Has anyone ever had their Z stolen?

Mitco39 · 01-23-2013, 01:43 PM

I had a dream mine got stolen last night, haha. I was just curious if anyone has every had or heard of their car getting stolen (I seen a bunch of threads about wheels being stolen, but not the whole car). If so how was stolen or is it virtually impossible short of throwing it up on a truck?

I am thinking about doing a security system here in the spring sometime and thought I would ask.

Thanks

Mitch

FlawlessZ · 01-23-2013, 01:50 PM

I'm curious about this as well, Z parts are worth money on the street so I'm sure people have tried before...Having a programed key is probably what makes it hard to get the car on.

Also, I wouldn't want this thread indexed for search engines.

1st · 01-23-2013, 01:59 PM

Are cars are way too hard to steal. That should be the least of your concern. Vandalism is a different story and should be top priority. I don’t even think our cars make the top 5 better yet top 10 most stolen cars in the United States. You just had a nightmare son.

JungleZ · 01-23-2013, 01:55 PM

Highly doubt any low life thieves care about 370z, only your forum niche car nerd would probably steal car for a joyride

nogoodname · 01-23-2013, 02:08 PM

For pros, these cars are the easiest to steal because of the keyless start. That what the cops told me when my car was attempted to be stolen. They can replicate the signal but my G isn't keyless tho.

theDreamer · 01-23-2013, 02:14 PM

Easiest way to steal a car, flat bed, pull it on and drive away.
Does not matter what awesome system you have before you can react the car is gone.

DEpointfive0 · 01-23-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

For pros, these cars are the easiest to steal because of the keyless start. That what the cops told me when my car was attempted to be stolen. They can replicate the signal but my G isn't keyless tho.

Might want to look into that... I'm going to say that I don't know people buy I know people who can *ahem* Hotwire cars... And your standard Toyota Honda whatever, even with a transponder key... 30 seconds from the time the door it open... (I have seen them do it and I shat myself)
On the other hand... I had 2 different guys try to... Start my 2009 Nissan Maxima without the key... 30 min later they both pretty much have up and said they couldn't do it, and one have me the estimate of 3 HOURS to disconnect everything that's connected to the immobilizer, the push button, the key recognizing thing, the wiring harness...

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Easiest way to steal a car, flat bed, pull it on and drive away.
Does not matter what awesome system you have before you can react the car is gone.

^and yes, this is THE BEST way of stealing a car

Mt Tam I am · 01-23-2013, 03:20 PM

Hot wiring cars. I forgot all about it. I had a car I hot wired once when the key broke. A Datsun B210. It was easy, and I just figured it out while delivering pizzas at night.

I sure hope we are miles from this happening to our Z's.

onzedge · 01-23-2013, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Hot wiring cars. I forgot all about it. I had a car I hot wired once when the key broke. A Datsun B210. It was easy, and I just figured it out while delivering pizzas at night.

I sure hope we are miles from this happening to our Z's.

One of my previous 240Z's ignition switch/lock was so worn that a flat screwdriver would start it right up.

nmjaxx9 · 01-23-2013, 07:52 PM

Garage solves that problem, and OP its not a dream if its being stolen thats a nightmare!!

NewtoZ's5 · 01-24-2013, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Hot wiring cars. I forgot all about it. I had a car I hot wired once when the key broke. A Datsun B210. It was easy, and I just figured it out while delivering pizzas at night.

I sure hope we are miles from this happening to our Z's.

Whoa, I had a1979 Datsun B210 as my first car. I could start it with a flat screwdriver. My key broke as well.

Mt Tam I am · 01-24-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NewtoZ's5

Whoa, I had a1979 Datsun B210 as my first car. I could start it with a flat screwdriver. My key broke as well.

I did not think to try it. I had to defeat the steering lock mechanism. I drove a few feet when it engaged.

Davey · 01-24-2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Hot wiring cars. I forgot all about it. I had a car I hot wired once when the key broke. A Datsun B210. It was easy, and I just figured it out while delivering pizzas at night.

My friend John did that back in High School, same car and everything.

Mitco39 · 01-23-2013, 02:28 PM

I figured as much, I am just am and always have been paranoid about theft. I also understand it comes to being smart where you park and all that, but many of you know that this isnt always ideal.

Has anyone every put a security type tune on their car with up rev? I do this on the Diesel engines I tune up here for some guys.

The reason I am also a bit more worried now is the fact that I have spent alot of $$ on this car over the winter, I will have to talk to my insurance company about seeing if I can tack that onto my premiums.

conor1123 · 01-24-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

I figured as much, I am just am and always have been paranoid about theft. I also understand it comes to being smart where you park and all that, but many of you know that this isnt always ideal.

Has anyone every put a security type tune on their car with up rev? I do this on the Diesel engines I tune up here for some guys.

The reason I am also a bit more worried now is the fact that I have spent alot of $$ on this car over the winter, I will have to talk to my insurance company about seeing if I can tack that onto my premiums.

I'm pretty sure the 5 basic maps of UpRev have it all. The valet map and the no start map. If you really want to swap maps every time you park somewhere maybe? Better hope the person doesn't know how to change the maps

01-23-2013, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	Has anyone ever had their Z stolen? I had a dream mine got stolen last night, haha. I was just curious if anyone has every had or heard of their car getting stolen (I seen a bunch of threads about wheels being stolen, but not the whole car). If so how was stolen or is it virtually impossible short of throwing it up on a truck? I am thinking about doing a security system here in the spring sometime and thought I would ask. Thanks Mitch __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

01-23-2013, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
FlawlessZ Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal 818 Posts: 595 Drives: 12 PW 6MT Rep Power: 14	I'm curious about this as well, Z parts are worth money on the street so I'm sure people have tried before...Having a programed key is probably what makes it hard to get the car on. Also, I wouldn't want this thread indexed for search engines. __________________ 2012 PW - 6MT \| Meisterschaft CBE w/ ECV \| EVO-R Front Lip \| Enkei SP3-RS JDM Wheels \| Sticky Hankook RS-3's \| Megan Racing Springs \| Hot Shift Knob \| JDM Brake/Fog Light

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JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Highly doubt any low life thieves care about 370z, only your forum niche car nerd would probably steal car for a joyride DEpointfive0 likes this.

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Easiest way to steal a car, flat bed, pull it on and drive away. Does not matter what awesome system you have before you can react the car is gone. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Hot wiring cars. I forgot all about it. I had a car I hot wired once when the key broke. A Datsun B210. It was easy, and I just figured it out while delivering pizzas at night. I sure hope we are miles from this happening to our Z's. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

01-23-2013, 01:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Are cars are way too hard to steal. That should be the least of your concern. Vandalism is a different story and should be top priority. I don’t even think our cars make the top 5 better yet top 10 most stolen cars in the United States. You just had a nightmare son.

01-23-2013, 02:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	For pros, these cars are the easiest to steal because of the keyless start. That what the cops told me when my car was attempted to be stolen. They can replicate the signal but my G isn't keyless tho.

01-23-2013, 07:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	Garage solves that problem, and OP its not a dream if its being stolen thats a nightmare!! Leadfoot and Mitco39 like this.

01-23-2013, 02:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	I figured as much, I am just am and always have been paranoid about theft. I also understand it comes to being smart where you park and all that, but many of you know that this isnt always ideal. Has anyone every put a security type tune on their car with up rev? I do this on the Diesel engines I tune up here for some guys. The reason I am also a bit more worried now is the fact that I have spent alot of $$ on this car over the winter, I will have to talk to my insurance company about seeing if I can tack that onto my premiums. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

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