Vandalized!
Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 407
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From: Maryville Tennessee
That's true. I make sure not to leave ANYTHING in sight...not even loose change. My car was broken into one time and it was while visiting Houston for a car show.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Valencia '32 Ford 3 window with 615 HP!!!!
St. Jude Donor '06-'09
Mike,I'm sorry Bro!!
I feel like I know You even though We've never meet!!{although You do have a "piece" of My vette in Yours}
Things happen,and it could've been worse!!
I feel like I know You even though We've never meet!!{although You do have a "piece" of My vette in Yours}
Things happen,and it could've been worse!!
CF Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Tucson Arizona
Sorry about the damage and the theft. Do file a police report. There's not a lot of 'bright side' but as was said, it could have truly been vandalism on a grand scale.
If you can...park the car out-of-sight in a garage as well,
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 224
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From: Southeast PA
That pic makes me reaffirm my determination that no matter how tired I am, I always put the vette in the garage before I go to sleep. It's only been out 2 days since i've owned it in the past year
Pro
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Austin Tx
My gf had her Civic's window busted out because she left stuff on the seat.
Again, sorry for your trouble, that sucks...
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Houston, Tx.....'05 Corvette M6 LS3 Magnuson Heartbeat
Man, things have changed so much in our area. We don't have a guard, just a keypad and these kids on summer break are allowing there friends to roam into the neighborhood at all hours of the night. Once they have the code, that's it....anybody can get in. If it happened in a parking lot, I could kind'a understand it, but in our own driveway??
I was very luck because only last weekend I picked up a set of GM Z06 chrome wheels & tires and the wheel lock key was still in my center console. (see pic below) Not that that would of stop a pro, but I have the full set, 5 locks per wheel. Not to mention the Maggie sitting under the hood and my Steath Box in the rear, or my top.
Also, for those of you that don't live in this area, it's been raining EVERYDAY for what feels like the last month. It's common to have a heavy shower in the early morning hours, but fortunately we had a clear sky's today. Could you imagine walking out hours later after a morning rain shower to find my window busted out??!
It's all good, I learned a HUGE lesson from this experience. From now on she stays INSIDE!!
It's locked away in the garage now, all cleaned up.
I was very luck because only last weekend I picked up a set of GM Z06 chrome wheels & tires and the wheel lock key was still in my center console. (see pic below) Not that that would of stop a pro, but I have the full set, 5 locks per wheel. Not to mention the Maggie sitting under the hood and my Steath Box in the rear, or my top.
Also, for those of you that don't live in this area, it's been raining EVERYDAY for what feels like the last month. It's common to have a heavy shower in the early morning hours, but fortunately we had a clear sky's today. Could you imagine walking out hours later after a morning rain shower to find my window busted out??!
It's all good, I learned a HUGE lesson from this experience. From now on she stays INSIDE!!
It's locked away in the garage now, all cleaned up.
Last edited by m_LeDez; Jul 22, 2007 at 12:42 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Warwick RI
That really sucks my friend, there's always some a**hole around .Maybe my wife can now understand why if I do take my vette to a public place it is always in my sight. Well thank god it wasn't more damage done.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Buford Ga
Man that sucks! I agree with posting a reward. I would post up a free PS3 or XBOX 360. They would be giving up their own mother for that!
Not really sure what I would do if that happened to me. Luckily I live near Atlanta and it is a shoot at will city
If it was an inside job it will eventually surface as to who it was. Good luck finding them
Not really sure what I would do if that happened to me. Luckily I live near Atlanta and it is a shoot at will city
If it was an inside job it will eventually surface as to who it was. Good luck finding them
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Tn.
St. Jude Donor '10-'11
..I am sorry your having to go through this but atleast you have learned your lesson as you stated. Don't leave the vette outside. Defiinately, do not leave anything inside the vette in plain view...
Safety Car
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From: Marlborough Ma
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
I'm with saboo, there is such a thing as weird kharma out there. Those sucker(s) will pay and they won't really know why, or how.
As to leaving things visible, I agree; it's not wise to do. I leave my GPS window suction connected but take off the unit and stow it. Still, I think a desperate thief will go for the car nonetheless. It's a risk.
And this is coming from someone who lost all 4 wheels and tires (and damaged all rocker panels) on his car one nite in front of a townhouse in an upscale neighborhood. Same kinda window damage as yours, but they also ruined the door lock to pop the trunk and get the wheel lock key. They knew where it was, so it was an inside dealership theft.
As to leaving things visible, I agree; it's not wise to do. I leave my GPS window suction connected but take off the unit and stow it. Still, I think a desperate thief will go for the car nonetheless. It's a risk.
And this is coming from someone who lost all 4 wheels and tires (and damaged all rocker panels) on his car one nite in front of a townhouse in an upscale neighborhood. Same kinda window damage as yours, but they also ruined the door lock to pop the trunk and get the wheel lock key. They knew where it was, so it was an inside dealership theft.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Newark Delaware
I like your way of thinking, but I would be grabbing my Glock......
-Sorry about your loss man, and I can only imagine how you felt when you first saw the damage......
