stolen catalytic convertor ELEMENT SC 2010
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stolen catalytic convertor ELEMENT SC 2010
Well, two weeks ago my catalytic convertor got stolen from my 2010 element SC. I did the whole insurance claim etc. What I need help is a way to block the cat from being stolen again. I was thinking of buying sheet metal to cover the cat, or installing like a 5 feet long by 6 inch height 16 guage steel metal to the sides of the car to reduce the access to the cat. Any ideas as to what I can do? I am going to install an alarm soon.......
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Re: stolen catalytic convertor ELEMENT SC 2010
Lower your element? When catalytic converter theft was big a few years ago toyota trucks were a big target because they were so high off the ground at stock height it was pretty easy to get underneath them to cut the cat off.
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I think you should do the sheet metal idea. Use some strong/thicker metal to cover it up. I am sure that this will prevent it from getting stolen
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The thing I don't like about sheetmetal is that catalytic converters get really, really hot. I think without having any airflow around it its going to get too hot. Maybe a cage. Thing is if they have the tools to cut it off they can just cut through whatever you put around it.
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Re: stolen catalytic convertor ELEMENT SC 2010
My warranty will be voided.....
The tires are 45 already...... Not trying to go smaller.
I went yesterday to menards and bought some stuff so today I'll be constructing something and see what happens. I'm not gonna cover the cat completely because that thing gets super hot. I'll make sure it is vented properly.
LOL blades, I would not mind but I think thats too much work. I'll be installing an alarm as well with motion sensor in the bottom.
The tires are 45 already...... Not trying to go smaller.
I went yesterday to menards and bought some stuff so today I'll be constructing something and see what happens. I'm not gonna cover the cat completely because that thing gets super hot. I'll make sure it is vented properly.
LOL blades, I would not mind but I think thats too much work. I'll be installing an alarm as well with motion sensor in the bottom.
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Re: stolen catalytic convertor ELEMENT SC 2010
Have a muffler shop tack a small weld on each bolt and later in the future just grind off the weld to access it again.
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Of course it is. It sucks cuz now I'm worried its going to happen again. I don't feel like popping $500.00 bucks for a deductible every single time some jack wants to steal the cat. My honda dealer is getting seven and 10 a week. One lady came in 3 times and she traded in the element and got a honda accord. I love my SC and I hope it does not have to come to this conclusion.........
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Of course it is. It sucks cuz now I'm worried its going to happen again. I don't feel like popping $500.00 bucks for a deductible every single time some jack wants to steal the cat. My honda dealer is getting seven and 10 a week. One lady came in 3 times and she traded in the element and got a honda accord. I love my SC and I hope it does not have to come to this conclusion.........
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BigZeke, my picture here is and installed CatClamp on an Element. I think this could help solve your problem. The wire cables not only encase the converter but also attach it to your vehicles frame.
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that sucks man. lowering it might help a little. might buy you some time.
i work for honda and throughout the years we've had tons of catalytic-converters jacked from our CR-V's and Elements.
i work for honda and throughout the years we've had tons of catalytic-converters jacked from our CR-V's and Elements.
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Sawzall will cut right thru that. OP you need to place a thick plate to cover it like you sayed.
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but it still buys time. it hard to prevent theft but its all about buying yourself time for someone to see or hear whats going on.
a sawzall grinding through metal would be extremely loud in the middle of the night no matter where you live.
a sawzall grinding through metal would be extremely loud in the middle of the night no matter where you live.
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Sawzall is quick and easy
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find a fabricating shop around you and have them clean the under coat around the area and weld a thick plate around it with it open on both ends. it doesnt really matter how long you make the cover, they can always just cut father down to where the cover ends and then cut it there. sux but their are too many people trying to make a quick buck off someone elses hard earned stuff. need a driveway that way you can hear it and them shoot them from the window.
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do you garage it?
I would just mount some pieces of steel tube across the cat so that they cannot remove it from the vehicle even when cutting it.
I would just mount some pieces of steel tube across the cat so that they cannot remove it from the vehicle even when cutting it.
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if they have a sawzall tit will just slow them down. if they want it they will get it. if it was garaged it prolly wouldnt have been stolen. how much are cats worth? i have 2 that i saved cause i know they are worth something.
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