What's the Point of Removing Your Rego No. on Pix??????
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What's the Point of Removing Your Rego No. on Pix??????
Many people, including myself, have blurred out/removed the rego. number on our rides whenever we post a pic. When someone asked me why people do this, I was lost
! Can anyone pin point exactly what risks this is trying to prevent?
! Can anyone pin point exactly what risks this is trying to prevent?
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Well, first question is what is a "Rego" number? Are you referring to the license plate number? If so, the reason it is removed is because there are a lot of thieves out there that have connections at the DMV. Showing your plate number will allow them to find out where you live, if your car is registered to your home address (mine's not). Most of our rides have security systems but if they want it, they'll take it if it's outside. Thankfully mine is parked inside, guarded by my Rott. and my Glock 45 with hollows, hehehe! My roomates are also gun crazy like me, that also helps. I think all of us have insurance as well but who wants to risk losing their hard work...let them come...
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Originally posted by jimmydagreek
Well, first question is what is a "Rego" number? Are you referring to the license plate number? If so, the reason it is removed is because there are a lot of thieves out there that have connections at the DMV. Showing your plate number will allow them to find out where you live, if your car is registered to your home address (mine's not). Most of our rides have security systems but if they want it, they'll take it if it's outside. Thankfully mine is parked inside, guarded by my Rott. and my Glock 45 with hollows, hehehe! My roomates are also gun crazy like me, that also helps. I think all of us have insurance as well but who wants to risk losing their hard work...let them come... :v
Well, first question is what is a "Rego" number? Are you referring to the license plate number? If so, the reason it is removed is because there are a lot of thieves out there that have connections at the DMV. Showing your plate number will allow them to find out where you live, if your car is registered to your home address (mine's not). Most of our rides have security systems but if they want it, they'll take it if it's outside. Thankfully mine is parked inside, guarded by my Rott. and my Glock 45 with hollows, hehehe! My roomates are also gun crazy like me, that also helps. I think all of us have insurance as well but who wants to risk losing their hard work...let them come...
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I thought I was the Only one that did that...I have Two Rottweilers and a Nice selection of Items for the uninvited fools
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Thanks for the insight Jimmy
A "rego" in Australia where I'd lived for many years is a registration number which is, yes, the licence plate number. However, although it makes lots of sense, your explanation probably doesn't apply in my town (information is not that transparent here) and it definitely won't work with me cuz my rides not parked in my apartment - I won't need a Glock or a rocket launcher, besides, its a firearm free city......
I just think it looks better without, hee, hee
I only get to collect replicas - Glock, S&W Magnum 357 and 44, Berretta (a chromed and a gunmetal one), Desert Eagle, Colt Govt............you name a big one, I've probably got it!
A "rego" in Australia where I'd lived for many years is a registration number which is, yes, the licence plate number. However, although it makes lots of sense, your explanation probably doesn't apply in my town (information is not that transparent here) and it definitely won't work with me cuz my rides not parked in my apartment - I won't need a Glock or a rocket launcher, besides, its a firearm free city......
I just think it looks better without, hee, hee
I only get to collect replicas - Glock, S&W Magnum 357 and 44, Berretta (a chromed and a gunmetal one), Desert Eagle, Colt Govt............you name a big one, I've probably got it!
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Originally posted by MARK CUMMINS
I thought I was the Only one that did that...I have Two Rottweilers and a Nice selection of Items for the uninvited fools
Game Over
I thought I was the Only one that did that...I have Two Rottweilers and a Nice selection of Items for the uninvited fools
Game Over
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Would receeding hairline count too? I also collect a whole load of illegal weapons..........real ones I pick up on various overseas trips (obviously before this 911 when security wasn't as thorough).
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Hahaha, that's funny. We'll have to share some pics. of our weapons through e-mail of course, sometime in the future Whitey. I don't have anything spectacular but do have some heavy rifles and such for large game. I have probably about 10 peices all together.
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Actually I meant street weapons.......however, I used to do a bit of hunting in OZ, using bows and arrows - more challenging and enviromentally friendly andn humane (when you don't hit your target as much
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Very interesting
Those replies are all very valid men!! However i found out due to my background in law enforcement that these cars are very hard to steal as you may know.At least the new smartkey thing is backed up by redundancies that make cloning impossible.But it really is not wise to divulge your home address via plate numbers,just for the common sense factor,security etc.
Another important factor is that even for the parts,because these cars are still" rare",it translates to less demand for them to be stolen,because there are fewer of them around, if there is a need for parts,most likely they will be gotten legitimately.
Throw in the Teleaid tracking by the satellites,the cops using the info to track it,and the hassle of trying to steal a well equipped Benz,,,I'd say let 'em try.I havent fired a shot in anger in 19 yrs.
BTW Whitey,I started with the US Marshalls,Wednesday,so now I can add some more mods,dude 
Another important factor is that even for the parts,because these cars are still" rare",it translates to less demand for them to be stolen,because there are fewer of them around, if there is a need for parts,most likely they will be gotten legitimately.
Throw in the Teleaid tracking by the satellites,the cops using the info to track it,and the hassle of trying to steal a well equipped Benz,,,I'd say let 'em try.I havent fired a shot in anger in 19 yrs.
BTW Whitey,I started with the US Marshalls,Wednesday,so now I can add some more mods,dude
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Ooops, forgot we had a few law enforcers here now - shouldn't have mentioned anything about illegal weapons! LOL!
Welcome back to the workforce Steve - enjoy your new job and keep the mods coming!!!!! (remember to keep us posted tho')
Welcome back to the workforce Steve - enjoy your new job and keep the mods coming!!!!! (remember to keep us posted tho')
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Dont worry Dave
Ill be posting as soon as I can get the muffler on.Thanks for the well wishes.
Meantime,its truly interesting to see the different thoughts about these cars,Im not leaving the forum,cause I learn something every day.
Meantime,its truly interesting to see the different thoughts about these cars,Im not leaving the forum,cause I learn something every day.
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Some very good points stemags. Congrats on the US Marshalls acceptance. I am also a Criminal Justice/Admin. Justice Major but never pursued after I got my job that I am in now because of the money. Thinking back, now I wish I would have pursued a future in the FBI. I am an action junky and upper management is just a bit boring.
It's nice to get input from a law enforcement officer on this topic.
Sorry for the off-topic part.
It's nice to get input from a law enforcement officer on this topic.
Sorry for the off-topic part.
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THANKS MEN
Dont apologize for the off topic stuff,I actually started it with my comment,,tee hee
Thank you all sincerely for your kind wishes,,Jimmyda and Dave,and all the knowledgable fellas of this fine forum Believe me its a nice job,,no heavy lifting,,.
My wifes car was victimized this summer by a couple of lil scumbags who removed her xenon headlites from her 02 Maxima.Seems,as u may know,the 02 came standard with xenons,,prior years didnt have them,but the housings are the same for 01,00,99 etc.So they rip them out just to use the igniters and bulbs and throw the housings away.
Was chatting with the Auto Crime specialists that came by to follow up,and they advised that Benzes dont get stolen for the reasons I mentioned previously.
So rest easy boys,you made a wise choice in chariots,and keep the pistolas cleaned and oiled for the burglers,and nasty neighbors( I have 2 Austrian made Glocks myself,#19,and the #26,both 9mm).
Happy Holidays from the Apple.
Thank you all sincerely for your kind wishes,,Jimmyda and Dave,and all the knowledgable fellas of this fine forum
Believe me its a nice job,,no heavy lifting,,.My wifes car was victimized this summer by a couple of lil scumbags who removed her xenon headlites from her 02 Maxima.Seems,as u may know,the 02 came standard with xenons,,prior years didnt have them,but the housings are the same for 01,00,99 etc.So they rip them out just to use the igniters and bulbs and throw the housings away.
Was chatting with the Auto Crime specialists that came by to follow up,and they advised that Benzes dont get stolen for the reasons I mentioned previously.
So rest easy boys,you made a wise choice in chariots,and keep the pistolas cleaned and oiled for the burglers,and nasty neighbors( I have 2 Austrian made Glocks myself,#19,and the #26,both 9mm).
Happy Holidays from the Apple.
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Sorry to hear about your wife's loss Steve
And a very Merry and safe X'mas to you all Hope you don't have to pull out your pieces any time soon
And a very Merry and safe X'mas to you all
Hope you don't have to pull out your pieces any time soon
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Ho Ho
Thanks Dave,we had insurance take care of it,,and a pal of mine in the body shop business gobbled up the deductible,so no harm,just inconvenience.
The Marshalls want you to carry a .357 magnum while working,with .38 hollow points in it.Go figure.I'd say the Glock is one of the best,reliable pieces to have.You can bury it in the ground for a year,dig it up and the thing shoots.Sort of like the reliability of a Benz.
Happy Holidays Fellas.
The Marshalls want you to carry a .357 magnum while working,with .38 hollow points in it.Go figure.I'd say the Glock is one of the best,reliable pieces to have.You can bury it in the ground for a year,dig it up and the thing shoots.Sort of like the reliability of a Benz.
Happy Holidays Fellas.
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Re: Ho Ho
Originally posted by stemags
Thanks Dave,we had insurance take care of it,,and a pal of mine in the body shop business gobbled up the deductible,so no harm,just inconvenience.
The Marshalls want you to carry a .357 magnum while working,with .38 hollow points in it.Go figure.I'd say the Glock is one of the best,reliable pieces to have.You can bury it in the ground for a year,dig it up and the thing shoots.Sort of like the reliability of a Benz.
Happy Holidays Fellas.
Thanks Dave,we had insurance take care of it,,and a pal of mine in the body shop business gobbled up the deductible,so no harm,just inconvenience.
The Marshalls want you to carry a .357 magnum while working,with .38 hollow points in it.Go figure.I'd say the Glock is one of the best,reliable pieces to have.You can bury it in the ground for a year,dig it up and the thing shoots.Sort of like the reliability of a Benz.
Happy Holidays Fellas.
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Its a 4" nickel plated jobby.I had to qualify with it and,(dont like to brag) I shot a 241 out of a possible 250.Using hollow points with slower ammo reduces the risk of it going thru.Inside the buildings they use 9's.But your right Dave,most city cops use the 9 mainly because of the # of shots.
Either way your goin down.
Either way your goin down.
