Antenna and Wheel Caps Stolen.....
02-24-2001, 09:00 AM
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Went out to the apartment parking lot to wash my car today to find that the radio antenna had been stolen.... Took the car outside and found the "H" wheel caps gone... 
My son just had his school bag stolen yesterday at the playground....
I think I better contact our family fortune teller.
Whoever did it did a nice job... no dents.... Just asked for a quote on several site for a quote... Hope they don't cost too much.
I'll leave them off till I take the car back home.
My son just had his school bag stolen yesterday at the playground....
I think I better contact our family fortune teller.
Whoever did it did a nice job... no dents.... Just asked for a quote on several site for a quote... Hope they don't cost too much.
I'll leave them off till I take the car back home.
02-24-2001, 09:30 AM
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Oh..S***t!!!
It was just thick aluminum foil wrapped around a plastic button!
That's 66dollars for the two front ones stollen and 33 for the one I dented trying to pry out in the rear...
I'm definitely not putting them back on..
Thanks for the info.
It was just thick aluminum foil wrapped around a plastic button!
That's 66dollars for the two front ones stollen and 33 for the one I dented trying to pry out in the rear...
I'm definitely not putting them back on..
Thanks for the info.
02-24-2001, 10:10 AM
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Apparently the S2000 antenna is a popular modification for new Celica owners and for VW Golfs and Jettas. The cover slips over the stock antennas and looks better. I'm not saying that's why it was stolen, but it wouldn't surprise me (don't know why they'd take the wheel caps).
Kind of a bummer actually. It used ot be that buying a higher model Honda or Acura was risky because some kid would steal it to get the engine or wheels for his Civic (Integras being the most at risk). Since the S2K shares nothing in common with other cars, I didn't think I'd have to worry. Guess not.
UL
Kind of a bummer actually. It used ot be that buying a higher model Honda or Acura was risky because some kid would steal it to get the engine or wheels for his Civic (Integras being the most at risk). Since the S2K shares nothing in common with other cars, I didn't think I'd have to worry. Guess not.
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02-24-2001, 10:19 AM
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a quick tip on removing the hubcovers....have a pair of good,solid bamboo chopsticks...bevel the fat end of one and slip the wedge under the lip of the cap...then tap lightly and the cap will come off with no damage to cap or wheel!!
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02-24-2001, 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by dbw
a quick tip on removing the hubcovers....have a pair of good,solid bamboo chopsticks...bevel the fat end of one and slip the wedge under the lip of the cap...then tap lightly and the cap will come off with no damage to cap or wheel!!
a quick tip on removing the hubcovers....have a pair of good,solid bamboo chopsticks...bevel the fat end of one and slip the wedge under the lip of the cap...then tap lightly and the cap will come off with no damage to cap or wheel!!
I thought (dunno why) that the hub caps would be solid aluminum... A 33 buck tuition seems kinda high...
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ultimate lurker
[B]Apparently the S2000 antenna is a popular modification for new Celica owners and for VW Golfs and Jettas.
[B]Apparently the S2000 antenna is a popular modification for new Celica owners and for VW Golfs and Jettas.
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If such trivial (not so trivial for us, but in the whole scheme of life in general) thefts and vandalisms are common in your area, it would be well worth reducing your comprehensive deductible to $0. It will barely affect your premium. (a low deductible for the collision part of your policy will, however have a great affect on your premium) I learned this while at college when some thug broke a $280 window to steal a stinkin' baseball cap (it was a good year for the Buckeyes in '91-92!) But for this instance, my condolences. I hope you have better luck (and/or no deductible!) the next time. 
