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BPTactical
05-15-2012, 09:42
Piece of shit coonassed chicken shit cocksucker that stole my kids pride and joy last night.
If I find you you are history.
Just so you know, the 03 metallic blue WRX tag # 649-TJP that you stole from the Cantera Apartments (6th & Potomac)last night was my sons graduation present.
Yes, he went to school, worked hard and reaped the awards of his work.
And you piece of shit stole it.
You broke my kids heart.
You broke my heart.
A special place awaits you....


On the same note- Guys and Gals- if you see a medium metallic blue 03 WRX with the tag 649-TJP please notify LE ASAP.
It does have a STI rear wing and the tow hook in the rear is painted bright red.
Thanks

ChunkyMonkey
05-15-2012, 09:46
Sorry to hear that Bert. We'll keep our eyes open.

DeusExMachina
05-15-2012, 09:46
Ugh too many Subarus stolen...I'll post up on the local Subaru boards, Bert.

Have any pictures of it? I remember it having the STi spoiler, which makes it a bit unique for that year.

ruthabagah
05-15-2012, 09:49
Check Craigslist and Autotrader.com right away: that's where they end up. Also, look for spare parts in CL....

Ridge
05-15-2012, 09:56
I'll be in the area today. Will keep an eye out for it.

00tec
05-15-2012, 09:58
What time was it stolen? I see a listing on CL for a complete part out at ~9pm

03 wrx part out (Cheap) $1

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3016048946.html

DeusExMachina
05-15-2012, 09:59
What time was it stolen? I see a listing on CL for a complete part out at ~9pm

Link it.

gonz13
05-15-2012, 09:59
Bert, post pictures to keep an eye out for it. Hope it has something to pick it from the rest

zteknik
05-15-2012, 10:00
Sorry to hear it Bert.
Unfortunately its probably stripped by now.
Hopefully thay can find it.

MED
05-15-2012, 10:00
Piece of shit coonassed chicken shit cocksucker that stole my kids pride and joy last night.
If I find you you are history.
Just so you know, the 03 metallic blue WRX tag # 649-TJP that you stole from the Cantera Apartments (6th & Potomac)last night was my sons graduation present.
Yes, he went to school, worked hard and reaped the awards of his work.
And you piece of shit stole it.
You broke my kids heart.
You broke my heart.
A special place awaits you....


On the same note- Guys and Gals- if you see a medium metallic blue 03 WRX with the tag 649-TJP please notify LE ASAP.
It does have a STI rear wing and the tow hook in the rear is painted bright red.
Thanks

That really SUCKS! ...I feel bad for him.

This ad from last night is suspect...call and see if they have a hood or set of doors in your color.

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3016048946.html

03 wrx part out - $1 (Cheap)

Date: 2012-05-14, 9:03PM MDT
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Car is.complete interior is in really good condition text me @ 720_436_2730


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BPTactical
05-15-2012, 10:01
I do not have any pics handy but yes it does sport a STI wing.
I appreciate any help folks, my heart breaks for my kiddo, it was his baby.
Sad reality is with the hop up goodies he had on it it is probably going to be found in an ally in a dishwasher box.
Fuckin thieves suck!
Sorry for the profane rant, pretty pissed right now......

I already checked that ad-
He last saw it last night about 0030, he went to go to work at 0800 and it was gone.......

00tec
05-15-2012, 10:01
Link it.

Edited with link

03 wrx part out (Cheap) $1

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3016048946.html

ghettodub
05-15-2012, 10:02
sorry to hear, man...

waxthis
05-15-2012, 10:04
My kids in a few car clubs..Word has been spread..Fucki!$ Bastards!

Mazin
05-15-2012, 10:05
Man you just can't have anything nice....Fucking Liberals...oops I mean thieves.

Clint45
05-15-2012, 10:22
Unless there was a key somewhere in the vehicle that would not be an easy car to steal. Sounds like they towed it out of there.

Robb
05-15-2012, 10:24
So sorry to hear about it Bert. I remember that point in my life, I'm sure your boy is heartbroken. Hopefully he gets it back.

Robb

00tec
05-15-2012, 10:25
Unless there was a key somewhere in the vehicle that would not be an easy car to steal. Sounds like they towed it out of there.

That wouldn't even be that easy since its AWD

MED
05-15-2012, 10:27
I do not have any pics handy but yes it does sport a STI wing.
I appreciate any help folks, my heart breaks for my kiddo, it was his baby.
Sad reality is with the hop up goodies he had on it it is probably going to be found in an ally in a dishwasher box.
Fuckin thieves suck!
Sorry for the profane rant, pretty pissed right now......

I already checked that ad-
He last saw it last night about 0030, he went to go to work at 0800 and it was gone.......

I would pay a visit to this one too...something will eventually show up.

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/2990288851.html

I feel for you and your kid...[Bang][Bang][Bang]

Back in my 20s, I always had a the same dream that I found my Trans-AM (then new) stripped. This really sucks!!!!

Lex_Luthor
05-15-2012, 10:31
sorry to hear Bert, I had my car broken into and ransacked during high school, but thankfully not stolen.

BPTactical
05-15-2012, 10:48
Unless there was a key somewhere in the vehicle that would not be an easy car to steal. Sounds like they towed it out of there.

My thought as well, it was parked under his GF's window and he said the bedroom window was open. He has a catback system and it is pretty loud and throaty, he always hears it when I move it in the am. Not to mention the alarm was in good working order, not sure if it has a motion sensor though.

TFOGGER
05-15-2012, 10:49
Posted on the motorcycle boards. A lot of those guys are into cars as well, and they hate thieves even more than we do, if that's possible.

Ronin13
05-15-2012, 10:52
Anger and frustration aside (I know I've been there and it's the worst feeling in the world to have a vehicle stolen from you)- did you have it covered? Did you have Comprehensive coverage on it or was it liability only?

Musashi
05-15-2012, 10:59
Sorry to hear that, will keep an eye out and let my bro know in case in shows up at a dealer for whatever reason.

BPTactical
05-15-2012, 11:16
Anger and frustration aside (I know I've been there and it's the worst feeling in the world to have a vehicle stolen from you)- did you have it covered? Did you have Comprehensive coverage on it or was it liability only?

Yup, full coverage so we are good there. It just pisses me off to no end that people have no respect for anothers property.
Pieces of crap.

Gunner
05-15-2012, 11:17
I just texted him


That really SUCKS! ...I feel bad for him.

This ad from last night is suspect...call and see if they have a hood or set of doors in your color.

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/3016048946.html

03 wrx part out - $1 (Cheap)

Date: 2012-05-14, 9:03PM MDT
Reply to: rfxtb-3016048946@sale.craigslist.org (rfxtb-3016048946@sale.craigslist.org?subject=03%20wrx%20 part%20out%20%20-%20%241%20%28Cheap%29&body=%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fdenver.craigslist.org%2Fpt s%2F3016048946.html%0A) [Errors when replying to ads? (http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts)]
Car is.complete interior is in really good condition text me @ 720_436_2730


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PostingID: 3016048946

Ronin13
05-15-2012, 11:21
Yup, full coverage so we are good there. It just pisses me off to no end that people have no respect for anothers property.
Pieces of crap.

Well that's a sigh of relief, but yes, I concur, I had my motorcycle stolen about 6 years ago, and being a cheap-ass I only had liability on it ($5,000 bike figured if I wreck it it would be easier just to buy a new one). Well lo and behold it's stolen and I'm stuck with my dick in the wind and no reimbursement for my purchase price. That sucked, but what sucked worse was that it was actually recovered and so badly wrecked that the rebuild would require a salvage title and I just gave it to a buddy who wanted to build a bike out of it for the cost of his labor of love. So I've been there, it's the suckiest of suck. I think thieves deserve to be beaten ruthlessly if not worse.

DeusExMachina
05-15-2012, 11:21
I just texted him

The ad was posted 3 hours before the owner last saw it, so I wouldn't waste your time.

Lex_Luthor
05-15-2012, 11:28
The ad was posted 3 hours before the owner last saw it, so I wouldn't waste your time.

Unless he was planning....

SouthPaw
05-15-2012, 11:28
The ad was posted 3 hours before the owner last saw it, so I wouldn't waste your time.

Doesn't mean anything. The person could have just been gauging interest to see if he could even sell the parts he was stealing or if it was going to be a waste of time. Sorry to hear that Bert, hope it all works out for you.

airborneranger
05-15-2012, 11:29
That sucks. Sorry to hear about this.

DeusExMachina
05-15-2012, 11:30
Unless he was planning....


Doesn't mean anything. The person could have just been gauging interest to see if he could even sell the parts he was stealing or if it was going to be a waste of time. Sorry to hear that Bert, hope it all works out for you.

Anyone ever tell you guys you're paranoid?

Ronin13
05-15-2012, 11:33
Anyone ever tell you guys you're paranoid?

[ROFL1] I was thinking the same thing... I don't think car thieves do that kind of thing, then again I'm not one so I don't fully know, but my limited experience with being a victim and reading about grand theft auto I've never come across a single case where an auto theft will "case" a car so in depth before stealing it... [LOL]

Lex_Luthor
05-15-2012, 11:34
Anyone ever tell you guys you're paranoid?

I forgot my winking smiley... lol.

DeusExMachina
05-15-2012, 11:36
I've listed stuff for sale before even buying it, but listing stuff for sale before stealing it is pretty confident. [LOL]

islandermyk
05-15-2012, 11:42
To bad we can't shoot'em if we catch'em...


Sorry to hear Bert.


6th and Potomac is in my area... I'll keep an eye out for it...

lpgasman
05-15-2012, 11:48
Is it possible the apt complex tow truck drivers towed it? Those guys are pretty shady. They threatend to tow my vehicle cause my tag was faded.
Hope you find it in good condition. HOPE.

hghclsswhitetrsh
05-15-2012, 11:49
I'm headed to 6th and 225 right now and I will keep m eyes peeled for sure. Sort Bert and son!

SideShow Bob
05-15-2012, 11:57
That's near my hood, I'll keep my eyes open. :(

BPTactical
05-15-2012, 12:07
Is it possible the apt complex tow truck drivers towed it? Those guys are pretty shady. They threatend to tow my vehicle cause my tag was faded.
Hope you find it in good condition. HOPE.

Negative-checked with PD and the towing company.

hollohas
05-15-2012, 13:05
Sucks huge buddy. I'll keep my eyes open in the Lakewood/Littleton area...

00tec
05-15-2012, 14:07
Looks like the part out ad from 9pm isn't it. Dude claims the car is red

BPTactical
05-15-2012, 14:32
Looks like the part out ad from 9pm isn't it. Dude claims the car is red

Yup, spoke with him and he is legit.

islandermyk
05-15-2012, 15:29
just asking...


How was the car broken into?


Was there a sound system in the car?


Just trying to get an idea of what those f*ckers are after....

DEAGLER
05-15-2012, 15:39
just asking...


How was the car broken into?


Was there a sound system in the car?


Just trying to get an idea of what those f*ckers are after....


as my knowledge with wrx's... they could possibly be interested in anything from it. car stereo, system, seats, rims, the turbo, possibly even the whole engine!

may justice and karma prevail.

One Shot
05-15-2012, 17:09
Really sorry to hear about this. Dont do anything irrational.

DD977GM2
05-15-2012, 17:13
Any updates? Also to make updates easy could you update the original post with updates?

Hoping the WRX shows back up unscathed.

sniper7
05-15-2012, 17:22
Post up a wanted ad looking for something off the vehicle. Typically they will respond as they don't want to post an ad for all to see.

BPTactical
05-15-2012, 17:26
No updates, spoke to the kiddo a while ago. He said the car was backed into the parking space and it was about 15' away from the window. Aint no way it was driven out.
My money says they knew exactly what they were going for and and had dollies for all four wheels, rolled it out and onto a rollback.

Stock stereo system.

WETWRKS
05-15-2012, 17:26
Just going to mention this. Keep your eyes open and watch what is goin on in your neighborhood. Unless this was spotted an stolen that evening just by chance...they have probably been watching you guys and know the schedule you keep.

Be safe and I hope you get it back.

BPTactical
05-15-2012, 17:30
Just going to mention this. Keep your eyes open and watch what is goin on in your neighborhood. Unless this was spotted an stolen that evening just by chance...they have probably been watching you guys and know the schedule you keep.

Be safe and I hope you get it back.

It was popped at his Girlfriends place, 6th and Potomac area. Knowing the area it probably stuck out like a sore thumb.

car-15
05-15-2012, 18:34
I put up the info on a couple of boards. watch ebay and craigs list. good luck finding it.[Beer]

sabot_round
05-15-2012, 18:46
That blows goats!! I'll keep my eyes open here in the south.

cofi
05-15-2012, 18:59
That really sucks Burt we will keep an eye out east for you....although my 97 accord would not make the best chase vehical!!

HBARleatherneck
05-15-2012, 19:01
delete

rockhound
05-15-2012, 19:13
a..holes

birddog
05-15-2012, 19:27
Did the cops say there has been a rash of these or was it kind of an isolated incident. Hopefully whoever did it makes some mistakes and hits the hooskow

mx'r
05-15-2012, 19:31
Sorry to hear this Bert. Take the boy to the range this weekend and let him vent some frustration.

Daniel_187
05-15-2012, 19:50
Keep my eyes pealed Burt. Hope this ends well.

One Shot
05-15-2012, 20:08
Just throwin this out there.... are you sure he isn't late on payments and that it wasn't reposessed or something?
Any friends that would of played a joke on him and took the car?
Was there anything left in the car that can be GPS tracked like a cell phone?

Tinelement
05-15-2012, 20:08
I keep checking in hoping to see "we found these sum bitches!!"

As you know we all have our eyes peeled for ya North and South!

pepito
05-15-2012, 20:31
Hope they catch the bastards that did this.

223kev
05-15-2012, 21:18
We will be keeping an eye out up North for you.

TS12000
05-15-2012, 21:53
I always joke that I wish someone would steal my crap-mobile so it would become their problem. A WRX is a bit different, I hope you find those shit bags and I'll keep my eyes open.

ray1970
05-15-2012, 22:11
It does suck. Always feel so violated when something like this happens. Fortunately, I have come to learn that a car is just a thing. Things can be replaced. Not the kind of lesson a guy wants to learn at his age I'm sure. Hopefully the insurance will pay it off and he can manage to get something else he will love even more. It was a nice looking ride.

On a side note, I wish someone would steal my truck. It would really help me make up my mind about getting a different one. [Coffee]

Gunner
05-15-2012, 22:33
It does suck. Always feel so violated when something like this happens. Fortunately, I have come to learn that a car is just a thing. Things can be replaced. Not the kind of lesson a guy wants to learn at his age I'm sure. Hopefully the insurance will pay it off and he can manage to get something else he will love even more. It was a nice looking ride.

On a side note, I wish someone would steal my truck. It would really help me make up my mind about getting a different one. [Coffee]

Where do you live ;)

Tremek
05-15-2012, 22:38
A friend of mine had his CTS-V sedan stolen like this - just gone... Thieves were savvy enough to disconnect the Onstar box etc. before moving it so there was no record of the car captured by any Onstar systems. The car turned up in eastern CO after being hooned, so there's potentially hope.

ray1970
05-15-2012, 22:39
Where do you live ;)

You probably wouldn't want to have to pay for the gas to get it down to Pueblo. [Coffee]

islandermyk
05-15-2012, 22:53
No updates, spoke to the kiddo a while ago. He said the car was backed into the parking space and it was about 15' away from the window. Aint no way it was driven out.
My money says they knew exactly what they were going for and and had dollies for all four wheels, rolled it out and onto a rollback.

Stock stereo system.

damn....

I asked... needed to know what type of thieves these guys maybe...

If you think it was towed in some form. I may suggest pin pointing routes taken from the area and see if there are camera's on these routes. Gas stations, out door atm's... I don't know... something

Wish I can do more for you bro....

opie011
05-15-2012, 22:54
Sorry to hear Bert. I'm down that way almost everyday, I will be looking as well.

Irving
05-15-2012, 23:05
There are large car theft rings up north and down in the springs.

nisils14
05-15-2012, 23:41
Sorry to hear Bert. I'll keep an eye out as well. WRXs and STi's don't seem safe around in that area or anywhere down south. I always keep hearing stories about these cars getting stolen especially in the south metro area.

Tremek
05-15-2012, 23:47
Only slightly related - interesting story though:

More Than 10% Of Corvettes Have Been Stolen At Least Once - Jalopnik (http://jalopnik.com/5910533/more-than-10-of-corvettes-have-been-stolen-at-least-once?tag=Car-Crime)

Dunecrazzy
05-16-2012, 00:21
No way that sucks to close to home, hope they find it. Real sorry to hear that.

Goodburbon
05-16-2012, 02:20
Piece of shit coonassed chicken shit cocksucker that stole my kids pride and joy last night.
If I find you you are history.
Just so you know, the 03 metallic blue WRX tag # 649-TJP that you stole from the Cantera Apartments (6th & Potomac)last night was my sons graduation present.
Yes, he went to school, worked hard and reaped the awards of his work.
And you piece of shit stole it.
You broke my kids heart.
You broke my heart.
A special place awaits you....


On the same note- Guys and Gals- if you see a medium metallic blue 03 WRX with the tag 649-TJP please notify LE ASAP.
It does have a STI rear wing and the tow hook in the rear is painted bright red.
Thanks


How do you know a cajun stole your son's car. Seems highly unlikely given your location.


Good luck on the search. I hate thieves too. I just had to rib you a bit for the coonass comment.[Beer]

BPTactical
05-16-2012, 07:28
How do you know a cajun stole your son's car. Seems highly unlikely given your location.


Good luck on the search. I hate thieves too. I just had to rib you a bit for the coonass comment.[Beer]

Trust me, there was a complete vocabulary I wanted to put forth but didn't want to get the perma ban.
No update, 24 hours now and I am sure the odds of recovery are declining rapidly.
It really sucks, the one thing that he really cherished is gone because some scuzbag apparently felt they needed it more than him.
Karma is a mother........

The worst thing is my kid is hurting and there is not a damn thing we can do. Crummy feeling as a parent.

rockhound
05-16-2012, 08:42
distract him with the thought of his next car, have him start picking out colors, or let his girl do it for him,

the car can be replaced, at least they didn't carjack him for it.

Dunecrazzy
05-16-2012, 11:37
I feel you Bert, my sons car got broke into at target and took the stereo ,speakers, amp and his walet. Carma came back on them last week Jefferson county caught this scum using his credit card. Carma will hit them.
Anything I can do for him let me know.

jreifsch80
05-16-2012, 12:26
Gosh that sucks, doesn't that make you just want to find them and have them put their mouth on the curb? That's sure what I'd want to do

Fromk
05-16-2012, 13:37
Here's on oddly specific story of Jalopnik today: http://jalopnik.com/5910777/thieves-are-stealing-wheels-from-denvers-subarus

Good luck finding it, by the way. I keep checking here to see if there's good news.

birddog
05-16-2012, 22:45
No luck Bert? Like you said, if its not back by now its probably not coming back

BPTactical
05-17-2012, 09:13
Nothing so far.
I went and took a slow drive through the area, no cameras anywhere to be found.
Luckily the insurance co has been cool so far, they waived his deductible and got him in a rental.
Hurry up and wait.

islandermyk
05-17-2012, 20:40
Nothing so far.
I went and took a slow drive through the area, no cameras anywhere to be found.


Dang.. thought this day and age there'd be camera's everywhere...


damn...

CareyH
05-17-2012, 21:07
A friend of mine posted something on facebook about another subaru getting stolen up that way. sounds like its an organized group.

Dr_Fwd
05-17-2012, 22:46
Damn! Every time I click this thread I hope to see something like "found the car, and the f@cking thief is in jail" or something within those lines.

spyder
05-17-2012, 22:52
Damn! Every time I click this thread I hope to see something like "found the car, and the f@cking thief is in jail" or something within those lines.
I hope to see something like "our car pulled up next to us at the stop light... we have it back now, and some of the perps teeth...", I think that would be a fun ending.

Dr_Fwd
05-17-2012, 23:00
I hope to see something like "our car pulled up next to us at the stop light... we have it back now, and some of the perps teeth...", I think that would be a fun ending.

That would be nice indeed!

theGinsue
05-17-2012, 23:11
Too bad some of the revenue this state generates via all of the various "Traffic safety enforcement" activity isn't invested into "bait cars" to help to catch these theives. Car thefts are skyrocketing in CO.

SouthPaw
06-01-2012, 09:17
http://kdvr.com/2012/05/31/couple-accused-of-running-car-theft-ring/

Did you check with DPD recently?

spyder
06-01-2012, 13:09
Anyone have pictures of these cars? I've seen a few new STI's down here.

BPTactical
06-12-2012, 20:44
Final Closure-
His old car was written off by the insurance as a theft loss. Non recovery at this point.
They wrote him a check and paid off the balance.
He closed on an 04 WRX today, bone stock and a really nice car.
Financed about what he owed on the old one and ended up with a cleaner, year newer ride that nobody has monkeyed with.
I bought him a "club" for the steering wheel, figure it may deter somebody. I will help him get a good security system in a couple weeks.
Just another chapter in the saga of life.

Thank you all so very much for the positive thoughts and support.

Thieves still suck.
[Beer]

DFBrews
06-12-2012, 20:45
Final Closure-
His old car was written off by the insurance as a theft loss. Non recovery at this point.
They wrote him a check and paid off the balance.
He closed on an 04 WRX today, bone stock and a really nice car.
Financed about what he owed on the old one and ended up with a cleaner, year newer ride that nobody has monkeyed with.
I bought him a "club" for the steering wheel, figure it may deter somebody. I will help him get a good security system in a couple weeks.
Just another chapter in the saga of life.

Thank you all so very much for the positive thoughts and support.

Thieves still suck.
[Beer]

Good to hear Bert. put a kill switch in it somewhere too.

BPTactical
06-12-2012, 20:47
Good to hear Bert. put a kill switch in it somewhere too.

Yup, rotary lock switch. Already planned out.[Beer]

jreifsch80
06-12-2012, 20:47
you should also get him a smith .38+p bodyguard ;) glad everything came together in the end

Adawg38
06-12-2012, 20:52
Final Closure-
His old car was written off by the insurance as a theft loss. Non recovery at this point.
They wrote him a check and paid off the balance.
He closed on an 04 WRX today, bone stock and a really nice car.
Financed about what he owed on the old one and ended up with a cleaner, year newer ride that nobody has monkeyed with.
I bought him a "club" for the steering wheel, figure it may deter somebody. I will help him get a good security system in a couple weeks.
Just another chapter in the saga of life.

Thank you all so very much for the positive thoughts and support.

Thieves still suck.
[Beer]

Nice Work! At least he got something back in the end. Make sure and put one of those hood pin switches with the security system. Those Subarus are to easy to break into by cutting the hood release cable, disconnecting the battery and jimmying the lock. Happened to mine, those factory alarms suck ass! [AR15]

Adawg38
06-12-2012, 20:54
Make sure he gets this!

http://youtu.be/uRNVxHPJ0hM

sniper7
06-12-2012, 21:32
glad it all worked out and insurance did it's job like intended!

PSS
06-12-2012, 23:03
Make sure he gets this!

http://youtu.be/uRNVxHPJ0hM

I prefer the trunk monkey.
WFqr3_frh3Q

jreifsch80
06-12-2012, 23:05
i remember hearing about an old cowboy my dad knew from the sandhills in nebraska that supposedly had rattle snakes in the cab of his pickup, legend said that he had been bit so many times he was immune to their poison lol

Pacman89
06-13-2012, 01:01
Glad it somewhat worked out in the end Bert. I used to live in canterra apts. My old F150 custom got broke into twice and i actually caught some punks breaking in to my other car one morning on my way out to work. I am not to fond of that area. [Rant1]

onebadfx4
06-13-2012, 04:03
Glad it was sorted out Burt. Still sucks he lost the old one. Karma sucks and it will eventually catch up with the thieves. I would get LoJack so they can track it if it happens again.

BPTactical
06-13-2012, 05:48
Glad it was sorted out Burt. Still sucks he lost the old one. Karma sucks and it will eventually catch up with the thieves. I would get LoJack so they can track it if it happens again.

Along the LoJack lines....I have been doing a bunch of homework and actually talked to a couple of auto theft Detectives.
While LoJack is helpful it is a passive system and is only activated after the car is stolen and activated by a LE agency when notified by the owner.
It does nothing to prevent the theft.
It also is quite territorial, in CO basically only the front range is covered.
Expensive as well, 700.00 for installation and a two year subscription.
Many of the newest generation alarm systems have the ability to communicate with the owner, advising them if activated. They also disable the ignition and fuel system. GPS capability is also available which has a much larger coverage for locational purposes.
They also have some cool options such as glass break sensors, infrared sensors and here is a good one, an "area denial" generator. It is basically a noise weapon for the interior like the .Mil uses that creates such a loud 160 db noise and pitch that is unbearable. I spoke with an alarm installer that said he has accidentally triggered one and it made him feel like his head was going to explode and he was going to puke.
I like it!
Believe or not the detectives I spoke with said the "Club" is extremely effective.
Most potential thieves even if they are experienced and competent thieves will bypass a vehicle with the club or pedal lock.

zteknik
06-13-2012, 05:55
I like the area denial generator.Must cost quite a bit to install though.

When I worked towing and recovery I had a few vehicles that still had the club still on them.
I still say the trunk monkey is the best!!

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BPTactical
06-13-2012, 06:26
I like the area denial generator.Must cost quite a bit to install though.

When I worked towing and recovery I had a few vehicles that still had the club still on them.
I still say the trunk monkey is the best!!

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Yeah, but SideShowBob is busy......[Coffee]

gonz13
06-13-2012, 14:39
Final Closure-
His old car was written off by the insurance as a theft loss. Non recovery at this point.
They wrote him a check and paid off the balance.
He closed on an 04 WRX today, bone stock and a really nice car.
Financed about what he owed on the old one and ended up with a cleaner, year newer ride that nobody has monkeyed with.
I bought him a "club" for the steering wheel, figure it may deter somebody. I will help him get a good security system in a couple weeks.
Just another chapter in the saga of life.

Thank you all so very much for the positive thoughts and support.

Thieves still suck.
[Beer]

Hey bert, my wife was sold a lojak type thing that was never installed. Im sure she would sell it for cheap! Or maybe trade for something

Ranger
06-13-2012, 15:13
Bert, I have always put in a Viper 2 way system in my older cars, very good alarm and the talkback sends my keychain into a fit if anything happens. They aren't too expensive, installed at Best Buy for under $500.

00tec
06-13-2012, 15:38
I have a viper 5701 on mine. I believe you can even get the cellular addon to be able to activate it with an app.

00tec
06-13-2012, 16:25
http://www.viper.com/SmartStart/Features.aspx

Here's the cellular thing. It has 2 way communication through the app, GPS, and also provides DTCs of the car if needed

Mazin
06-13-2012, 16:44
Another +1 for the Viper / Clifford units. Mine has great range and with the remote start (+$40) you can't beat it. Now they even give the option to remote start from your Iphone, don't think I would but still very cool.

BPTactical
06-13-2012, 17:34
Thanks for the tips guys.
We are going to go with a DEI system, they build Viper, Clifford, Avital and a couple others.
They basically build almost all of the alarm systems that are worthwhile.
We just need to sit down with the installer when we are ready and figure out which system will be best for the kiddo.