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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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My Advice on Theft for All of you and how to protect your Evo

http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Prote...t-and-Burglary

I made it into a blog sorta deal with pictures... Do I need to add anything to it? This way people can google it too. I hate thieves... =(

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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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Ravelco.


http://www.ravelco.com/


done.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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Ravelco is better for thieves trying to steal your car, I was referring more so to car thefts of the items inside. But Ravelco is also a very good idea that I have looked into.

And of course, feel free to add to this.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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My car was stolen with ravelco installed, actually a few days later. They simply towed it. While ravelco is good it doesnt stop thieves from towing your car. I say ravelco and alpha locks and you should be okay.

Now its the smash and grab jobs you have to worry about.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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Good info. Thanks for the tips

I would add that Evos need a set of lug nut locks, especially for the MRs. They are really easy targets for thieves looking for a nice set of 17" alloy wheels.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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well yeah a flat-bed is a different thing. The bottom line if any thieve really really wants your car they will get it. the only thing these deterrents do is discourage them and delay them.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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And that is very true. However, a lot of common thieves (such as the ones who break windows for radar detectors and gps units, vandalism, etc) can be turned away from some very small and cheap methods.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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not to be a jerk but most of the stuff you said is common sense.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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I agree with you... But a lot of people don't do it.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Although it is common sense, a thread like this is good because it may shed some light on ideas that you may have never thought of before. I say good post!
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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And that was my reason for it. I know that a lot of people do not even think about these things until after the fact that their car was broken into... Just a reminder for everyone =), and maybe some new information for the people that have yet to hear it all.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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haven't heard of evo's getting stolen, maybe broken into but thats about it. A garage would be a good investment, if not, ravelco or a steering wheel brace?
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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Evos are stolen all the time... you can browse on here and read a few posts. However, they are broken into much more often, and I figured I'd make a very general thread with a few tips to prevent a big hassle with a broken window (all the glass in the car) and losing valuable items
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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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how to get rid of theives
1- leave valuables in the car
2- sleep in the back seat of the car with a knife and a bat
3- when they break in and sit in the car stab them then pull them out and beat them until they die.
4-?????
5- PROFIT
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by igo4bmx
how to get rid of theives
1- leave valuables in the car
2- sleep in the back seat of the car with a knife and a bat
3- when they break in and sit in the car stab them then pull them out and beat them until they die.
4-?????
5- PROFIT


Great Idea...............
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