DatDoug Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Saw this post from Ray on FB. Hey just so everybody knows.... There is a Corolla that sits outside my shop and has for some time. There was about ten people that knew what engine was in there. It has a 20v 4age silvertop. So some people stole the car and took it to the field next to the shop and hid it between the trailers that are parked out in the field. Then they stripped it of some parts. They took the bolt in cage, Konig rewind wheels, rear coilovers, steering wheel, tach, and most bothersome is the ECU and Wiring harness. One thing is, YOU DONT STEAL AN ECU AND HARNESS UNLESS YOU NEED IT. So someone doing a 20v swap who is too dumb to look at a ecu pinout and wire it themselves did it. Sweet. Luckily enough there were fingerprints and a cigarette pack left in the car. The results are taking a while. The results will be hit and miss since the fingerprints will need to be in the system. Thanks to most red blooded american who turns 21 and applies for a CPL (concealed pistol license) gets their prints in the system. This all happened just over a month ago and any info leading to the buys who did it will be very helpful. I already have a hunch but one of the guys remains nameless. I know this may stir some crap, but maybe not... Many thieves think or justify their actions by saying 'oh insurance will cover it' or my favorite 'thats what insurance is for'...well I have to say business insurance will not cover it since the car was outside and the owners insurance wont cover it either. Hope your stuff dosen't get stolen. Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Saw this post from Ray on FB. Hey just so everybody knows.... There is a Corolla that sits outside my shop and has for some time. There was about ten people that knew what engine was in there. It has a 20v 4age silvertop. So some people stole the car and took it to the field next to the shop and hid it between the trailers that are parked out in the field. Then they stripped it of some parts. They took the bolt in cage, Konig rewind wheels, rear coilovers, steering wheel, tach, and most bothersome is the ECU and Wiring harness. One thing is, YOU DONT STEAL AN ECU AND HARNESS UNLESS YOU NEED IT. So someone doing a 20v swap who is too dumb to look at a ecu pinout and wire it themselves did it. Sweet. Luckily enough there were fingerprints and a cigarette pack left in the car. The results are taking a while. The results will be hit and miss since the fingerprints will need to be in the system. Thanks to most red blooded american who turns 21 and applies for a CPL (concealed pistol license) gets their prints in the system. This all happened just over a month ago and any info leading to the buys who did it will be very helpful. I already have a hunch but one of the guys remains nameless. I know this may stir some crap, but maybe not... Many thieves think or justify their actions by saying 'oh insurance will cover it' or my favorite 'thats what insurance is for'...well I have to say business insurance will not cover it since the car was outside and the owners insurance wont cover it either. Hope your stuff dosen't get stolen. Shit like this is why small speedshops in America are a dying trend. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I hope it doesn't happen again ... :angry: ... repeat offenders <_< ... sad thing is ... its quite possible :mellow: Fucking thieves :angry: :( Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thieving fucks don't think about "insurance will cover it" until long after they pulled this shit and need an excuse or a rationalization to some of their dipshit buddies or a judge. It should be perfectly legal to kick these pricks in the face with cleats on. 1 Quote Link to comment
510kevin Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 The sad thing is that its probably one of rays customers that knew the car was there. Hopefully he can recover the parts. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Lame :( Theives suck :angry: Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Ya i agree, someone had knowledge of the car, are staked it out...I drive by his shop alot, and at night not alot of cars on that road and it is dark...And they also probly keyed on that car there is alot of stuff around that building...I hope they find who did it...Probly wont get the stuff back, but at least catching them would be nice!!! Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Dude sorry to hear this. The Garage Autohero 510 is one of my faves on the planet, and that alone should make them exempt from any thieving! (Not that anyone should be stolen from EVER.) Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 bummer :( hope they get fucking busted :angry: Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 That shop needs to hire me to sit on a couch all night drinking beer with my 50 gal firebarrel and my pit bull,i'll wear this 1 Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Reminds me of how much security you need these days. I remember an article in Sport Compact Car about how their garages got broken into and they made off with all sorts of stuff. Barbed wire and guard dogs are your best bet. Quote Link to comment
Siempreloco Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 May I suggest a smarter approach to security.... he also makes sweet, sensual music, guaranteed to bring in more customers. Quote Link to comment
erichwaslike Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 thats fucking shitty. i saw the 510 at jccs and it was tits. i hope u guys get ur stuff recovered and the assholes that did it get nailed by the system. i have a feeling that the ratsun police are on the case already. Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I am continually amazed that more shops, especially ones in the warehouse areas, fail to employ even a rudimentary video surveillance system; and the ones that do use the cheapest, shittiest cameras they can find. Even a couple of these on a computer running Argus DVR free version is better than nothing. Especially if you can keep the area decently lit: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-HD-Pro-Webcam-C910/dp/B003M2YT96 Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Here's an example of the C910 I mentioned above: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34mTLzDD30w Raw video in 1080P should be even better than the quality beat down Youtube does to the video. But even in 720, you can just about make out the license plates with ease. Quote Link to comment
Guest kamakazi620 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 May I suggest a smarter approach to security.... he also makes sweet, sensual music, guaranteed to bring in more customers. On what??? the "Guitar Hero" Game??? Quote Link to comment
Siempreloco Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 On what??? the "Guitar Hero" Game??? Uhm, yeah, do you know any other way to make music? Quote Link to comment
DOnatello Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I am continually amazed that more shops, especially ones in the warehouse areas, fail to employ even a rudimentary video surveillance system; and the ones that do use the cheapest, shittiest cameras they can find. Even a couple of these on a computer running Argus DVR free version is better than nothing. Especially if you can keep the area decently lit: http://www.amazon.co...0/dp/B003M2YT96 How would you mount this camera in the elements outside? Also how would you wire it to say a telephone pole away from the building watching over a parking lot etc.? this is a webcam for a personal computer correct? not a security camera. Quote Link to comment
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