UPDATE! attempt to steal my CRX
hey, guys. I would like to thank EVERYBODY for their support and input. The bad news - the thug is still on the loose. But if he dares to give my CRX another shot - he will get a very special welcome.
The good news - the thief is in no way related to the forum. (Further log analysis proved that no ip that came from the forum landed on the file with my address info). I am really happy to know it.
I have read lots of stuff on the security topic and will prolly go with a combination of:
1)steering wheel club (it saved me once) (quick release is too expensive)
2) pedal block (cant beat 30$)
3) couple of kill switches
4) alpine 150R alarm (nothing fancy but want a tilt/motion/hood sensors) - anybody knows a good installation place?
5) alpha lock for one wheel (or two?)
Sucks that i ll have to buy a new steering wheel (old mugen never went back to anything round ;-)) but it served its purpose - oem wheel would had been taken off more easily.. ) I think i ll go with "momo competition", less flashy.
Lojack/fancy gps viper is out of a student budget
I am thinking about gps cell phone to track the location.
Input and suggestions are priceless for me.
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fellas, how is the criminal factor doing on this forum?
My car got broken into and the only reason it wasn't taken away last night was a really thick club on a really thick mugen steering wheel. Both are bent to shits but stayed on.
I've had it parked on the street for some time with no problems. Until i posted my location here along with a URL to the picture when i asked for tech advice. The url HAD also my resume file with Jersey address of my GF.
I trust that the majority here are honest folks who's help i appreciated, but it looks like some bottom-feeders are using forum info to locate modified cars and go after them.
The catch is that although i am a noob honda enthusiast, i am a forensic IT guy. The IPS that visited my site (on my server) where the picture was posted were logged, processed by me for geographical locations, matched with internet provider's database and going into the works to the cops. Forgot to mention the mini wireless camera above windshield - you were too busy with the wheel that forgot to say cheese, fucker? Report has been filed, scans are pending and i am going after the fucker to the full extent. (Those with Sunnyvale, CA ip addresses dont need to worry along with some others - too far).
I'll shell out for some security gear for the future and park at home instead of GF's, but i am a really pissed off camper now, a motivated one as well.
hey, guys. I would like to thank EVERYBODY for their support and input. The bad news - the thug is still on the loose. But if he dares to give my CRX another shot - he will get a very special welcome.
The good news - the thief is in no way related to the forum. (Further log analysis proved that no ip that came from the forum landed on the file with my address info). I am really happy to know it.
I have read lots of stuff on the security topic and will prolly go with a combination of:
1)steering wheel club (it saved me once) (quick release is too expensive)
2) pedal block (cant beat 30$)
3) couple of kill switches
4) alpine 150R alarm (nothing fancy but want a tilt/motion/hood sensors) - anybody knows a good installation place?
5) alpha lock for one wheel (or two?)
Sucks that i ll have to buy a new steering wheel (old mugen never went back to anything round ;-)) but it served its purpose - oem wheel would had been taken off more easily.. ) I think i ll go with "momo competition", less flashy.
Lojack/fancy gps viper is out of a student budget
I am thinking about gps cell phone to track the location. Input and suggestions are priceless for me.
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fellas, how is the criminal factor doing on this forum?
My car got broken into and the only reason it wasn't taken away last night was a really thick club on a really thick mugen steering wheel. Both are bent to shits but stayed on.
I've had it parked on the street for some time with no problems. Until i posted my location here along with a URL to the picture when i asked for tech advice. The url HAD also my resume file with Jersey address of my GF.
I trust that the majority here are honest folks who's help i appreciated, but it looks like some bottom-feeders are using forum info to locate modified cars and go after them.
The catch is that although i am a noob honda enthusiast, i am a forensic IT guy. The IPS that visited my site (on my server) where the picture was posted were logged, processed by me for geographical locations, matched with internet provider's database and going into the works to the cops. Forgot to mention the mini wireless camera above windshield - you were too busy with the wheel that forgot to say cheese, fucker? Report has been filed, scans are pending and i am going after the fucker to the full extent. (Those with Sunnyvale, CA ip addresses dont need to worry along with some others - too far).
I'll shell out for some security gear for the future and park at home instead of GF's, but i am a really pissed off camper now, a motivated one as well.
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