Car almost got stollen

[TRD StreetRacing]

it was another night at work yesterday and i got off at 10.30pm. right after i got off, i went to warm up my car which was in the driveway. the driveway to this house is BIG. about 20 cars can fit in it with ease. after i started it, i went back into the house (i work in a group home for autistic children) to get my jacket and to talk to a coworker. she asked me if i could start her matrix for her. as i came outside to start her car (which was right next to mine), i saw a guy come towards my car.

this guy did not see me cuz i was walking towards the matrix. this is how the coversation went

Me: yo what up man??
him: ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh (which a shock).....who lives here??
Me: this is a group home
him: Oh

at this point he left. at first it didnt' strike me but after thinkin about it, i am pretty sure he was going to steal my car. he was walkin towards it when he saw me. then he was shocked some1 was in this driveway

this dude was a decent size too. lil over 6' and about 200lbs ish

[xtremex360]

damn......good thing he didnt steal you car

[evil eye]

He probally saw you start it and walk into the house. He was probally one of those joyriders that races your car everywhere and leaves it smashed next to a pole/guard rail. :( That was damn good timing on your part bro. I do the same thing in my driveway in my house, but it's a small 2 car driveway. I always get a tiny bit nervous when I do that. Even though my neighborhood is soooo quiet.

[SilverBullet GTS]

Holy crap, close one. Yea obviously he was gonna take it if he just asked a dumb ass question like that and turned around. Im glad he didnt get it obviously but at the same time he must be a complete moron, to go and try and take somebodys car and not notice somebody walk out the front door. Idiot! That is why he is degrated to the point to where he has to steal cars.

[TRD StreetRacing]

Originally posted by evil eye
That was damn good timing on your part bro.

well not really. i had the car runnig for a good 15minutes outside b4 i went out again. so i guess he saw the car running for that long and decided to steal it

[silverCELICAgt-s]

i never leave my car on or unlocked! unless i have to run inside my house for somethin... and thats when its in my driveway.

and this is y they make those car starters, lol.

[TRD StreetRacing]

Originally posted by SilverBullet GTS
he must be a complete moron, to go and try and take somebodys car and not notice somebody walk out the front door.

even if u look, there is no way u can see anything in that driveway. it's completely dark and it's a long driway. you can fit about 6-7 back to back (one behind the other) cars there. plus my car was parked right next to the exit. so it was easier access

[evil eye]

Originally posted by TRD StreetRacing
well not really. i had the car runnig for a good 15minutes outside b4 i went out again. so i guess he saw the car running for that long and decided to steal it \

15 min!!! :AF: you're insane man!! :D I think I do 5 min. top, and then I crap myself as I run outside! :chuckles:

[ScooterKin]

kick his a$$ seabass!!!

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[devilincelica]

and this is y they make those car starters, lol.

Exactly... i have no worries when i start my car.
i was at work and i started it from down the parking lot and a kid thought he was funny and was running toward my car and was like " im gonna steal it" i said here ill even unlock the doors for you...and when he got in and hit the brake to shift out of park....engine cut off. lol it was pretty funny to see the look on his face.

[twistedGTS]

damn that would've sucked. Good timing man!

[speedeeGTS]

wow, you're really lucky mike! good thing it didnt get taken! i wouldve killed someone if they took my car!

Originally posted by devilincelica
Exactly... i have no worries when i start my car.
i was at work and i started it from down the parking lot and a kid thought he was funny and was running toward my car and was like " im gonna steal it" i said here ill even unlock the doors for you...and when he got in and hit the brake to shift out of park....engine cut off. lol it was pretty funny to see the look on his face.

i used to do that all the time when i had an automatic starter in my grand am :chuckles:

[Radi0active Man]

I lost a car right out in front of my house at school... doors locked and alarm armed. The car had about $5000 in aftermarket invested in it so obviously it was never recovered.

So, you think I'd at least have an alarm on my Celica, right? Nah... ;)

[TRD StreetRacing]

Originally posted by silverCELICAgt-s
and this is y they make those car starters, lol.

Originally posted by devilincelica
Exactly... i have no worries when i start my car.


car starters can be installed on a automatic tranny ;)...... you can get them to do it on a manual celi BUT it cost 2-3x as much and it's illegal cuz you can hurt some1 or hit another car

[rddcelica]

dayum guys...you ever hear of a JACKET??? pre-starting a car is a waste, suck up the cold for a few min...

i dont care if its 20 fawkin below....i NEVER "warm-up" my vehicles

[evil eye]

isn't warming up the car better for the vehicle's life? I always warm it up until it moves one bar. I never drive it cold unless I have no other choice.

Originally posted by devilincelica
Exactly... i have no worries when i start my car.
i was at work and i started it from down the parking lot and a kid thought he was funny and was running toward my car and was like " im gonna steal it" i said here ill even unlock the doors for you...and when he got in and hit the brake to shift out of park....engine cut off. lol it was pretty funny to see the look on his face.

You let a complete stranger in your car? Dude he couldve stole CD's or something. I dunno, I'd never let some stranger in my car for a laugh.

[TRD StreetRacing]

Originally posted by rddcelica
i dont care if its 20 fawkin below....i NEVER "warm-up" my vehicles

warming up car is not "useless". it's not really needed but not "useless". if you have forgotten, driving a celi when it's not warmed up is hassle. i hate driving it like that. it jurks alot and it revs funny

[matadorgts]

Don't forget dude, Long Island i known for stealing Celica parts, why not take the whole thing??? Be careful

[TRD StreetRacing]

since when is LI known for stealing celi parts :confused:

i havn't heard a single thing happen to a LI celi on here

[speedeeGTS]

i remember that thread. there was a string of celi parts getting stolen or something. it was back in november or december

[TRD StreetRacing]

i don't think actual parts got stolen. some1 just warned us that parts where getting stolen

[evil eye]

someones TRd wing and fog lamp were stolen, based on that thread. Me personally, I have not heard or seen anyone have their parts stolen. Knock on wood. :(

[TRD StreetRacing]

talkin about fog lamps, are you still gong to get those $400 pair of TRD fogs?? :AF:

[JiggyRedGTS]

i'm sort of glad i dont own a nice car, i'd be worried left and right about it :D

glad ur car didn't get stolen!!

[TRD StreetRacing]

me too. but in a way deep down inside, i don't think i will be that sad to see it leave

[iMouseGTS]

This is what remote start is for =p

I have it on my manual, it's no big thing, just keep it in neutral. Door stays locked and alarm stays armed while the car is running.

[TRD StreetRacing]

yes but most places charge about $400+ to install it :AF:

not worth it IMO

[evil eye]

Originally posted by TRD StreetRacing
talkin about fog lamps, are you still gong to get those $400 pair of TRD fogs?? :AF:

Yes, one day :D I'm probally going to take out my PIAA's when i install the JDM headlamps and sell them. I don't use them anymore since one of the bulbs blew out. I would replace the bulb, but I'll just sell them and generate cash for the TRD's. yes, I'm crazy, I know, I've heard it all before. :)

[TRD StreetRacing]

why don't u replace the bulb and then sell it = more $$

[evil eye]

replace the bulb? The PIAA foglamp housings never came with bulbs, you can use the stock H3 bulbs with them, and you still get a hella yellow light output. :)

[iMouseGTS]

actually, it's about $180 at best buy to buy (employee discount) then you find someone that works at best buy as a stereo/alarm installer that is willing to do it for you on the side for like $120... I happen to know someone =)

but I think it's worth it IMO especially in cases like yours

[TRD StreetRacing]

i already have an alarm, so i don't think i'll be adding on the remort starter

[devilincelica]

Originally posted by evil eye

You let a complete stranger in your car? Dude he couldve stole CD's or something. I dunno, I'd never let some stranger in my car for a laugh.

I worked with him.....im that that stupid to let a stranger in my car..lol

[evil eye]

Ohhh ok, you forgot to mention that, all you said was that he was a kid. I was like, "what?! lol" :D