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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by nomas
They didn't even need to use the keyhole. They just stuck a screwdriver at the point where the door body meets the latch housing - i.e. the gap where the metal stops and the plastic starts.

that's gansta!


there's really no way to prevent that.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by lane myers
that's gansta!


there's really no way to prevent that.
I was thinking about a pet rattlesnake on the passenger seat.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by lane myers
that's gansta!


there's really no way to prevent that.

Actually, it can be prevented, at least the window rolling down part. You just have to access the wiring and disable the link between the door lock and the window (don't recall exactly how). Saw this on an FX forum a while back as they were having their windows rolled down with the screwdriver in the lock trick. Problem is that it won't stop someone from trying and damaging your door/handle.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Your best bet is to arm the alarm with car side flamethrowers and put an electrical current through your doors.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MustGoFastR
This is more difficult on the Z, but possible. Many FX owners are doing this simply by replacing the trim piece with the key hole with the one from the rear door. On the Z, I don't know what separate peces can be ordered or if you'd have to have the entire exterior door handle assembly, but you'd just need the JDM left side piece. I would assume it doesn't have the keyhole like our passenger side, since it is RHD. Might be something to check into, anyway. Just make sure you don't lose your fob and hide an extra battery somewhere...
What a GREAT idea! The left side JDM handle, perfect!! That plus a good aftermarket alarm and I'll feel much better about my cars security and my audio investment. It doesn't look like not having a keyhole does much to discourage them though.

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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by OrbitalPerform
Your best bet is to arm the alarm with car side flamethrowers and put an electrical current through your doors.
You make it, I'll try it!

Thats why I love this forum..... You guys are brilliant!!
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