Miata got broken into 

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 03/30/2018 at 11:04 • Filed to: None

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Seats, harness, steering wheel. Stereo did its job and appeared too OEM to grab I guess. Opening my car door and seeing this was absolutely heartbreaking. Fuck people. I don’t think my insurance will cover any of this

Is there any point in filing a police report for this?

InFierority Complex > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:08

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People steal seats!? Wtf. I’m sorry this happened to you.

Nibbles > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:10

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Oh ass. Yes definitely file a police report. Gather your receipts. Call your insurance and keep on ‘em until they buckle

Put the word out to every outlet you know. Those parts’ll likely be for sale soon; some watchful eyes may be helpful in catching the fucks

Chariotoflove > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:11

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What a low life to do something like this. I’m sorry.

crowmolly > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:11

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Supremely fucked up. So sorry to see this

Is there any point in filing a police report for this?

Yeah, I think so. They may watch Craigslist/Ebay/FB Marketplace and see if your stuff is getting sold.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:12

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Definitely report to the police if for no other reason than for them to know it happened. Where was it parked?

AestheticsInMotion > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 03/30/2018 at 11:13

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In front of my condo

$kaycog > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:15

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That is sickening. So sorry.

DipodomysDeserti > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:16

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Time to start searching CL and dispense some street justice.

just-a-scratch > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:16

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That’s super shitty. Yes, file a police report. Watch Craigslist for your stuff. Go get back it if you can. In my experience, police are not very reliable in recovery of stolen items. You may need to do this yourself.

JGrabowMSt > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:16

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So sorry to hear this dude. That’s terrible.

Definitely file a report, and as others have said, gather receipts. I recently had receipts be invaluable for the HEMIWagon, and after going through them, insurance INCREASED the value of the car.

I don’t know about you, but I pay a lot for insurance, and I did not take no for an answer. While it’s not always easy, see if you can find a local rep to speak to about it as well.

MM54 > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:19

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Fuck, man. Definitely file a police report and get in touch with insurance asap. I wouldn’t be too hopeful but there’s a chance they (insurance) could help out.

Keep an eye out for these parts on craigslist, keep your police report number handy, and when you see them come up for sale, you know what to do.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:19

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Probably a small posse building a car of their own. Apart from removing the stuff, did they damage anything?

I’m installing a home security camera system next week. They say that video doesn’t help perps get punished, but at least we know what they look like.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:20

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Wow that sucks. Sorry to here that man. I guess the upshot is they didn’t take the whole car, steal the goodies and burn the rest.

arl > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:20

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Fuck. Sorry man.

fintail > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:23

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The police reports keep administrative people employed, so you’d be contributing to the economy. Otherwise, unless you have camera footage, maybe not much point, unless insurance covers it and demands it (good luck).

Sorry to see that, they must have known what they were after, someone saw your car before, probably a local job. Seattle metro is huge for small time property crime.

Spaceball-Two > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:23

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Fucking shit! I’m so sorry man.

Urambo Tauro > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:26

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That’s awful. How did they get in? Please tell me they didn’t cut the top.

shop-teacher > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:28

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Upon reading this I shouted obscenities which I will not put on the internet.

I feel horrible for you, that’s gotta be gut wrenching. I will echo others and say file a report, try to get insurance to cover it, and watch local CL/FB marketplace for your parts.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:28

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I was scrolling through the Oppo and saw this and my heart literally,I shit you not,sank to hell. Damn. I hope justice is served and it works out well for you in the end.

My bird IS the word > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:30

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Rport it to police. Sometimes you get lucky and they bust a thief, find your stuff in his house.

gettingoldercarguy > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:32

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Shit this sucks, sorry man. Definitely let the police look at it first.

vondon302 > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:37

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Damn. Watch it they’ll be back.

People suck

Kiltedpadre > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:40

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Definitely file a report. If other cars in your complex are broken into having multiple police reports may force them to at least install cameras.

Also, if someone is caught you may get lucky and have your stuff still in their position.

Insurance depends on your coverage level. If you have comprehensive it very well may cover it. Hopefully you have receipts so you can push for actual replacement value. Otherwise it should cover the cost of stock seats and steering wheels.

If you’re active on any Miata forums let them know. That way if anyone spots the parts for sale they won’t be unknowingly buying stolen or arts. It probably won’t help get them back, but the harder these parts are to sell the less tempting they are to thieves.

Nothing > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:45

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Please be an early April Fool’s joke...

Damn, that just sucks. That is completely heart wrenching. So sorry that happened.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 11:56

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well... thats a shit...

(but yeah.. file a police report.. if nothing else your insurance will probably want one if they decide to pay out anything)

CaptDale - is secretly British > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 12:02

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DUDE! WTF?! That is super fucked up. You should very much file a report and call insurance

tkeela > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 13:35

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This is horrible news. Try to see if your local Craigslist will have a Miata for sale with these parts anytime soon?


also what’s the audio system if you don’t mind me asking?

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 13:53

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Fuck man, that sucks!! I’ve definitely worried about coming out to my Miata and finding my Drivers seat missing one day. Just because it says “Bride” on it is sure to make someone think its expensive. Even though its just a cheap knockoff. I would care much more about my harness, thats worth more than the seat.

At least Miata parts are cheap so it won’t be too hard to replace. But really the shitty part is there is no possible way to prevent this in the future. Its just impossible to really secure a Miata. I guess the only upside is the car didnt get stolen too. But oh man I would be livid and upset and just frustrated.

Also, do you have renters insurance? I dont recall if you live in an apartment. But renters insurance covers your stuff being stolen from your car, subject to your deductible. That could save you some dough for sure.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 03/30/2018 at 14:09

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Video usually doesn’t help because it’s grainy/low quality. If you have a high enough resolution and a half decent camera designed for the distance you have it aimed at, it’s amazing at picking up peoples’ faces.

The problem is that the decent cameras with PTZ support are ridiculously expensive, and even just a simple pan/tilt function is still expensive.

Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 14:23

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So sorry about that man

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 15:17

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That sucks friend! I really feel bad for you...did they cut the top...?

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 03/30/2018 at 16:03

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In the mean time, I would also recommend looking on craigslist in your area. Some REALLY dumb criminals will post that shit immediately on there and it could be an easy find. Idk what the recommendation is to do if you find the thief, maybe report it to the police. But its the only thing I could imagine doing.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Urambo Tauro 03/30/2018 at 16:09

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There is no value in locking a miata, for that very reason. Locking the car only guarantees your top will be cut. Even leaving it unlocked might not save the top. I’ve been tempted to leave a message on my window saying ITS UNLOCKED TAKE WHAT YOU WANT BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT BREAK MY WINDOW OR CUT MY TOP!!!

Also, Miatas would still be pretty darn easy to get into even with the door locked. The soft top to window seal is not very hard to just push through and reach in there to unlock it.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > InFierority Complex 03/30/2018 at 16:10

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He had bright red Bride seats. Those are generally an easy sell for someone, especially if they pretended they were real ones being sold at a discount. Plus its super easy to remove unfortunately. Power tool will have the four bolts out in 20 seconds no problem.

daender > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 17:35

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Fuck, I’m going to post on all the MX-5 groups I’m part of on FB to spread the world to keep an eye out for these parts.

daender > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 18:04

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Could this be one of your seats? https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/d/bride-lowmax-seat/6546422351.html

AestheticsInMotion > daender 03/30/2018 at 18:20

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I really appreciate it man. I’m not on FB so any help on that front is huge

AestheticsInMotion > daender 03/30/2018 at 18:22

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I saw that. It’s possible that that’s the passenger seat but it’s I don’t believe so. Definitely was not on sliders or Toyota rails. I was using Garage star mounts, and I don’t think my seat had the wrinkles

daender > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 18:23

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By the way, did you see that other comment about the CL listing for a Bride seat?

daender > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 18:25

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Damn! I’ll forward anything I see that might be of use!

aquila121 > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 18:31

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Sympathies, that’s terrible.

Mercedes Streeter > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 18:41

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*Hugs* I’m sorry this happened to you! 

I’d still file the police report. I hope you’re able to get back on the road relatively soon!

Captain of the Enterprise > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 19:22

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I’m so sorry man, definitely report it.

NojustNo > AestheticsInMotion 03/30/2018 at 19:44

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Damn. Sorry man! Lets move and find those idiots!

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > winterlegacy, here 'till the end 03/31/2018 at 00:00

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Yeah. I’ll give it a try; buying a system from a guy for a hundred clams. Get what you pay for, right?

LittleBennysBurner > AestheticsInMotion 03/31/2018 at 14:47

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File a police report and check the area pawn shops

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AestheticsInMotion 03/31/2018 at 16:49

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Damn dude I just saw this, I’m so sorry.

gettingoldercarguy > AestheticsInMotion 03/31/2018 at 20:58

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Man I’m seriously bummed this happened to you. I’ve read the revenge posts and I’ve been down that same road. My favorite one is making some hydrofluoric acid (about 15 bux from Walmart, not traced) a big jar of calcium carbonate, covering myself up prophylactically. Super soaker with a sealed jar of the acid. Find the guy (a lot of ways for this) trace him and spray him on the back of the neck with that solution when it’s raining. He won’t think much of it but it won’t take long for it to do its job. It’ll break down the bone structure of his upper c series vertebrae rendering him a vegetable over a painfully chronic amount of time. Only way to prevent that is a calcium paste applied right over the point of insult. Not many docs look for that so more than likely they’re fucked as are their immediate family because they have to care for the fucker.

Moving on is the better path, you’re on your way up in life, I think everybody here sees that. This will be a small potatoes loss in the grand scheme of things. Learning hurts in every instance a lesson is delivered. You’ve learned from it obviously, so just keep on trucking with your plan. Not everybody is that astute.

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > AestheticsInMotion 04/01/2018 at 00:16

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Damn man. Just saw this. Hadn’t been on here much the past week. That pisses me the fuck off. Sorry this happened. People suck. Any leads or anything?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AestheticsInMotion 04/02/2018 at 11:09

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Assholes! Ugh... very sorry to see this.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > AestheticsInMotion 04/02/2018 at 11:10

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Dude holy shit. I didn’t see this before.

I’m so, so sorry to hear this.

StudyStudyStudy > AestheticsInMotion 04/02/2018 at 16:15

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Oh man.

Yes, file a police report. If in the off chance it is found or the thieves are dumb enough to get caught for something else, having a police report will trigger that the items belong to you for return. I’ve heard of stories of things sitting in evidence lockers or auctioned off to pay for the thieves’ defense because they didn’t know the owners.

Also if you do find a fishy post, having a police report with product numbers and receipts would help prove they are yours and would get the police to act, whereas if you wanted assistance in recovery you would have to go through a long process of proving it was stolen and you have reason to believe it was yours.