stealing rx8
11-16-2005, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by MTLbroker
I phone Mazda, and they informed me that in order to obtain a new key from Mazda, you need to have the keycode AND car registration before they issue a key. The only way for non-authorized key duplication is if the Mazda dealer did not follow established protocol.
11-16-2005, 11:27 AM
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my roommate needed a key to his F-150, we went to the local ford dealer and all they asked for was the VIN and ten minutes later we were out the door w/a new key, kinda freaked me out.
11-16-2005, 01:47 PM
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No one has ever successfully broken into my car, but..
I was at the movies with a few friends like a month ago (one is a marine and 2 were in the airforce...harcore military guys) and my car paged me saying someone was breaking in (the car alarm paged me, not my actual 8 lol)...so we run outside and sure enough there were 4 guys around my car...
they were unsuccessful though, didnt leave any damage, got their asses kicked, and then got arrested...im sure it was a great night for them lol
Moral of the story: invest in a good alarm system
I was at the movies with a few friends like a month ago (one is a marine and 2 were in the airforce...harcore military guys) and my car paged me saying someone was breaking in (the car alarm paged me, not my actual 8 lol)...so we run outside and sure enough there were 4 guys around my car...
they were unsuccessful though, didnt leave any damage, got their asses kicked, and then got arrested...im sure it was a great night for them lol
Moral of the story: invest in a good alarm system
11-16-2005, 01:53 PM
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couple of years ago, people where going in the RX-7 forum and getting VIN# from the VIN# check area. They would obtain the number and get a key. Couple of people lost their FD's because of that.
11-16-2005, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Aseras
1 and 4 remedied by keeping in wallet....
I would say you should stack up the deterrents as warrented by your location.
I live out in the country on a small farm. During deer season (which isn't long enough) you can hear shotgun blasts from all directions. I, like most of my neighbors sight in guns and practice on my property. I can stand in my yard and point and tell you different calibers and types of weapons have heard from the surrounding properties. Bottom line - almost no break-ins (never heard of one), almost no mischief (can't think of when I heard of one), absolutely no repeat offenders (quite a deterrent). Sometimes I don't even lock my car at home.
In town I just lock it. In the city I park it where I can see it or where others can see it.
If I lived in town or in the city I'd start adding deterents -
- upgraded alarm system (with window sticker)
- steering wheel club
- pedal club
- car cover with lock
...and best of all - lock it inside a garage at night.
An ill-gotten dealer-key will not overcome those last 4. Granted, none of these are guarantees, but you're not guaranteed to not hit a deer (for instance) or be hit by a drunk driver either. Each of those deterrents makes it more conspicuous for someone to mess with the car and that's all you need. If I saw someone cutting a car-cover off a high-end sports and backing up a flatbed truck I'd discretely call 911 on my cell phone.
It's the same principle you shoud use for your home - make the thief want to mess with someone else's that's easier pickings. After that you have to make your peace with the risk you face and not drive yourself crazy worrying about it all.
11-16-2005, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
That is fine - if you are the only one who drives your car.
(oof, this reminds me yet again of how much I hate valet parking!)
11-17-2005, 09:54 AM
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(oof, this reminds me yet again of how much I hate valet parking!)
11-17-2005, 12:18 PM
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In the past 10 years or so, here in the UK, there has been a huge clamp down on car theft with more and more effective vehicle security systems being fitted by the manufacturer. As a result, it is nearly impossible to steal a vehicle without the keys. As you know this is the case for the RX-8 too.
However, sadly, this has lead to a rise in violent vehicle related crime as criminals now target the owners themselves in an effort to get the keys. This means they are breaking into homes at night, and if the keys cannot be found lying around somewhere, they then go confront the owner. And the law and interpretation of "reasonable force" over here sucks big time, so you can't even properly defend your own property.
The generally accepted view is to leave your keys out of view of the windows of your house, but somewhere where they can be found. Better they steal your car than have cause to confront you.
However, while this does happen, it isn't a common occurence, so don't have nightmares.
However, sadly, this has lead to a rise in violent vehicle related crime as criminals now target the owners themselves in an effort to get the keys. This means they are breaking into homes at night, and if the keys cannot be found lying around somewhere, they then go confront the owner. And the law and interpretation of "reasonable force" over here sucks big time, so you can't even properly defend your own property.
The generally accepted view is to leave your keys out of view of the windows of your house, but somewhere where they can be found. Better they steal your car than have cause to confront you.
However, while this does happen, it isn't a common occurence, so don't have nightmares.
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11-17-2005, 12:26 PM
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And the law and interpretation of "reasonable force" over here sucks big time, so you can't even properly defend your own property.
Personally I find the thought of 'leaving the keys out for the burgler' disgusting, but I understand you don't have many other choices and I'd prefer that to being shot myself.
11-17-2005, 02:29 PM
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And the law and interpretation of "reasonable force" over here sucks big time, so you can't even properly defend your own property.
That sucks. You need a cowboy for a leader. (I'm being super sarcastic
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11-17-2005, 03:27 PM
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[QUOTE=Cool-Blue-Dad]However, shooting them on your lawn or in your car is clearly out of bounds (and no fair dragging them into the house afterwards).QUOTE]
Not in FL.
Not in FL.
11-17-2005, 03:47 PM
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I liike having a car that no chop shop gives a crap about. I've had TWO Honda Accords stolen from me - one at an airport, one from my closed and locked garage! They broke in and stole it while we were on vacation no less - the police said that they must have used a rolling code garage transmitter to get it open as there were no signs of forced entry. That and we must have been "cased" well in advance.
In both cases the cars were less than 6 months old with fewer than 5000 miles on them too. I got brand new cars from the insurance co. each time. Gotta love Gap insurance.
In both cases the cars were less than 6 months old with fewer than 5000 miles on them too. I got brand new cars from the insurance co. each time. Gotta love Gap insurance.
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