STOLEN RIMS 2014 IS 250 F Sport
06-17-14, 09:08 AM
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It seems that the Gorilla Automotive locks with the free spinning sleeve are the way to go.
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Which ones fit our F-Sport wheels? Anyone want to get a group buy going?
Any other suggestions?
Which ones fit our F-Sport wheels? Anyone want to get a group buy going?
06-17-14, 09:44 AM
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i have the gorilla locks along with my oem wheel locks that lexus gives. if they really want your rims they will find a way to take them. but having an extra set of locks definitely deters them as it slows them down. considering doing three sets now after all of these rim thefts in the new york city area, but i also hear having to many sets of locks can be a bad thing too so idk
06-17-14, 10:13 AM
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So far I've heard two sets of wheel locks - guerilla and oem. Turn the wheel when I park, tilt sensor, alarm, etc. But yea, if they want them, they will find a way. Also, my bf's driveway is on a huge slant. Although he's going to let me park in his garage when I visit, parking it on that tilted driveway apparently is a deterrent as well because they can't lift the car without it rolling. As far as where I live, there haven't been any thefts (knock on wood), but I might look into a tilt sensor (after speaking to the dealer - I'm leasing it).
Those rims from Sewell are half the price the dealer quoted my insurance company!! Might be the way to go.
Those rims from Sewell are half the price the dealer quoted my insurance company!! Might be the way to go.
06-17-14, 10:32 AM
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My car didn't even make it 30 days old and some *sshole stole my rims. Yes I had wheel locks, yes they had a key and didn't strip it. And they were so kind to leave me the lug nuts and locks, AND leave my car sitting on two bricks. Thanks for bending/damaging the under carriage.
Thank God for insurance; they probably won't give me the Turanza's that originally came with the car, but at least I'm getting the same rims.
I've searched the threads for answers to the wheel lock problem, but most of the threads seem old and outdated. Anyone have the new IS 250 F Sport that can shed some light on what they can do to prevent this from happening?
The bright side is that this didn't happen where I live, it happened where my boyfriend lives, so I'll be using a garage instead. BUT, I was told by the dealership that these rims are HOT ($1,235 each) and I suspect I'll be seeing more of these kinds of posts on this forum soon.
Can anyone feel my pain?
Thank God for insurance; they probably won't give me the Turanza's that originally came with the car, but at least I'm getting the same rims.
I've searched the threads for answers to the wheel lock problem, but most of the threads seem old and outdated. Anyone have the new IS 250 F Sport that can shed some light on what they can do to prevent this from happening?
The bright side is that this didn't happen where I live, it happened where my boyfriend lives, so I'll be using a garage instead. BUT, I was told by the dealership that these rims are HOT ($1,235 each) and I suspect I'll be seeing more of these kinds of posts on this forum soon.
Can anyone feel my pain?
Because I do have them on mine too. 2022555444
06-17-14, 10:50 AM
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A car's prupose is to take you from point A to point B. Without wheels it cannot perform what it was made to do. A guy purpose is to reproduce. Without his ***** he cannot do what he was born to do. Since they took away you car's ability to perform, I hope someone take away their ability to do what they were born to do! lol 
Really sorry for your loss.
Really sorry for your loss.
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06-17-14, 11:11 AM
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Yea, that's what I have. Someone broke into my neighbors car 10 ft from mine and they didn't touch my wheels. Not sure if they just didn't want em or because they saw the locks but either way I'm lucky.
06-17-14, 11:22 AM
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06-17-14, 11:26 AM
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A car's prupose is to take you from point A to point B. Without wheels it cannot perform what it was made to do. A guy purpose is to reproduce. Without his ***** he cannot do what he was born to do. Since they took away you car's ability to perform, I hope someone take away their ability to do what they were born to do! lol
Really sorry for your loss.
Really sorry for your loss.
06-17-14, 11:38 AM
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I used these on ES and GS. Not sure if they fit all Lexus sedans.
06-17-14, 12:25 PM
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I used these on ES and GS. Not sure if they fit all Lexus sedans.
Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 61631 Acorn Gorilla Guard Locks (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size) - Pack of 4: Automotive
I used these on ES and GS. Not sure if they fit all Lexus sedans.
Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 61631 Acorn Gorilla Guard Locks (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size) - Pack of 4: Automotive
06-18-14, 07:42 AM
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UPDATE - Good News
I just got off the phone w/ the insurance appraiser:
- The original quote for the rims ($1235) was incorrect - the updated price is half that.
- Best news?! NO DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE!!!
- I originally had Bridgestone Turanza's all season tires on my car. The dealership recommended the Dunlop Sport. I told them I couldn't care less what brand it is, but it HAS to be all season (I live in NYC) and that all season was what I originally had on the car. The dealership told the appraiser that the original tires were "sub-standard" and these are better. But when I go to check, Dunlop doesn't make an all season tire for this car.
Anyway, I should have my car back Friday or Saturday!
- The original quote for the rims ($1235) was incorrect - the updated price is half that.
- Best news?! NO DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE!!!
- I originally had Bridgestone Turanza's all season tires on my car. The dealership recommended the Dunlop Sport. I told them I couldn't care less what brand it is, but it HAS to be all season (I live in NYC) and that all season was what I originally had on the car. The dealership told the appraiser that the original tires were "sub-standard" and these are better. But when I go to check, Dunlop doesn't make an all season tire for this car.
Anyway, I should have my car back Friday or Saturday!