JustJeff

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How do factory alarms react if the thief uses a slimjim to open the door?

driftfcbuckey

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the horn just goes off... we've locked the keys out of forrest's truck at every single out of state event to date...

we did it at Adam's... we did it at Irwindale... we did it @ XDC AZ.... i found myself asking if they automatically lock themselves at one point, because i know it does it on its own after some time..

idk about ignition/ecu/fuel being disabled if you get in via slimjim, and start it without the key however... i would assume it wouldnt work??

mike[piston eater]

posted this yesterday on the rx8 club to get the word out with fellow rotorheads

RE TurboII

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Justin I was doing a little investigating of my own. being as there was no broken glass or any signs of forced entry I was wondering how this was possible. I know a few guys that work at dealers so I called one of them that work in parts dept. I asked him how hard it would be to get a replacement key for a car. Basically it's ridiculous.

All someone has to do is call in with a VIN number and the dealer will program a chipped key for X amount of money. They don't ask questions because its easy money and not many people have access to someone else's VIN.

In short they probably got the vin off the dashboard through the windshield and called it in. With a key to your truck they could unlock the door with the key and it will disable the alarm.

I would call every dealer in the area and ask if any keys for your trucks VIN were ordered. It could be a start.

driftfcbuckey

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very good start!
i got a key made for my FC when i first bought it for $10 no questions with the vin written on a piece of paper...

all they'd have to do is say their registration is locked in the truck, and they cant get to it, but here's the vin. plus like he said; if their's friends working their, it may be easier to get it...

RE TurboII

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JTP is the reason I got an FC. and I know this is the original FC he started with. which amazes me. I wanna see him get this car back. I wish my car was half of what his is.

And right. if they have a friend at a dealer, its even easier than it would be.

Vell

I hope they'll find the stolen goods ... :/
That sucks, this is why I am like a psycho when the trailer is parked outside ... Can't even sleep.

magus2222

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keeping an eye on the craigslist postings, local forums, and the bay area.
lets get this car back, amazing car, amazing dude.

Lloyd

lowjack7

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goodluck justin. ill keep an eye out here in santa clarita valley

sLiCk WiLlIe

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Got it posted out here in MN on a few forums too.... Justin, I think Max has been posting all over out here too. We both have it on our FB pages. hope they catch the crook and hang `em high!

-SW

driftfcbuckey

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D1 Vegas '07 for me.. 4 days later i bought my first FC....$20k+ later still at it.

Justin, and Forrest's cars were the only ones i was into.
plasma cutter setup was the one.



i've been looking still.. havent stopped. still nothing. we'll find something, and they will pay!

RXILVER7

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$20k..... DAAAAAAAAAAAMN

leftcoastdrifter

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i just copied and posted to the Northwest Section. Good luck Justin and we've got our eyes and ears out up here for you.

i hope these and all other car thieves have a special spot in Hell when they get there.

driftfcbuckey

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dude i have $20k into just my current car... counting like blowing up motors, repairs. etc...
all the little **** adds up... it's very easy to **** off a few thousand in stupid **** like new wheel bearing, hoses, wheelstuds brake pads etc..

anyways, can we get this on the next page already?? that's a horrible picture of Kat Von D at the top... atleast post a better one. everytime this threads opens it frightens me.

driftfcbuckey

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me too, but like my friend charlie said, it made me rember;

"we all have those nights when we get back, and are about to pass out and wait to unload the next day"
i have been up for days on end building my car to get ready for an event, THEN drive all day... i'm sure most of you know how tiring it is to just drive! let alone stay up for 2-3days prior.

when you have an encolsed trailer locked up, hooked up to your newer truck it seems very safe. just sucks there are thieves who still go after it...

XDC AZ we drove like 100 miles away from the track when the sandstorm hit, and i just left my car under some bleachers until the next day when we got back.... stupid on my part, but again you feel like everyone is out to keep an eye out for eachother.

Spirit-RE

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Sucks so much that he had so much history with that car.


Posted this to a local forum here in Chicago.

Hypertek

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thats harsh, i dont think anyone deserves their **** stolen, esp when their honest hard earned cash was in it.

vkjrocker

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to call someone an ******* at a time like this... come on... we're better than that.

Furb

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there is nowhere in the world this car will be able to drive in its current state..
even a paintjob will reveil its true nature!

rotary community is still small, no matter where you are

DREYKO

We need a list of what parts and mods were on the car. mybe engine shots and interior.
Its wery easy to have a car painted at macco or rattle can it ans start parting it out.
what year is it. what engine turbo set up? any uncommon mods? custom oil pan or brace or anything? Itll probably get parted or painted and sold. right now all I have to go on is a modified body green fc.
Sorry about the loss. Hope I can help

beefhole

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I hate to be the pessimist here, but the car is gone. No thief is going to steal a truck, trailer and race car, then immediately sell it on ebay or craigs list. The car (and maybe trailer) were tossed into a container and are probably in some south american drug lords driveway. The truck is ditched at a loading dock somewhere. Or worse, went to a wrecking yard. Like mentioned, it's too easy to get a key made. Someone at a track event saw the car and wanted it bad enough. It's a horrible event, but the car is gone.

Ps
Remember the all carbon fiber FD? Yeah...

mperformance

well I just posted it in Facebook in south america. JTPs FC3S came to Panama City Panama for a show so people will recognize it if it shows somewhere in central or southamerica dude...

jjcobm

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God damn thieves. I know how this feels like. Hoping you get the car back in tact, even though it's been a few days already (not good).

I know it's expensive, but in the future for a car modified like this it wouldn't hurt to have a lojack type system. I can't imagine how much work went into this car for some ******* to do this.

dark mephisto

Hey heard from my buddy Austin at work about the setup being jacked... Hope you guys find the ******...

hondawill

fyi GM didn't offer any factory remote starts in 04. Also It is a GM vats system. when the ignition cylinder is turned a resistance code is sent to the anti theft module. This can be found with a DMM and bypassed with resistors.

I install remote starts for a living.

funny I was going to paint my FC close to the color of this one. Changed my mind with all the "lets find them and kill them talk" I doubt there are many "one off" parts on this so be careful with the accusations. Like some one said its probably not in the country any more.