security... dont forget the basics
10-02-2009, 02:52 PM
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Opening the door would cause the alarm to go off right? Besides, he definitely couldn't start it. These cars are a little easier to steal than others.
10-02-2009, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='1023397' date='Oct 2 2009, 11:56 PM
The alarm did go off...
Driving off isn't that easy.
Again: so...?
Driving off isn't that easy.
Again: so...?
in glove compartment etc
basic point been just because they cant drive car away without key doesnt mean they cant get into it
they can also put the rollers under it and off they go
with door open boot engine is now accessible alarm disarmed
10-02-2009, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by beolight' post='1023431' date='Oct 2 2009, 07:31 PM
eh dont leave any valuables in car
in glove compartment etc
basic point been just because they cant drive car away without key doesnt mean they cant get into it
they can also put the rollers under it and off they go
with door open boot engine is now accessible alarm disarmed
in glove compartment etc
basic point been just because they cant drive car away without key doesnt mean they cant get into it
they can also put the rollers under it and off they go
with door open boot engine is now accessible alarm disarmed
10-02-2009, 03:41 PM
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That was borderline pornographic.
10-02-2009, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by beolight' post='1023431' date='Oct 2 2009, 07:31 PM
eh dont leave any valuables in car
in glove compartment etc
basic point been just because they cant drive car away without key doesnt mean they cant get into it
they can also put the rollers under it and off they go
with door open boot engine is now accessible alarm disarmed
in glove compartment etc
basic point been just because they cant drive car away without key doesnt mean they cant get into it
they can also put the rollers under it and off they go
with door open boot engine is now accessible alarm disarmed
10-02-2009, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1023439' date='Oct 2 2009, 04:41 PM
That was borderline pornographic.
10-03-2009, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by beolight' post='1023431' date='Oct 3 2009, 01:31 AM
eh dont leave any valuables in car
in glove compartment etc
basic point been just because they cant drive car away without key doesnt mean they cant get into it
they can also put the rollers under it and off they go
with door open boot engine is now accessible alarm disarmed
in glove compartment etc
basic point been just because they cant drive car away without key doesnt mean they cant get into it
they can also put the rollers under it and off they go
with door open boot engine is now accessible alarm disarmed
Ahem...
Someone who wants to steal the valuables wouldn't open the door this way.
Rollers... Obviously you have never ever tried this yourself.
I work on a towtruck sometimes, so I can tell you, this takes you about 30 minutes to steal the car with rollers.You can't disarm the alarm! Once you have set it off you need the key!!