due to ongoing increase in integra theft....
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due to the ongoing increase in integra theft....
I thought this link would be beneficial to integra owners to give you guys a heads up on where cars are most likely to be stolen.
the link is http://moneycentral.msn.com/co...4.asp
hope this helps
the link is http://moneycentral.msn.com/co...4.asp
hope this helps
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (omiehomie)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by omiehomie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
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The only thing I'd disagree with is the VIN etching on the glass. I've read that with a VIN an Acura employee of some sort could produce a key. Whether this hold water or not, well, I'd rather not find out the hard way.
Although it's illegal, I've got a business card over my VIN.
hope this helps
</TD></TR></TABLE>The only thing I'd disagree with is the VIN etching on the glass. I've read that with a VIN an Acura employee of some sort could produce a key. Whether this hold water or not, well, I'd rather not find out the hard way.
Although it's illegal, I've got a business card over my VIN.
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (Utilitarian)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Utilitarian »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The only thing I'd disagree with is the VIN etching on the glass. I've read that with a VIN an Acura employee of some sort could produce a key.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Correct. A shady Acura tech could get a key by having your VIN. Am I right in thinking that the dash is the only place it's exposed?
The only thing I'd disagree with is the VIN etching on the glass. I've read that with a VIN an Acura employee of some sort could produce a key.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Correct. A shady Acura tech could get a key by having your VIN. Am I right in thinking that the dash is the only place it's exposed?
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (Splat)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Correct. A shady Acura tech could get a key by having your VIN. Am I right in thinking that the dash is the only place it's exposed?</TD></TR></TABLE>
externally i beleive so.
Correct. A shady Acura tech could get a key by having your VIN. Am I right in thinking that the dash is the only place it's exposed?</TD></TR></TABLE>
externally i beleive so.
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (Utilitarian)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Utilitarian »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Although it's illegal, I've got a business card over my VIN.</TD></TR></TABLE>
In CA, it's not illegal. As a matter of fact, LA Sheriffs recommend it and have memo's posted about it in the customer lounge of some dealerships.
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shi - who almost became a statistic the other day 
In CA, it's not illegal. As a matter of fact, LA Sheriffs recommend it and have memo's posted about it in the customer lounge of some dealerships.
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (yoshi234)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by yoshi234 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">y shi - who almost became a statistic the other day </TD></TR></TABLE>
Details?
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (Dave_B)
San Diego also made it in the top 10 most theft prone cities in the United States 
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (hondakid1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondakid1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my vin # etched into all the windows </TD></TR></TABLE>
i thought that ITR's 2000-2001 came with the VIN etched from the dealer like that, as a standard theft deterrent?
</TD></TR></TABLE>i thought that ITR's 2000-2001 came with the VIN etched from the dealer like that, as a standard theft deterrent?
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (omiehomie)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by omiehomie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i thought that ITR's 2000-2001 came with the VIN etched from the dealer like that, as a standard theft deterrent?</TD></TR></TABLE>
mine has it
i thought that ITR's 2000-2001 came with the VIN etched from the dealer like that, as a standard theft deterrent?</TD></TR></TABLE>
mine has it
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (omiehomie)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by omiehomie »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i thought that ITR's 2000-2001 came with the VIN etched from the dealer like that, as a standard theft deterrent?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It was optional. Didn't have it in 2000, AFAIK.
It was optional. Didn't have it in 2000, AFAIK.
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (type_r_jon)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by type_r_jon »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sucks to live in Cali if you have an ITR....</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (TodaFiend)
im a little confused....
if everyone covers up their vin from being exposed, then what is the purpose of having it etched into the glass. cant everyone see it? i know it is to deter thiefs, but im sure people dont steal R's for the glass, its the same as all tegs.
if everyone covers up their vin from being exposed, then what is the purpose of having it etched into the glass. cant everyone see it? i know it is to deter thiefs, but im sure people dont steal R's for the glass, its the same as all tegs.
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (hybrider)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hybrider »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">San Diego also made it in the top 10 most theft prone cities in the United States
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Hopefully I sell mine before it becomes another statistic. Otherwise, come and get it theives.
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</TD></TR></TABLE>Hopefully I sell mine before it becomes another statistic. Otherwise, come and get it theives.
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (ITR 1102)
i believe the purpose of the vins on the windows is if a thief steals the car, the windows and parts are pretty much worthless, no junkyard is willing to buy the vins if they have a stolen background, and if for some reason you have a mis-matching of vins, you could be in trouble.
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (baonest)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by baonest »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i believe the purpose of the vins on the windows is if a thief steals the car, the windows and parts are pretty much worthless, no junkyard is willing to buy the vins if they have a stolen background, and if for some reason you have a mis-matching of vins, you could be in trouble.</TD></TR></TABLE>
while that theft deterrent stuff works for most cars, our sought after cars never make it to junkyards where the parts would need to be resold. they are resold to friends of the theives, or put into their own cars, or sold on ebay or local message forums.
while that theft deterrent stuff works for most cars, our sought after cars never make it to junkyards where the parts would need to be resold. they are resold to friends of the theives, or put into their own cars, or sold on ebay or local message forums.
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (SecretAgent)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SecretAgent »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">while that theft deterrent stuff works for most cars, our sought after cars never make it to junkyards where the parts would need to be resold. they are resold to friends of the theives, or put into their own cars, or sold on ebay or local message forums.</TD></TR></TABLE>
indeed true, but with the Vins on the windsheilds it makes it like 5% harder i guess, for example on here you have to provide vins for most car parts.
say i buy a drivers glass, i would be curious if the VIN is clear or not.
indeed true, but with the Vins on the windsheilds it makes it like 5% harder i guess, for example on here you have to provide vins for most car parts.
say i buy a drivers glass, i would be curious if the VIN is clear or not.
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Re: due to the ongoing increase in integra theft.... (baonest)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by baonest »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
indeed true, but with the Vins on the windsheilds it makes it like 5% harder i guess, for example on here you have to provide vins for most car parts.
say i buy a drivers glass, i would be curious if the VIN is clear or not. </TD></TR></TABLE>
The glass of these cars are peanuts compared to what they get for the rest of the car. I dont think to a thief vin etched glass makes a big difference.
indeed true, but with the Vins on the windsheilds it makes it like 5% harder i guess, for example on here you have to provide vins for most car parts.
say i buy a drivers glass, i would be curious if the VIN is clear or not. </TD></TR></TABLE>
The glass of these cars are peanuts compared to what they get for the rest of the car. I dont think to a thief vin etched glass makes a big difference.