How often do S14's get stolen ?

[Supin]

Hey im wanting to get a s14 kouki style i really like everything about the car. The only thing that worrys me is that i hear they get stolen but i wanna know how often does it happend ? and if you guys have any tips or storys so it dosnt happend to me. I want to use it as a daily so yeah thanks.

[brndck]

Every single s14 ever gets stolen always.
In fact, you can't even ever buy one with money, you hafta steal one.

[simmode1]

How often do S14's get stolen ?
How the hell would we know this? You think somebody is keeping stats on these old ass cars? Browse the "Stolen" boards and judge for yourself:
http://zilvia.net/f/forumdisplay.php?f=95

More often than not, I hear about S13's getting stolen way more often. Not sure why since they're equally easy to break into. Just had to break into my s14 2 days ago. Preventing theft is the same as it is for any other car. Detachable steering wheel, park it in a garage, hidden kill switches, etc...

[KiLLeR2001]

Was pumpin gas the other day, saw one guy get out of an S14 and go into the store. Another guy came out of the store with his keys and took off. We found him in the bathroom face in the toilet bowl with his underwear wrapped over his head.

[Taylor Shinobu]

What simmode1 said, don't be a dumbass, buy a good alarm system and use preventative measures such kill switches, quick releases and parking your car some where smart, and obviously not being a dumbass

[FaLKoN240]

Cars get stolen when they have little to no anti theft.

I've noticed more often than not shitty looking cars get stolen the most.

[eek]

Like any popular car, if someone wants it bad enough they will figure a way to take it. All you can do is try your best by not attracting more attention to yourself and your car.

Buy a good alarm and have someone that knows wtf they are doing install it
Park in well lit public areas when dark
Garage when you can
Put away and hide your toys to lessen temptation
DO NOT go to stupid car meets and show off your stuff to the trolls and thieves
IF you happen to meet "NEW" so called car friends DO NOT SHOW or tell them where you live

The list goes on and on.

I have known several friends with very nice cars that were taken and never seen again. More often if they really want it they will just tow the sucker and strip it clean.

[gooskyrights]

Another guy came out of the store with his keys and took off. We found him in the bathroom face in the toilet bowl with his underwear wrapped over his head.http://goo.gl/E0iu44

[Frank_Jaeger]

Another guy came out of the store with his keys and took off. We found him in the bathroom face in the toilet bowl with his underwear wrapped over his head.
Of all parts of this thread this bot could have copied from...

[venom2034]

Was pumpin gas the other day, saw one guy get out of an S14 and go into the store. Another guy came out of the store with his keys and took off. We found him in the bathroom face in the toilet bowl with his underwear wrapped over his head.

Can't tell If I'm being trolled here but this is hilarious.

[JBB]

damn atomic wedgie, possible swirly, and gettin yo s14 jacked -- talk about a bad day!

[KiLLeR2001]

damn atomic wedgie, possible swirly, and gettin yo s14 jacked -- talk about a bad day!

Yeah. After that happened, I knew right then and there the S14 wasn't the car for me.

[deolio]

mormons don't steal so you're safe.

[!Zar!]

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie pop?

[cratezhayao]

I have known several friends with very nice cars that were taken and never seen again. http://fashionold.com/5ce3.jpg

[MrMigs]

Every single s14 ever gets stolen always.
In fact, you can't even ever buy one with money, you hafta steal one.

legit lolled

[Ratpack_Chad]

All day err day son

[Matej]

It will get stolen once a year. Just park it in a garage on that day and you should be fine.

[ZX88]

do people in Utah even know what a 240 is?

[EJ8 944]

Yes, some of them do.

[Agent S14]

my car is always in the garage at home or at work. i dont take my car to the gym or the store.

[silviasandbeer]

i put a "Beware of Dog" sign on the dash board. works for me

[92SEric240sx]

I guess a better question would be, "how many s14's have you stolen?" Me personally zero, but I'm not a piece of shit either.

[Trap Star]

Anyone who really wants to steal your car is going to regardless of an alarm, detachable steering wheel, or any other preventative method. IMO you're safest with something that can notify you that the car has been moved immediately and then track its location.

My dad had lojack on his last car, I moved it from the garage to the street (about 30 ft) and walked straight back inside. The phone was ringing before I even got to the door. About 10sec after that I got a call from my dad saying lojack called him and asking what I did with the car. Its not the cheapest option but its effective and they can disable the car remotely if necessary. A good route to go for the paranoid 240 owner or those with a lot of money invested in mods.

[michalcapar]

Buy or make a fuel cut off, problem solved.


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[mad-ass]

I would tell you what I did with my car, but if I told you what I did...

get creative.

[racepar1]

Buy or make a fuel cut off, problem solved.


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Not true. A buddy of mine had a kill switch on his fuel pump circuit in his DC2 Integra. The thieves ran a hot wire from the battery to the fuel pump to bypass it.

The bottom line is that if someone knowledgeable REALLY wants your car there is NOTHING you can do to stop it. All you can do is avoid dumb shit and scare off the joy-riders. The biggest dumb shit is going to "meets" to show your car off.

[Frank_Jaeger]

Me car is rigged to blow if it tilts while in a resting state. Come get me flatbeds.

[EliteGTR]

when i had my civic si there were 5+ attempted thefts on it. never were able to steal it. A backup battery with a police siren installed sent them running. even if u flat bedded it the alarm would still go off due to a mercury switch.

[Supin]

Thanks for all the tips and storys it really helps because i really wanted to go to meets and stuff but now i know thats a bad idea. If you guys have any good car alarm suggestions please reply thanks.

[mad-ass]

For your car electronics needs, hit up Broadfield!

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=537559

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=478649

I've been buying from him since 2008.

[simmode1]

Thanks for all the tips and storys it really helps because i really wanted to go to meets and stuff but now i know thats a bad idea. If you guys have any good car alarm suggestions please reply thanks.

I think vendor/member Toby Broadfield has some good theft prevention measures available. Try looking him up on here.

[whitetrash_s13]

Most of the main points were covered, trust nobody, lo jack, alarm systems(with tilt sensor), power/fuel kill switches, garage kept, park smart, never hurts to keep weapons at the house, and if all else fails, buy a ford escort... Best anti theft ever. If someone steals that from you, then I feel bad for you and the thief both hahaha.

[Sforteen]

Gps........

[Trap Star]

when i had my civic si there were 5+ attempted thefts on it. never were able to steal it. A backup battery with a police siren installed sent them running. even if u flat bedded it the alarm would still go off due to a mercury switch.

If someone with a flatbed shows up, hooks up your car, tows it onto the truck, and sets the alarm off it will probably not be reported. Most people will assume its either parked illegally or its being repossessed. I can remember at least one Honda that was stolen locally where it was hooked to a flatbed, dragged through the yard, in daylight, and none of the neighbors or anyone else reported it.

You could build your own setup using RFID. Id trust it over an out of the box security system since you would be the only person who knows the exact setup. Lots of car makers build chips into their keys, my 01 Prelude has this from the factory, wrap the plastic portion of the key in aluminum foil and the car won't start. Its also what all the new key fob only cars use. It can be beaten (insurance companies disagree and regularly deny theft claims for key fob only cars) but its pretty cool shit and most thieves will just move on to something easier.

[EliteGTR]

If someone with a flatbed shows up, hooks up your car, tows it onto the truck, and sets the alarm off it will probably not be reported. Most people will assume its either parked illegally or its being repossessed. I can remember at least one Honda that was stolen locally where it was hooked to a flatbed, dragged through the yard, in daylight, and none of the neighbors or anyone else reported it.

You could build your own setup using RFID. Id trust it over an out of the box security system since you would be the only person who knows the exact setup. Lots of car makers build chips into their keys, my 01 Prelude has this from the factory, wrap the plastic portion of the key in aluminum foil and the car won't start. Its also what all the new key fob only cars use. It can be beaten (insurance companies disagree and regularly deny theft claims for key fob only cars) but its pretty cool shit and most thieves will just move on to something easier.

that why you have the police siren go off with the alarm. the entire neighborhood would hear it. it cant be ignored.

[Trap Star]

You're missing my point. If people see a car getting loaded onto a tow truck they generally don't call the police, even if the alarm is going off. The tow truck makes it look like a legitimate situation even if its not. Also, car alarms go off all the time and most people just ignore them because we've all gotten used to them going off. How many times have you actually responded to a car alarm going off by investigating it or calling the police?

[JBB]

Why hasn't this bs thread been locked yet

[silviasandbeer]

Is there a thread about anti theft devices or...?

[simmode1]

^^^Kinda, but not really...http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=548743