Vandal Detterents?

[flaVius]

I purchased my 325ci approx. a week ago. Yesterday on the 4th my hood got keyed, needless to say Im @*$@#$# livid about it since the car was perfect. Anyways, I just ordered the upgrade alarm, but I'm curious if anyone has any other ideas of how to stop future low life bastards for attepting more vandalism. I was so pissed I put serious thought into installing a camera into my car, but then I just figured it would be too unconventional. I saw some kind oem laser that writes security on the dashboard, besides its <i>cool</i> factor I dont know how useful that would actually be.

[nickeltong]

I purchased my 325ci approx. a week ago. Yesterday on the 4th my hood got keyed, needless to say Im @*$@#$# livid about it since the car was perfect. Anyways, I just ordered the upgrade alarm, but I'm curious if anyone has any other ideas of how to stop future low life bastards for attepting more vandalism. I was so pissed I put serious thought into installing a camera into my car, but then I just figured it would be too unconventional. I saw some kind oem laser that writes security on the dashboard, besides its <i>cool</i> factor I dont know how useful that would actually be.

Move to a better neighborhood. Scottsdale or Tempe perhaps. :D

[The Roadstergal]

Big well-trained dog.

[Raffi]

The alarm is useless against vandals.

[330soon2b]

You can't protect against vandals other than to buy a car you don't care about. Otherwise, we just have to accept that these things can happen. Sorry to hear about your experience. I always worry a bit when I go to the movies or restaurant if somebody will do something to my car. I know, I am neurotic. I rememeber going to a football game and coming out to the parking lot afterwards to see two guys eating dinner on my hood. When I went to leave, they got mad. Unbelieveable, they're making sandwhiches on my hood and they were mad at me! :confused:

[Soupcan325i]

I saw some kind oem laser that writes security on the dashboard, besides its <i>cool</i> factor I dont know how useful that would actually be.
I dunno, if I saw that in someone's car I might break in myself to steal it just because it sounds pretty neat. There's always this option:

[HW]

You can't protect against vandals other than to buy a car you don't care about. Otherwise, we just have to accept that these things can happen. Sorry to hear about your experience. I always worry a bit when I go to the movies or restaurant if somebody will do something to my car. I know, I am neurotic. I rememeber going to a football game and coming out to the parking lot afterwards to see two guys eating dinner on my hood. When I went to leave, they got mad. Unbelieveable, they're making sandwhiches on my hood and they were mad at me! :confused:

step on their bumper to retie your laces or prop your leg on their hood to stretch out your leg. then say to them, "don't mind if i do." :mad: :mad:

[flaVius]

Anyone have any suggestions for getting scratches removed, thats not going to cost me a fortune?

[flaVius]

http://images.fotopic.net/?id=5716929&outx=200&oq=0

[Desertnate]

http://images.fotopic.net/?id=5716929&outx=200&oq=0

:bustingup

Seriously though...What is that supposed to do?

[Desertnate]

Anyone have any suggestions for getting scratches removed, thats not going to cost me a fortune?

It depends on the depth of the scratches. If they they are just in the clear coat, you may be able to polish them out. Deper than that, it I would prostrate myself before the detailing gods...

[HW]

:bustingup

Seriously though...What is that supposed to do?

can you change the message to something like, "step away from my car, i have a sniper rifle trained on your dome." :dunno: :p :eeps:

[Desertnate]

can you change the message to something like, "step away from my car, i have a sniper rifle trained on dome." :dunno: :p :eeps:

I would be REALY impressed if you could upgrade it to a weapon grade lasar, motorise the mount, and have it slaved to an IR sensor. :D

Some turd gets to close to your car and he'd think he was in Star Wars. :D

[330soon2b]

step on their bumper to retie your laces or prop your leg on their hood to stretch out your leg. then say to them, "don't mind if i do." :mad: :mad:

I am in Jersey, buddy. You step on someone's bumper, particularly two drunk guys at a Giants game, and you better be prepared for Mortal Combat. I am getting too old to get in fist fights so you learn to suck it up. It's hard to have nice things because there are so many people out their that simply don't care. I have a friend who thinks it's ok to sit on your bumper and change into his golf shoes. At the very least, you think he would ask, "do you mind if I sit my fat ass on your bumper?" Instead he looks at me like I am speaking another language when I say, "hey, don't sit on my bumper. You drove your car here, sit on your own bumper." Keeping my car looking new is like a game. I am always trying to stay one step ahead of the creeps that are out to get my car. :violent: :bang:

[HW]

I have a friend who thinks it's ok to sit on your bumper and change into his golf shoes. At the very least, you think he would ask, "do you mind if I sit my fat ass on your bumper?" Instead he looks at me like I am speaking another language when I say, "hey, don't sit on my bumper. You drove your car here, sit on your own bumper." Keeping my car looking new is like a game. I am always trying to stay one step ahead of the creeps that are out to get my car. :violent: :bang:

return a favour and put your sh!t soiled shoes on his coffee table while sitting on his leather sofa. then rip a loud one that's so loud that the neighbourhood hears it. :eeps: :p

[HW]

I would be REALY impressed if you could upgrade it to a weapon grade lasar, motorise the mount, and have it slaved to an IR sensor. :D

Some turd gets to close to your car and he'd think he was in Star Wars. :D

get a motorized mount from your local disco/nightclub lighting supplier. :dunno: those seem to move fast enough for the purpose.

[blueguydotcom]

:bustingup

Seriously though...What is that supposed to do?

This assumes literacy too.

[flaVius]

This assumes literacy too. :D Indeed thats assuming too much for most degenrates

[JRJOHNKC]

You just have to be totally anal about where you park. I am. Here are some guidelines that I follow that seem to help:

1. If possible, park where you can see your car at all times. *Like at a restaurant, I'll asked to be seated on the side that my car is parked and I'll wait an insane amount of time if I have to.

2. Always park next to other nice cars. *Don't park next to a 1975 Chevy truck that is convered in mud and has a "Don't tread on me" bumber sticker on it.

3. Look for opportunistic parking spots. *Like close to the front of the store or work or where ever. Fools are less likely to jack with your car if other people are around.

4. Write down the license plate number all the cars parked next to you. *That way you have somewhere to start with the police if you have a ding/dent or been keyed.

Nothing can prevent vandals or door ding idiots, but you can lower your chances.... :thumbup:

[ironxcross]

That really sucks, sorry to hear that.

Anyone have any experience with camera systems? I'm thinking of putting one together myself...I'm a little paranoid now that I've had people attempt to screw with the car.

[jeffh325]

At least your vandal didn't leave insulting messages on yours. This is what happened to mine.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33189

[330soon2b]

At least your vandal didn't leave insulting messages on yours. This is what happened to mine.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33189


That's outrageous!!! Someone should be shot. :violent: I would have had to re-vandalize my car because I would've been too embarassed to bring it to a body shop for repair with "blow me" written on it.

[drmwvr]

At least your vandal didn't leave insulting messages on yours. This is what happened to mine.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33189

Kinda looks like girl's handwritting.....come on, who did you p*$# off?




















:angel: :D

[Clarke]

You can't protect against vandals other than to buy a car you don't care about. Otherwise, we just have to accept that these things can happen. Sorry to hear about your experience. I always worry a bit when I go to the movies or restaurant if somebody will do something to my car. I know, I am neurotic. I rememeber going to a football game and coming out to the parking lot afterwards to see two guys eating dinner on my hood. When I went to leave, they got mad. Unbelieveable, they're making sandwhiches on my hood and they were mad at me! :confused:http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33572&stc=1

[jeffh325]

Kinda looks like girl's handwritting.....come on, who did you p*$# off?

You know, I was wondering the same thing. I had just moved into the apartment and the only people who knew my address were people who I was on good terms with.

[blueguydotcom]

You just have to be totally anal about where you park. I am. Here are some guidelines that I follow that seem to help:

1. If possible, park where you can see your car at all times. *Like at a restaurant, I'll asked to be seated on the side that my car is parked and I'll wait an insane amount of time if I have to.

2. Always park next to other nice cars. *Don't park next to a 1975 Chevy truck that is convered in mud and has a "Don't tread on me" bumber sticker on it.

3. Look for opportunistic parking spots. *Like close to the front of the store or work or where ever. Fools are less likely to jack with your car if other people are around.

4. Write down the license plate number all the cars parked next to you. *That way you have somewhere to start with the police if you have a ding/dent or been keyed.

Nothing can prevent vandals or door ding idiots, but you can lower your chances.... :thumbup:

Actually, I ended up hiring a former wrestler named Tannanatou, he's from a Maori warrior tribe in New Zealand. Tanny, as we call him, rides in the back and when we park he stands beside the car, rain or shine, waiting to realign the bones of anyone foolish enough to wander near the car. I'll never forget Thanksgiving when Grandma brushed the BMW while trying to regain her balance. Hospital food isn't as bad as my mom's dried up turkey. And with the Tylenol 3, Granny was actually more fun. Tanny felt bad about the half-nelson...still she did touch the car.

Man, it's a car. I understand being careful (I will park across the mall to get a spot where other people can't touch my car with doors) but writing down license plate numbers? Heck, why not just take a digital picture of them with your camera and erase the pics when you get back?

[Artslinger]

Actually, I ended up hiring a former wrestler named Tannanatou, he's from a Maori warrior tribe in New Zealand. Tanny, as we call him, rides in the back and when we park he stands beside the car, rain or shine, waiting to realign the bones of anyone foolish enough to wander near the car. I'll never forget Thanksgiving when Grandma brushed the BMW while trying to regain her balance. Hospital food isn't as bad as my mom's dried up turkey. And with the Tylenol 3, Granny was actually more fun. Tanny felt bad about the half-nelson...still she did touch the car.

Man, it's a car. I understand being careful (I will park across the mall to get a spot where other people can't touch my car with doors) but writing down license plate numbers? Heck, why not just take a digital picture of them with your camera and erase the pics when you get back?


I can't believe it I actually agree with something you've posted. :thumbup:

[nickeltong]

Heck, why not just take a digital picture of them with your camera and erase the pics when you get back?

Hmmm. Finally a possible use for my camera phone.

[blueguydotcom]

I can't believe it I actually agree with something you've posted. :thumbup:


Pretty soon you too will want to crack open skulls and taste the goo inside...my plans are coming together perfectly. :sabrina:

[e46shift]

do you have a dark color car, i always get the feeling the dark cars get keyed

[flaVius]

do you have a dark color car, i always get the feeling the dark cars get keyed

My car is dark colored, its topaz blue. I bought some scratch remover (as seen on TV) from the grocery store, and to my amazement it actually worked very well. You can't notice it now unless you look real close. I'm much happier now, moreover because they didnt carve "blow me" on there.

[nickeltong]

My car is dark colored, its topaz blue. I bought some scratch remover (as seen on TV) from the grocery store, and to my amazement it actually worked very well. You can't notice it now unless you look real close. I'm much happier now, moreover because they didnt carve "blow me" on there.

Was it GT88? If you have a coin collection, use GT88 to clean them. Your coins will look as good as new. :thumbup:

[flaVius]

It was called GS27, I was actually afraid to put it on. I thought it might make things worse, glad it didnt.

[FenPhen]

and I'll wait an insane amount of time if I have to.
There's a keyword here somewhere... :rofl:

Actually, I've done the digital picture thing once :eeps: cause the guy on the left was over the line and I didn't want to encroach on the guy to my right, figuring he'd open his driver-side door into my car, so took a picture just in case. Yeah, that's paranoid.

One thing I learned at dinner today: I shouldn't park right out front and sit close to my car cause I get all worked up when people walk by it or park by it, and when there's actually no one around, I'm busy ogling my baby instead of paying attention to my buddies. :)