My car was just stolen

[SmokeyDaBear82]

Fuck....if anyone in CT or the surrounding states happens to see my car...please please please call the police, or if you are feeling really ballsy, follow the car to their destination and call the police. The car was parked in Middletown, CT, and I last saw it at about 1:30am the morning on 4/15/2007.

The license plate number is 722 UJC (connecticut plates). The car has no front plates. I have a diy grill on my car as well. I have taken off the type-S symbol on the back, as well as the word "Acura" on the back. The Acura Logo is still on the back of the car. The back window is tinted 20%, and the driver/ passenger window is tinted 35%. It is turboed (CN Stage 1), and has three gauges on the driver side pillar that are lit up a light reddish color. It has a 3" thermal exhaust, so it is somewhat loud. If you see this car or have seen in from 1:30am - anytime you read this, please let me know and call the police.

2006 Acura RSX Type-S
Premium White Pearl
Aspec Spoiler
Aspec Suspension
Tints

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c118/chungp2/09-1.jpg

The car will really stand out.

This board is good at solving crimes...lets see if we can do it again...feel free to copy and paste this to any other boards that you post on.

[Game]

Geez..sorry to hear.

GL.

[M34speed]

That sucks man. Good luck.

[MonaroCV8Z]

GL with that....if it gets down to Charlotte area I'll let you know.

[808ster]

How the hell did they steal it? Where were your keys?

[bonhomie]

did you leave it unlocked? and sorry about your car :(

[SmokeyDaBear82]

well i live in an apartment complex...so my car is always out in the open. My guess is that they probably broke in my window and stole it from there. My roommates 07 civic si was broken into as well, but his wasnt stolen.

Looks like the thief was eyeing out hondas.

[bonhomie]

you cant really hotwire an rsx so im just wondering how exactly it was stolen

[808ster]

I always thought if you have no key for the rsx, you cant start it, cause of the transponder. So how did they steal it?

[bonhomie]

I always thought if you have no key for the rsx, you cant start it, cause of the transponder. So how did they steal it?

my thoughts exactly

[M34speed]

ECU swap?

[Fury220]

if you have the resources, you can always tow a car away or put it on a truck.

That's probably the easiest low-budget way to steal an RSX.

[RavenDee]

check ebay..
a lot of honda theives in miami steal the car, chop it up and hawk it on ebay :(

[808ster]

if you have the resources, you can always tow a car away or put it on a truck.

That's probably the easiest low-budget way to steal an RSX.
Yes, you could do that. But at an apartment complex? Someone is bound to see something. Only a dumbass would steal the car like that.

[SmokeyDaBear82]

i have kpro...so the immobilizer is disabled

[Fury220]

Yes, you could do that. But at an apartment complex? Someone is bound to see something. Only a dumbass would steal the car like that.

I've heard stories of dudes stealing the towing equipment at local dealerships and using that to steal cars in broad daylight. People just assume it's the dealer taking the car in for service at the owner's request.

i have kpro...so the immobilizer is disabled

Sucks for you, man.

[808ster]

i have kpro...so the immobilizer is disabled

OMG!!!!! That explains it! Thats sucks ass, dude. Maybe it was someone who knew you had it disabled?

[youngn]

my thoughts exactly

There's ways to override immobilizers by doing stuff inside the car....

[SmokeyDaBear82]

OMG!!!!! That explains it! Thats sucks ass, dude. Maybe it was someone who knew you had it disabled?

it is quite possible. My roommates car was broken into as well, so right now I am only assuming that they were targeting hondas b/c there is also an evo MR and a Lexus IS300 on the lot as well.

[808ster]

There's ways to override immobilizers by doing stuff inside the car....

Can you explain? Cause I DONT BELEIVE YOU!

[808ster]

it is quite possible. My roommates car was broken into as well, so right now I am only assuming that they were targeting hondas b/c there is also an evo MR and a Lexus IS300 on the lot as well.

Wow. Your apartment complex has some nice ass cars.

[?uestion]

i have kpro...so the immobilizer is disabled

holy dumb ass mistake.

[CarLo]

that sucks. I heard so many stories of rsx stolen in my area. I always cover my VIN number because they can go to Honda or Acura and ask for the keys to that VIN number. They have the hook ups.

[The Tech-1]

Can you explain? Cause I DONT BELEIVE YOU!

:rolleyes:

beleive him


like we wanna sit here and post in a public fucking forum step by step how to steal our cars.:shakehead

[808ster]

Theres no way he knows how to do it. Thats all Im saying

[stylesp]

sucks

[dontevencare]

dude dis iz prolly da best thing to evar happen. now u can getz a real manz car. hoo wuntz 2 drive a wrong wheelz drive car? get u a mustang brah.

[Lloyd Christmas]

if it comes to maryland ill tell ya

[krnkkinka]

ouch gluck..

[stylesp]

yeh jef will aks them wtfis rong wif them

[The Tech-1]

Theres no way he knows how to do it. Thats all Im saying

he very well might. unfortunately it's not rocket science. :(

[SmokeyDaBear82]

thanks for all the good wishes fellas.

[stylesp]

you have insurance right?

[SmokeyDaBear82]

you have insurance right?

yes, i just gave them a call and filed a claim...so i'll be hearing from the claims adjuster...

does anyone know how long it takes before the insurance company can claim that a car is no longer recoverable?

[stylesp]

30 days

[tuppuguy]

I hope you have full insurance. Chances are the car's being stripped as we speak.

[Max Power]

That sucks man. Goodluck

[skoolsk8er]

damn that's f**kin gay!! hope you get it back in one piece :(
did you inform the Po Po? :stop:

[Toaster Edition]

You should cruise the city/town.

[SmokeyDaBear82]

well this is the way it went down...someone called the popo saying that my roommates civic si was broken into. I told my roommate, we both went outside with the officer. As soon as I went outside, that is when i noticed that my car was missing. I gave all of my info to the popo, gave him a picture of my car and he went on his way. At that point, i was not very optimistic that the popo would find my car, so i decided to start posting and tell all of my friends about it so that they could keep an eye out for it. Then i came on here and posted.

i think i'm gonna have my brother drive me around...man this sucks

[Cleon]

consider it gone and start thinking about the next car, unfortunately if you don't recover it within a few days, you do, not, want, it, recovered. Cuz it'll be all f'd up to hell and you might get less from insurance if it isn't totaled.

[Toaster Edition]

Word. How big is your town anyways?

[The Tech-1]

Word. How big is your town anyways?

heh have you ever been to CT?

[knag]

i stole it. :shady:

in all seriousness that's one of the worst things that can happen to a person. i know if one of my prized possessions was stolen i'd be irate. to make matters worse you have no transportation. sorry.

[BOTA:X]

Can I make a prediction? They will find your car abandoned somewhere within 50 miles, with your Motor, Tubro, and any other pricy mods stolen. Thats usually what happens, expecially when they're profiling Hondas.

[sztum22]

motherfuckerz...

[Potsnu]

How the hell did they steal it? Where were your keys?

did you leave it unlocked? and sorry about your car :(

He has KPro, it's no surprise. Even if he didn't, all the thief needs to do is swap out the stock ECU with their own KPro supplied ECU with the immobilizer disabled.

[SmokeyDaBear82]

just got back from driving around with my brother and of course we didn't find anything....no surprise there...but i just had to try just in case that 1/100000000000 chance that the driver is dumb enough to drive around with it.

At this point the car has been gone for about 12+ hours...:(

[?uestion]

its gone, don't let insurance know it had k-pro.

[LbC_dc5]

i Know hOw u fEel. i lIve iN socal And Those FAgget stole my car too. its been four days and it still missing.

[BOTA:X]

i Know hOw u fEel. i lIve iN socal And Those FAgget stole my car too. its been four days and it still missing.

You have a shift key that's going intermittent there, too much jizz on your kbrd?

[Geoff2005]

if a thief really wants it and has the resource they can steal anything

[rsxtcy4me]

i have kpro...so the immobilizer is disabled

The one time you can honestly say k-pro ftl:( Man, I'm sorry to hear about that, good luck!! :thumbsup:

[JulianCasablancas]

hmm needs a drop :dontknow:

jk man good luck :(

[rsxtcy4me]

Man, reading all this makes me want to go out and get and alarm right now. I mean, just some james bond shit! Some shit that shocks the hell out of you when you touch it it! :shady:

[SmokeyDaBear82]

hmm needs a drop :dontknow:

jk man good luck :(

haha...very funny...that pic was before i had the aspec suspension put in

[LbC_dc5]

You have a shift key that's going intermittent there, too much jizz on your kbrd?

haha.. Funny guy!

[InLoveWitRSX]

maybe ur roomate stole ur spare key and gave it to his homies to jack ur car and they set it up so his windows smashed to make him look innocent

dunno just an idea

[BOTA:X]

maybe ur roomate stole ur spare key and gave it to his homies to jack ur car and they set it up so his windows smashed to make him look innocent

dunno just an idea- Help steal friend's car
- Smash own window
- Immunity!

[CaliAtenza]

this is why u lo-jack ur car

[SmokeyDaBear82]

this is why u lo-jack ur car

yes...experience is the most painful, yet necessary teacher...

but seriously...please keep an eye out for my car. thanks fellas.

[mr2guysingh]

this is why u lo-jack ur car

Lo-Jack dont work on flat bed

[9/11 RSX-s]

He has KPro, it's no surprise. Even if he didn't, all the thief needs to do is swap out the stock ECU with their own KPro supplied ECU with the immobilizer disabled.

Exactly.

Everyone with K-Pro should enable the immoblizier. Just click the damn checkbox already. No point making it easy.

However, pros will show up with either their own K-Pro (stolen from some previous car) or a tow/flatbed truck. Bye bye car.

It is a risk any time you park outside . . . and even a garage isn't hard to break into, but at least they wouldn't see your car when they were out looking.

Sorry about your car. As suggested above, it has probably been parted.

[CopeFree]

Lo-Jack dont work on flat bed

huh? Yea it will. You just have to activate it and it will do it's job in locating the car.

[Eternal]

damn dude that blows
such a beautiful car

hope she comes back

[dontevencare]

butt 4 realz ill pray 2 god fo u brah. praize da lord n ull be saved mang.

[mr2guysingh]

huh? Yea it will. You just have to activate it and it will do it's job in locating the car.

The car has to be moving though..

[vi3trascal]

damn sorry to hear man. kinda scared to get kpro after all the horror stories. i hope insurance claims it a total loss and u get a new car

[Sfedai0]

Do you make your car visible or known most of the time? Have you been to any recent meets? Who tuned your car? I would start thinking about the people around you or any one that might have asked questions bout your car that you would find suspicious.

[quevaj]

sorry to hear man good luck...

[crazyeddy]

sorry to hear bro. hope you find that summuna bitch and kick his ass.

[SmokeyDaBear82]

Do you make your car visible or known most of the time? Have you been to any recent meets? Who tuned your car? I would start thinking about the people around you or any one that might have asked questions bout your car that you would find suspicious.

No, thats what kills me...i barely ever rag on her. I just think the thief was targeting k-series engines b/c my roommate has an 07 si, and his car was broken into, but it wasnt stolen...his isnt modded at all.

Jeff Evans tuned my car, so i highly doubt that he would have anything to do with it. I can't really think of anyone that would have it out for me. I get along with pretty much everyone that I meet.

[General Tso]

listen, i've been through this thing before with a previous integra.

and *if* and from speaking with the cops about it, it's a big if...

get rid of it after its found, it will never be the same, it wont drive the same, it wont sound the same, it wont feel the same.


they found my car about 2-3 miles away from my apartment, it was sitting on the rotors and they had to drag it across the pavement to get onto the flatbed.

about 2 grand worth of stereo equipment was taken as well.

pieces of the car were all around. they took my ray bans, and they even took the fucking loose change out of the ashtray.

i'll admit, i shed a tear. i loved that car.

they are nothing but animals. any car thief. fucking with another mans pride and joy is just low and cowardly. if anyone reading this thread has had anything to do with theft of another persons car. fuck you. i hope you burn in hell and can lick my sweaty ballsack.

[SmokeyDaBear82]

listen, i've been through this thing before with a previous integra.

and *if* and from speaking with the cops about it, it's a big if...

get rid of it after its found, it will never be the same, it wont drive the same, it wont sound the same, it wont feel the same.


they found my car about 2-3 miles away from my apartment, it was sitting on the rotors and they had to drag it across the pavement to get onto the flatbed.

about 2 grand worth of stereo equipment was taken as well.

pieces of the car were all around. they took my ray bans, and they even took the fucking loose change out of the ashtray.

i'll admit, i shed a tear. i loved that car.

they are nothing but animals. any car thief. fucking with another mans pride and joy is just low and cowardly. if anyone reading this thread has had anything to do with theft of another persons car. fuck you. i hope you burn in hell and can lick my sweaty ballsack.

amen to that man

[General Tso]

i empathize with you. and hope you had full coverage with insurance.

[SmokeyDaBear82]

i empathize with you. and hope you had full coverage with insurance.
yea, i am forced to have full coverage since i am still making payments on it. 500 deductible tho...

[General Tso]

eh. not bad...

you have gap insurance?

[SmokeyDaBear82]

eh. not bad...

you have gap insurance?

unfortunately i dont, but i did a kbb estimate on my car...and apparently it is worth more than what i owe...*shrugs*

[General Tso]

well, i'm sure you'll get compensated through your insurance company

[HIT_MAN]

I seen this car driving around today I think.

[SmokeyDaBear82]

I seen this car driving around today I think.

in tennessee? thats a far drive for a stolen vehicle...

[knag]

unfortunately i dont, but i did a kbb estimate on my car...and apparently it is worth more than what i owe...*shrugs*

that happened to me with my other car. i ended up with $2K more than what i owed on it.

[SmokeyDaBear82]

that happened to me with my other car. i ended up with $2K more than what i owed on it.

thats encouraging...unfortunately i believe the insurance company pays the lein holder directly if i am not mistaken....i have my loan through American Honda Finance, so i think the insurance company will pay them directly.

[TegginIt]

damn bro, i dont know what i would do if my car was stolen....i wouldnt keep my hopes up so you dont get disappointed when its stripped


hope all the financial things work out for you too, no one deserves this...fuck thieves

[aywwsd]

unfortunately i dont, but i did a kbb estimate on my car...and apparently it is worth more than what i owe...*shrugs*

kbb is worthless...

[aywwsd]

thats encouraging...unfortunately i believe the insurance company pays the lein holder directly if i am not mistaken....i have my loan through American Honda Finance, so i think the insurance company will pay them directly.

no, they dont.

how much you owe on the car have nothing to do with the insurance company.

the insurance company pays you what fair market value for a used rsx-s. if you happen to owe more then that value, guess what, you are out that amount of money, and that's what gap insurance cover.

if you bought new, assumed you paid invoice for the car, if you didnt put at least 3500 dollars down, you are 99% upside down.

[BOTA:X]

thats encouraging...unfortunately i believe the insurance company pays the lein holder directly if i am not mistaken....i have my loan through American Honda Finance, so i think the insurance company will pay them directly.

Honda can't accept more money than the loan on the car. You will get your equity, although the insurance MAY be able to find out how much you owe first before making you an offer, and it may be VERY close. That would be suspicious.

At least try to get a down payment for another car out of it, with the equity you have.

[cstrike]

gap insurance is great. or buying the car and not getting ripped off helps also. sorry to hear about your car man. i bet they are beating the piss outta it.

[SmokeyDaBear82]

gap insurance is great. or buying the car and not getting ripped off helps also. sorry to hear about your car man. i bet they are beating the piss outta it.

yes, i have thought about that quite often today and it just gets me pissed.

i feel so violated and helpless.

[TuRb0rSx]

that sucks man, wish ya the best

[SmokeyDaBear82]

kbb is worthless...

what do the insurance companies go by then? Seems like kbb is the benchmark for used vehicles.

[BOTA:X]

what do the insurance companies go by then? Seems like kbb is the benchmark for used vehicles.
They will throw out the lowest number they think you'll cave in to. Think "Deal, or No Deal?"

[General Tso]

i empathize with you man.

i really hope everything works out with your insurance company.

keep us updated

[SmokeyDaBear82]

They will throw out the lowest number they think you'll cave in to. Think "Deal, or No Deal?"

so are you saying it is a negotiable deal?

[SmokeyDaBear82]

i empathize with you man.

i really hope everything works out with your insurance company.

keep us updated

thanks man, will do.

I'll even take pics of the car when it is found (or whatever is left of it)

[BOTA:X]

so are you saying it is a negotiable deal?

Yah, you can always threaten a few things if they try to screw you...lawyering up, calling the commission that regulates insurance companies in your state, etc. Likely you'll get a decent offer that pays off your loan since you said you have some equity, so you should be OK.

This is the part where it pays off to have a real insurance company instead of those "super cheapo insurencia" companies lol...

[aywwsd]

what do the insurance companies go by then? Seems like kbb is the benchmark for used vehicles.

insurance company goes what these cars are selling, basically market value.

only the general public use kbb, and only reason why is they grossly overestimate car prices.

just ask yourself, when is the last time someone paid blue book for a car?

take this for example: 06 civic with 10k. http://www.kbb.com/KBB/UsedCars/PricingReport.aspx?VehicleClass=UsedCar&ManufacturerId=18&YearId=2006&WebCategoryId=38&VehicleId=NC8xNy8yMDA3fDc0Ng%3d%3d&PriceType=Retail&ModelId=123&Mileage=10000&SelectionHistory=746%7c3308%7c94010%7c0%7c0%7c3079 3%7ctrue&Condition=Excellent#survey

blue book = 19k

brand new 2007 msrp is 18355. you can pick up the car for invoice at less then 17k with special financing...

[eric_g]

that sucks man. hearing this story pisses me off and i hope the people that did this to your car have their balls chopped off and shoved up their ass

[SmokeyDaBear82]

Yah, you can always threaten a few things if they try to screw you...lawyering up, calling the commission that regulates insurance companies in your state, etc. Likely you'll get a decent offer that pays off your loan since you said you have some equity, so you should be OK.

This is the part where it pays off to have a real insurance company instead of those "super cheapo insurencia" companies lol...

right on, i have travelers, so i'm hoping they treat me right...they are one of the better known insurance companies.

[CFRHoar]

sorry to hear man, sad to say your probably not gonna get it back in one peice. if you ever do find out who did this please beat the shit out of them and take pictures and post them up

[SmokeyDaBear82]

24+ hours since my car has been stolen...has anyone seen a gutted rsx on the highway?

[MENDEH]

id check the local swamp

[2smug]

Hey,
I just wanted to tell you that really sucks bigtime and I feel your pain. I hope you get your car back and that the fucker that took it gets caught, and gets their ass beat.

Good luck selling your stuff too.

[Boost_inthebox]

Check ebay for stuff, I coldole your situation

[General Tso]

any news yet?

[HIT_MAN]

I'm going to the junk yard to look for a silver door for my car so if I see yours I'll let you know how much I bought your door for.

[CircaTypeS]

this makes me so fucking pissed off...ide help u hunt them down if we could...i got a spiked bat...lol thats all ill say. Anyway. this makes me want to go buy a super sensitive alarm, and tracker bug...just incase...seems now these cars are not in 2007 anymore, and loved...they are targets...cheapish luxury cars as i see it...i'm gonna prepare for it...my car will be pretty tight looking soon, (stock looking now) but ill have coilovers and shit soon, so alarm here i come...

Sympathy for you bro :-( hope all works out, keep everyone updated

[Lloyd Christmas]

this makes me so fucking pissed off...ide help u hunt them down if we could...i got a spiked bat...lol thats all ill say. Anyway. this makes me want to go buy a super sensitive alarm, and tracker bug...just incase...seems now these cars are not in 2007 anymore, and loved...they are targets...cheapish luxury cars as i see it...i'm gonna prepare for it...my car will be pretty tight looking soon, (stock looking now) but ill have coilovers and shit soon, so alarm here i come...

Sympathy for you bro :-( hope all works out, keep everyone updated

welcome to 3 months ago

[BOTA:X]

Whats with bumping a 3 month old thread?

[bp787]

well, it would be nice to know what went down w/ the insurance.


I had my 89 Mitsu Starion 2.6L Turbo stolen when I was in college. Found 2 hrs away w/ all the electronics gutted and a nice keying down the side. Never could prove it, but my neighbor in my dorm was involved.

[Leonard1818]

well, it would be nice to know what went down w/ the insurance.


I had my 89 Mitsu Starion 2.6L Turbo stolen when I was in college. Found 2 hrs away w/ all the electronics gutted and a nice keying down the side. Never could prove it, but my neighbor in my dorm was involved.

You don't need proof to beat someones ass

[Nick2730]

keeping an eye out in IL sorry dude. Was there any glass left where your car was, or any evidence at all? Tread marks, glass, neighbors see anything?

[rsxxsj]

keeping an eye out in IL sorry dude. Was there any glass left where your car was, or any evidence at all? Tread marks, glass, neighbors see anything?

the car was found