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Phil Megroin

By Phil Megroin,
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Hi everyone,

I'm new to the forum..

long time reader but only just started posting..

i'm thinking about getting me an r34 GTT some time next year.. but i'd like to know what experiences you guys have had when leaving your car somewhere..

Coz i'd be shit scared to leave it anywhere..

How do you guys deal with something if it happens as well? and can you reccommend any good alarms or deterrent systems?

Thanks.

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where bouts will u be parking the car?

Ive had my r33 for bout 6 months and no problems at all.

but then some people have just had their car stolen, i think there were 2 or 3 guys on the NSW forums had that happen.

if u can afford it get fast track. kinda a gps thing in ur car, but make sure u get insurance for theift. its well worth it.

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i'm not sure..

it'll be my car so where-ever i go i'll have to drive...i.e. if i'm going somewhere dodgy i cant drive another car..

i'm located in Kings Langley... suburb outta blacktown.. its a good area round here so i'm not too afraid of that.

where are the problem spots than i should look out for?

Yeah i'd definately be getting insurance..

and an alarm before any other mods.. but i'm not too sure which alarms are good..

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Hey Phil,

I live out west as well, Mount Druitt. I have had 2 lines & 2 VLT's with no problems of theft around blacktown, Druitt etc.

In my current line i have a Brant nemisis, very happy with it.

Main thing to remember is the little things, like hiding boost controllers & timers, parking with the front end in & front wheels turned (helps stop towing) & a steering wheel lock.

PS. A Snake on the front seat helps too..... :wassup:

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heya

well i usually park my car in a number of different places throughout syd

just be smart at where you park, my common rule is dont park at westfields etc

im probably lucky as i havent had anything done to my car "yet"

i usually try to find parking on the street with alot of ppl or a secure carpark (not that it is actually secure but so far so good)

yeah, i have a brant nemesis as well but i'm more paranoid bout vandalism than the car being stolen

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jesus christ CWest you poor bastard...

I feel sorry for you that must really suck..

how do u deal with things like that?

just grin and bear it or something?

I mean - unnecessary costs for repairs and stuff must be ridiculous..

Macquarie westfield - do u mean macquarie centre?

Problem is i tend to go to those places quite often..

is there anything appealing (aside from the fact its an r34) about the car?

also - do u know what theyre usually after if they try to break in? or are they jsut trying to steal the car?

I'd love an r34.. but i reckon i'd be far too conscious of the safety of it when i go anywhere to be able to enjoy myself..

Whats so good about the Brant alarm system?

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If ur not getting a car cause ur worried bout the theives they have already won... U just have to be smart about where u park it. CWest geezz ur unlucky. how u beat the hell outa the guy who tryed to steal it.

Like if its a quite night in a dodgy neighbourhood dont park it there. during the day it should be right prettymuch anywhere... with exceptions.

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jesus christ CWest you poor bastard...

I feel sorry for you that must really suck..

how do u deal with things like that?

just grin and bear it or something?

I mean - unnecessary costs for repairs and stuff must be ridiculous..

Macquarie westfield - do u mean macquarie centre?

Problem is i tend to go to those places quite often..

is there anything appealing (aside from the fact its an r34) about the car?

also - do u know what theyre usually after if they try to break in? or are they jsut trying to steal the car?

I'd love an r34.. but i reckon i'd be far too conscious of the safety of it when i go anywhere to be able to enjoy myself..

Whats so good about the Brant alarm system?

Keypad start buddy!!! You got 3 main points on the remote key, then you have to put in a pin code before you can start the car, otherwise car wont start. Has turbo timer function, black wiring, internal and external siren with battery back up :cheers:

Its sall good, and can even stop you from driving your own car at times if you dont really know how to operate it, lol...

Other than that, if you park, just make it so your car stands out and its visible to alot of people passing by. Also if you got gadgets, try hide them, alternatively, get heavily dark tinted windows like me :rofl:

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Keypad start buddy!!! You got 3 main points on the remote key, then you have to put in a pin code before you can start the car, otherwise car wont start. Has turbo timer function, black wiring, internal and external siren with battery back up :)

That sounds interesting..

how much would one of them set u back?

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jesus christ CWest you poor bastard...

I feel sorry for you that must really suck..

how do u deal with things like that?

just grin and bear it or something?

I mean - unnecessary costs for repairs and stuff must be ridiculous..

Macquarie westfield - do u mean macquarie centre?

Problem is i tend to go to those places quite often..

is there anything appealing (aside from the fact its an r34) about the car?

also - do u know what theyre usually after if they try to break in? or are they jsut trying to steal the car?

They were trying to steal the car but i guess couldnt see that i have immobolisers. And yes i meant Mac Centre. Its usually OK as long as you dont park in the cinema level there at night.

I really am not too bothered by all my experiences, I still love my car. I put up with it because I understand that its a risk you take when you drive a car worth stealing or vandalising.

Visually my car has a full cwest kit with no spoiler so its only a little bit more different than say ecls car.

Whoops ECL i forgot to measure my side skirts for you will do it tonight.

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If ur not getting a car cause ur worried bout the theives they have already won...  U just have to be smart about where u park it.  CWest geezz ur unlucky. how u beat the hell outa the guy who tryed to steal it.  

Like if its a quite night in a dodgy neighbourhood dont park it there. during the day it should be right prettymuch anywhere... with exceptions.

I ummmm didnt do anything to the person :wassup: . I merely pointed out that he should not mess with other peoples possesions.

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i got mine for $900 installed

u ring brant and they organize an installer for you

however, the last guy left me his card and said if someone contacted him directly, it'll be cheaper

Alan Jong by anychance???

If so, he will give you a better price if you go to him directly :)

He fixed me up with my alarm system, top bloke, and knows his stuff

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