worst day of my life... [Archive] - Australian LS1 and Holden Forums

ApeXi

02-10-2005, 08:27 PM

Yesterday i went out to the drift nationals at oran park, was enjoying my self till i heard over the pa system that they had found my car... at this stage i was thinking to my self.. i never lost it, so i go and find out whats going on, only to find out that my car had been stolen and they had crashed it while trying to get away. i've only owned the car for 2months and i'm 20 years old, the car is a 2001 vx senator, and in one of the photos from behind you can see the reflection in the tow truck next to it, thats the work of 7-8 coats of hand polish...so as you could imagine i'm rather unhappy about it..any ways the pics are at the link provided.. try not to cry like i did :(

http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~evilinside/crash/

Kirium

02-10-2005, 08:36 PM

That's just fu€ked

SS_Fury

02-10-2005, 08:37 PM

daaammmmmmmm i can understand your frustration F*$kin theivin yobos....i hope she was insured for a handsome sum.....what about the mongrels who stole it, did they catch em?
Man dont be ashamed about crying, i would still be bawling :bawl:

pagey

02-10-2005, 08:39 PM

What a f$%^in bunch of c$%ts!! :mad:

That has me p!ssed off for you mate! Unbelieveable!
What a beautiful example too.. Please keep us updated as to if they find teh ppl responsible. (& pm me if you want any advice on what else can be done with these ppl when found).

I'm guessing a bunch of young hoons that obviously can't drive...

Unfortunately - this is the exact reason I don't want to go out to Qld powercruise and park the ute there..

My condolences..

P.s How did they knick it?.. smashed the window by the looks?

vzsv6

02-10-2005, 08:43 PM

BLOODY LOWLIFE SCUM!!!
That is truly sad to see, I feel for you mate. Hope they catch the scumbags who did it. :mad:
Look on the bright side, at least you didn't get it back stripped, torched or written off. Hopefully with a little tlc it'll be back to its former glory in no time.
Good luck with things.

VooDoo

02-10-2005, 08:50 PM

I REALLY hope it was insured. Id hate to see you you go though all this and then not get it fixed. Did they catch the guys who did it??

Danv8

02-10-2005, 08:50 PM

Oh man sorry to hear about your car. :(

farking theiving C*^ts :bash: :bash: :bash:

Mick_540

02-10-2005, 08:54 PM

see this is why we need a policy of selective culling.

ApeXi

02-10-2005, 08:57 PM

ok..umm no they didn't catch them but they left blood on the car so the police are going to get that to hopfully get a match, the damage on the back is from the ba xr8 they were trying to push start it with... they had to smash the window to get in as the car was deadlocked and was still locked when i got to the car. yes it is insured, so thats a positive

as to frustration, i might have a hair line fracture in my foot from kicking the post my car is up against...seemed like a good idea at the time :bash:

but i will keep you all updated as to what happens with the thieves and weather the car gets written off or i get it back...

to make things better, the car was smashed at the exit to the race track parking, so for the 3 hours i was there for everyone was having there comments on how good my driving was thinking that i had crashed it, need less to say none of them started when i yelled at the to stop there car and come back and say it to my face... :lol:

SS_Fury

02-10-2005, 09:00 PM

see this is why we need a policy of selective culling.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

or how about selective public whippings? :D

seriously, dont ya just want to beat the livin piss out of snot nose low lifes who do this sort of thing? :mad:

SS_Fury

02-10-2005, 09:02 PM

Speedy Gonzales

02-10-2005, 09:03 PM

Sad to see that kind of damage done, looks like a pro job since any LS1 is nearly impossible to steal.

Make it an opportunity to improve on the cars paint, the quality of the stock paint is crap. Did they catch the thieves? Hopefully some charges laid and money to compo for the damages.

ApeXi

02-10-2005, 09:04 PM

well i as hoping the fence wire had gone the whole was thru the a pillar and ... lets just say he wouldn't be alive.. but yeah i had the police next to me trying to calm me down before i got my self into trouble from the "on lookers"

ApeXi

02-10-2005, 09:08 PM

yeah the whole car will get a respray so thats a win.. it will get rid of the bird crap stain on the turret that the last owner did, so thats a posative

myles

02-10-2005, 09:17 PM

It's a beautiful car Apexi, you'll have it sorted in next to no time.

It's sick to think our society is filled with people who want to just take someone else's property instead of wanting to work hard and earn it.

They can't take away the fact you earned that car at such a young age.

Make sure you get your ankle/foot checked out too bud. The last thing you want is worrying about your car and then when it's all fixed having serious problems with walking or pain while driving.

dave_au

02-10-2005, 10:36 PM

I thought the HSVs had a fairly decent immobiliser?

Did the police do fingerprints? Blood sample isnt that good as they only have access to the DNA of prisoners, and not people under 18, misdemeanor offences etc.

Minikeg

02-10-2005, 11:31 PM

damn man. I cant imagine how your feeling, but cheer up - It will be hassles and bother to get it back in good condition, but at least its insured. Is there any brown stains on the chair after the driver almost lost his head??

smoke

03-10-2005, 12:32 AM

Man that sux big time :mad: Bring on the public floggings

Thunder

03-10-2005, 01:19 AM

That's bad luck mate.

I saw the car when I left, but being dark I couldn't see what type of car it was.

I thought someone must have been trying out there drifting skills and lost it. (as most people must have thought - sorry!)

I presume the BA XR8 was stolen as well.

NickS

03-10-2005, 05:07 AM

Dude, that sucks. I am sure everyone here understands your frustration. Hopefully you will get her back good as new ... hopefully whoever did it will one day get what he deserves :mad:

All the best.

antvt

03-10-2005, 07:18 AM

holy shit. F**KING SCUM!! sorry, but i cant stand these idiots who are jealous because someone has what they will never have, so they have to steal it. such a beautiful example of an awesome car. i envy you for the car you have, but i dont envy what you must be going thru at the moment. as others have said, at least you found it with panel damage, and not stripped and torched. all the best with getting it back on the road ASAP.

1 vz ss

03-10-2005, 07:37 AM

That sux majory man. I hope they catch them.

They are the reason why we all have to pay some much for insurance. When there cought you should be able to take to them with a bat. :bash: Thats the way it should be i think.

Good luck with it.

Vulture

03-10-2005, 08:45 AM

Commiserations for your Senator. Hope it's back on the road soon. It does suck. I can understand the way you feel personally insulted. It's your car and you paid for it, how dare they try to nick it. Unfortunately when you have nice stuff some people simply refuse to believe that you obtained it the right way, since they either don't have the ability or the inclination to do the work to get nice stuff as well. So they justify their actions in any way they can. I can't believe all the pricks having a go at your driving at the gate! :mad:

C4B

03-10-2005, 08:53 AM

Aside from the c*%$ factor, I can't believe they managed to run it into the sturdiest fence in the southern hemisphere..... Check out the wire on that sucker..... A bit faster and they would have been picking up the drivers head from the passenger footwell........

NickS

03-10-2005, 08:57 AM

I can't believe they managed to run it into the sturdiest fence in the southern hemisphere..... Check out the wire on that sucker.....
Looks like it has gone most of the way through the A pillar, wonder if that is easily fixable or if there is a risk of a write off here :(

A bit faster and they would have been picking up the drivers head from the passenger footwell........
That wouldn't have been an altogether bad thing either :mad:

ApeXi

03-10-2005, 10:39 AM

A bit faster and they would have been picking up the drivers head from the passenger footwell........

Thats what i was hoping had happened, it's mainly cosmetic.. untill i can drive it and see if anything else happened with the paddock bash on the way out. So at this stage it's up in the air till i can get it assesed :(

so i should get a call tomorrow to come and pick it up, or it's getting taken to my insurance center for assesment..

for they people that did this :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff:

Daz_R8

03-10-2005, 10:57 AM

Sorry to hear about your trouble. These scumbags (who cant afford anything more than a rusty smokey 1984 ford laser) should be subject to a public hanging by the balls. :mad:

Damage looks repairable. Good to see you are insured!.

Maybe upgrade the alarm as well.

OLS108

03-10-2005, 11:01 AM

Mate i feel your pain, Such a Beautiful car it really is, just try toi stay positive about the whole thing, at least it will look as good as new ! maybe even take the chance to Fit a VZ manaro Bonnet that would Look GREAT :D
anyway man that is a Dam nice car you should be proud of it and your self.
FU*KIN THEVING LITTLE PRICKS

BTW i thought it was really hard to Steal the newer cars :confused:

MPRSV8

03-10-2005, 11:17 AM

Thats what i was hoping had happened, it's mainly cosmetic.. untill i can drive it and see if anything else happened with the paddock bash on the way out. So at this stage it's up in the air till i can get it assesed :(

so i should get a call tomorrow to come and pick it up, or it's getting taken to my insurance center for assesment..

for they people that did this :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff:
Mate thats all funked up! How can low life Fukstik knobs actually feel good about stealing some1's pride and joy like that! Atleast they didnt get too far and do any engine damage. Its all looks cosmetic, bar the a-pillar. I hope she all comes up shmik again. BTW nice ride you got there with the coulsen head-rests and 6 speed. Rare find in a Senator.

On a lighter note if it gets written off, My old man is selling his VXII Senator. Its auto but still a lovely car. PM me if you want more details.

CarlFST60L

03-10-2005, 12:12 PM

Dude, thats bad, its painful to see such a nice car beaten up

People should get a good alarm before this happens! You can get an alarm that will send you SMS's, tilt, microwave, all entry points, immobliser, shock, glass break etc, Even if you you a factory system, nothing comes close to after market! Just think, a factory system is the same in every car, work out one car, and you got em all beat :rolleyes:

Padina

03-10-2005, 12:23 PM

sorry to hear this Apexi. I hope it all comes good for you, and those low lifes get cought. I'm suprised that they were able to achieve to steal it in the first place. :confused:

Good luck mate.

Cheers... :)

gabbs19

03-10-2005, 01:50 PM

Sad to see anyones pride and joy stolen by low life scum.
Good luck on getting it back on the road and let us know if they get caught.
I guess even if they do get caught they will get a slap on the wrist anyway. :rolleyes:

seldo

03-10-2005, 01:52 PM

........... I'm suprised that they were able to achieve to steal it in the first place. :confused:

Cheers... :)
Good point - How did they steal it?

The Warden

03-10-2005, 02:39 PM

stingred

03-10-2005, 03:02 PM

:mad: its not even my car & it makes me feel a little crook in the guts looking at the photos, hope justice is done good & propper. an eye for an eye i say . bugger the law id be handing out an old fashion flogging if i got hold of em, sad very bloody sad.

naughts

03-10-2005, 03:10 PM

Deepest sympathy chief.

Cainer

03-10-2005, 03:21 PM

Sorry to hear mate.....

****ers...

seldo

03-10-2005, 03:54 PM

Bloody oxygen thief's.....I feel so sorry for you Apexi. Being insured, hopefully it will all work out OK in the end.

Just a thought to members, think before posting a response to seldo's question, whilst it would be nice to know how it was stolen so owners can be aware of that risk, we don't want people advertising all the methods crooks can use to flog your LS1. That could put ideas in some "viewers" heads, if you get my drift....

Cheers,
Gordie
Good point Gordie. I guess I was wondering if they used a slide-hammer or some such, and on reflection, maybe he doesn't want to tell us in case it compromised his insurance claim. I was also wondering if I need to take some more precautions with mine since I park in the street...(old house has a double garage designed for an Austin 7 and a Ford Prefect, so it simply doesn't fit...)

SUX350

03-10-2005, 04:14 PM

sorry to hear about that champ.. iv had a couple cars stolen and it doesnt feel to good.chin up everything should work out..

dave_au

03-10-2005, 05:33 PM

we don't want people advertising all the methods crooks can use to flog your LS1. That could put ideas in some "viewers" heads, if you get my drift....

That's a good point, but most of the performance car thefts are usually done more by professionals than by novices, HSVs are not supposed to be as simple as hotwiring. There is a fair bit of public info already available on this topic

highlander_69r

03-10-2005, 06:33 PM

man what a bummer i have no problems with car thieves being castrated publicly , i had my hsv stolen and it wasnt found , thus y i got the ss its as close to a hsv as i can get without the hassles of unwanted admirers ie pinching badges etc

hope its fixed soon and put a rotty in in next time ;)

Kingyvl

03-10-2005, 06:41 PM

Yer thats GAY!!!

CarlFST60L

03-10-2005, 06:42 PM

car thefts are usually done more by professionals than by novices

From memory (got the stat's somewhere), i am sure they show that these so called 'professionals' are such a small minority that they bearly rate a mention...

When you think about it, it makes sense, someone with 'know how' to overide such a system can clear a phew hundred a day installing after market alarms/steros etc.

I'd be far more worried about a jack ass atempting to beat me up for my keys or breaking into your house, taking your keys and then they have your ride...

Just one SMS, and its all over ;)

ShanghaiVZ

03-10-2005, 07:43 PM

There is no word to describe what filth we have decaying our society!. Mate I feel for you, on the small plus side it is insured and that steel fence stopped them full stop! those !@#@ didn't get a dam thing! suck shit!. Still it's something I don't wish to go thru. cheer up bud! she'll be back. :)

dave_au

03-10-2005, 07:53 PM

When you think about it, it makes sense, someone with 'know how' to overide such a system can clear a phew hundred a day installing after market alarms/steros etc.

I'd be far more worried about a jack ass atempting to beat me up for my keys or breaking into your house, taking your keys and then they have your ride...

Yep, your right - I read some stats earlier that had 58% of all HSVs stolen in SA (the sample state) having the keys stolen prior to the theft. 11% had faulty immobilisers, 1% carjacked, the rest unknown or not disclosed.

ApeXi

03-10-2005, 08:35 PM

OK, if you read an earlyer post it will tell you about the theft, but i will run through it one more time from what i was told by people who say it all happen

ok, they tryed to pop the lock and couldn't as it was dead locked, so they smashed the window and climbed in. only to find i had a starter motor kill switch on plus standard hsv alarm. i'm guessing they tryed to *uck around with the wiring to at least get power, they then tryed push starting (not sure wiether it started) the car with a BA xr8, after running into the fence the *uckwit in my car climbed out the window cuting his hand and leaving blood (wish it was he head that was chopped off) they then got into the xr8 and side swiped the 2 cars on the way out that saw it happen ( one of the cars had gone and told security and was heading back out of the venue) as for one of the poor drivers that was side swiped only had 3rd party, so he is out of pocket unless that get caught. so all around 3 people (possable 4 considering the xr8 might have also been stolen) are in dept jew to these low life piece's of shit

..i hope that clears things up for people, if you have any more questions i'll try to answer them with the infomation i know..

:(

HSVREDSLED

04-10-2005, 05:05 PM

Mate.....

Very sorry to hear about your drama.

Blood = DNA. The DNA profile will be stored on the DNA database. Bad people do bad things, generally over and over again.

One day this person will go to gaol or have his DNA sample taken then when the profile is matched, a light will go off somewhere and bingo..you will meet your crook!

pah

06-10-2005, 04:45 PM

Sorry to hear of your dramas mate!

Ordinarily, I'd be tempted to say that current Commodore and Falcon anti-theft systems can't be defeated, but that begs the question: how did they pinch the BA XR8?

Have the crims found a way around the VZ / BA fleet hack anti-theft systems? Even if they have, I thought the HSV anti-theft system was much harder to crack.

If you're able to figure out what they were (and were not) able to do, you can use this info to avoid a similar event in the future.

If they tried to push start a car with the steering and ignition locked, they're either brain dead yobbos or like to cause grief to HSV owners. I'm not sure what you could reasonably do to deter future idiots in this case. A wheel clamp is not all that practical and it'd probably invite duco scratchers.

If they got the engine going, I'd say that HSV owners have something to worry about and that there's a need to a back-up anti-theft system. the trouble with factory fitted gear is that it's STANDARD. Can a thief learn how a factory anti-theft system works by obtaining a similar car and play with the anti-theft system? If you fit an after market system such as TOUCH-TECH, only YOU know where the system lives and how to defeat it.

Here's an idea. Install an electro-mechanical bonnet lock (similar to the VY - VZ boot release) and fit a cut-out switch in the engine bay. Only you will know where to hook up the 12v to open the bonnet. The down-side? If the system ever breaks, you'll need an axe to get into the engine bay! :(

PAH

miss monaro

07-10-2005, 05:26 PM

worst part is someones been in YOUR car and violated it i went back to my car after having it broken into and trashed many years ago in a dark shopping centre car park not knowing if they were still around and had to drive home i sold it soon after as it felt creepy not knowing who had been there chin up karma does happen

Evil LS1

12-10-2005, 10:43 AM

Farkin' scum. You know what's really farked up. These pricks will get a lighter sentence than someone caught doing 45 over.

I think the Chinese approach is best. Amputate a hand and see if they repeat offend. Alternatively a big tattoo on their forehead saying "I"M A LOWLIFE CARTHIEF"

I've had a car stolen and stripped and it's gut wrenching.

XsPwr2W8

12-10-2005, 11:05 AM

I have nightmares about this kinda thing happening to me, hearing this makes me want to get bomb rigged to my alarm. :flamin: unfortuanatly I dont think my insurance covers explosions!

HSV,_I_GOT_ONE

12-10-2005, 05:19 PM

Fu^&ers. Plain and simple! :mad: Being 20 you would have worked your ass off to own that awesome car and some dip sh&t like that can just come along and ruin it for you in less than a few minutes. I absolutely feel for you, makes me sick just thinking about something like that happening!

cobra

26-03-2006, 06:06 PM

"bastards"..hope the Arseholes end up in a ditch somewhere with their necks broken..send 'em to saudi arabia courts there would chop their hands off! ..wont do it again!
hope you get your pride and joy back to A1 soon.

slash

26-03-2006, 06:33 PM

Low Life Pieces Of Shit Should Be Shot.....dead!!

Whatever Happened To Zero Tolerance?

hsv1413

26-03-2006, 06:40 PM

Thieving bastards....

I cry for you now..... Thats just wrong.

Its only a car in the end, but bloody hell....thats just wrong...:bawl: :spew:

Goggles

26-03-2006, 06:50 PM

oh dear thread mining again :hmmm:

scotty

26-03-2006, 06:55 PM

oh dear thread mining again :hmmm:

I thought the same...

Since it has... I didn't know that you could get a manual Senator...

VT_5l

26-03-2006, 06:57 PM

What a bunch of looser..i hope they get what they deserve, things like this really piss me off

Y2kGoofball

26-03-2006, 07:21 PM

although I know the threads about to be locked because of thread mining, while its opened I'm going to ask a question that I never did (because I didnt know the thread existed)

how the hell does a 20 year old afford a genuine senator when I'm 20 and finding it hard enough to just afford repayments and insurance on a pov pack Executive V6? Sorry but its just a question that no one can really answer but it bugs the hell out of me.

Not trying to start a fight, argument or have a go at anyone, but I'm just wondering how its done because I couldnt do it if I tried, and trust me I tried, the earliest I'll really be able to afford a V8 of any sort is when I'm 25 and insurance is cheap enough,

NickS

26-03-2006, 07:25 PM

how the hell does a 20 year old afford a genuine senator when I'm 20 and finding it hard enough to just afford repayments and insurance on a pov pack Executive V6? Sorry but its just a question that no one can really answer but it bugs the hell out of me.
Works hard, family money, won lotto ...

There is any number of ways a 20 year old could afford a VX Senator. I imagine many probably ask the same questions about me at 29. Some people can afford it, some can't ... I wouldn't worry about it. Do the best you can and don't worry about others, there is ALWAYS someone with more than you.

:cheers: