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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 07:52 PM
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This dude is obviously into security but I don't know about his approach.
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Gotta be a photoshop.
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 07:56 PM
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Lol, that'll leave a couple of nice holes when someone tears that lock off.
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 07:57 PM
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Looks like a similar set-up on the hatch...
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 08:32 PM
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Trust me, not a photo shop. I shot it myself. Here is the trunk.
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I once saw a guy put chains through his wheels and anchored the steering wheel to the floor with a chain and padlock.....it was in a C4
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 08:37 PM
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Odd, that's for sure! Not sure that padlocks would help with general thievery, because windows are so easily broken, anyway.

I would think that they would eventually scratch the heck out of the paint, even if every one of them is removed before driving.
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I suspect some serious break in history in that owners past which fueled a huge dose of frustration.
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 08:45 PM
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He's scratching up the paint......
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 08:53 PM
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Argh ..... trying to get the kinks out of my neck from viewing the photos What a horrible thing to do to a Corvette. Certainly there is a better way.
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Like that's going to really help!
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 10:32 PM
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I'm sure there is a story behind that. And I am sure it is absurd.
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 10:55 PM
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You would think a better alarm system than drilling holes in a 60 grand car. I don't get it?
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That is one of the stupidest things I've seen.
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 11:52 PM
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Ok then...
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He's from Texas what do you expect ?
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That is one of the stupidest things I've seen.
You gotta get out more. There is stuff out there that makes this stupid seem intelligent.
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 06:28 AM
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I bet it works too, instant visual deterrent! Low-tech solution. I wonder if he gets a discount with his/her insurance co.?
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