bad day today

[03graystone]

as you all know im piecing together the car i just got, and this had to happen. im doing not so well with extra cash, so i finally got a nice Pioneer cd player in, but only had it for two weeks. someone last night bent the damn door jamb/frame open to open my door (since i have no handles). they took the radio, but not my speakers. guess that was lucky cause the speakers are Precision Power components that were $260 3 years ago. but anyway, they took my damn radio, and bent up the door. i bent the frame back into shape today and the door closes, buit there is still a gap here and there and the window doesnt sit right, so i had to seal with some foam for now. looks like i untimately need a new door. but if "Mirage" contacts me, i might be able to get his shaved doors he is selling, which has the channel shaved also (so you guys can shut up about that haha) but anyway yeah im furious :(

crappy cell phone pics:

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[mattamd_xp]

Man that stinks! I hope you can get those other doors now (that will look sick with it completely shaved) :cool:

[03graystone]

damn that was a quick response, i just posted 2 seconds ago hahaha. but yeah hopefully i can make that happen, cause funds are limited but i also dont wanna have ghetto-ass problems with the door and window. cause also, when i bent it back, the window clips broke and now the window doesnt roll up. i have a piece of wood trim inside the door holding it up (keefer aka Keith has this done also :) )

[Peyman]

wow dude ppl r stupid crazy in this world ! that sucks ! get an alarm !!! hope she makes a quick recovery !

[Crazy83519]

That blows man. How the **** did they do that and not screw up the roof?? Most be some strong guy.

[bigstribs]

wow man thats sh!tty :( sorry to see it....

you made me feel guilty now, i suppose you can have your cd player back ;) jp man

[03graystone]

wow man thats sh!tty :( sorry to see it....

you made me feel guilty now, i suppose you can have your cd player back ;) jp man

if you have to travel from Ohio for a used Pioneer radio, your harder up for cash then i am :):):):) it was a nice ass one though, the 7995 with 3 preouts, moving graphics and all that. shoulda got pics when i had it :(

[Gagt518]

:wow: Im very shocked they spent the extra effort on getting into the car! I figured when i shaved my door handles i would be even "safer" than i already am with my alarm. I do agree, that the guy who did this must be jacked. Im suprised he bent the whole frame of the door. Then again you live in Philly so i wouldnt put it past anybody :poke:

[ramair4thesoul]

Man that really sucks. That door looks crazy!

[Big Joe]

I do agree, that the guy who did this must be jacked.

How the **** did they do that and not screw up the roof?? Most be some strong guy.

Not as hard to do as it looks. I've done similar things when people have locked keys in their car. Obviously not to that extent but its really not that hard. I don't see how the roof would get damaged they were pulling on the door.

[ga5speed02]

holy shit. im so sorry to see. that sucks man. i bet that ******* ( you know what i really mean alex) had some sort of tool to do that. it happened to a buddy of mine in his civic. we need to meet up, maybe i can help fix the window. i mean i did install it haha.
but i am so sad right now man.

[03graystone]

yeah thanks Mike, just gimme a ring. might be busy this weekend its my younger bro's b-day and fathers day, but still might have some time. basically the two clips for the window cracked off. i have wood holding it up, but got the clips out so you can see.

[karnoff]

:wow: Im very shocked they spent the extra effort on getting into the car! I figured when i shaved my door handles i would be even "safer" than i already am with my alarm. I do agree, that the guy who did this must be jacked. Im suprised he bent the whole frame of the door. Then again you live in Philly so i wouldnt put it past anybody :poke:

cmon now, philly isnt that bad!....granted its not the best down there, but cmon...haha

[Silversmok3]

Not as hard to do as it looks. I've done similar things when people have locked keys in their car. Obviously not to that extent but its really not that hard. I don't see how the roof would get damaged they were pulling on the door.

+1

Last week I locked my keys in the trunk at the Autozone parking lot :banghead:

The service guys showed up with an air-compressor thingy and a coathanger, and had my car open in 10 seconds flat :eek:.

Id make a guess that that's what happened here. Except

A) My guys took 10 seconds because they were being careful to NOT do what the crooks did to the doorframe.They prolly stuck the air bellows in the crack and just pumped in a hurry, thus damaging the OP's car the way it is.

After seeing that with my own eyes,Id state theres no point to buying a security system or a fancy HU. Not if a $5 bellows and coathanger grants you access to my hard earned system. :(

[sammybammy]

HOLY:shit: that's so retarded man i'm sorry that people deem it necessary to this.

[cobrajeff92]

hey alex ill call mirage today for you if he dont get back to you. ill let him no whats up

[carfreak666]

That sucks!! Good luck with the fix, I am sure you'll have it in even better shape very soon..

[ManktheTank19]

Wow, I feel sorry for you :(

[Riley1123d]

Thats horrible..

It's a shame that there are people out there who are so jealous of somebodys hard earned work and well spent money that they have to steal what you rightfully worked hard for (and seriously damage your car in the process)

[g4mbl3]

damn dude. thats why i have the stock alarm and then security camera's at my house. sure you cant take em to a judge or nothing, but it sure as hell doesnt stop you from getting a couple buddies and having some fun

[jackpot]

wow man thats real ghey, really cant believe like others said they bent the door, must have been a hulk or a team

looks like my old 87 fifth ave when i bent my door so bad i had to use a car jack to lift the door to slam it back in place lol, I was bushing the car

peace
JP

[Crazy83519]

i figured they used a crow bar or something. But to just pull it like that damn.

[[ChaosweaveR]]

Damn. People have no respect. Find him and beat his ass! Then make him foot the repair bill. :P

[Keefer1989]

Hey dont knock on the wood in the window it works good haha. O yea and my windows started to roll down again...for some reason but know their broke again. If for w/e reason u need a new regulator or w/e Idk if ur getting new doors but check ebay I got a new one for mine for like 27 bucks..but I kinda like the wood mod so im hesitant to put it in :) haha. That sucks though can you turn it into ur insurance im sure the'll give u money for a stock one haha then u can sell it for some extra funds....

[Atlas98]

only thing I can think of to combat that problem in the future is to invest in a HU with a removeable face like mine is, granted it's a little old but I like it. it really sucks that some people just can't deal with the fact that they don't have what some people work hard for...

[tenspeed]

only thing I can think of to combat that problem in the future is to invest in a HU with a removeable face like mine

How about alarm sensors at the top of the door so when they are pried upon, the siren goes off.

[TA^Guy]

Wow man, people are f**king scumbags.

Things like this is why Im not allow to have a gun. Judge Jury and executioner.
Not as hard to do as it looks. I've done similar things when people have locked keys in their car. Obviously not to that extent but its really not that hard. I don't see how the roof would get damaged they were pulling on the door.
I agree, not as hard as you'd think. Put your knee or shin against the side of the car to brace yourself, fingers behind the top of the door and pull.

[03graystone]

hey alex ill call mirage today for you if he dont get back to you. ill let him no whats up

thanks, he hasnt got back to me yet. i see he doesnt cruise the boards a lot either, no problem. just give him a ring if you can and tell him to call me. my number is in his PM box.

oh and for that other member, it has a removable faceplate, but i didnt remove it :(

[tenspeed]

thanks, he hasnt got back to me yet.

PM him at www.TeamGI.com - Adam's there every day.

[ga5speed02]

Things like this is why Im not allow to have a gun. Judge Jury and executioner.




same here. i wont allow myself to buy one. i know how you are too :lol: but hey, im usually calm around you guys. remember the escalade episode???? thats why i dont have one. i was still clam then. John i told you how i went toe to toe with that one guy, why my green car wasoff the road for a year.

[Silversmok3]

So whaddaya got to do,encase your GA in concrete?Hire an armed guard?

[03graystone]

in a short while i myself will be an armed guard. i never had a problem parking in front of my apartment, cause theres many windows to spy, but i had it next to this huge church on the corner this time around, where no one can see anything happening. it wont happen again. newer and better head unit is goin in, along with some nice as stereo soon, hopefully within the month or two. i plan on another premier Pioneer, two JL audio amps (one from here) and a Alpine 12 (from here). and the shit is getting bolted in every angle like my old stuff was in the gray 03 GA. it took me almost 30 minutes when i used to mess with my other car to get stuff out, and thats with me knowing where the hidden screws are. i also had torx screws, suare head screws, etc. theftproof all the way. this time i was lazy with my headunit, but they didnt get the components.

[RickHigginsHtbr]

:wow: Im very shocked they spent the extra effort on getting into the car! I figured when i shaved my door handles i would be even "safer" than i already am with my alarm. I do agree, that the guy who did this must be jacked. Im suprised he bent the whole frame of the door. Then again you live in Philly so i wouldnt put it past anybody :poke:

I've seen a lot of messed up crap here (plexiglass + Ducttape TTops on a Monte Carlo), but thats the first time I've seen that happen to ANY car. But now that I think about it, this car is weak right there, all the structural support is in the body.

in a short while i myself will be an armed guard. i never had a problem parking in front of my apartment, cause theres many windows to spy, but i had it next to this huge church on the corner this time around, where no one can see anything happening. it wont happen again. newer and better head unit is goin in, along with some nice as stereo soon, hopefully within the month or two. i plan on another premier Pioneer, two JL audio amps (one from here) and a Alpine 12 (from here). and the shit is getting bolted in every angle like my old stuff was in the gray 03 GA. it took me almost 30 minutes when i used to mess with my other car to get stuff out, and thats with me knowing where the hidden screws are. i also had torx screws, suare head screws, etc. theftproof all the way. this time i was lazy with my headunit, but they didnt get the components.

Next time we meet up, show me where some are. I've been gettin a little worried about mine lately...

[Bouchie11982]

Not as hard to do as it looks. I've done similar things when people have locked keys in their car. Obviously not to that extent but its really not that hard. I don't see how the roof would get damaged they were pulling on the door.

haha yea. we know how to break into our own cars now

but that seriously sucks! can't believe people would go to that extent.
Mike must be crying inside

[Ryan625]

holy crap dude!! that blows! Whats insurance gonna do about it? was there a police report? at least your car is in primer now and you dont have to get the new doors repainted. after what happened to my door i was thinking about getting mirages doors, but im just going to get it fixed.

[rainbowbriteboy]

Jesus H Crispy!!

That really sucks. Im really sorry.

[ga5speed02]

Mike must be crying inside


i think i am more pissed thanhe is. but then i think i know the type that did this to him, so that plays on my emotion also. (Alex, rick, john, big joe, they know what i mean)
its not just alex's car, its any that this happens to. but yes this is a bit different.

[The Artist]

it has a removable faceplate, but i didnt remove it :(

No sympathy

And my apologies for being so blunt, and I don't mean to be hating you (i'd have the same response to anyone who said what I just quoted you), but this should serve as a reminder to ANYONE who has even a slightly modded car. Thieves aren't stupid... they aren't going for the new kia or the base model civic... They are going for the car with the kit, the rims, the lights, the drop, etc... Things that draw attention to your car make your car a target... To NOT take the .000005 seconds it takes to hit ONE button that pops off your faceplate to make your car less likely to be broken into (and ensure that if someone steals your radio they won't be able to use it either) is absolutely ridiculous...

PC Version- thats unfortunate, thieves suck, bla bla bla

[03graystone]

yeah Gus, i swallow my pride and agree with you :(. that was my damn fault. but oh well, onto better things. i now have a Directed 1100D amp and Directed 500 amp to be installed, a Clarion radio (if it works) and some other stuff. i always come back harder, but just safer also. that one damn time i didnt remove the plate :(

[tenspeed]

Gus brings up a good point. I was waiting for a guy at Sam's club last Saturday and watch a lady get out of her car and drop her purse in the trunk. She walked into the store.

I told my wife that if someone wanted a purse, all they needed was a dent puller and 30 seconds. I knew that lady would not be back to her car for a half hour and it would be real easy to pop the lock, take the purse and drive off.

If you're hiding stuff in your trunk, don't do it when you get to your destination. Do it a block or two away.

[atrain45]

yeah what happened to your door really sucks man i live in a small town and yet kids deem it their responsibility to wreck other peoples stuff like 2 of my tires this weekend they punched 2 wholes in my passenger side tires, so i have to spend 350 to get some new tires, ive got BFGOODRICH Traction T/A's, ill post pictures in my own post soon

[razorskater135]

Wow, I've never seen something like that before, that sucks man.

[RickHigginsHtbr]

yeah what happened to your door really sucks man i live in a small town and yet kids deem it their responsibility to wreck other peoples stuff like 2 of my tires this weekend they punched 2 wholes in my passenger side tires, so i have to spend 350 to get some new tires, ive got BFGOODRICH Traction T/A's, ill post pictures in my own post soon

discounttire.com, wont be anywhere near $350...

[atrain45]

discounttire.com, wont be anywhere near $350...

thanks

[The Artist]

yeah Gus, i swallow my pride and agree with you :(. that was my damn fault. but oh well, onto better things. i now have a Directed 1100D amp and Directed 500 amp to be installed, a Clarion radio (if it works) and some other stuff. i always come back harder, but just safer also. that one damn time i didnt remove the plate :(

I'm sorry for the way I came off yesterday Alex, it is rather rude of me to say "no sympathy" as i'd be hella pissed if stuff was stolen from me. It definitely only takes that one time too man, I know from experience (not personally) but i've had friends that all have that removable plate, and it's a "oh i'm just running in" or "it's right outside the window" type thing said and then BAM! It's gone... Which brings me to Jim's quote

Gus brings up a good point. I was waiting for a guy at Sam's club last Saturday and watch a lady get out of her car and drop her purse in the trunk. She walked into the store.

I told my wife that if someone wanted a purse, all they needed was a dent puller and 30 seconds. I knew that lady would not be back to her car for a half hour and it would be real easy to pop the lock, take the purse and drive off.

If you're hiding stuff in your trunk, don't do it when you get to your destination. Do it a block or two away.

Your trunk, your arm rest, it doesn't matter. Seconds is all it takes... Member that kid who stole Rob's stuff out of his metro while he was at school? About 45 seconds is all he took/needed

Everyone at Albany 05 saw my demonstration on how long it too to break into the ga that had the keys in it... These cars suck for security, so just make sure you take out everything you want to keep, EVERYTIME you get out of your car

[Shadow-D]

"F"in little pukes! I know I'm late readin this but That sucks!

John: You and I are a lot alike I'd either put a hole in there head or beat them to within an inch of there pathetic little lives.

[sammybammy]

were you ever able to pick up the doors?

[photogirl12]

"F"in little pukes! I know I'm late readin this but That sucks!

John: You and I are a lot alike I'd either put a hole in there head or beat them to within an inch of there pathetic little lives.

:bigjoe: = Darrin.......:bolt: = ""F"in little pukes!

Trust me!! That is what Darrin would do. I came home yesterday from work and I figured he was taking a nap. I quietly came in the front door, Bandit (our oldest male cat) was walking on one of my toolboxes. The tool box fell with a crash. I picked it up and put it back, not thinking anything about it and quietly walked upstairs thinking that won't wake Darrin up. Well, Darrin wasn't asleep. He thought I was a burglar or something and I was greeted at the top of the stairs by and angry looking Darrin with a baseball bat. Good thing he recognizes his target before striking. So, yeah, I believe that Darrin would do that. "F" with his stuff, you will have to "F" with him!

[lightningGA]

damn that sucks....and people ask me why my alarm is on even when the car is in my garage

[ramairgt2]

That sucks man. I had a friend whose truck was broken into almost the same way but when the thieves couldn't get the door pried away far enough they broke into the back of his truck through the truck cap,slid between the cap and cab of the truck through the sliding windows. All they stole was some money and a pack of cigarettes that were sitting in plain view. The money that was there was no more than 5-6 dollars in change. What I'm surprised by is the window on your car not shattering when they pulled the door like that. Well good luck with everything man.

[RickHigginsHtbr]

That sucks man. I had a friend whose truck was broken into almost the same way but when the thieves couldn't get the door pried away far enough they broke into the back of his truck through the truck cap,slid between the cap and cab of the truck through the sliding windows. All they stole was some money and a pack of cigarettes that were sitting in plain view. The money that was there was no more than 5-6 dollars in change. What I'm surprised by is the window on your car not shattering when they pulled the door like that. Well good luck with everything man.

they probably came close, if they didnt break the plastic clips which they probably did. a good 2-3" of wiggle room or more in the door for the glass to play.

[ga5speed02]

what really pisses me off is, is that Alex is a nice kid. Anyone who knows him will say that.
I hate seeing bad shit happen to good people.

if the douche that robbed Alex's car got robbed that would be sweet. screw him, no one cares. but its worse in this case. i hope he gets cough and someone cuts off his fingers with a cigar cutter. he wont steal again, im sure

[RickHigginsHtbr]

what really pisses me off is, is that Alex is a nice kid. Anyone who knows him will say that.

:bsflag:

Only kiddin, Alex is cool as hell.

[Gagt518]

Any updates Alex?? Did you end up getting the doors from Mirage :???2: Maybe you should invest into tinting the windows so its hard for the thieves to look through your car before they break into it

[03graystone]

yeah im getting the doors beginning of July, and after that.... limo tint 5%. cops got more important things to bust around my way so ill be good.

and Rick, hahaha that was funny.

[GregFarz78]

man that sucks about what happened...what neighborhood do you live in philly?

oh fix the links to the pics they arent coming up anymore

[03graystone]

i live in Northern Liberties, which is up and coming, but inbetween bad areas. 5th adn Girard to be exact. i plan sooner or later to move to Northeast Philly.

and sorry i think i deleted the pics by accident today when i loaded new ones of something else.

[RickHigginsHtbr]

Yea, like doing a sobriety check point right next to Dave and Busters at 2am... went down spring garden instead, got rearended, barely a tap so i yelled to him not to worry.... yea, early 80's VW took off a section of paint...