stolen 2001.How'd they do it?
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Heel & Toe
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From: Pompano Beach Florida
stolen 2001.How'd they do it?
My 2001 vert 6 speed was stolen. No sign of broken glass, live in gated community (with no guard), only lift gates with card, phone, and clicker access, one car at a time entry, both keys in my possession, car has never been driven or worked on by anyone but me, (only 3000 miles, so never been in any shop). If they somehow got into community, a flatbed is possible. Has anyone heard of anyone making bootleg keys to do this? Yes, I did see "Gone in 60 Seconds". I haven't heard of much theft of C-5's, so I'm curious, (and also very p.....off. :mad
Drifting
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From: Cypress TX
Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (rnk2001)
Sorry to hear about your car. If they broke the glass, they may have pushed it inward. That would explain why you see no glass. Especially if you have tinted windows, the glass can sometimes just be pushed out in one sheet of splinters leaving no mess.
Good luck with recovery/replacement!
Lates,
Justin
Good luck with recovery/replacement!
Lates,
Justin
Drifting
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From: Memphis Tn
Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (rnk2001)
I know the C5 is very easy to get into, a convertable even more. I was wondering since you live in a gated community if your alarm was on? I know they can stab through the fender and the battery and then be able to truck it off. But it seems they would have to of had a key in your situation.
Drifting
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From: LOS ANGELES CA.
Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (rnk2001)
It's possible someone copied your VIN number,went to the dealer.They ran the VIN number and made a key from that info.The lift gate at your residence is just that.(1) person lifts the gate while the driver drives the car out.No big thing.Thats done all the time. The lift gate doesn't do a damn thing. The one at my house is lifted all the time when I forget the remote.Entering a car is the easiest thing in the world.Entring with the key is only a convenince.I see the tow trucks enter a car in about 6-8 sec..A slim jim is an easy tool to use with a little bit of practice. :chevy :chevy :flag :chevy :chevy (STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER)
Drifting
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From: Little Rock, AR
Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (rnk2001)
I would guess a tow truck. Thats how my supercharged Mustang was stolen. I was heart broken, so man I feel for you. As it worked out I ended up with a Corvette. A sweet 1990 which I just traded in on my 99 FRC. Any chance it was a inside job? Maybe someone who lives in your gated community? Hopefully you can get your Vette back,but if not, its time to go shopping! :)
Racer
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Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (rnk2001)
Back in the day, horse theft was a hanging offense. If we bring that back, we could probably "kill" this problem. My heart goes out to you. I can't even imagine how it feels to lose your vette. :sad:
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Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (RobsC5)
Bummer, I always use a secondary device. Somelike a foot brake lock or a club, just to really slow them down. My guess is that they found a way to get a copy of the key, especially in a gated community, next, maybe a tow truck, but I doubt that.
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Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (Superj)
Sorry to hear. Lo-Jack?
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Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (wallstAL)
Thats sucks. :( Hope they catch the thief. :mad :mad You buying another C5?
Melting Slicks
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From: Aloha, Oregon
Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (Maineiac)
i would flip out if mine turned up missing. if i am not parked in my garage, then i am at work in my stall with video servaillence. i hope this is enuf. i hope you find out soon how this caper took place so the rest of us can learn....
Le Mans Master
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Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it?
Ya, cover your windshield VIN with black plastic. That's how they cut keys. That or a flatbed.
If you really want to keep your car, get Lojack.
Professionals store your car in a parking lot somewhere for 24 hours,maybe 48 hours to let it 'Cool Off'. Just in case it has Lojack installed. Maybe longer. With Lojack you'll almost always find it and have it back unless it's stolen by some punks that take if for a joy ride and beat on it.
Damn dude, where in SE Florida??
[Modified by MelloYellow, 8:51 AM 1/26/2002]
If you really want to keep your car, get Lojack.
Professionals store your car in a parking lot somewhere for 24 hours,maybe 48 hours to let it 'Cool Off'. Just in case it has Lojack installed. Maybe longer. With Lojack you'll almost always find it and have it back unless it's stolen by some punks that take if for a joy ride and beat on it.
Damn dude, where in SE Florida??
[Modified by MelloYellow, 8:51 AM 1/26/2002]
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (MelloYellow)
I had Lojack on my 90, a worth while investment. Same thing here, the theives were parking the cars for a few days to check for Lojack. Only drawback of Lojack, you can't take out your battery if you store your car.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lewisville TX
Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (rnk2001)
God, that makes me sick to think about waking up and finding my car gone. I'm so sorry for you :( I hope everything works out for the best, either you get your baby back or get a new one.
Since reading about the VIN # theft on this forum I started putting my tolltag ontop of it so you can't read it. I know you're supposed to have it velcro'd to the windshield, but screw it, I just set it on the dash ontop of the VIN.
Good luck, and again I feel for ya.
Since reading about the VIN # theft on this forum I started putting my tolltag ontop of it so you can't read it. I know you're supposed to have it velcro'd to the windshield, but screw it, I just set it on the dash ontop of the VIN.
Good luck, and again I feel for ya.
Burning Brakes
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From: Austin TX
Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (MYY2KVET)
Well, if they did it by VIN#, then I would think that the GM dealerships would have a log of who sold a key for that VIN# and be able to tell you who the customer is. If GM isn't doing this (and requiring some positive ID to record the key purchaser) then they should be.
As far as getting into the car with the alarm on, that's easy. I'd post on how it's done, but unfortunately that would just lead to the ability of some $#!+heads out there taking advantage of the problem and breaking into our cars.
This technique, BTW, was used by thieves to take a lot of peoples stock wheels when the Y2K cars came out.
As far as getting into the car with the alarm on, that's easy. I'd post on how it's done, but unfortunately that would just lead to the ability of some $#!+heads out there taking advantage of the problem and breaking into our cars.
This technique, BTW, was used by thieves to take a lot of peoples stock wheels when the Y2K cars came out.
Safety Car
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From: Parker Colorado
Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (Ten 99)
Not to sound like a D#ck, but I hope you never see it again.
Who knows what those cowards did to it. Settle with your
insurance company and go shopping for a new toy!
Best of luck to you!
Who knows what those cowards did to it. Settle with your
insurance company and go shopping for a new toy!
Best of luck to you!
Safety Car
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From: Town of the cow
Re: stolen 2001.How'd they do it? (RobsC5)
I would guess a tow truck. Thats how my supercharged Mustang was stolen. I was heart broken, so man I feel for you. As it worked out I ended up with a Corvette. A sweet 1990 which I just traded in on my 99 FRC. Any chance it was a inside job? Maybe someone who lives in your gated community? Hopefully you can get your Vette back,but if not, its time to go shopping! :)