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Shark72 · 09-24-2022, 11:38 PM

At one time there was a high number of 5th generation Camaros being stolen, especially V8s. How do my fellow Z/28 owners feel about parking their cars out in the cruel world?

ariZona28 · 09-25-2022, 03:14 AM

My Z is my #1 hobby/therapy machine. When it is not in my alarmed garage I'm always in it or VERY close by.

102SS · 09-25-2022, 05:52 AM

I think that was mostly in the Oakland/SF Bay area.

In the Detroit area it was/is the Mopars

In and around Toronto its high end SUV's and pickups

MIKZ28 · 09-25-2022, 08:27 AM

Thieves look for fast turn around and very popular cars to make a quick buck. Z/28's do not meet this criteria. I do not worry.....much.

BUBZ28 · 09-25-2022, 11:14 AM

I live in the Bay Area. I've lost count on how many Bay Area Z/28's that were stripped for parts are in the Wrecked Z/28 thread. I'm not as worried about it as I used to be but I still just use mine as a point A to A car or sometimes to the office where I can easily see it from my desk. I never leave it outside unattended for hours anywhere. I think it's most vulnerable when re-fueling and I'm selective on what time of day I do that. Not an issue when outside the Bay Area.

These car's are easy to steal and I've done some easy security measures to mine to make it a little harder to take. I can PM what I did. But in the end I try not to be careless and it has a good insurance policy.

Shark72 · 09-25-2022, 02:17 PM

Good comments, thanks!
I do think the Z/28 is a magnet for theft if parked in the wrong spot and area to long!

Cvargz4589 · 09-25-2022, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BUBZ28

I live in the Bay Area. I've lost count on how many Bay Area Z/28's that were stripped for parts are in the Wrecked Z/28 thread. I'm not as worried about it as I used to be but I still just use mine as a point A to A car or sometimes to the office where I can easily see it from my desk. I never leave it outside unattended for hours anywhere. I think it's most vulnerable when re-fueling and I'm selective on what time of day I do that. Not an issue when outside the Bay Area.

These car's are easy to steal and I've done some easy security measures to mine to make it a little harder to take. I can PM what I did. But in the end I try not to be careless and it has a good insurance policy.

Hey! I’d be curious as to what simple security measures you did. Could you message me?

Thanks!

roh · 09-25-2022, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cvargz4589

Hey! I’d be curious as to what simple security measures you did. Could you message me?

Thanks!

I would also be interested.

Shark72 · 09-25-2022, 10:03 PM

I think we are all interested!
An electrical cut off switch is probably the answer, but that’s just an assumption.

0stones0 · 09-26-2022, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark72

I think we are all interested!
An electrical cut off switch is probably the answer, but that’s just an assumption.

+1
Back in the day, an inline switch to the starter relay was what we did. Not sure if that still works with ecms and bcms nowadays.
Thieves are interested in a quick getaway when stealing a car. Even if they think one is there, they’ll get frustrated real quick when they don’t know where the switch is and beat feet.

CamaroCracka · 09-26-2022, 07:12 AM

It would still work. Starter is the same. I don't see any difference between the starter on my O2 Silverado and the Camaros. Thief could try to jump past the solenoid though, but I guess any deterrent is just a deterrent.

Hooks112 · 09-26-2022, 01:25 PM

Trunk Monkey!

highrevving · 09-26-2022, 06:04 PM

I'm interested as well. Thanks!

Insurance is not an issue. Z cannot be replaced and parts are EOL. These keep me awake at night....

The SS Godfather · 09-26-2022, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark72

At one time there was a high number of 5th generation Camaros being stolen, especially V8s. How do my fellow Z/28 owners feel about parking their cars out in the cruel world?

Yeah problem here too, I make sure i have a visual as all times, park close to where i am , still easy though for me as no issues doing that !

09-25-2022, 03:14 AM	#2
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,808	My Z is my #1 hobby/therapy machine. When it is not in my alarmed garage I'm always in it or VERY close by. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

09-25-2022, 05:52 AM	#3
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,430	I think that was mostly in the Oakland/SF Bay area. In the Detroit area it was/is the Mopars In and around Toronto its high end SUV's and pickups __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

09-25-2022, 11:14 AM	#5
BUBZ28 Drives: '15 Z/28 #0270 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Pablo, CA Posts: 89	I live in the Bay Area. I've lost count on how many Bay Area Z/28's that were stripped for parts are in the Wrecked Z/28 thread. I'm not as worried about it as I used to be but I still just use mine as a point A to A car or sometimes to the office where I can easily see it from my desk. I never leave it outside unattended for hours anywhere. I think it's most vulnerable when re-fueling and I'm selective on what time of day I do that. Not an issue when outside the Bay Area. These car's are easy to steal and I've done some easy security measures to mine to make it a little harder to take. I can PM what I did. But in the end I try not to be careless and it has a good insurance policy. __________________

09-25-2022, 02:17 PM	#6
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 846	Good comments, thanks! I do think the Z/28 is a magnet for theft if parked in the wrong spot and area to long! __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass

09-25-2022, 10:03 PM	#9
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 846	I think we are all interested! An electrical cut off switch is probably the answer, but that’s just an assumption. __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass

09-24-2022, 11:38 PM	#1
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 846	Stolen Camaros At one time there was a high number of 5th generation Camaros being stolen, especially V8s. How do my fellow Z/28 owners feel about parking their cars out in the cruel world? __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass

09-25-2022, 08:27 AM	#4
MIKZ28 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 2004 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 136	Thieves look for fast turn around and very popular cars to make a quick buck. Z/28's do not meet this criteria. I do not worry.....much.

09-26-2022, 07:12 AM	#11
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,042	It would still work. Starter is the same. I don't see any difference between the starter on my O2 Silverado and the Camaros. Thief could try to jump past the solenoid though, but I guess any deterrent is just a deterrent. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

09-26-2022, 01:25 PM	#12
Hooks112 Drives: '15 Z/28 #698(A/C,AW) & other stuff Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bumphuque Colorado Posts: 72	Trunk Monkey!

09-26-2022, 06:04 PM	#13
highrevving Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 338	I'm interested as well. Thanks! Insurance is not an issue. Z cannot be replaced and parts are EOL. These keep me awake at night....