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Post by 2alex2 on Mar 14, 2012 19:40:11 GMT 1
thought i would put this up on here jsut incase for the guy Dear all, I appeal to anyone in the Bristol area, and those outside too as my beloved Mini Mayfair Red w/white bonnet stripes was stolen between Sunday 11th March and Today (Wednesday 14th March) from York Place in Clifton, Bristol. Here's a photo of her: Edit :- image failed to work so link in stead www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=123880She has a distinctive S shaped chrome dragon on the boot, 'MINI' mudflaps, white side mirrors, cream and red faux leather interior, a Fusion amp in the boot, underseat speakers and rear speakers. Moutney wooden steering wheel and gearstick. Cream dashboard. A lot of time and love went into this mini, so I would love to see her returned safely. However, as I parked a little way up the road, I haven't checked her since Sunday when I used her last, and subsequently, she could have gone missing at any point between then and now. I don't have much hope. But if you could all keep an eye out that would be great. Also if you see anyone selling a two-piece speedo set, with just over 77000 miles on the clock, as well as any of the other things listed above, please contact me. Many thanks Michael |
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Post by Huntyfm on Mar 14, 2012 19:42:17 GMT 1
Such a shame, lots of Mini's going missing lately
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Post by jackdaw on Mar 14, 2012 20:26:54 GMT 1
This would probably be a good time to get all forum members to think about fitting an alarm unit/immobiliser or at the least some cut out switches, dummy flashing LED light and 'alarm fitted' window stickers.  I wonder if that guy in Bristol had anything like that fitted given that he was parking his Mini well away from his house.  Maybe it would have still been there if he had removed the rotor arm or fitted a battery cut off screw down terminal. None of those would stop a determined thief with a trailer or car transporter tho. It seems that nothing is safe on the roads these days.  |
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Post by 2alex2 on Mar 14, 2012 21:02:16 GMT 1
yea its a shame im trying to take precautions with my mini ready for when it is ready but struggling to find the info about the trackers im after so its hard but still like you said nothing will stop these people. but did read about an atempted robbary in midlands where the guy had sercirty light and 4 doberman dogs which werent happy and he let them out and they chased 4 polish people but he said they wouldnt have goten past his electric garage door or the electric gates and the rasing bolard he had in his drive even if they found the keys which were in his unlocked mini next the the lambo  |
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Post by dai9fxey on Mar 14, 2012 21:43:57 GMT 1
There are a couple of "Tracker" type deals on ebay one of which I am seriously considering fitting to at least one of my projects.
The one I looked at does not have an annual fee unlike the more well known Tracker device.
I'll have to try and find it again and post the link up.
Your insurance will also be cheaper with a "tracker" fitted which is certainly an incentive.
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Post by 2alex2 on Mar 14, 2012 21:57:14 GMT 1
i tried adding a tracker to my quotes for my mini and it added money  for some reason |
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Post by ljonez on Mar 14, 2012 23:34:52 GMT 1
As I found out if they want it they will take it. Mine was towed away! A tracker has got to be the best solution
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Post by jackdaw on Mar 15, 2012 14:28:11 GMT 1
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Post by dogsbreath on Mar 15, 2012 16:23:03 GMT 1
Just seen this and its not good especially now mine is just about finished and of course where do i live?. YEP BRISTOL!. i hope he gets it back as i can only imagine what it must be like too have your mini stolen  |
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Post by 2alex2 on Mar 15, 2012 19:02:08 GMT 1
but then with the window stickers they could make more mess and mroe damage looking for it if they know it has one most probably wont put them off because they could find it once they have it. best to keep it a secret . and arlarms they are easily disabled |
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Post by jackdaw on Mar 15, 2012 19:20:28 GMT 1
Anti theft measures fall into 2 groups .....
Prevention or deterrence.
Prevention is achieved by immobilising your Mini - Immobiliser, cut out switches, battery isolation, steering locks, wheel clamps or critical parts removal.
Deterrence is providing a visual indication to make it obvious that the Mini has an alarm, tracker, flashing LED or other anti-theft devices fitted.......
anything that will make the 'casual' car thief or 'joyrider' go look for an easier 'target'
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Post by joshspragg on Mar 15, 2012 20:15:58 GMT 1
i park mine on the drive and park another car in front of the drive. so its got a slim chance of being towed away, and it cant be started with the immobiliser on. and my crazy yellow steering wheel lock thing. haha.
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Post by musicmutt on Mar 31, 2012 19:19:42 GMT 1
Sorry to read about the loss of the mini ,, one of mine is locked in the gge the other in the drive has two cars parked in front of it ,, that'll stop them light fingered B*ggers I'm sure
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Post by dogsbreath on Mar 31, 2012 19:51:01 GMT 1
im doing much the same but the other way round i got one car(galaxy) blocking judy & 36 I would put judy back in the garage but i need to have a good tidy up first  |
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Post by gavinhendy on Apr 1, 2012 16:17:46 GMT 1
i uset to pop my rotor arm off whenever i had to leave my mini alone ,
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Post by coedy on Apr 1, 2012 18:33:41 GMT 1
I used to whip one of my plug leads if I left it anywhere really dodgy... With my megajolt system even if they brought along a spare Mini HT lead it'd be no good to them anyway And of course my... *cough* Immobiliser... |
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