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WIPLASH · 12-02-2015, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by paul84043

That's what insurance is for.. Or you can replace the bolts in your Camaro with the anti-theft bolts you see in public.

Too much effort. I can already imagine the conversation between the cop and the scumbag when he sees him walking down the street with a recaro over his shoulder..

Agreed about insurance but I've been told by more than 1 dealer there are these Recaro theft rings - not organized - but they basically have a team. 1 walks up to the car and smashes window, slides it back and removes 2 bolts from each seat, pulls the seats out and throws them in the back of a waiting pick up and they're gone in minutes. Aftermarket Recaro's command a hefty price.
But as you said, I don't spend time worrying about it...just marveling at the audacity of thieves.

el ess A · 12-02-2015, 10:00 AM

If they want your sh*t bad enough, they will take it.

But there's no reason to make it easy for them.

PalmerGA · 12-02-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hzisfrom1994

When I bought my Gorilla lock nuts set, inside the box there was a paper like some type of identification with a serial number. So in case you lost the key, as long as you have the paper, you can always call them and ask them for a new key.

Right, and they also said you can order a second key for $10.50. That's what I did so just in case I lose a key I have another one on hand right away. Sent them a letter with my key number and a copy of my receipt, along with $10.50, and they sent me another key. Peace of mind.

paul84043 · 12-02-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by huligan

Agreed about insurance but I've been told by more than 1 dealer there are these Recaro theft rings - not organized - but they basically have a team. 1 walks up to the car and smashes window, slides it back and removes 2 bolts from each seat, pulls the seats out and throws them in the back of a waiting pick up and they're gone in minutes. Aftermarket Recaro's command a hefty price.
But as you said, I don't spend time worrying about it...just marveling at the audacity of thieves.

I really hate people that think they have the right to help themselves to other people's stuff.

Might be worth a look and see about putting "security" bolts on them.
Problem is that half the time, if a thief gets into your vehicle and gets "something", even the cash out of your console, typically they'll bolt. If they can't find anything of value, they get pissed and trash the inside of your vehicle because how dare you deprive them of their source of income, you commie pr#ck.

Coming from the Jeep world, when I had a soft top, I would leave my doors unlocked and leave some cash in the console. It's far better for someone to open the door, grab the couple bucks and bolt than have them slash the soft top and trash the inside.

Not that I would leave the doors on my Camaro unlocked.. Just an illustration of the idiot mentality.

Spec · 12-02-2015, 11:56 AM

Gorilla... but Chrome plated, with locks... ordered through Amazon and received via Prime in 2 days. Paid $30 for them... they work great.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A8MIE8/...528360_TE_dp_1

JCunningham · 12-02-2015, 11:37 PM

all a thief needs is a wireless impact and a set of stripped bolt extractors.

WIPLASH · 12-02-2015, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

all a thief needs is a wireless impact and a set of stripped bolt extractors.

If that's my car, the thief will need a Kevlar vest as well.

JCunningham · 12-02-2015, 11:46 PM

you need a 50cal.

Squishy · 12-10-2015, 08:32 AM

Same exact set that the dealer sell you.
http://www.amazon.com/McGard-24215-C...%28Set+of+4%29

polizzio · 12-10-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Squishy

Same exact set that the dealer sell you.
http://www.amazon.com/McGard-24215-C...%28Set+of+4%29

And the chevy dealer will charge you twice what you pay at amazon.

ytown87 · 12-10-2015, 09:12 AM

RimLox are the best way to go. Locks that look like normal lugs

http://rimlox.com/

12-02-2015, 10:00 AM	#16
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,563	If they want your sh*t bad enough, they will take it. But there's no reason to make it easy for them. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

12-02-2015, 11:37 PM	#20
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	all a thief needs is a wireless impact and a set of stripped bolt extractors. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

12-02-2015, 11:46 PM	#22
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	you need a 50cal. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

12-10-2015, 08:32 AM	#23
Squishy Drives: 2016 camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 350	Same exact set that the dealer sell you. http://www.amazon.com/McGard-24215-C...%28Set+of+4%29 __________________ . 2016 BLK Camaro 1SS/LT1 M6: NPP \| black front/rear bowtie \| Blacked out taillights 2011 IOM Camaro 1SS/RS LS3: Stainless works 1 7/8" LT headers w/ Offroad pipes \| TSP Cam 235/239 on a 112 \| Powerbound 25% UD Pulley Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake \| SW Retro Chambered Catback Exhaust \| VMax Ported TB \| Hurst Short Throw Shifter Trunnion upgrade \| LSA Oil Pump \| BMR 1.25 Spings \| R1 Concept d/s Rotors *Tuned by Lashway Motorsports - 501 Hp 430 ft-lb*

12-10-2015, 09:12 AM	#25
ytown87 Drives: C6 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,264	RimLox are the best way to go. Locks that look like normal lugs http://rimlox.com/ __________________ 2008 C6 m6. Carbon creations front/rear carbon fiber wodebody fenders. Carbon fiber hood carbon fiber roof hoop carbon fiber zr1 extreme spoiler. NW 102mm tb. Ported intake manifold. Cometic .040 head gaskets. LG motorsports G6x3 cam. DSX flex fuel sensor. AEM methanol kit. Z06 brakes. Ebiach sway bars. ZR1 rep wheels and Nitto Invo tires. Monster stage 3 twin disc clutch. MGW short shifter. Corbeau race seats. Gforce race harnesses. SLP loudmouth 2 mufflers. Carbon fiber exhaust tips. RPM stage 4 transmission and Stage 3 rear diff. 3.73 gears. Vararam cai. Kooks 1 7/8 headers and x-pipe.

12-02-2015, 11:56 AM	#19
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Gorilla... but Chrome plated, with locks... ordered through Amazon and received via Prime in 2 days. Paid $30 for them... they work great. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A8MIE8/...528360_TE_dp_1