Stupid thieves

[benihana]

Well unfortunately a couple weeks ago my GTI was broken into outside of my apartment(near 6th and Simms) I think someone was casing it because my alarm has always been set since I owned the car... every time I parked it. Well that weekend my alternator went out and my battery died because of it and since I don't have a back up battery(lesson learned for next time) no alarm. So I came out to my car that Tue. morning opened my door and saw the damage to the dash and the missing c.d. player. Went to the hatch and the lock in the back was completely gone and so was my box, both my amps, my capacitor, and my parcel shelf which my rear speakers were attached to. They ruined my dash, my heater controls, they shoved a screw driver in between my door and door handle and ruined the door. and the lock in the hatch was smashed out. They took 82 c.d's and about 3000.00 worth of stereo stuff. The box was a custom power mouse built by non other than the bass mechanic and was widely regarded as the nicest sounding system by everyone who ever heard it. Kevin put in many hours of blood sweat and tears into it, not to mention basically my life savings was into it also. The estimated damage was 3600.00 dollars not including what was stolen. Needless to say the insurance company totalled the car. They also gave me the finger on everything that was stolen. All said and done they are only going to pay me 1200.00 dollars total for the car. The real bad news is that I still owe 1800.00 dollars on the car and have to come up with that 600.00 by friday or Bellco is going to take me to collections. So if anyone see's an Mtx 8100d, an Mtx 4244,a clarion dxz935 dual face cd player, or one of Kevin's power mouse box's with custom VW GTI plexi glass covers for sale, give me a shout, it could be mine. Also I am having a real hard time coming up with this money. I am trying to sell some wheels and a racing seat, so if anyone knows anyone who might be interested please please let me know. Normally I would never even ask but I am in a bad situation right now. Thanks

[benihana]

The wheels and the seat are in the for sale forum by the way

[stu]

That's shitty, I live near you, which appartments are you in? And what year is your car? I'm surprised that they totaled it, although I'm not surprised that they didn't pay for your stereo, since it's not covered anyway.

[benihana]

I live in Westhills.
It was a '91 GTI 8v and was green with shitty prime five stars and was slammed.
Yeah Farmers said that since I didn't have an "endorsement" for the stereo it wasn't covered. Which I didn't even know I had to have, because when I was with State Farm and my stereo was stolen, they covered it.
What do you drive? I might have seen/heard you before.

[exciv2000]

anything bolted to the car in the dash should be covered, as long as it was bolted in. Mine is. But that wouldn't cover custom bolted stereo boxes, etc. in the trunk though. Just my opinion, but go tell farmers to eat a d*ck ;)

[stu]

They should cover the stereo since it's replacing the original one that was there, but the amps and sub boxes and stuff are extra. I drive a white 90 Integra.

[Storm Girl]

Both times my stereos were stolen, State Farm covered them. Stupid pricks! I'd get a second opinion by a different estimator - or even talk to your agent. I can also refer you to mine, who's excellent.

Bummer deal about the car. That sux big time! I wish I could help you out, but I can't at this time. Good luck!

[benihana]

Yeah the total loss estimator figured in my 600.00$ cd player as 75.00$ "street value". I filed a complaint with the insurance commision, talked to the district supervisor, had a claims investigator investiagte the claim and they still wouldn't give me anymore. When the first adjustor estimated it, he was only going to give me 600.00 dollars so I guess thats good. Although it still really sucks. It wasn't the greatest car in the world but I put a ton of work into it and loved it all the same...

[Storm Girl]

That's what makes it tougher....it's not the value of the car itself, it's the value of your work and your pride.

Wish I could help...

[Kwando]

That box with that sub is pretty rare, i'm sure you will see someone with it during imports.

[powder311]

Thats why my biggest pet peive is having my car garaged.. I'm sorry man... I live kinda near you and used to live at west hills like 6 years ago and I drive past there everyday to get my girlfreind from school.. If I see anything I will let you know... Also stu.. does your integra have shiny rims w/tinted windows? Do you drive down garrison much? Just wondering cuz I always see a couple of different white tegs cruising on garrison....

[benihana]

Yeah thanks everybody. If anyone has ever seen/heard that box they know how unique it is. And believe me before I have another dream system I will have a garage. This is the third time i have had my stuff jacked. The c.d.'s really hurt too. Have to start the collection all over again.

[stu]

Powder, no, my car looks old and shitty. There is NOTHING done to the exterior at all except the rear and side trim is color matched. There is also an HAI sticker in the passenger side window since some fuckers shot out the other one while I was driving a while back.

[benihana]

Hey stu I know exactly who you are. I have seen you working a couple of times, your car does not look that bad at all.

[stu]

What do you mean you've seen me working?

[DREW]

damn man sorry to hear about that who was u your insurance ? i had about 6000.00 worth of stereo equipment stolen from me and they scratched the hell out of my car which was estimated at 3500.00 and my insurance covered it all .

[benihana]

Stu you work at p.j.'s right? Could have sworn it was you.

Drew I had, with the emphasis being had Farmers. What do you have?
I am now definitly shopping for a new company.

[exciv2000]

benihana: try Country Insurance. Amica is another good one.

[stu]

I used to, and at one point that was my delivery area too. There is also a lady who drive like a white '88 Accord as well, so it might have been her.

[DREW]

state farm they are the best !

[Bedlam]

That box with that sub is pretty rare, i'm sure you will see someone with it during imports.

Always thought I'd see some of the stuff from my car too..some of it was every bit as rare. No love.. :(

Sorry to hear about your car man..I really feel your pain..really.

-Bedlam

[oldskoolracer]

i'd have to agree w/ bedlam,
we had cf z3 fenders on our
crx and i've yet to see any.
still sucks thow,
sorry bout that bra.

[benihana]

Thanks everyone I have already called State Farm and am probably switching on Monday. Does anyony know anyone who needs wheels or a racing seat. I hate to even ask but I am desperate for that money I really don't want to be taken to collections

[BluByU]

I'm sorry to hear what happened. Even more sorry to hear what the bank is doing to you. If it makes you feel better I'll jack a few stereos from their cars when they add them at 4:00 on a friday.

[demonicR]

yup i have to agree, state farm is generous when it comes to paying for personal properties, most insurace out there, if your car is totaled, they will only pay for the car, not the accessories, but with state farm, my car was stolen and totaled, they pay for the car and the system, and any parts that i've added on, i lost my receipt of some of the stuff but they told me when ever i find it, i can just fax it in and the will reimburse me for it, its prmium is a little higher than others, but i think its well worth it