are our cars at risk of the slim jim?

Z4-VILLA · 06-17-2012, 03:59 PM

I was doing a window regulator replacement on my car and realized that it seems very easy to possibly slim jim the lock mechanism...

3002 tii · 06-17-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-VILLA

I was doing a window regulator replacement on my car and realized that it seems very easy to possibly slim jim the lock mechanism...

Probably not, but don't see the point neither. I'd imagine any thief would probably just bash the windows to grab anything inside, much quicker if you ask me. They should know they're not going to be able to drive away with the car due to the immobilizer unless they have your key.

pokeybritches · 06-17-2012, 11:24 PM

lol I was just wondering this last night.

StickMon · 06-18-2012, 12:55 AM

Twice in my life I've had stereos stolen.
Both were pretty cheap. From my old ricers, not the Bimmer.
First time I left my car unlocked. Replaced for $150.
Second time had the car locked. Thief smashed the driver side window out and got the $100 stereo. Cost $300 to get the window replaced.
I should have left the doors unlocked.

txz4 · 06-18-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by StickMon

Twice in my life I've had stereos stolen.
Both were pretty cheap. From my old ricers, not the Bimmer.
First time I left my car unlocked. Replaced for $150.
Second time had the car locked. Thief smashed the driver side window out and got the $100 stereo. Cost $300 to get the window replaced.
I should have left the doors unlocked.

I shouldnt laugh but i can help it. I had someone break into my work SUV, they stole around 8 huge foodservice sized bags of chex mix. Fortunately i didnt leave anything else in there.... To this day, im shocked that they actually stole something so silly.

VinnieAces · 06-18-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by StickMon

Twice in my life I've had stereos stolen.
Both were pretty cheap. From my old ricers, not the Bimmer.
First time I left my car unlocked. Replaced for $150.
Second time had the car locked. Thief smashed the driver side window out and got the $100 stereo. Cost $300 to get the window replaced.
I should have left the doors unlocked.

LMFAO

Z4-VILLA · 06-18-2012, 08:47 PM

friggin Zombies

jophish17 · 06-19-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by txz4

I shouldnt laugh but i can help it. I had someone break into my work SUV, they stole around 8 huge foodservice sized bags of chex mix. Fortunately i didnt leave anything else in there.... To this day, im shocked that they actually stole something so silly.

My coupe was broken in to 3 weeks ago - they stole a cheap aux cable (it was lying in the front seat, no ipod or anything attached), the mobility kit, and a tire pressure gauge. Did $2K in damage in the process

Z4-VILLA · 06-19-2012, 10:26 AM

fuck that

Z4-VILLA · 06-19-2012, 10:26 AM

I dropped an f bomb.... apologies

3002 tii · 06-19-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-VILLA

I dropped an f bomb.... apologies

just delete your post, duh.

Z4-VILLA · 06-20-2012, 06:05 AM

never! arrrrrgh! (enter war cry)

ricanbandit · 06-20-2012, 06:18 AM

I used to have a Mazdaspeed Miata (300Hp at thew wheels, ah such a fun car) and it got broken into at the JFK Long Term parking lot. They stole some quarters and a 1/16 socket and ratchet. The cop told me... Next time leave the car Open... WTF? LMAO cost me about 300 to fix the broken glovebox latch they totally f'ed up

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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	Twice in my life I've had stereos stolen. Both were pretty cheap. From my old ricers, not the Bimmer. First time I left my car unlocked. Replaced for $150. Second time had the car locked. Thief smashed the driver side window out and got the $100 stereo. Cost $300 to get the window replaced. I should have left the doors unlocked.
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Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	fuck that
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ricanbandit Captain 29 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2011 30i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit Metro Area iTrader: (0)	I used to have a Mazdaspeed Miata (300Hp at thew wheels, ah such a fun car) and it got broken into at the JFK Long Term parking lot. They stole some quarters and a 1/16 socket and ratchet. The cop told me... Next time leave the car Open... WTF? LMAO cost me about 300 to fix the broken glovebox latch they totally f'ed up __________________ 2011 30i [SIGPIC]/SIGPIC]
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