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Old 11-07-2004, 04:32 PM
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some theives around here broke into my buddies GF's civic and stole her ECU (damn theives! ) so i re-located mine for a much easier place to take it out everynight.

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so did you have to extend wires or does it reach normally?
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the wires fit just fine... i replaced my underdash harness with an EX, so it was kinda lose
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if you forget to take it out one time...and it gets broken into that time.. the thieve will get A.a surprise to see theres no ecu in the car... because its moved from the stock location or B. a nice gift when they can just grab it out of the glove box with no problems lol
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I would think that if they are in the car to take stuff they are going to look in easily accessable compartments for any easy pickin's. I think that makes your ECU more of a target, not less.

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pics of the hole you put to run the wires/plugs?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Simple &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

some theives around here broke into my buddies GF's civic and stole her ECU (damn theives! ) so i re-located mine for a much easier place to take it out everynight.

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nice, now when someone breaks in to steal your stereo (more likley than the car) they will get your ECU and probably cut the harness off of it, great idea
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mct121 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would think that if they are in the car to take stuff they are going to look in easily accessable compartments for any easy pickin's. I think that makes your ECU more of a target, not less.

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i think the point of relocating it was make it easier to take out when he parks his car
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dumbest **** ive ever seen...period.
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go away nub.
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as long as you remember to remove it every night, this a great idea that will save you a little hassle. good idea dude.
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My E-Manage sits in the same spot under some papers and DVDs.
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now the bastard thieves know where to look for your ecu , no good idea, just don't forget to remove it when your done.
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yea im a nub....

....still dumb
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Dude, I can't believe how many ******* ignorant people we have on this message- board. No where in his post was the word "hide" mentioned. But, this was.."so i re-located mine for a much easier place to take it out everynight." I swear it amazes me how many bitchy little girls are on here trying to start ******* drama. Get your **** straight before you talk. Damn!...Peace
By the way excellent idea, good thinking.
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its a really good idea aslong as he remember to take it out everynight... but after awhile it just becomes a habbit.. kinda like me taking my face plate off my deck everynight
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same.
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checks sign up date... yup... another 04.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Simple &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a much easier place to take it out everynight.

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Does everyone understand now?
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I just leave my ECU under the floormat on the passenger side, so it's very easy to remove, and I still get to use my glove box. I was just to lazy to bolt it back to the kick panel when I got done w/ my swap, and now that I have been playing around w/ ECU chipping it has been very convenient where it's at Just another idea for ya....
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why not just make a locking brackett to go over the ecu or use a different bolt to hold it in, like allens. what honda thief would have allen wrenchs? just a thought.
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i personally like the idea ..just make sure you take it out every night
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I take mine out at work, but park in the garage at night
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by upgraded &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why not just make a locking brackett to go over the ecu or use a different bolt to hold it in, like allens. what honda thief would have allen wrenchs? just a thought.</TD></TR></TABLE>

One that just came back from stealing **** from a VW.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b_cruz. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">checks sign up date... yup... another 04. </TD></TR></TABLE>

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