HID Theft
10-26-04, 01:32 PM
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HID Theft
CBS news ran a segment today about escalating HID theft in the suburbs of NYC. They claimed Lexus and Acura are most frequent target due to ease of removal. Thieves usually cut wires and due some minor damage adding up to about 6K. Kind of makes me wish I didn't have them.
10-26-04, 05:45 PM
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That issue that I learned of seems to be more serious than I thought. It's making me reconsider getting the RX because I do plan on parking the car on the street on ocassion, and I don't want to risk theft. I already had the lights stolen from my TL when I drove it, I can't let them win again...It seems like the only solution is to install the nasty full front brush guard that covers the headlights to prevent theft...really sucks! 
10-26-04, 09:28 PM
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That issue that I learned of seems to be more serious than I thought. It's making me reconsider getting the RX because I do plan on parking the car on the street on ocassion, and I don't want to risk theft. I already had the lights stolen from my TL when I drove it, I can't let them win again...It seems like the only solution is to install the nasty full front brush guard that covers the headlights to prevent theft...really sucks!
That issue that I learned of seems to be more serious than I thought. It's making me reconsider getting the RX because I do plan on parking the car on the street on ocassion, and I don't want to risk theft. I already had the lights stolen from my TL when I drove it, I can't let them win again...It seems like the only solution is to install the nasty full front brush guard that covers the headlights to prevent theft...really sucks!
10-27-04, 04:36 AM
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I understand the brush guard doesn't help. It only gives them more to damage. I definitely don't want a car where I need a loud alarm and pager just because of the headlights. What next, a license to carry, so I can act when the pager goes off. They are really winning if I let them put that kind of control on my life. It makes more sense to just forget the HID's.
I often leave the RX at home and take my Alero when I take trips that require parking outside overnight. That sucks.
I often leave the RX at home and take my Alero when I take trips that require parking outside overnight. That sucks.
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10-27-04, 06:29 AM
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Originally posted by jfelbab
Sounds like you let them "win" already. If you are that concerned why not install a loud alarm system with a pager.
Sounds like you let them "win" already. If you are that concerned why not install a loud alarm system with a pager.
10-27-04, 11:49 AM
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The thieves can cut the wires under the hood to stop the alarm in 5 seconds. Then they can take their time to work on the car. The brush guard is just another piece to be stolen. Most brush guards can be easily removed in one minute flat.
Etch VIN number on the HID so it can't be resold. Have comprehensive insurance so that it'll be covered. Or move from NYC to Colorado.
Etch VIN number on the HID so it can't be resold. Have comprehensive insurance so that it'll be covered. Or move from NYC to Colorado.
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10-27-04, 12:04 PM
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Originally posted by mikey00
I understand the brush guard doesn't help. It only gives them more to damage. I definitely don't want a car where I need a loud alarm and pager just because of the headlights. What next, a license to carry, so I can act when the pager goes off. They are really winning if I let them put that kind of control on my life. It makes more sense to just forget the HID's.
I often leave the RX at home and take my Alero when I take trips that require parking outside overnight. That sucks.
I understand the brush guard doesn't help. It only gives them more to damage. I definitely don't want a car where I need a loud alarm and pager just because of the headlights. What next, a license to carry, so I can act when the pager goes off. They are really winning if I let them put that kind of control on my life. It makes more sense to just forget the HID's.
I often leave the RX at home and take my Alero when I take trips that require parking outside overnight. That sucks.
In NYC, I suggest people without garage not to buy vehicle with HID. It's just matter of time someone got to it. Most cops don’t even care, because it's vandalism, not vehicle thief. It doesn’t even show up in crime statistic. My friend works at the LEXUS dealership in the city, and he said average 5 to 10 RX a day for replacing HID. It’s all insurance work. I bet they're making more money than the sales department.
10-27-04, 11:24 PM
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Originally posted by mikey00
I understand the brush guard doesn't help. It only gives them more to damage. I definitely don't want a car where I need a loud alarm and pager just because of the headlights. What next, a license to carry, so I can act when the pager goes off. They are really winning if I let them put that kind of control on my life. It makes more sense to just forget the HID's.
I often leave the RX at home and take my Alero when I take trips that require parking outside overnight. That sucks.
I understand the brush guard doesn't help. It only gives them more to damage. I definitely don't want a car where I need a loud alarm and pager just because of the headlights. What next, a license to carry, so I can act when the pager goes off. They are really winning if I let them put that kind of control on my life. It makes more sense to just forget the HID's.
I often leave the RX at home and take my Alero when I take trips that require parking outside overnight. That sucks.
10-28-04, 05:58 AM
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You can't get them like that in NY. They all come with HID's.
...Not if I'm the one installing the alarm and wires in a way that they wouldn't find it...In addition, I'd be installing an alarm with a pager to immediately notify me if the alarm goes off. My only fear is parking it in front of my house. I'd love to leave it in the driveway, but I share it with my family, and it's really annoying having to constantly move cars and guess who's leaving first or last, and who isn't going anywhere. It's always at the most inconvenient time that I have to move the car out so someone can get out. My GS used to always be in the driveway until I got aggravated with a whole project of whose car needs to be where..
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The thieves can cut the wires under the hood to stop the alarm in 5 seconds.
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10-28-04, 08:19 AM
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Originally posted by Shoofin'GS
...Not if I'm the one installing the alarm and wires in a way that they wouldn't find it...In addition, I'd be installing an alarm with a pager to immediately notify me if the alarm goes off. My only fear is parking it in front of my house. I'd love to leave it in the driveway[/B]
...Not if I'm the one installing the alarm and wires in a way that they wouldn't find it...In addition, I'd be installing an alarm with a pager to immediately notify me if the alarm goes off. My only fear is parking it in front of my house. I'd love to leave it in the driveway[/B]
10-28-04, 01:22 PM
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Re: HID Theft
Originally posted by mikey00
CBS news ran a segment today about escalating HID theft in the suburbs of NYC. They claimed Lexus and Acura are most frequent target due to ease of removal. Thieves usually cut wires and due some minor damage adding up to about 6K. Kind of makes me wish I didn't have them.
CBS news ran a segment today about escalating HID theft in the suburbs of NYC. They claimed Lexus and Acura are most frequent target due to ease of removal. Thieves usually cut wires and due some minor damage adding up to about 6K. Kind of makes me wish I didn't have them.
Even when they were standard they were not stolen out of IS 300s. Its because its too hard to steal.
