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Hey guys,

I'm posting this up on behalf of Hoony, who is currently unable to access the internet.

Last night around 7:45 there were two R33s parked outside his house, one was a black one, the other was white. The drivers were of bigger build, and were wandering around his car which is parked outside the house. When they saw his sister looking through the window, they quickly ran to their cars and left.

Most people here know Andrew (Hoony)'s car, it's a gun metal grey R34 GTT skyline with a full URAS body kit, no spoiler, and black boot and bonnet. Also has 19in Starcorp rims. The car is located in the Mirrabooka area. If you know anything about this, or you were one of the guys, we would appreciate if you could PM me (NA_Goodness) so I can let Andrew know. This may be completely innocent, however the last thing we want is to come home to find his car broken into/missing.

Any information is much appreciated

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yes pretty poor post, edit it asap even the mods should edit the bit about it being out of the state.

Say something like he has the registation numbers of the two cars and unless someone here says they were just admiring, we will report to cops...??

MOVE THE CAR

No, his sister, brother-in-law, mother, and father are all live there as well, there is always someone home.

That's a plus at least, but like Simon said, move the car - at least just make it look like it's been out and driven. They know where it is, what it is and likely how long it hasn't moved for.. I'd give is 2-3 nights before they're back.

Is it in the driveway? front lawn? on the street? I assume it's not in a garage if they were walking around it.. if it's possible to get it into a lockup garage, do so pronto!

I'd offer my garage, but its full unfortunately.

Mirrabooka isnt too bad. My mate's cars have been outside for over 2 years without a problem. His dad's truck gets targeted but the Commodore with decent sound system doesnt?

Actually I agree with you. Mirrabooka is dodgy

OH Nooos, sounds dodge to me, and there in skylines?? they prob check this forum then.

Car ports at mine ar taken we have 3 bay garage but i move my dads car and put it out back of house under cover. I get a car port if i can beat His CV8Z Monaro in a drag haha

+2

ill take his car for a drive... :domokun: u know, just to warm it up. :P

+3

but yeah, call the cops and let them know that something wierd is happening outside :laughing-smiley-014:

nah seriously, least its been reported

does he have insurance on the car?

he wants to sell it anyway lol

otherwise hire a storeage space then garage it there till he comes back

better then finding it missing/house getting broken into demanding for keys

why does he leave the dodgy car outside in a dodgy area where dodgy people can steal it while he is on holiday?? andrew if your reading this dont worry. im sure you dodgy car wont let anyone steal it... your kit might crack while they look at it and make them run off :)

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