It was a real question. I don't want to lug the key around everywhere I go when I am out of the car, but I also don't want to get stranded with a flat. Someone on this thread mentioned how his wheel locks were stolen from the car. I was mainly looking for ideas, but I do realize the security concern with answering that question in a public forum. If someone would feel more comfortable PMing me their answer, they are welcome to.
If you still have problems with it, Zeus, then why don't you tell me what the problem is instead of just giving me a face that could mean 100 different things.

 

You even have to watch out at work , if they want it badly enough.
But i don't think the Evo is such a theft item just for some miscillanious stuff (sorry for spelling) . Is not like an Integra were they can use everything not just certain parts of the car..

 

There are easy ways to get around wheel locks (hammer a socket over the whole lock, buy a $30 kit that includes all 15 different keys, etc.). In my experience, the only person who gets screwed by the wheel lock is the owner. On my first 300ZX, the stupid key broke when I was trying to twist the lock off. I went to the dealer and the guy pulled out a kit with 15 or so variations. One of them was close enough. It took maybe 1 minute for him to get it off.

Why sweat it? That's what insurance is for.

 

Sorry, Rob W. summed it up for the most part... Also, you don't go posting where you stash your keys/cut out switches, etc... people are too damned defensive these days...

 

Boy,
I wish I were as nonchalant as you...

Insurance only pays for the loss of a car at wholesale value, and if you've been doing your share of reading you'll realise that our Evos have depreciated very steeply in its first year, due to several obvious (and other not so obvious) reasons.

But apart from that, the hassle of a loss car is what nobody wants to experience. Your car should have at least some sort of sentimental value to you that cannot simply be re-purchased.

Well, judging from the many people who have small and nagging issues with their Evo, maybe it *might* be a small blessing in disguise if they can replace their stolen cars for another Evo....but then again, maybe not...


Bottom line is, I am saying you have the right attitude towards a potential theft; if it happens, so be it.

But we'll do whatever we can to avoid it from happening in the first place, and let's not lose too much sleep over it!!

 

You guys are correct, if they want it badly enough, or are skilled enough, they will have the car or the wheels. I still would like to make it harder for a theif to get my stuff, though.
This is my only car, so I would be stuck waiting for new wheels, or an insurance check, or something of the like. I would rather not have to go through all of that hassle. On top of that, my insurance rates would rise, which I definitely don't need!

I am hoping this is just as someone mentioned earlier in the thread: an isolated case or two. I also don't want my insurance going up because this car (or any of its parts) are high on the list of crooks.

 

Yup...thieves rely on speed...anything that can slow them down makes your car a less attractive target. Wheel locks and such will keep the punks away most of the time. If a true pro has targeted your car, he's gonna get it sooner or later...but that's what insurance is for. Also, if you finance the car, always get GAP insurance...that way, if the car is stolen or totalled, you are out of the loan and can get a new car.

 

I've known people to put the wheel lock in a ziplock bag and duct tape the bag into a secret cavity in the car. There are lots of 'hidden from view' places you could hide something as small as a wheel lock. Just don't hide it in your glove box or in the spare tire tool bag int he trunk.

SC~

 

I will do the best I can so they dont have an easy target , but if they wanted it they will take it . Its sad that people can not respect the properties of others and want to get things by allk meanings possibles.

 

reality of a minor break in - which occured last april to my wrx, which was about to be in it's first car show...If you have never been robbed, your also missing the feeling of being violated and disrespected at a very deep level -

theives used screw driver to pry open door - which damaged the A-pillar, door handle, top of door near window and all along edge near side veiw mirror....inside, they destroyed the din tray and parts of plastic surrounding stereo (they forgot a philips head) so they ****ed everything up in or around the stereo trying to pry it out....tore out the custom amp rack in the back and ****ed up all the wiring.....

trips: to police station for dusting, report and photos - 2 hrs.
to three body shops for estimates - 3hrs
to AAA insurance for stereo estimate and paper work 2hrs
to subaru for parts - three seperate trips - 3 hrs
to car stereo shop for estimate and repars - 4 hrs
to AAA approved shop for reinstall - 6 hours

Time on phone = just guessing 6 to 8 hours including talking with detectives
Time questioning/warning neighbors - 1hr.
Time waiting for car to be fixed - in shop two weeks - waiting for one minor part....
Time laying awake sleepless feeling violated - ****ing endless!
Time spent pissed off suspicious of local rice boys - too much!
Loss of time from work and cliets and making money - too much!
Time spent convincing wife that I need a tricked out ride - ???

Money spent: $500 deductable, $400 on pager alarm and install, gas?, time?, aggravation? Alcohol?...$50 on kryptonite lock and flood bulbs...$50 Club for Clutch

Getting the car back with ghetto *** paint work, dent still in a-pillar, scratches on leather seats from sloppy mechanics, etc.
etc., etc....very, very aggravating

In my opionion, DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO AVOID BEING A TARGET...if I had a pitbull, that ****er would be chained to the car

 

yeah its not only the rims too.... those yokos aren't cheap....

 

I had the seats stolen out of my EVO before it even left the dealer and, yes, they cost almost 3,000 to replace. I thought I found a great deal on a used EVO at a dealer in TX who deals in high end cars. It only had 700 miles on it, and the dealers in Colorado Springs were askin6 $7500 over sticker. So, I sent my money off to TX and bought palne tickets to go down and get it. Then they called me and said theives had broken into the dealership, walked right past Porsches, Beemers, etc, and ripped off both seats from my car. Took over a month and a half to get replacements and cost the dealer almost $3,000. Crazy.

 

Do ya think thieves know where the wheel lock is now???

 

Thanks for the idea!

 

The wheel lock fits in a 35mm plastic film container. Buy a single roll of film and glue the box back shut with the key lock in it. I keep a backpack in my trunk with a blanket, a pair of gloves, a pair of socks and a pair of yellow rain pants (in case I get a flat I won't mess up my suit). I used to keep the wheel lock rolled up in the socks.

I got my locks from Discount Tire. They have the proper offset and they are better than the locks. The lock fits over the locking nut instead of fitting inside of it.

VW uses the same type of lock (McGuard, I think) as . I had my tires changed and the flunkie wheel guy used a torque wrench to take the wheels off. The key part snapped off and got stuck in the groove of the lock.