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xxbrankxx · 10-13-2009, 01:30 AM

I wanna keep my iPod in my armrest holder always hooked up to my USB port but I'm afraid of someone breaking in and stealing my iPod. Is there like a plate or some kind of covering that can fit over the iPod so when you open the armrest you can't get to the iPod? Long shot I know...

Lord Grey · 10-13-2009, 06:39 AM

I keep my Nano in there all the time. "Some kind of covering," in my car, means a security badge for work, a Post-It notepad, and 3-4 other miscellaneous items. Can't see the Nano unless you dig.

wrek · 10-13-2009, 07:14 AM

You're afraid someone's going to break into your CAMARO and steal an ipod? I'd care more about them breaking my damned window!

tjd24 · 10-13-2009, 07:21 AM

I keep my iPod Nano and Sirius Starmate 4 in the armrest holder as well - frankly as the units and their cables are all inside the holder I didn't think it necessary to hide them further.

My direct experience is that stuff exposed in the car creates a "crime of opportunity" - if it can be seen then a thief will go for it - I had this happen to a radar detector stolen via a smashed passenger window right outside my former townhome.

So unless the area is prone to theft regardless of whether stuff is out in the open if they break in they'll uncover the hidden iPod in the armrest holder quick enough. We need to avoid leaving anything else in the car (eg briefcase/computer bag, purse, jacket, mall store shopping bags, etc) which can be seen and that a thief would take the time to break-in for and then seek to maximize the "take".

shad2009 · 10-13-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by xxbrankxx

I wanna keep my iPod in my armrest holder always hooked up to my USB port but I'm afraid of someone breaking in and stealing my iPod. Is there like a plate or some kind of covering that can fit over the iPod so when you open the armrest you can't get to the iPod? Long shot I know...

you can always tint your windows and throw a jacket over the ipod or pu a cd case over it to cover it

montej23 · 10-13-2009, 10:00 AM

I wouldnt worry about it, if anything i could make something for you to cover it up with fiberglass. If you want pm me

tededfred · 10-13-2009, 04:54 PM

whenever I park in sketchy areas, I will just toss it in the glove box and lock it. Just have to make sure noone is 'watching' when you do it.

Blood · 10-13-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by xxbrankxx

I wanna keep my iPod in my armrest holder always hooked up to my USB port but I'm afraid of someone breaking in and stealing my iPod. Is there like a plate or some kind of covering that can fit over the iPod so when you open the armrest you can't get to the iPod? Long shot I know...

I have a nice truck, lifted and everything... I have my ipod on my console 100% of the time, and everyone can see it. I have never had anything stolen and I go to school in the boondocks.

JohnForeman · 10-20-2009, 08:19 PM

My SRT8 was broken into last year,they got the iPod along with the factory stereo. It's risk you take

10-13-2009, 01:30 AM	#1
xxbrankxx Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Anyplace, USA Posts: 252 View My Garage	Keeping iPod in armrest holder I wanna keep my iPod in my armrest holder always hooked up to my USB port but I'm afraid of someone breaking in and stealing my iPod. Is there like a plate or some kind of covering that can fit over the iPod so when you open the armrest you can't get to the iPod? Long shot I know... __________________

10-13-2009, 07:21 AM	#4
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	I keep my iPod Nano and Sirius Starmate 4 in the armrest holder as well - frankly as the units and their cables are all inside the holder I didn't think it necessary to hide them further. My direct experience is that stuff exposed in the car creates a "crime of opportunity" - if it can be seen then a thief will go for it - I had this happen to a radar detector stolen via a smashed passenger window right outside my former townhome. So unless the area is prone to theft regardless of whether stuff is out in the open if they break in they'll uncover the hidden iPod in the armrest holder quick enough. We need to avoid leaving anything else in the car (eg briefcase/computer bag, purse, jacket, mall store shopping bags, etc) which can be seen and that a thief would take the time to break-in for and then seek to maximize the "take". __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

10-20-2009, 08:19 PM	#9
JohnForeman Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 121	My SRT8 was broken into last year,they got the iPod along with the factory stereo. It's risk you take __________________ 2010 2SSRSA6 - GFX 35% Window Tint 93 Octane Diablo Predator Tune

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10-13-2009, 04:54 PM	#7
tededfred Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro 2LT!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 143	whenever I park in sketchy areas, I will just toss it in the glove box and lock it. Just have to make sure noone is 'watching' when you do it.