aspen 10 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 Woken up to find both cars stolen. Orange GT86 SD12 SGX (front pillars are wrapped in black, front bumper is a little off) Red Mini Cooper S clubman YE65 LYF with John cooper chilli works pack (different body kit) Stolen from Stepps sometime overnight. Please let me know if you see anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 Might be worth posting it in the facebook group for greater social reach https://www.facebook.com/groups/GT86.Drivers.Club/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aspen 10 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 Thanks Rob. I've sent a join request. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 Sorry to hear this dude, hope you get them back but glad you and the family are OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted January 4, 2017 How did this happen? Are the cars. Ot secure enough? How about the alarm(s)? Sorry to heat that... Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted January 4, 2017 Absolute arseholes. Hope you get the cars back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted January 4, 2017 The mini was recovered, didn't see an update on the ginger one. Keys stolen from the house Teg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tegunulgener 84 Report post Posted January 5, 2017 That's how I thought so. Same thing happened to my cousin. Keys stolen from his bed side while he's sleeping. Then they emptied the house in his car and wander. I'm so sorry to hear what happened. But insurance would bring some light to this, isn't it? Not completely dark I suppose. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerastes 204 Report post Posted January 8, 2017 Sorry to hear about this. One reason why I want to fit a tracker to my car. I did ask Santa for Christmas but clearly I wasn't a good boy last year as all I got was socks If anyone has a tracker fitted or could recommend one, let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted January 8, 2017 Just put your spare key in a secure place my main key stays with me even when I'm in another car from what I've seen what cars that have been taken its down to gaining entry to house for a fob not sure if these can be programmed from side of road with a new fob? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 8, 2017 9 hours ago, Cerastes said: Sorry to hear about this. One reason why I want to fit a tracker to my car. I did ask Santa for Christmas but clearly I wasn't a good boy last year as all I got was socks If anyone has a tracker fitted or could recommend one, let me know. Trackers sound like a good idea but ultimately they are useless as they are easily detected. Anyone wanting to steal the car not for a joy ride would simply remove the tracker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerastes 204 Report post Posted January 8, 2017 6 hours ago, rob275 said: Trackers sound like a good idea but ultimately they are useless as they are easily detected. Anyone wanting to steal the car not for a joy ride would simply remove the tracker. Well just a quick search on amazon and found this, with all those cables/wires which I assume you connect behind the interior panels? I don't think they could be removed easily if you don't know where it is placed? professionals probably could but how many professionals are there out there. I think even having the sticker; "Tracker fitted to this car" or something like that will deter most criminals? I'm sure if we all look around we can find something a little more decent. I'll try and have a look this week while off from work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted January 9, 2017 Sorry to hear about this and hope the 86 is recovered I have a ADT 24hr Monitored Alarm System,so they would have to get past the Night Alarm to get the Keys to the car when I am a sleep !! Sent from my ASUS_A001 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted March 16, 2017 Not a solution but will stop thieving dickheads. Spoke to a individual who specialises in Gta and he said these old school measures are more than enough to hinder the average opportunistic thieves. If pros wanted your car consider it gone tbh. Only problem is they will more than likely get your neighbours car without one of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted March 16, 2017 it's a bit of a hassle to do if it's a daily driver though, doing that every morning before work is not ideal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted March 16, 2017 Just get a good old fashioned crook lock/stop lock. Alternatively, if you have keyless entry, simply swallow your keys. 2 Mike and Tim86 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim86 24 Report post Posted March 16, 2017 13 minutes ago, Willtl said: Just get a good old fashioned crook lock/stop lock. Alternatively, if you have keyless entry, simply swallow your keys. Don't try this at home kids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 17, 2017 Seeing as you need the keys to steal the car, it's probably easier just to have your keys somewhere where they won't be found. Or take them with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted March 17, 2017 10 hours ago, Tareim said: it's a bit of a hassle to do if it's a daily driver though, doing that every morning before work is not ideal its no hardship at all bud lol takes seconds... end of the day comes down to where you live how long you leave the car unattended for etc. i dont have any issues with security where i live so im lucky. But i rather fit one of theses if i had to leave my car unattended for a duration. A few seconds to fit =peace of mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NasherUK 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 Modern cars are not very secure. Many of them can be hacked and started in seconds via the OBD2 port using a laptop. This is a big problem on the fast Fords (ST/RS models). On my Fiesta ST I moved the port and put a fake one in it's place to prevent it. I think if you want to make this one more secure, make the start button removable. It's actually quite easy to remove as is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 Are you sure about that? This instance is one where the keys were stolen, which seems to be the way it is. Not heard of anyone being able to steal one without the keys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich196 103 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Lauren said: Are you sure about that? This instance is one where the keys were stolen, which seems to be the way it is. Not heard of anyone being able to steal one without the keys Very sure!! This was big thing on the E8X 1 series, E9X 3 series and probably most BMW's of that generation so 2006 onwards? You did not even need to damage the car gain access. If you could turn the key lock in the drivers door backwards the windows will drop. This allows you to plug into the OBD port, get into the car without activating the alarm and start the engine without the keys. I always used to wake up and look out the window grateful that my 135I will still outside. BMW issued a security update that stopped the windows dropping if you turned the key backwards in the lock. However put no security on the OBD port so the car could still be started with a laptop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NasherUK 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2017 Yep and with the keyless entry thing, you can use a device to extend the signal range from the key and open it while the keys are still inside the house :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
