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mkiv98 · 12-20-2008, 07:59 PM

someone broke into my gf's (who also lives on my street) 2000 [COLOR=blue ! important][COLOR=blue ! important]honda[/COLOR][/COLOR] civic...what's the best way to temporarily cover the window up before I can get a new one?

that's the 5th fucking incident of theft i've experienced this year.

bejota180sx · 12-20-2008, 08:05 PM

plastic bag... something thats really clear... some masking tape and voila a few days of looking really stupid but not getting wet if it rains...

ALTRNTV · 12-20-2008, 08:12 PM

Duct tape.

origin_s135 · 12-21-2008, 04:12 PM

does she have a 2way alarm? if not, she should get one.

***S13SilviaGirl*** · 12-21-2008, 04:56 PM

My 2000 Civic was broken into a few years back, right before Xmas too.

Like said above, clear plastic bags and clear tape.

RiversideS13 · 12-21-2008, 05:13 PM

just call some mobile window repair guy come to replace it, i think it is about $150?

your best way is install an alarm system with shock sensor to prevent this happen again, also , dont leave anything looks might be valuable in the car, such as bags, ipod...etc

mkiv98 · 12-21-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RiversideS13

just call some mobile window repair guy come to replace it, i think it is about $150?

your best way is install an alarm system with shock sensor to prevent this happen again, also , dont leave anything looks might be valuable in the car, such as bags, ipod...etc

there was nothing in the car and it's parked in a (gated) garage. alarm wouldn't make a difference. crackheads just smash and grab what they can around here. it's not like i can run down guns blazing on whoever is stealing stuff either.

i used plastic dealer floormats to cover the window temporarily, looks pretty spiffy

soreballz · 12-21-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RiversideS13

your best way is install an alarm system with shock sensor to prevent this happen again, also , dont leave anything looks might be valuable in the car, such as bags, ipod...etc

Shock sensors are the gayest fucking things on the planet. A glass break sensor would be far more appropriate.

bejota180sx · 12-21-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AkademikONE

Duct tape.

just like me and S13SilviaGirl said CLEAR TAPE or masking tape(painters or the green automobile one...) dont use duct tape, leave it in the sun a few hours and your gonna hate yourself when it's time to remove it, it happened in my old corolla... never could really get ALL the adhesive off...

HyperTek · 12-21-2008, 08:09 PM

economy fail...

someone was christmas shopping =(

240love · 12-21-2008, 08:12 PM

my cousin has had his car broken into about 4 times in the past 3-4 months

funny thing is they never take anything except some loose change

***FaLKoN240*** · 12-21-2008, 08:13 PM

Protip:

Move the FUCK out of the ghetto.

Matej · 12-21-2008, 08:15 PM

Give your girlfriend a lexan window for Xmas.

RiversideS13 · 12-21-2008, 08:51 PM

I always thought a shock sensor will trigger alarm if the glass breaks or sense any other impact while your car is parked? do they have individual sensor for each window like a house?

I saw a police presentation that glass breaker will tend to pick cars that does not have shock sensor (they will hit the glass to see if the warning goes off), if it does beep because sensing of vibration, the thief will more likely pick other cars instead of trying their luck.

but for the OP, if you think alarm will not help and crack head would want to go in anyway, than i guess your best option is moving out there.

12-20-2008, 07:59 PM	#1
mkiv98 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley Age: 34 Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	another break in someone broke into my gf's (who also lives on my street) 2000 [COLOR=blue ! important][COLOR=blue ! important]honda[/COLOR][/COLOR] civic...what's the best way to temporarily cover the window up before I can get a new one? that's the 5th fucking incident of theft i've experienced this year.

12-21-2008, 04:12 PM	#4
origin_s135 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 湾区域 Posts: 1,333 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	does she have a 2way alarm? if not, she should get one. __________________ -robo

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HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	economy fail... someone was christmas shopping =( __________________ Keep it Classy

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*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Protip: Move the FUCK out of the ghetto. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

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12-20-2008, 08:12 PM	#3
ALTRNTV Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Conference Posts: 9,429 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Duct tape.

12-21-2008, 05:13 PM	#6
RiversideS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Age: 39 Posts: 1,545 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	just call some mobile window repair guy come to replace it, i think it is about $150? your best way is install an alarm system with shock sensor to prevent this happen again, also , dont leave anything looks might be valuable in the car, such as bags, ipod...etc

12-21-2008, 08:12 PM	#11
240love Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxnard Posts: 2,855 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	my cousin has had his car broken into about 4 times in the past 3-4 months funny thing is they never take anything except some loose change

12-21-2008, 08:15 PM	#13
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Give your girlfriend a lexan window for Xmas.

12-21-2008, 08:51 PM	#14
RiversideS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Age: 39 Posts: 1,545 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I always thought a shock sensor will trigger alarm if the glass breaks or sense any other impact while your car is parked? do they have individual sensor for each window like a house? I saw a police presentation that glass breaker will tend to pick cars that does not have shock sensor (they will hit the glass to see if the warning goes off), if it does beep because sensing of vibration, the thief will more likely pick other cars instead of trying their luck. but for the OP, if you think alarm will not help and crack head would want to go in anyway, than i guess your best option is moving out there.