All 4 Wheels Stolen !
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All's Well That Ends Well !
Thanks to all for following the tale of woe. Thanks Konigstiger for the part numbers!
Total cost out of Pocket is $140 for the wheel locks (got hit hard on those.. a different Parts Guy ordered them -
(Part Number 6-6-47-0155), and $50 deductible on the Comprehensive.
Parts guy who ordered the new wheels/valves/hub caps & stuff wrote them up at really decent prices. Also had a fair & reasonable adjuster. Their check is in the mail. I'm happy... the "old" tires had 18,000 on them. Now I have all new.
Total cost out of Pocket is $140 for the wheel locks (got hit hard on those.. a different Parts Guy ordered them -
(Part Number 6-6-47-0155), and $50 deductible on the Comprehensive.
Parts guy who ordered the new wheels/valves/hub caps & stuff wrote them up at really decent prices. Also had a fair & reasonable adjuster. Their check is in the mail. I'm happy... the "old" tires had 18,000 on them. Now I have all new.
Last edited by Barry45RPM; Sep 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM.
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I think the next purchase is a surveillance camera to shine down from the window above...If the crooks come by to try again, you can at least get a look at them. My hunch is that they are people who know the area and have scoped out the cars in advance. If they see the sweet new rims on your car, they may try again. Glad you were able to recover well from such a terrible incident.
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BTW Barry, I find it incredible that those blocks didn't scratch the underneath
of the side panels.
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Is so weird... after being on blocks all week (till late Friday), its back in the same place looking like it always did... and don't think I'm not concerned about them coming back, although the wheels have MB locks on them now, & I can't sit on a chair all night & watch.
...and what's a fat 58 year old guy in his underwear gonna do against a few guys with tire irons?
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And, of course, you're absolutely right, your safety is more important than confrontation.
I'm assuming that putting it in the garage is not an option ?
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Another way to look is with a small mirror and flashlight. You can reflect the light off the mirror and get a good look. I've actually taken photos that way.
And, of course, you're absolutely right, your safety is more important than confrontation. I'm assuming that putting it in the garage is not an option ?
And, of course, you're absolutely right, your safety is more important than confrontation. I'm assuming that putting it in the garage is not an option ?
We've lived here 22 years & its the first time any car's been bothered... plus the wheels now have locks which are recessed very far into the wheel. They won't want to beat up the wheels so maybe they'll pass on my stuff next time.
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Glad to see everything worked out Barry. Always keep an eye out for cars you don't usually recognize, I always try to do that (this coming from a guy who lives in a gated community. I guess I am paranoid). The chances of them striking at you again is more narrow since they figure you're gonna be on the lookout so they might hit someone else in the neighborhood.
They had to be really good to not let the tilt sensor go off. I know for the ones we have manufactured in Taiwan (I'm in the auto security business actually) that the slightest movement one way will trigger, but then again OEMs are never as sensitive to reduce nuisence. My friend had his 07 escalade keyed once and asked me to have made for him a custom radar sensor that when someone touched the exterior of the car, it would send an electric shock to that point of touching
.
Btw, +1 on your paint color, Granite is awesome.
They had to be really good to not let the tilt sensor go off. I know for the ones we have manufactured in Taiwan (I'm in the auto security business actually) that the slightest movement one way will trigger, but then again OEMs are never as sensitive to reduce nuisence. My friend had his 07 escalade keyed once and asked me to have made for him a custom radar sensor that when someone touched the exterior of the car, it would send an electric shock to that point of touching
.Btw, +1 on your paint color, Granite is awesome.
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...and what's a fat 58 year old guy in his underwear gonna do against a few guys with tire irons?
Glad to know you're back with the rolling crew.....
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I can't believe that happened in the park!! I used to live on Koehl and I had a house on Fulton. I'm glad you escaped relatively unscathed, but man for that much work It would have been nice to have a nice custom set.
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RE: New Wheels and Rubber
It looks like your local MB Center took excellent care of things, and you came out just fine...and even got new tires a bit early. All is well that ends well; I am getting some locking lugs for mine...with the present economy who knows what might happen these days.
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just saw this thread. Glad to see everything worked out.
J/W how they pulled it off? Your car is right off the road plus sidewalk and it looks if it's clearly visible by your neighbors... nobody saw anything? I hope your side skirts didn't get scratched by those bricks.
J/W how they pulled it off? Your car is right off the road plus sidewalk and it looks if it's clearly visible by your neighbors... nobody saw anything? I hope your side skirts didn't get scratched by those bricks.
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An online buddy of mine told me how its done with no jacks! PM me. I don't want to post theft instructions.
Yes, the dealer was fair in their pricing to me. I used to know everyone at the place, but Group One purchased the place about a year ago & all my buddies are gone. Its much more professional now. A little leaner & more efficient.
(I had polished wheels not painted on the car from the factory, but these new ones really have a hi shine on the polished areas.) The new wheel lock set is a really well made solid item. Hope they help.
I keep looking for the wheels on Craigs List & eBay...haven't seen them. Cops say, they've been looking for the guys for about 6-8 weeks. They are targeting Lexus & MB vehicles.
Yes, the dealer was fair in their pricing to me. I used to know everyone at the place, but Group One purchased the place about a year ago & all my buddies are gone. Its much more professional now. A little leaner & more efficient.
(I had polished wheels not painted on the car from the factory, but these new ones really have a hi shine on the polished areas.) The new wheel lock set is a really well made solid item. Hope they help.
I keep looking for the wheels on Craigs List & eBay...haven't seen them. Cops say, they've been looking for the guys for about 6-8 weeks. They are targeting Lexus & MB vehicles.
Last edited by Barry45RPM; Oct 4, 2008 at 11:07 AM.
