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dkp2LT · 09-10-2013, 11:44 AM

^ didn't say it was perfect!

BTW - Since that's your first post, welcome to the forum!

wakespeak · 09-10-2013, 12:12 PM

Probably looking for a gun in the glovebox. Camaros, in some areas, may be thought to be driven by people that carry them.

tonyko1 · 09-10-2013, 01:05 PM

Is there a way to have a camera hanging from the rear visor with a placard notice on the window, "you are being filmed". Of course, they may just steal the camera.

Seems that you have a serial thief, get rid of that and you will notice the instances drop off.

dkp2LT · 09-10-2013, 01:44 PM

Any determined thief is going to get in your car. Unless you get a locked attached garage it's always going to be a threat (and even in some cases that doesn't help). If you have it being watched with a camera & DVR then just hope you get a good shot of their face.

agent5 · 09-10-2013, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the advice and sympathy. I realize it's part of life and a reality. I think what has been odd to me is why my car is targeted more than others in the lot.

This thread did give me an idea to try:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's a small investment.. I figure if I put it on the dash when I park at this specific lot then maybe it will scare them off to another car.

Hoping for the best... :-)

PalmerGA · 09-10-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by agent5

My car was broken in to for a second time at work. Once the keylock itself was torqued and opened, somehow. I got a tamper alarm when I arrived at the car. The second time, just recently, someone must have tried (or succeeded) to use a coat hanger via the driver window (the rubber is still pushed in from the attempts).

I don't keep anything of value in the car and both times besides a bit of a mess, nothing is taken, not even my radar detector which I keep in the glove compartment. None of my other friends at work get broken in to, I seem to always be a target.

Any recommendation? I almost wish I could easily install some wireless alarm easily but I'm not sure it's worth while with the existing alarm one already in place.

Any advise...welcome.. I'm tired of this S***.

If you have nothing of value in the car... stop locking it. Or just leave the windows down and lock the doors with your RKE - I think that would set off the alarm if someone reached in and unlocked the door locks manually or by the inside latch.

agent5 · 09-10-2013, 03:13 PM

Nothing of value but the area gets dusty (construction work nearby) so I'm not sure I would like to keep the window just open..

Quote:

Originally Posted by PalmerGA

If you have nothing of value in the car... stop locking it. Or just leave the windows down and lock the doors with your RKE - I think that would set off the alarm if someone reached in and unlocked the door locks manually or by the inside latch.

leonm47 · 09-10-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

Where do you work...South Central Los Angeles?

And I guess there are no criminals in Brentwood, North Hollywood or Orange County. I'll have to advise my cousin with the LASO

Kelly@PCMofNC · 09-10-2013, 04:24 PM

Sorry man, that stinks. How about a Trunk Monkey?

09-10-2013, 11:44 AM	#15
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	^ didn't say it was perfect! BTW - Since that's your first post, welcome to the forum!

09-10-2013, 12:12 PM	#16
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	Probably looking for a gun in the glovebox. Camaros, in some areas, may be thought to be driven by people that carry them.

09-10-2013, 01:05 PM	#17
tonyko1 Banned Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible, IBM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,015	Is there a way to have a camera hanging from the rear visor with a placard notice on the window, "you are being filmed". Of course, they may just steal the camera. Seems that you have a serial thief, get rid of that and you will notice the instances drop off.

09-10-2013, 01:44 PM	#18
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	Any determined thief is going to get in your car. Unless you get a locked attached garage it's always going to be a threat (and even in some cases that doesn't help). If you have it being watched with a camera & DVR then just hope you get a good shot of their face.

09-10-2013, 02:43 PM	#19
agent5 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS (+RS) + Hurst+ DME Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Saint Louis, MO,United States Posts: 147	Thanks for the advice and sympathy. I realize it's part of life and a reality. I think what has been odd to me is why my car is targeted more than others in the lot. This thread did give me an idea to try: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's a small investment.. I figure if I put it on the dash when I park at this specific lot then maybe it will scare them off to another car. Hoping for the best... :-)