Watch out 1Ms being stolen in UK

Jezzer · 02-14-2012, 02:05 PM

See this thread, 1Ms being stolen, one in Sheffield at gun point.

http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/view...p?f=1&t=132012

as7920 · 02-14-2012, 02:26 PM

A little unnerving......

BFD99 · 02-14-2012, 02:32 PM

All you guys need to install GPS trackers on your car ASAP!

Jezzer · 02-14-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BFD99

All you guys need to install GPS trackers on your car ASAP!

Don't help when you've got a shooter stuck in your boat

Artemis · 02-14-2012, 02:45 PM

Also protect your wheels from being nicked by fitting an additional set of non-BMW wheel lock bolts, such as McGard. This might discourage lazy car thieves. Specialized car thieves have the complete set of BMW wheel lock bolt keys anyway.

According to this thread, as well as according to Tire Rack, McGard 27179 will fit the 19" 1M wheels (19" 359M stock wheels, 19" BBS CH-R wheels, etc.):
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=567004
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand (check the tab "Optional Hardware" below)

Black finish head ($40.95 for a set at Tire Rack):
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igzekyativ · 02-14-2012, 02:49 PM

Lexington · 02-14-2012, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jezzer

See this thread, 1Ms being stolen, one in Sheffield at gun point.

http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/view...p?f=1&t=132012

Must have been with a shotgun as I think for the most part private possession of a handgun is illegal.

shemeld_135 · 02-14-2012, 03:00 PM

I'm sure the person stealing your car wouldn't care about having an illegal gun.. time for people to start concealing there own!

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Originally Posted by Lexington

Must have been with a shotgun as I think for the most part private possession of a handgun is illegal.

BFD99 · 02-14-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jezzer

Don't help when you've got a shooter stuck in your boat

I"m lost, what do you mean shooter in your boat?

Artemis · 02-14-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFD99

All you guys need to install GPS trackers on your car ASAP!

Or regularly leave a fully charged iPod/iPhone inside the car:
http://www.gadgettrak.com/blog/category/recoveries/
http://www.stolenipod.com/

Jezzer · 02-14-2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFD99

I"m lost, what do you mean shooter in your boat?

Shooter = shotgun, boat is cockney rhyming slang for face. Boat race= face

So 'shotgun put in your face'

You should come to East London sometime you'll never understand an Eastender

BFD99 · 02-14-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jezzer

Shooter = shotgun, boat is cockney rhyming slang for face. Boat race= face

So 'shotgun put in your face'

You should come to East London sometime you'll never understand an Eastender

LOL Gotcha, so how would that make a GPS tracker not work? I'd give up the car and then immediately call the police and give them the tracker information??

Aussie_in_London · 02-14-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jezzer

Shooter = shotgun, boat is cockney rhyming slang for face. Boat race= face

So 'shotgun put in your face'

You should come to East London sometime you'll never understand an Eastender

Iv'e not even heard that one before mate but then I ain't no pom either and I don't watch that Eastenders crap lol

gnpower · 02-14-2012, 03:36 PM

yes. either tracking devices or don't stop for red lights anymore.

Aussie_in_London · 02-14-2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFD99

LOL Gotcha, so how would that make a GPS tracker not work? I'd give up the car and then immediately call the police and give them the tracker information??

most London cops get about in 1.9lt diesels so you might as well just hand your keys over and walk your ass on home

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Originally Posted by gnpower

yes. either tracking devices or don't stop for red lights anymore.

Hey we ain't in J'burg South Africa....

135IS · 02-14-2012, 03:37 PM

thats serious! get those gps in your car and hmmm maybe some good tires so you can launch nice and quick ?

Jezzer · 02-14-2012, 03:42 PM

I don't put gps trackers in my cars, if it's ever stolen I never ever want it back thanks.

kjmez · 02-15-2012, 04:24 PM

Bit of a worry. Any do's and dont's for avoiding getting your car stolen?

I mean, apart from the obvious - avoid Sheffield!

greygoose · 02-16-2012, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jezzer

I don't put gps trackers in my cars, if it's ever stolen I never ever want it back thanks.

Yeah I agree, I'd never feel the same about the car again

. I did get some of the McGard locking nuts for the wheels as BMW only have a limited number of designs for their locking wheel nuts.

chrissetriple · 02-17-2012, 12:30 AM

When I lived there 20 years ago I remember my boss's yellow M3 being stolen from the NEC car park in Brum, stolen to order - Definitely! They took all his belongings out and left them in the space where the car was - the old bill reckoned it would be out of the country within 24 - 48 hours!

With a car like the 1M being a limited build it was just a matter of time before they attract the 'wrong' attention.

Shame.

eeghie · 02-17-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artemis

... Also protect your wheels from being nicked by fitting an additional set of non-BMW wheel lock bolts, such as McGard. This might discourage lazy car thieves. Specialized car thieves have the complete set of BMW wheel lock bolt keys anyway. ...

Appreciate the advise, yet your example is slightly awkward as McGard is the BMW OEM supplier. Chances are the key sets overlap!

Dackelone · 02-17-2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jezzer

Shooter = shotgun, boat is cockney rhyming slang for face. Boat race= face

So 'shotgun put in your face'

You should come to East London sometime you'll never understand an Eastender

Ever see... "lock stock and two smoking barrels" film.

I never heard of: "got a shooter stuck in your boat" either.

You Brits have the strangest take on English.

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