


--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Beware Honda Thiefs~
 

Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns97D688005DA83jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.85:

> "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,

To add more;the thieves pry out the window at the top where it slides into
a plastic clip,then use something to open the door lock.Coat hanger?

> then they tear apart the steering column to pop the ignition lock
> cylinder.

Using a big screwdriver or a dent puller.
Either way,the lock is now trashed.

> It happened to a neighbor of mine

But they failed,then stole his stereo,

> and then they tried to
> steal my Integra. My alarm alerted me and I went out there (armed) and
> chased them off.

the 2 thieves didn't move away from my car when I approached,-until I drew
the gun!
Thieves are getting pretty bold.

>
> IMO,getting a locking steering column collar will ward off most
> thieves.


> I have not found one specifically for Honda/Acura,only for
> Toyotas.
>

I may have to build one myself,as I may not always be around to respond to
my alarm.
If you cannot respond to your alarm,then it's essentially worthless,as no
one else will respond,and it takes TIME for police to arrive after being
called.


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Jim Yanik
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