The "wheel lock" speech...

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10-11-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hypeiv

i think the other day someone talked about his OEM 17's getting stolen... his insurance paid him $4k to get replaced though so I will take my chances w/o wheel locks.

If that happens i'd rather have mine stolen... with 4 grand ... I can get my self some nice forged rims and real tires

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10-11-2005, 09:25 PM

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Please. The dealer will tell you anything to make a sale. What's the mark-up on locks? 500 percent?

On the other hand, people will steal anything whether its worth $10 or $10,000. Spend $15 for locks at your local parts store.

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10-11-2005, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ZlleH

Any lock can be opened just like any car can get stolen even if it hs the best alarm. Wheel locks and car alarms are put on more as a deterrent.

Let's just say you have two nice 350Z lined up with the same exact nice wheels and rims. One has "the club" put on the steering wheel and a wheel lock. The other Z doesn't have either. Now wich car do you think the thief will target so he can get away faster?

"The path of the less resistince."

+1. “Theft deterrent” does not mean “theft proof.” The objective is to simply make your car the least likely target. Thieves are lazy.

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