any threat to s2000 about theft??
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any threat to s2000 about theft??
have any of you encountered your s2000 being eyed or threatened of being stolen??
and do any of you leave your cars parked in public with the top down? i've seen a few s2000's like this in the city, and wondered why the hell they would do that. sure, a proximity sensor might help, but i dont think that would scare professional thieves.
reason i ask, is because i'm thinking about getting one. i'm tired of being paranoid about my integra getting stolen. even if i'm in the store for 10 minutes
and do any of you leave your cars parked in public with the top down? i've seen a few s2000's like this in the city, and wondered why the hell they would do that. sure, a proximity sensor might help, but i dont think that would scare professional thieves.
reason i ask, is because i'm thinking about getting one. i'm tired of being paranoid about my integra getting stolen. even if i'm in the store for 10 minutes
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (hondeducation)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondeducation »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have any of you encountered your s2000 being eyed or threatened of being stolen??
and do any of you leave your cars parked in public with the top down? i've seen a few s2000's like this in the city, and wondered why the hell they would do that. sure, a proximity sensor might help, but i dont think that would scare professional thieves.
reason i ask, is because i'm thinking about getting one. i'm tired of being paranoid about my integra getting stolen. even if i'm in the store for 10 minutes </TD></TR></TABLE>
The S2K is not the car for you.
Seats are stolen left and right, and they are quite expensive to replace.
and do any of you leave your cars parked in public with the top down? i've seen a few s2000's like this in the city, and wondered why the hell they would do that. sure, a proximity sensor might help, but i dont think that would scare professional thieves.
reason i ask, is because i'm thinking about getting one. i'm tired of being paranoid about my integra getting stolen. even if i'm in the store for 10 minutes </TD></TR></TABLE>
The S2K is not the car for you.
Seats are stolen left and right, and they are quite expensive to replace.
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (S2KILLA)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S2KILLA »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get a prelude... no one steals those cars</TD></TR></TABLE>
get an odyssey
get an odyssey
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (A08_MThrizzle)
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get an odyssey</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha i rather drive an odyssey than a prelude
get an odyssey</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha i rather drive an odyssey than a prelude
Will you make something up for me please?
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (hondeducation)
Yes, S2000s get stolen, however not as often as other Hondas like the Civic/Integra. The demand isn't as high. Mine did get stolen/towed right from my driveway a couple of years ago.
However, you do run the HIGH risk of having your top slashed to get access to your seats. They are highly sought after and can cost upwards of $5-6K to replace from Honda/insurance. Many older S2000s are actually totalled out because of seat theft. The OEM antenna also gets taken a lot. Mine got taken once already, and I remove it every time I park somewhere shady. My old S2000's antenna was taken about 4 times. Luckily it's only $15-22 at the dealer for a new one.
Alternatives are:
1. Seat locks (McGuard, Kodokan, etc)
2. Hardtop
3. Alarm, kill switches, and other deterrents.
4. Removing antenna when leaving the car parked.
5. Some owners actually leave the car unlocked so their tops don't get slashed. That's easily an over $1200 fix. We would rather someone open an unlocked car and grab stuff over slashing the top to get to it.
That's the info I have off the top of my head. Hope I helped. Make sure you have full coverage. It's a nice car, and somewhat expensive. If you can't afford full coverage, you can't afford the car in my opinion.
However, you do run the HIGH risk of having your top slashed to get access to your seats. They are highly sought after and can cost upwards of $5-6K to replace from Honda/insurance. Many older S2000s are actually totalled out because of seat theft. The OEM antenna also gets taken a lot. Mine got taken once already, and I remove it every time I park somewhere shady. My old S2000's antenna was taken about 4 times. Luckily it's only $15-22 at the dealer for a new one.
Alternatives are:
1. Seat locks (McGuard, Kodokan, etc)
2. Hardtop
3. Alarm, kill switches, and other deterrents.
4. Removing antenna when leaving the car parked.
5. Some owners actually leave the car unlocked so their tops don't get slashed. That's easily an over $1200 fix. We would rather someone open an unlocked car and grab stuff over slashing the top to get to it.
That's the info I have off the top of my head. Hope I helped. Make sure you have full coverage. It's a nice car, and somewhat expensive. If you can't afford full coverage, you can't afford the car in my opinion.
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (shamoo)
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5. Some owners actually leave the car unlocked so their tops don't get slashed. That's easily an over $1200 fix. We would rather someone open an unlocked car and grab stuff over slashing the top to get to it.
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Take anything you want, JUST DON'T SLASH THE TOP!!
5. Some owners actually leave the car unlocked so their tops don't get slashed. That's easily an over $1200 fix. We would rather someone open an unlocked car and grab stuff over slashing the top to get to it.
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Take anything you want, JUST DON'T SLASH THE TOP!!
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (shamoo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shamoo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, S2000s get stolen, however not as often as other Hondas like the Civic/Integra. The demand isn't as high. Mine did get stolen/towed right from my driveway a couple of years ago.
However, you do run the HIGH risk of having your top slashed to get access to your seats. They are highly sought after and can cost upwards of $5-6K to replace from Honda/insurance. Many older S2000s are actually totalled out because of seat theft. The OEM antenna also gets taken a lot. Mine got taken once already, and I remove it every time I park somewhere shady. My old S2000's antenna was taken about 4 times. Luckily it's only $15-22 at the dealer for a new one.
Alternatives are:
1. Seat locks (McGuard, Kodokan, etc)
2. Hardtop
3. Alarm, kill switches, and other deterrents.
4. Removing antenna when leaving the car parked.
5. Some owners actually leave the car unlocked so their tops don't get slashed. That's easily an over $1200 fix. We would rather someone open an unlocked car and grab stuff over slashing the top to get to it.
That's the info I have off the top of my head. Hope I helped. Make sure you have full coverage. It's a nice car, and somewhat expensive. If you can't afford full coverage, you can't afford the car in my opinion. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Damn, what has this world gotten to? Im glad its not too bad here in Hawaii... chit i gotta cross my fingers.
However, you do run the HIGH risk of having your top slashed to get access to your seats. They are highly sought after and can cost upwards of $5-6K to replace from Honda/insurance. Many older S2000s are actually totalled out because of seat theft. The OEM antenna also gets taken a lot. Mine got taken once already, and I remove it every time I park somewhere shady. My old S2000's antenna was taken about 4 times. Luckily it's only $15-22 at the dealer for a new one.
Alternatives are:
1. Seat locks (McGuard, Kodokan, etc)
2. Hardtop
3. Alarm, kill switches, and other deterrents.
4. Removing antenna when leaving the car parked.
5. Some owners actually leave the car unlocked so their tops don't get slashed. That's easily an over $1200 fix. We would rather someone open an unlocked car and grab stuff over slashing the top to get to it.
That's the info I have off the top of my head. Hope I helped. Make sure you have full coverage. It's a nice car, and somewhat expensive. If you can't afford full coverage, you can't afford the car in my opinion. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Damn, what has this world gotten to? Im glad its not too bad here in Hawaii... chit i gotta cross my fingers.
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (hondeducation)
I parked down by canal street last night near little italy....granted it was the san gennaro's feast and there were cops all around...but my car was fine. I think that's the only time I will take it to the city, when it is in a highly visible, cop filled area. Other than that, my car stays at my house, or I'm in it. 
for scumbag thieves
for scumbag thieves
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (Shy_GuyAP1)
Just to clarify - McGard Seat Locks and Kodokan Seat Locks are the same item.
Technically, there are no "McGard Seat Locks". McGard doesn't sell Seat Locks. McGard is the manufacturer of the Kodokan S2000 Seat Locks.
-Pete
Technically, there are no "McGard Seat Locks". McGard doesn't sell Seat Locks. McGard is the manufacturer of the Kodokan S2000 Seat Locks.
-Pete
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (ricist)
A hard top is a POOR choice for theft protection.
It's obvious to any one with eyes that there is no frame around the window on the S2K. It's also common knowledge that most all convertibles are easy to break into because of that. Unfortunately, slashing the top is easier than pulling on the window, so that happens the most.
A hard top cost thousands of dollars and takes about one minute to remove.
Need I say more?
-Pete
It's obvious to any one with eyes that there is no frame around the window on the S2K. It's also common knowledge that most all convertibles are easy to break into because of that. Unfortunately, slashing the top is easier than pulling on the window, so that happens the most.
A hard top cost thousands of dollars and takes about one minute to remove.
Need I say more?
-Pete
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (Kodokan_4)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kodokan_4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just to clarify - McGard Seat Locks and Kodokan Seat Locks are the same item.
Technically, there are no "McGard Seat Locks". McGard doesn't sell Seat Locks. McGard is the manufacturer of the Kodokan S2000 Seat Locks.
-Pete </TD></TR></TABLE>
Is there a website that some one can direct me to get these locks??? and what are the price for these seat locks??
Technically, there are no "McGard Seat Locks". McGard doesn't sell Seat Locks. McGard is the manufacturer of the Kodokan S2000 Seat Locks.
-Pete </TD></TR></TABLE>
Is there a website that some one can direct me to get these locks??? and what are the price for these seat locks??
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (TheDancingPill)
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noob!!!!
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (Alchemist)
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noob!!!! </TD></TR></TABLE>
lol came all the way from hondamarketplace to smash on me eh?
noob!!!!
</TD></TR></TABLE>lol came all the way from hondamarketplace to smash on me eh?
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (Alchemist)
i worry about theft with my R to, getting rid of the R and getting an S is always in the back of my head.
i just went and looked at a silver 05 at a local dealership and they only showed me 9,000$ trade in on my 98 ITR with 50k on it
i just went and looked at a silver 05 at a local dealership and they only showed me 9,000$ trade in on my 98 ITR with 50k on it
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (dantheta2man)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dantheta2man »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">can any one please tell me were to get the seat locks???</TD></TR></TABLE>
hello any one?????
hello any one?????
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (dantheta2man)
wow... now i'm having second thoughts. i just hate having paranoia for theft... full coverage insurance is a no brainer, but i just hate dealing with the process and replacing of parts. *sigh*
anyone have any ideas on sti theft? hahha. that would be my other choice outside of honda
anyone have any ideas on sti theft? hahha. that would be my other choice outside of honda
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (hondeducation)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondeducation »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow... now i'm having second thoughts. i just hate having paranoia for theft... full coverage insurance is a no brainer, but i just hate dealing with the process and replacing of parts. *sigh*
anyone have any ideas on sti theft? hahha. that would be my other choice outside of honda</TD></TR></TABLE>
if anyone really wants your car they will get it. get a hardtop and a good alarm system and a gun
anyone have any ideas on sti theft? hahha. that would be my other choice outside of honda</TD></TR></TABLE>
if anyone really wants your car they will get it. get a hardtop and a good alarm system and a gun
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Re: any threat to s2000 about theft?? (dantheta2man)
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hello any one?????</TD></TR></TABLE>
calm down noob
hello any one?????</TD></TR></TABLE>
calm down noob