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Number 3 · 05-31-2009, 07:17 AM

As reported on homepage.

Went out to check something on the car this morning and found this............

I believe in retrospect that after unpacking the car from our trip Up North, I may have left car unlocked. They used the Number 3s own tools to commit this crime.

And to think, I thought the 18" wheels were ugly.

Should be easy to find the perpetrator though. Not many 2010 Camaro wheels on ebay yet.

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Update 5/31 3:28

Sheriff's office left a message. Apparently in the "debris" around the car was a Range Rover Tool Kit as well. They apparently found the Range Rover that was also without wheels and the tool kit. I have 3 jacks under the car right now.

Good thoughts from everyone.

Have a garage, but left the opener at work when I let another engineer take Number 3 for the weekend. So didn't put it in the garage. Often in the summer, I'll just park in the driveway.

Had my hands full when I was bringing in our luggage, thought to lock the door and OOPS, central locking under the radio doesn't work real well with luggage hanging around your shoulder so I figured I would just hit the button on the key fob from inside the house. So either I did and the car didn't lock or I just didn't, the car was unlocked this morning and I am doubtful the thieves could have opened the doors without the key, but you never know.

Just hoping there is no damage to the exhaust or oil pan. We'll have to wait and see.

I'll keep you posted.

Update 6/1 5:53pm

Well first, I arranged for Number 3 to be taken back to our Service Technology Garage at the Warren Tech Center. Not to plug anyone but Von's towing, in the photo below took great care with the car. The owner actually came out to help which is why you see two trucks.

It turns out the thieves damaged the front fascia when jacking from odd points using jacks from 4 different manufacturers. The Range Rover jack was badly bent so it appears the intent may have been to leave the car on the jacks and it simply fell off.

No word on any other damage, but they said for sure not this week and probably more like two weeks out of commision. By that point Number 3 will have served the 6 month rotation in the CTF.

So Number 3 may finish the season on Injured Reserve. Lets hope for a quick comeback.

So now I have this loaner car, an Impala SS, so I'm thinking am I disaster proof or would these idiots jack Impala SS wheels? Oh well, garage tonight, but I am feeling somehow like I let them win if I can't even park a car in my own driveway..

Sterling · 05-31-2009, 07:20 AM

Should have had a trunk monkey...

2SSJIM · 05-31-2009, 07:22 AM

Oh Man! That's a bummer! Hope your insurance will cover the costs!

ljustin293 · 05-31-2009, 07:23 AM

wow...number 3 I hate that for you!! I just can't stand anyone that steals!

snsdiver72 · 05-31-2009, 07:28 AM

You mean like this...

Number 3 · 05-31-2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSJIM

Oh Man! That's a bummer! Hope your insurance will cover the costs!

It's a GM CTF Car so insurance is taken care of.

Nine Ball · 05-31-2009, 07:30 AM

Wow. I'd be so pissed!

I've seen 20" on ebay, maybe time for an upgrade?

Hylton · 05-31-2009, 07:32 AM

If that happened up here, Canadian thieves have enough courtesy to leave it on blocks.

Enator · 05-31-2009, 07:34 AM

Without wheels it is much more nice

Thrillz · 05-31-2009, 07:36 AM

Bummer man. But u know whats funny you car even without the rims looks hot

Use this chance to buy some 20's i would ;o)

2SSJIM · 05-31-2009, 07:36 AM

I just saw the Trunk Monkey video's on you tube.... LMFAO!

nards444 · 05-31-2009, 07:37 AM

you know without using block this thing would have come crashing down and made some real noise, dont know how you didnt hearing this. The only thing I can think of is they used 4 jack but either way there is no way to do this without letting one side come down hard and that would creater some real damage.

Grinder19 · 05-31-2009, 07:41 AM

Wow....shocking yet comical at the same time. It is what it is....

On the bright side, fresh skins await Number 3.

ihc95 · 05-31-2009, 07:43 AM

ouch. did it damage the underbody or brakes in any way?

Thrillz · 05-31-2009, 07:45 AM

trunk monkey compilation must watch ull see

patriotpa · 05-31-2009, 07:52 AM

McGard wheel locks next time. Add a Video Survellance sign by the driveway too. Security cameras with DVR are cheap, and the video can be used in court. Back here in the country we have another, messier way if someone steals. They don't come back.

SQUALO · 05-31-2009, 07:52 AM

LDGn63 · 05-31-2009, 07:58 AM

this blows.
sorry dude!

marticus24 · 05-31-2009, 07:58 AM

DUDE...

That sucks. You bet there's damage too. :(

people that steal =

Were there wheel locks on them? And is that in your driveway?

SSmoke · 05-31-2009, 08:06 AM

seriously??? What kinda sh*t is that!! lol that sucks

2010SLVRBULIT · 05-31-2009, 08:10 AM

Egaads..it's not like those rims are all that, let alone universal?!
Go with the stock black rims..

Hemlawk · 05-31-2009, 08:17 AM

holy Fn crap!

I m sorry bro! I would be sick to my stomach and furious at the same time.

Lesson learned for ALL of us. Getting wheel locks asap.

patriotpa · 05-31-2009, 08:22 AM

Here's a search I set up on Ebay for the wheels.

http://shop.ebay.com/items/__19-Cama...86Q2ec0Q2em282

billy77 · 05-31-2009, 08:30 AM

That sucks hope there is no other damage

Spaceballone · 05-31-2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thrillz

trunk monkey compilation must watch ull see

OMG

that is so damn nice!

05-31-2009, 07:17 AM	#1
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '11 Cruze Turbo & '13 Audi S4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,185 View My Garage	First 2010 Camaro Crime - wheels stolen As reported on homepage. Went out to check something on the car this morning and found this............ I believe in retrospect that after unpacking the car from our trip Up North, I may have left car unlocked. They used the Number 3s own tools to commit this crime. And to think, I thought the 18" wheels were ugly. Should be easy to find the perpetrator though. Not many 2010 Camaro wheels on ebay yet. *Update 5/31 3:28* Sheriff's office left a message. Apparently in the "debris" around the car was a Range Rover Tool Kit as well. They apparently found the Range Rover that was also without wheels and the tool kit. I have 3 jacks under the car right now. Good thoughts from everyone. Have a garage, but left the opener at work when I let another engineer take Number 3 for the weekend. So didn't put it in the garage. Often in the summer, I'll just park in the driveway. Had my hands full when I was bringing in our luggage, thought to lock the door and OOPS, central locking under the radio doesn't work real well with luggage hanging around your shoulder so I figured I would just hit the button on the key fob from inside the house. So either I did and the car didn't lock or I just didn't, the car was unlocked this morning and I am doubtful the thieves could have opened the doors without the key, but you never know. Just hoping there is no damage to the exhaust or oil pan. We'll have to wait and see. I'll keep you posted. *Update 6/1 5:53pm* Well first, I arranged for Number 3 to be taken back to our Service Technology Garage at the Warren Tech Center. Not to plug anyone but Von's towing, in the photo below took great care with the car. The owner actually came out to help which is why you see two trucks. It turns out the thieves damaged the front fascia when jacking from odd points using jacks from 4 different manufacturers. The Range Rover jack was badly bent so it appears the intent may have been to leave the car on the jacks and it simply fell off. No word on any other damage, but they said for sure not this week and probably more like two weeks out of commision. By that point Number 3 will have served the 6 month rotation in the CTF. So Number 3 may finish the season on Injured Reserve. Lets hope for a quick comeback. So now I have this loaner car, an Impala SS, so I'm thinking am I disaster proof or would these idiots jack Impala SS wheels? Oh well, garage tonight, but I am feeling somehow like I let them win if I can't even park a car in my own driveway.. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley Link to Every Camaro photo I've taken in Hi-Resolution

05-31-2009, 07:28 AM	#5
snsdiver72 IPA in Iraq Drives: Traverse, Titan, Crown Vic PC Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 124 View My Garage	You mean like this... Attached Images __________________

05-31-2009, 07:30 AM	#7
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,735	Wow. I'd be so pissed! I've seen 20" on ebay, maybe time for an upgrade? __________________ www.DV8Motoring.com - Forged Wheels & Customs Email: Tony@DV8Motoring.com

05-31-2009, 07:32 AM	#8
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,189	If that happened up here, Canadian thieves have enough courtesy to leave it on blocks. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

05-31-2009, 07:37 AM	#12
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,129 View My Garage	you know without using block this thing would have come crashing down and made some real noise, dont know how you didnt hearing this. The only thing I can think of is they used 4 jack but either way there is no way to do this without letting one side come down hard and that would creater some real damage. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

05-31-2009, 07:20 AM	#2
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,912 View My Garage	Should have had a trunk monkey...

05-31-2009, 07:22 AM	#3
2SSJIM Drives: CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 859	Oh Man! That's a bummer! Hope your insurance will cover the costs!

05-31-2009, 07:23 AM	#4
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,092 View My Garage	wow...number 3 I hate that for you!! I just can't stand anyone that steals!

05-31-2009, 07:34 AM	#9
Enator Drives: 2011 SHELBY GT500 & Volvo S80 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 322	Without wheels it is much more nice

05-31-2009, 07:36 AM	#10
Thrillz Drives: 2012 Dodge Ram Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,179	Bummer man. But u know whats funny you car even without the rims looks hot Use this chance to buy some 20's i would ;o)

05-31-2009, 07:41 AM	#13
Grinder19 Drives: 2008 Pontiac G8/2010 2SSCamaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 101	Wow....shocking yet comical at the same time. It is what it is.... On the bright side, fresh skins await Number 3.

05-31-2009, 07:43 AM	#14
ihc95 Drives: 2007 Lexus RX350 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Roxbury NJ Posts: 647	ouch. did it damage the underbody or brakes in any way? __________________ A big V8 is the only way to go

05-31-2009, 07:52 AM	#16
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,967 View My Garage	McGard wheel locks next time. Add a Video Survellance sign by the driveway too. Security cameras with DVR are cheap, and the video can be used in court. Back here in the country we have another, messier way if someone steals. They don't come back.

05-31-2009, 07:52 AM	#17
SQUALO SS D.O.B: June 5, 2009 Drives: 2010 1SS IOM/WHITE RALLYS. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York Region, Ontario, CANADA. Posts: 3,366 View My Garage	__________________ THE PUMPKIN PATCH!

05-31-2009, 07:58 AM	#18
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	this blows. sorry dude! __________________ Why oh Why? Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612

05-31-2009, 07:58 AM	#19
marticus24 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 500	DUDE... That sucks. You bet there's damage too. :( people that steal = Were there wheel locks on them? And is that in your driveway? Last edited by marticus24; 05-31-2009 at 08:15 AM.

05-31-2009, 08:06 AM	#20
SSmoke Drives: 2SS IBM m6 / 04 Nissan Titan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Coral FL Posts: 227 View My Garage	seriously??? What kinda sh*t is that!! lol that sucks __________________ 2010 IBM 2SS 6M SLP LoudMouth II Axle back kit CAI intake bought at C-Fest From Jannetty Racing

05-31-2009, 08:10 AM	#21
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: 2010SIM/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 6,025 View My Garage	Egaads..it's not like those rims are all that, let alone universal?! Go with the stock black rims..

05-31-2009, 08:17 AM	#22
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,073	holy Fn crap! I m sorry bro! I would be sick to my stomach and furious at the same time. Lesson learned for ALL of us. Getting wheel locks asap. __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

05-31-2009, 08:22 AM	#23
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,967 View My Garage	Here's a search I set up on Ebay for the wheels. http://shop.ebay.com/items/__19-Cama...86Q2ec0Q2em282 Last edited by patriotpa; 05-31-2009 at 10:06 AM.

05-31-2009, 08:30 AM	#24
billy77 Drives: none Join Date: May 2009 Location: rochester, mn Posts: 14	That sucks hope there is no other damage

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