Vette Theft
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by F.J.B.
Very Nice gun collection.....I guess your a MAIL MAN???
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From: Nesconset NY
St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Originally Posted by srchief100
Have never had anyone try and take it (yet) and hope never to experience that. I know there have been serveral "horror" stories on this forum about someones Vette being stolen.
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From: Vancouver
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Originally Posted by razor2430
My Z06 is kept in the grage. But I have a Lo Jack system with early warnning installed.
This sounds like the best way to go if your so inclined.
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From: Lovin Life Oh
i was thinking that if you wanted to steal a car you could
removed the sterring wheel cover (2 bolts) then pull the steering wheel (1 bolt) and replace the lock and tumbler with one that you had a key to which you could buy for under 100$
then youd have a key and everything and just drive off
maybe its not that easy but i was fixing my truck and i had to pull the whole column apart and i had the steering wheel off and the lock and tumbler off in under 5 minutes and it was my first time
the lock and tumbler is wherre you put the key
i know obviously it wouldnt work for the vette because the key is on the dash but for other high performance cars does this happen?
it may actually be easier on the vette since its in the dash
removed the sterring wheel cover (2 bolts) then pull the steering wheel (1 bolt) and replace the lock and tumbler with one that you had a key to which you could buy for under 100$
then youd have a key and everything and just drive off
maybe its not that easy but i was fixing my truck and i had to pull the whole column apart and i had the steering wheel off and the lock and tumbler off in under 5 minutes and it was my first time
the lock and tumbler is wherre you put the key
i know obviously it wouldnt work for the vette because the key is on the dash but for other high performance cars does this happen?
it may actually be easier on the vette since its in the dash
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From: Virginia
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St. Jude's Donor '06
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Vette thefts are rare at best. First, they stick out of the crowd. Next, parts are not worth more than the car as a whole (unlike some common imports). The demand for Vettes is low (by demand I mean 'orders' placed by individuals for certain cars).
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Only one answer...
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From: Newport AR
Originally Posted by USA-VET
Carry laws are funny. In AR rifles and shotguns are not considered weapons and can be carried in the open or concealed in one's vehicle.
A concealed pistol (auto or revolver) can be carried concealed in one's vehicle without a permit if one is "on a journey", which means anywhere outside of one's hometown or to and from work if less than 20 miles. In AZ where I used to live, no permit was required to carry if the weapon was unconcealed (like a cowboy).
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From: Punta Gorda Florida
Originally Posted by slwhite
I have been thinking about installing a hidden kill switch. I just need to figure out where to hide the kill switch!
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Probably quite a lot of us, is my guess.... 
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From: insta: falla7
Originally Posted by Corv-Tico
Does anyone have any horror stories about someone trying to steal their vette? From reading posts it sounds like a lot of these cars are garage kept, but has it happened before? Also what are the preferred ways of protecting your vette? My roommate uses a pedal lock that looks like the Club. I'm drawing up a budget and I will use two or more antitheft methods to protect my car - just wanted to see what experiences you guys have had.... 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=983659
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From: Fort Worth Texas
Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
FBI bells and whistles are going off as we speak! Run Forrest! Run!
I'd have to wear a trench coat year round ...
I'd have to wear a trench coat year round ...
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From: Atlanta GA
Originally Posted by speedyboy
