Have you car been taken pictures by unknown people?....I am scared...

[Kriskouki]

Hey,

Someone came this morning and took pictures of my car....in Dana Point, CA....

I don't want to think about something more negative...... since I am really scared now......

My neighbor told me that he saw someone with a red Honda Civic took pictures of my s14 JDM Aeroed Kouki parked in front of my driveway this morning......

I knew that a lot of our cars have been stolen.......I don't really want to think that this will lead into something bad to my car.....but my question is that why did the guy come and ask for permission before taking pictures........And, what is he gonna do with my car's pics?...

Honestly, I don't like the way that guy did......However, I cannot do anything about it........All I can do is being more careful.....

[jdm538]

if your car is nice trust me people will take pics.. then you see a guy with a replica of your car in the area.

try to park your car in a garage it's the safest place for it. do not post your mods either.

[I10cruiser]

its going to be a raid i tell you !jk . .probably admirers but you never know:/

[DisEpyon]

all i can say is hope for the worst and prepare for what ever can happen. go get a vid cam and set it up outside that points to your car (that is if you park outside). but if they take it while your in some store shopping around, then i dont know. Install a few kill switches in your car (fuel pump, ignition..etc..)

good luck man.

[Kriskouki]

My car has an alarm......I tested tripping the alarm system and it works great.....

Hopefully, it's just a guy who really like my car, and all he wants is just pictures....

Honestly, I am really scared.....

[DisEpyon]

its going to be a raid i tell you !jk . .probably admirers but you never know:/

this guy might be right, never know.

few months ago a guy was taking pictures of my brothers ae86 corolla parked in his garage with the garage door opened. my brother caught him and came out and confronted him and turns out he just wanted to take pics cause he really loves those cars and admires them. :)

[C. Senor]

maybe he really liked it and just wanted pics to have some kind of inspiration. that is the only thing one can hope for. i know when i was younger (being that i am a huge ferrari nut) i asked a local shop owner if he would mind that i take pictures of his cars for personal collection. the guy said yeah it was ok. so i did. just hope that guy that took pics was just being like me. if not get an alarm and a handy metal bat.

[Kriskouki]

I don't mind if someone would want some shots of pics of my car since I also love the fact that everyone likes the car......but, this guy came out of nowhere and never ask to get permission.....

[Sileighty_DRFT89]

this happened to me before. these two dudes had kept coming around my street creeping slowly looking at my car. my mom had seen them and so she told me. later that day I was wiping off my car and they came by I stopped and asked if I could help them. the passenger just asked what kind of bodykit it had on the front. I just said that it didn't and he was like isn't that a sileighty kit. I just said yeah and he said his kid was looking at 240s and really liked the "sileighty kit" as he called it. and he said he had never seen one in person and he really liked the way my car looked (too me its not really much to look at) but I thanked him and I never saw him again. some people just like to admire certain cars but may overdue it in a sense. you can never be too careful though. if I hadn't spoke to that guy I would've taken every precaution to protect my car. even though she's an ugger. I still love her

[slipipinoi]

oh crap this just happened to me today. i was at my cousins house and my aunt was outside and she told me someone took a picture of my car. im kinda scared haha

[luisgonz]

Het over it, Its happen to me before. In broad daylight and in front of me. Welcome to the real world.

[shmiddy]

take it as a complament i guess... if they wanted to steal it i dont think they would take the time to take pick of it. its not like their making a file or something like that on ur car before they decide to take it. dont worry about it, i wouldnt

[240trainee]

Just think if you actually saw it, how often does it happen when you don't

and you are in Dana Point, I think you will be allright.

[Jordn]

Ever seen Gone in 60 Seconds? They're planning a big hit night, 100 cars in one night! The picture of your car is most likely pinned up on a cork board in an old garage.

BE AFRAID AND VIGILANT MY FRIEND.

[k's_silvia2.0]

It happens, my experience was a little coo though I caught a group of 3 chicks taking pics of my coupe.I ask em "can I help you ladies":cool: and they were all like "you got a cool car, is it fast?":rolleyes: But now sitting here thinking about they could have been decoys......:bite:!

[ROIDMONKEY]

Gps-snitch. but yea , im tired of the whole carefull where to park. im selling the 240 and going to get a focus

[dynamicck]

Focus??
Unless it's a Ford Focus (Cosworth)


To the OP... People who steal cars usually don't take pics. The flash brings unwanted attention and why would you take a pic of something you are about to steal?

People are jockin your car, so that means thieves probably notice it too

[koukimonster139]

why would someone need a picture of it to steal it....

if they want it that bad im sure theyd just jot down your address and the car color and shit, come back later and swipe it

[Brian]

^^^^
it IS possible to take a photo with no flash...

[Phlip]

^^^^
it IS possible to take a photo with no flash...
Bullshit, every camera in the history of ever has flashed!

It's happened to me, and my car is far from nice, I have come out of the mall and saw people taking pictures of my car and shit, kneeling to see my exhaust and shit... God knows why, I am more than willing that it is the butt of someone's joke on someone's web forum somewhere or something.

[burnsauto]

Gps-snitch. but yea , im tired of the whole carefull where to park. im selling the 240 and going to get a focus


my DD is a focus...you don't want one.


i wish someone would steal that thing..

[azndoc]

Maybe they've been watching "Gone in 60 seconds" and they naming the cars and taking pictures for future reference.

Or they could just be admiring your car.


Sometimes it does freak me out a bit when people ask about my car and take pics.

But that's just part of the thing that we do. My car is flashy and that's how I like it and I should be prepare to deal with that.

[Jordn]

Ever seen Gone in 60 Seconds? They're planning a big hit night, 100 cars in one night! The picture of your car is most likely pinned up on a cork board in an old garage.

Maybe they've been watching "Gone in 60 seconds" and they naming the cars and taking pictures for future reference.

Ummmm.:bigok:

[ROIDMONKEY]

my DD is a focus...you don't want one.


i wish someone would steal that thing..
LOL that was my friking point . no one will steal it ........ so u dont have to worry about pics or leaving it any whereeeeee

[ROIDMONKEY]

Maybe they've been watching "Gone in 60 seconds" and they naming the cars and taking pictures for future reference.
good memory bro. LOL

[exitspeed]

Only I take pictures of my car. And then only I look at them.

You guys need garages. I wouldn't feel safe just havin my car hanging out in a driveway in CA.

[INeedNewTires]

do what i do, get a girlfriend with a reliable car and have her ass tote you around everywhere! My shit is either locked in the garage, or 5 ft from my office at work. I dont go anywhere else with it. Plus i have the kill switches, alarm, etc. Looking into the GPS-snitch too....

[jskateborders]

I take pictures of nice looking cars... Granted, I usually take them in parking lots with my phone when I see them. Ive never taken a picture of someones car at their house though. Buy a trunk monkey.

[Dutchmalmiss]

do what i do, get a girlfriend with a reliable car and have her ass tote you around everywhere!

+1 haha. She hates my car's ability to slowly kill her (breast bouncing slammedness, straight-pipe fumes, no a/c, etc) So she LOVES volunteering to take her hybrid everywhere.

As for pics, I'd leave zero tolerance for shit like that. The cameraman may not be taking pics for the intent of stealing the car, but he may unknowingly have a thief as a friend who'll also see the pic by chance. Wheel boots, QR, kill switches, alarms, mutant midgets: select one or all and you'll thank me later.

[xdumbxguyx]

You can never be too carefull and trustworthy, just keep an eye out.

[Mangudai]

why would someone need a picture of it to steal it....

if they want it that bad im sure theyd just jot down your address and the car color and shit, come back later and swipe it

I dont know but I will tell you that cops down here busted these dudes who were stealing cars. They had a huge ass binder with pictures that cataloged all kinds of hondas and nissans etc, what they were and where they were located. If were you..I'd be a bit wary.

[garbury]

i came out of walmart one day to see a few younger kids taking pics of my car last month. I freaked too with all kinds of "worst case scenario" stories, but in reality they dont know where it sleeps at night. I'n your case, I would be worried, but feel better because now you can look for a red civic driving through your neighborhood. Also, it sounds like your neighbors do a good job of watching your car.

I've come to realize that the fear of theft is far more debilitating than the actual theft. My car is like my child. when it runs poorly i feel bad, when its dirty I feel dirty, when it gets violated by someone else, I've been violated by someone else. I'm sure 80% feel the same way. My social life is hampered because I don't want to drive to said nightclub or store because it could get dinged or even have the stereo stolen or worse yet get jacked by a theif well versed in defeating a qr/lock, well installed pager alarm, finding an unplugged sensor, and get away without being noticed in a busy parking lot. I'm probably 18k deep into this car and realized that the loss of 15k is just as possible through a wreck, lawsuit, poor investment, loss of job, or any other financially draining situations that plague the human race.

Take the necessary precautions, watch your crap, but don't let it control your mind...I've missed out on many fun nights with girls or my friends because I would rather keep the 240 parked in safety. You could be home worrying about your car and get it jacked or you could be at home having fun not worrying about your car and get it jacked. Either way the end result is the same but your frame of mind is much different towards the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

[ZX88]

you should set up a camera watching your car when you park it to see if they come back.

[LongGrain]

mostly at events people will take pics, but they take pics of everyone. i actually like it because i dont have a camera, so its nice to see pics of my car pop up after the events for me to save.

but i have had an older guy stop at my house and ask me about my car, he was like 45 probably and had just bought a project s13 for him and his son to work on, he took a couple pictures, asked about my aero and SR (they were building an sr also) really nice guy, but i'll be pissed if i see a clone of my car driving around any time soon. dude said his son wanted to get into drifting also.

[240cracker]

i take pics of cars... the other day i saw a clean ass silvia convertable in a parking lot while on the clock at work.

still turned around and took a pic of it. set it as my backgroud haha

take it as a compliment

[Mangudai]

but in reality they dont know where it sleeps at night.

Some people do have the ability to run plates. Just saying. Though, I doubt a small group of kids around your car would do that. If it were me I'd try to be sneaky about it.

[Smurf_240SX]

Yeah i've also had people taking pictures of my car.

[SoSideways]

Only time I've had someone take a pic of my car was a bunch of girls in an Explorer following me, took a pic of my drift charm, which is a pink pig, then hauled ass up next to me and yelled out the window at me "YOU'VE GOT A PIG HANGING FROM YOUR CAR!!!" and sped off.

I was like, "uh... ok? Don't wreck..."

[projectRDM]

And this is why my car sits with a cover over it all the time, blocked by another car, and isn't found anywhere online. I don't drive it to anything car related and I never go near my subdivision if there's a car behind me either. I did have two kids stop a few years ago to look at my old car, I came outside with a gun. I don't care what they wanted, I don't know them or care to know them, and stepping on to my property isn't cool. They didn't come back.

I'd be prepared for the worst just in case.

[Jordn]

And this is why my car sits with a cover over it all the time, blocked by another car, and isn't found anywhere online. I don't drive it to anything car related and I never go near my subdivision if there's a car behind me either. I did have two kids stop a few years ago to look at my old car, I came outside with a gun. I don't care what they wanted, I don't know them or care to know them, and stepping on to my property isn't cool. They didn't come back.

I'd be prepared for the worst just in case.

Jeeeeeeez man, is theft really that bad in the States? Do you guys have insurance?

Doesn't it bother you being so cautious about it all the time, like in terms of spoiling your enjoyment of the car because your always worried about what might happen?

[mr_240sx]

just make sure you have the car appraised and insured and if it gets stolen you get your money back...hence why you want to get insurance.

[Mangudai]

I did have two kids stop a few years ago to look at my old car, I came outside with a gun.

I feel better now. This is the kind of mentality I have as well, people think its ridiculous.

[Ds14]

eh, i'm guilty of snapping a pic of a random strangers car in front of their house without permission.... but it was a toyota gt2000, i think exceptions can be made.

[clark]

quick release steering hub

hidden battery cutoff switch

fuel pump cutoff switch in your engine bay or trunk or some abastract place

hire a midget to camp in your car overnight

gun

...in no specific order

[ms!3]

Back when I was 16, I used to work at a grocery store. I was sitting in my car one day on my 15min break. Some random lady in a white SUV parks about 3 spaces away from me, takes a picture, then drives off. To this day i don't know what the hell she took a picture for.

[nismo 240sx]

like that person said you should put killswitches...you can also get that viper alarm with that 2 mile range and it tells you if your car has been broken into...its worth a try!

[status:one]

do what i do, get a girlfriend with a reliable car and have her ass tote you around everywhere!

Lol... i do the exact same thing... except sometimes she lets me take it. The amount of fights we've been in for "staying out to late with her car".... oh boy.

[vr4gasmtt]

I take pictures of nice looking cars... Granted, I usually take them in parking lots with my phone when I see them. Ive never taken a picture of someones car at their house though. Buy a trunk monkey.


I also agree I take pictures of nice cars too, in a parking garage or the likes but not on someones driveway thats a little too hardcore. Maybe he loves your car:loco:

[nismo 240sx]

haha i just did that..i saw a sick S14 and i had to take a picture of it. it was so clean!

[Agent240sx]

If they wanted to steal your car, chances are they would attempt to do it whether or not any pictures were taken.

And there has been occasions where the was a nice 240 on one of my friend's street and we would purposely slow down just to take a look at it, again I can see if someone saw us do it, it could be perceived as suspicious but we are only admiring especially times when we drive by the area 2 or more times a day (not driving by to check the vehicle but it just happens to be on our route, but we do slow down to admire). I also had the same treatment done to my car time and time again and nothing has come of it (though my car is not great at all, but they are somewhat rare around here). Hell some random old man walking his down randomly came upto me the other day while I was going to my car and told me its such a nice car "how long have you had it for?, its such a nice car" Apparently 240's how a large fanbase heh. Me and my GF were thinking WTF this dude seemed normal and not a wacko but also like 70 years old lol.

Don't be too paranoid however like everyday with anything of value you cannot be too safe.

[jbuckley]

haha its funny everyone makes their gf take them places... im guilty of it too

The whole being paranoid about the pictures is understandable , but maybe its just some guy who likes your car.

i parked my car on some empty ass industrial street and some guy in a civic pulled up and took pictures of it. i wasnt trippin haha

[fbiphil]

Ever seen Gone in 60 Seconds? They're planning a big hit night, 100 cars in one night! The picture of your car is most likely pinned up on a cork board in an old garage.


Would they call it "Silvia"? Har-har...

[bardabe]

people use to always take shit tons of pics of my car i never really cared, trust me if they want to steal it they'll steal it they don't need pictures. i say don;t worry about it.

[PRADOgy]

ask your neighbors to do the favor of writing down plates ..
but id feel hella nervous too bro..

[duffman1278]

Like mentioned before, park it in a garage, I've had people do wierd shit around my house. Late at night, awhile back, I saw this one red s13 that passed my house at least 6 times, I was working on my car that day in my garage. I've even had like random people just come up to me while I'm working on my car and just want to know what I have or tell me they have a 240 also and saw me working on mine.

Gets kinda suspicious though, and makes me paranoid. Get a car cover for it too. And just cover it when your inside the house.

[Old Spice]

ask your neighbors to do the favor of writing down plates ..
but id feel hella nervous too bro..
If you get some suspicious plates let me know my mom works for the sherifs department here in WA and she can look up anything...

[oscarsx]

no one has taken pictures of my car, what does this mean? is it ugly??


well man, garage would be the best i would think..
or....... you can sleep in the car with a nice long bat..

[Oo_Skyline_oO]

+1 haha. She hates my car's ability to slowly kill her (breast bouncing slammedness, straight-pipe fumes, no a/c, etc) So she LOVES volunteering to take her hybrid everywhere.

As for pics, I'd leave zero tolerance for shit like that. The cameraman may not be taking pics for the intent of stealing the car, but he may unknowingly have a thief as a friend who'll also see the pic by chance. Wheel boots, QR, kill switches, alarms, mutant midgets: select one or all and you'll thank me later.


I'm with this guy, 100%. read the stolen section of zilvia, you'll be a little more inspired to take further measures to make sure no one touches your baby. fuck thieves:mephfawk:

[TiNMAN]

thieves or admirers...its hit or miss.

park that shit inside or get some better anti-theft.

an alarm system isnt much

[upstate240sx]

id install a fuel cutoff switch, just a lil rocker switch or push button switch cost less then 10$, hide it crazy well, in the trunk? under the dash on teh passenger side, in a locked glove box. or a plain ole red button that says push here. lol cheap alternative to protect your investment.

you could part the car out and have it crushed and someone would probably try to steal your steel ... ha ha get it , steal steel. ok 4 real though fuel cut switches, or an alarm with igniiton cut,

or buy a dog and leave it in the car lol and feed it once a week,
but take care though.

i really dont care about normal people gettin there car stolen, but damn it breaks my heart to see someone people who put there sweat, blood and tears into a car, not to mention time and $$, only to have some piece of shit came along and steal it.

[g-via]

My car has an alarm......I tested tripping the alarm system and it works great.....

Hopefully, it's just a guy who really like my car, and all he wants is just pictures....

Honestly, I am really scared.....

not to add fuel to the fire, but if they really want your car, any anti-theft devices don't mean shit.

they will get your car.

[DohcKA]

well since he knows where you live taking the pix for the plate to get your address is outta question... admirer but still be cautious.....

[TheRonTom31]

I had a guy stand in the middle of a 4 lane busy main road of my city at an intersection and snap of probly 20 -30 pictures of my car. He was banding down and moving around and standing in the middle of a moving lane and everything.

I didnt get it

[projectRDM]

Jeeeeeeez man, is theft really that bad in the States? Do you guys have insurance?

Doesn't it bother you being so cautious about it all the time, like in terms of spoiling your enjoyment of the car because your always worried about what might happen?

Insurance doesn't cover anything except the base car with nothing on it, so a stolen vehicle would net you about $3500 for a 98 SE fully loaded after paying half that yearly just to insure it.

I don't drive my car much either, I have a daily for that. When I do enjoy it it's always in the mountains, hundred miles away from all the idiots, fan boys, thieves, and 'admirers'. I'd rather enjoy stuffing it into a ditch than having someone steal it or vandalize it.

[illvialuver]

i want to make some small anti theft sticker for my window that says this car is protected by me, and if you harm it or take it i will not call the cops i will fuckin kill you.

I would not worry about it. I had a kidfollow me for about an hour on the 405 once, just because he wanted to get pics or video of my exhaust shooting out flames.

[garbury]

Some people do have the ability to run plates. Just saying. Though, I doubt a small group of kids around your car would do that. If it were me I'd try to be sneaky about it.

True, running plates is scary but my registration is sent to my parents' p.o. box so i never worried about it.

If your alarm works and can WAKE YOU UP at night, I wouldn't worry about it. just make sure there's a backup battery so if they cut main power you still have juice. Takes me 30 seconds to be out of bed, gun in hand and around the corner in the alley without being visible to a thief. Would take a very good thief longer to find and disable all anti theft devices for sure. The only problem is if they don't have a weapon and you fire, you may lose some years of your life in prison...

[ESmorz]

Build a garage.

or Buy a gun.

Problem solved.

[LS240]

i came out of walmart one day to see a few younger kids taking pics of my car last month. I freaked too with all kinds of "worst case scenario" stories, but in reality they dont know where it sleeps at night. I'n your case, I would be worried, but feel better because now you can look for a red civic driving through your neighborhood. Also, it sounds like your neighbors do a good job of watching your car.

I've come to realize that the fear of theft is far more debilitating than the actual theft. My car is like my child. when it runs poorly i feel bad, when its dirty I feel dirty, when it gets violated by someone else, I've been violated by someone else. I'm sure 80% feel the same way. My social life is hampered because I don't want to drive to said nightclub or store because it could get dinged or even have the stereo stolen or worse yet get jacked by a theif well versed in defeating a qr/lock, well installed pager alarm, finding an unplugged sensor, and get away without being noticed in a busy parking lot. I'm probably 18k deep into this car and realized that the loss of 15k is just as possible through a wreck, lawsuit, poor investment, loss of job, or any other financially draining situations that plague the human race.

Take the necessary precautions, watch your crap, but don't let it control your mind...I've missed out on many fun nights with girls or my friends because I would rather keep the 240 parked in safety. You could be home worrying about your car and get it jacked or you could be at home having fun not worrying about your car and get it jacked. Either way the end result is the same but your frame of mind is much different towards the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

Sounds like you need a cheap DD lol. Then you can lock your 240 up safe in a garage and still go out.

i want to make some small anti theft sticker for my window that says this car is protected by me, and if you harm it or take it i will not call the cops i will fuckin kill you.

I'm not sure how much good it would do, but I was thinking of doing the same for my 240 and my beloved truck too.

The only problem is if they don't have a weapon and you fire, you may lose some years of your life in prison...

Man I love Colorado. "Make my day" law baby! If you're on my property against my will or without permission and you're doing something suspicious or even remotely threatening, I have every right to use lethal force. Sometimes politicians get something right when they pass a law. :D

[Pedo Bear]

Build a garage.

or Buy a gun.

Problem solved.

on that note i would also be wary so get an alarm that will page you and invest in IZHMASH Saiga-12 Shotguns (http://www.saiga-12.com/) for extra peace of mind. yes it is russian but you have a choice of 10rd clips :naughty:

[idahotuner]

i take pictures of peoples cars all the time lol. but i try making it realy obvious and i only do it whn i am rolling in my 240 or dads mr2. that way they can tell i am just another enthusiast and not some one scooping them out.

[Mangudai]

True, running plates is scary but my registration is sent to my parents' p.o. box so i never worried about it.

If your alarm works and can WAKE YOU UP at night, I wouldn't worry about it. just make sure there's a backup battery so if they cut main power you still have juice. Takes me 30 seconds to be out of bed, gun in hand and around the corner in the alley without being visible to a thief. Would take a very good thief longer to find and disable all anti theft devices for sure. The only problem is if they don't have a weapon and you fire, you may lose some years of your life in prison...


My biggest fear are tow trucks. I plan to have a... installed..I cant remember what its called but it'll trigger your alarm if the car is lifted even slightly.

[SoSideways]

My biggest fear are tow trucks. I plan to have a... installed..I cant remember what its called but it'll trigger your alarm if the car is lifted even slightly.

It's part of an alarm system. It's kinda like an add-on.

[Om1kron]

I took a picture of that chameleon blue/green rx7 that was big on the show scene back in 02 with a fun saver while he was driving next to me on the freeway...

I've taken pictures of tons of cars while driving or while they were parked to show them to other people.

[Sideways~S14]

Maybe they were a under cover cop taking a pic of your car to crack down on street jerifting

[HyperTek]

it could be people doin it fo rtheir websites or highschool projects.. or people using reference pics for ebay bodykit sales lol..

I hate the people who stop at your house.. I had a thread up last year about this.. I used to get people who drive by my house stop in the middle of the street and shout out what am i doing what kind of car is that what motor do i got etc.. People would get out of their cars and stuff.. It wasnt too bad but you never know, my brothers datsun 280z was stolen from our driveway like a decade ago.

I had a guy follow me into a parking lot and when i got out the car, he jus asked me about the rx7, said he has a Rx3 with FD motor and was jus curious about my car yadda yadda.. those people I do not mind, kinda like it.

The best memory though was the elementary school kids who got off the bus walking by my house, little boy is like "cool car" comes up and looks at the speedometer.. "woah 180mph?? thats faster then my dads 350z!!"

[LongGrain]

hey, happened again.

i was driving down the road to go to my work to swap some tires out, i pass by 2 people who are bicycling in the opposite direction, one of them just whipped out a digi and snapped a few pics of my car as i went by him lol.

[garbury]

My biggest fear are tow trucks. I plan to have a... installed..I cant remember what its called but it'll trigger your alarm if the car is lifted even slightly.

Tow trucks are scary. I park front wheels in first and crank it all the way over and lock the hub. If a tow truck gets my rear end up (though i took a tow hook off for exhaust + bodykit gets in the way), my front wheels are rolling into my carport and hes not going wnywhere with it. If he wants to lift my front tires to get it on dollies, hes gonna have a hell of a time in my dirt carport with a jack that probably wont fit under the bodykit. So the tow truck would need to destroy the aero and shake the car significantly to get it out of there. If hes cautious enough to not trigger my alarm thats triggered by even the wind, ill be impressed and sad at the same time. take as many precautions as possible. maybe even a proximity mine?

[SlideWell]

if you park that thing outside you're just leaving it open for grabs. i always keep my S14 in the garage. one night i parked my old s14 outside to take pictures, and my Seattle Police officer neighbor (with a K-9) came over, knocked on my door, and told me someone was taking pictures of my car. i laughed, and thanked him very much and told him i had snapped a few shots. try your best to get it in a garage.