Tips for not getting your system stolen

jrniehaus · 01-05-2010, 07:41 PM

I actually left my car in the PHX airport for three days and
the windows were down! Apparently the keys in my pocket
had pushed down on the unlock button long enought to open
the windows, since it will do that with the remote. I had no
idea it did this until I got back. Thank god noone stole the
car or anything in it. This was my old 350 z. Now I have the
370z and it does the same thing. Anyone know how to prevent
this from happening?

bigaudiofanat · 01-07-2010, 09:36 AM

Keep the key out of your pocket until you get to a safe distance. That is all I can think of.

2fast4thelaw · 01-07-2010, 08:42 PM

A stealth install really helps too. My car looks totally stock inside except for my double din Alpine in the dash. My subwoofer is bolted to the frame of my car from the inside. It would take me at least an hour to take the sub box out of my car.

Definitly bolt down what ever you can becasue theives have to move fast and they will take the easy stuff first. I have learned the hardway after having my stuff jacked twice!

bigaudiofanat · 01-07-2010, 08:53 PM

Just remember if they can not get it out they will destroy it. Nice head unit on a side note.

2fast4thelaw · 01-08-2010, 10:25 AM

Unfortunately you cant protect your self completely but there is insurance to take care of damage. My car is garaged and covered most of the time and I had LoJack installed in case it gets boosted. At this point if it happens it happens.

j.arnaldo · 01-08-2010, 10:47 AM

Aha, the envious crowd can make life miserable for you!

kenchan · 01-08-2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrniehaus

I actually left my car in the PHX airport for three days and
the windows were down! Apparently the keys in my pocket
had pushed down on the unlock button long enought to open
the windows, since it will do that with the remote. I had no
idea it did this until I got back. Thank god noone stole the
car or anything in it. This was my old 350 z. Now I have the
370z and it does the same thing. Anyone know how to prevent
this from happening?

remove the battery and carry it with you on the plane.

jrniehaus · 01-09-2010, 11:02 AM

You all have great ideas! lol. Maybe I should just take the car with me on the plane too! haha.

Oh well, I guess there is no fix for this one.

370Zsteve · 01-09-2010, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw

Unfortunately you cant protect your self completely but there is insurance to take care of damage. My car is garaged and covered most of the time and I had LoJack installed in case it gets boosted. At this point if it happens it happens.

That Stillen sunshield on your Z is a thief magnet!

kenchan · 01-09-2010, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrniehaus

You all have great ideas! lol. Maybe I should just take the car with me on the plane too! haha.

Oh well, I guess there is no fix for this one.

not your car battery you goof, talking about the lithium. stop wasting my time.

2fast4thelaw · 01-10-2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

That Stillen sunshield on your Z is a thief magnet!

You would be suprized, 95% of people out there have no idea what stillen is or even heard of them. 9 out of 10 people ask me what Stillen is. Not too worried about getting my exhaust system stolen.

01-05-2010, 07:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
jrniehaus Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 45 Drives: 370z 6spd sport mdl Rep Power: 16	Whoops I actually left my car in the PHX airport for three days and the windows were down! Apparently the keys in my pocket had pushed down on the unlock button long enought to open the windows, since it will do that with the remote. I had no idea it did this until I got back. Thank god noone stole the car or anything in it. This was my old 350 z. Now I have the 370z and it does the same thing. Anyone know how to prevent this from happening?

01-07-2010, 09:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Keep the key out of your pocket until you get to a safe distance. That is all I can think of. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

01-07-2010, 08:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	A stealth install really helps too. My car looks totally stock inside except for my double din Alpine in the dash. My subwoofer is bolted to the frame of my car from the inside. It would take me at least an hour to take the sub box out of my car. Definitly bolt down what ever you can becasue theives have to move fast and they will take the easy stuff first. I have learned the hardway after having my stuff jacked twice! __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

01-07-2010, 08:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Just remember if they can not get it out they will destroy it. Nice head unit on a side note. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

01-08-2010, 10:25 AM	#20 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	Unfortunately you cant protect your self completely but there is insurance to take care of damage. My car is garaged and covered most of the time and I had LoJack installed in case it gets boosted. At this point if it happens it happens. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

01-08-2010, 10:47 AM	#21 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Aha, the envious crowd can make life miserable for you!

01-09-2010, 11:02 AM	#23 (permalink)
jrniehaus Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 45 Drives: 370z 6spd sport mdl Rep Power: 16	You all have great ideas! lol. Maybe I should just take the car with me on the plane too! haha. Oh well, I guess there is no fix for this one.