prevent stolen cats

roxspin72 · 07-03-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by famousfernando

they just unbolted it. i was parked in my appatment complex parking lot

Damn so they stole the whole stock Y-pipe?

eordonez · 07-03-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by famousfernando

really? is that through your car insurance or the dealership?

Its toyota policy i think.... to prevent auto part theft that way you wont go buy your own stuff at the black market because of high parts prices...

tacoskim · 07-03-2008, 12:34 PM

i have never felt so safe now that i got the pipe bomb to replace the stock y-pipe. only thing i worry bout now is the crackhead checkin the bottom of my truck and seeing no cats, might get pissed and do some other exterior damage

lsocoee · 07-03-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tacoskim

i have never felt so safe now that i got the pipe bomb to replace the stock y-pipe. only thing i worry bout now is the crackhead checkin the bottom of my truck and seeing no cats, might get pissed and do some other exterior damage

how is the pipe bomb?

Also, I'd be worried about him punching a hole in your gas tank.

fantasi30 · 07-03-2008, 01:05 PM

Same thing happen to my father's Tundra. Dam bastard stole the cat, sawed it right off.

tacoskim · 07-03-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lsocoee

how is the pipe bomb?

Also, I'd be worried about him punching a hole in your gas tank.

i really like it. it was a easy installation, its a really tight fit. the sound is definitley deeper, sounds like a little v8 when cruising. the engine feels like it breaths alot smoother. no regrets on the purchase at all.

famousfernando · 07-04-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by roxspin72

Damn so they stole the whole stock Y-pipe?

yup!

roxspin72 · 07-04-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by famousfernando

yup!

That sucks...

Most thiefs were just cutting the Cats out, it sounds like the jackass that stoled yours needed his cats replaced. Never know

silver07taco · 07-04-2008, 09:00 AM

I am goin to hook my battey to it so when thay go to grab it thell get a nice shock

mikesdoublecab · 07-04-2008, 09:01 AM

a couple weeks ago, while on location at a job, my assistant walked out to my truck to some guys with sawzalls cutting a cat off a 4runner parked behind me... they had just crawled out from underneath with one guy holding the cat, and the other guy walking up to my truck with the saw when she disarmed the alarm to unload some gear... they ran off and jumped into a waiting car and sped off...

crazy thing was this all happened at 4pm on a sunday with all kinda people in the neighborhood walking by on the sidewalks...

chris4x4 · 07-04-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mikesdoublecab

a couple weeks ago, while on location at a job, my assistant walked out to my truck to some guys with sawzalls cutting a cat off a 4runner parked behind me... they had just crawled out from underneath with one guy holding the cat, and the other guy walking up to my truck with the saw when she disarmed the alarm to unload some gear... they ran off and jumped into a waiting car and sped off...

crazy thing was this all happened at 4pm on a sunday with all kinda people in the neighborhood walking by on the sidewalks...

I hope she called the Police.

mikesdoublecab · 07-04-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

I hope she called the Police.

when she told me the story, i went and told the owner of the 4runner but he said the truck wasnt even running so i have no idea if he bothered reporting it... i moved my truck into the driveway of the location right after that...

he might not have cared much, but i sure as hell wasnt gonna let them have mine...

007Tacoma · 07-04-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesdoublecab

when she told me the story, i went and told the owner of the 4runner but he said the truck wasnt even running so i have no idea if he bothered reporting it... i moved my truck into the driveway of the location right after that...

he might not have cared much, but i sure as hell wasnt gonna let them have mine...

Crap. My truck sits out in front of my house as we have no garage big enough for it.

LL7 · 07-13-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lsocoee

yeah, people are starting to do skid plates over their gas tanks and cats.

Best prevention is not having them. I've been tempted to get the URD y-pipe and keeping my stock y-pipe in the garage for emissions inspections

Why this general consensus that cats are a bad thing?

You do know that the emission regulations requiring cats have significantly cut down on smog from nitrogen oxides and unburned hydrocarbons. I like my air to be breathable and my views to be clear. Don't you?

klown · 07-13-2008, 11:50 AM

I know I've missed the thread regarding this, but why are people stealing cats? And whyTF are they so expensive?

tacoskim · 07-13-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LL7

Why this general consensus that cats are a bad thing?

You do know that the emission regulations requiring cats have significantly cut down on smog from nitrogen oxides and unburned hydrocarbons. I like my air to be breathable and my views to be clear. Don't you?

yea breath all the air u want now cuz once ur cats get jacked ur gonna be choking on that price quote and gonna wanna take some deep breaths

lets hope u dont become a cat victim

LL7 · 07-13-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tacoskim

yea breath all the air u want now cuz once ur cats get jacked ur gonna be choking on that price quote and gonna wanna take some deep breaths

lets hope u dont become a cat victim

Let's hope not. But I can afford the deductible. Plus my town has a very low crime rate, so I'm not to worried. I imagine kids would try to siphon out the gas before cutting off the cat.

MPhipps · 07-13-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by klown

I know I've missed the thread regarding this, but why are people stealing cats? And whyTF are they so expensive?

The theft of catalytic converters is rampant due to the value of platinum and palladium skyrocketing. These are the two precious metals contained in a cat. All metals are on the rise, and if you haven't had to buy anything made with pure copper lately you may be in for a shock. The area where I live were are plagued with thieves stealing the outside AC units from businesses and homes. I had one business park where 16 units were taken in one night. They strip-out the copper and sell it as scrap. Now they have figured out that all you have to do is roll under a vehicle (trucks have more ground clearance) and using a battery powered saws-all make a couple of quick cuts and they walk away with small package that will bring $100 plus a a scrap yard. It hasn't helped that it is in the news more and that is showing all the other crack heads how to make a quick buck.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...ar-theft_N.htm

I also believe that Nissan and Toyota cats are more desirable because they contain more of the metals.

LL7 · 07-13-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MPhipps

The theft of catalytic converters is rampant due to the value of platinum and palladium skyrocketing. These are the two precious metals contained in a cat. All metals are on the rise, and if you haven't had to buy anything made with pure copper lately you may be in for a shock. The area where I live were are plagued with thieves stealing the outside AC units from businesses and homes. I had one business park where 16 units were taken in one night. They strip-out the copper and sell it as scrap. Now they have figured out that all you have to do is roll under a vehicle (trucks have more ground clearance) and using a battery powered saws-all make a couple of quick cuts and they walk away with small package that will bring $100 plus a a scrap yard. It hasn't helped that it is in the news more and that is showing all the other crack heads how to make a quick buck.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...ar-theft_N.htm

I also believe that Nissan and Toyota cats are more desirable because they contain more of the metals.

Can you legally shoot a bastard if he's under your truck with a saws-all on your property? A few dead thieves on the news should help to balance out the stories.

wareaglesc88 · 07-13-2008, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LL7

Can you legally shoot a bastard if he's under your truck with a saws-all on your property? A few dead thieves on the news should help to balance out the stories.

I was just wondering the same, and ran smack into your response.

So... is it legal?

07-03-2008, 12:34 PM	#23
tacoskim Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5252 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 25 Posts: 848 06 black trd sport 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 JBA headers, K&N CAI, magnaflow cat-back, DT "PIPE-BOMB" Y-pipe, black headlight mod, T-Rex Eyelids, tinted taillights, yellow tinted fogs, LUND screenfront, TRD seat covers	i have never felt so safe now that i got the pipe bomb to replace the stock y-pipe. only thing i worry bout now is the crackhead checkin the bottom of my truck and seeing no cats, might get pissed and do some other exterior damage __________________ JBA Headers, K&N CAI, Magnaflow Cat-Back, DT "PIPE-BOMB" Y-Pipe, Black Headlight Mod, T-Rex Eyelids, Tinted Taillights, Yellow Tinted Fogs, LUND Screenfront, TRD Seat Covers

07-04-2008, 09:01 AM	#30
mikesdoublecab Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7334 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 49 01 Tacoma DoubleCab V6 Prerunner 2001 Double Cab Automatic Donahoe coilovers, Deaver 8 leaf packs, Donahoe rear resi shocks, 16x8 streetlocks, 285-75-16 Cooper STT tires, Big Ron Fabrications custom front bumper and skid, Procomp H911 foglights, TNB Fabrications custom rear bumper and spare tire carrier, Demello bed bar, amber dust lights, Icom V8000 race r	a couple weeks ago, while on location at a job, my assistant walked out to my truck to some guys with sawzalls cutting a cat off a 4runner parked behind me... they had just crawled out from underneath with one guy holding the cat, and the other guy walking up to my truck with the saw when she disarmed the alarm to unload some gear... they ran off and jumped into a waiting car and sped off... crazy thing was this all happened at 4pm on a sunday with all kinda people in the neighborhood walking by on the sidewalks... __________________ Got Pics? I do!!! www.8x10proofs.com

07-13-2008, 11:50 AM	#35
klown Tacoma World Ring Leader Joined: Dec 2007, #3716 Location: Lynchburg, VA Age: 33 Posts: 1,161 2008 TRD sport 4x4 double cab 6-speed 2008 Double Cab Manual 4.0 Black, leather and heated seats, borla sport exhaust, side curtain airbags, daytime running lights, all weather mats, JBL premium 6 disk changer system, stainless step tubes, window tint, tow package	I know I've missed the thread regarding this, but why are people stealing cats? And whyTF are they so expensive? __________________ Does it have to do with PORN?

07-03-2008, 01:05 PM	#25
fantasi30 Junior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7652 Location: BayArea Posts: 6 2005 Tacama Double_Cab Trd Sport 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic	Same thing happen to my father's Tundra. Dam bastard stole the cat, sawed it right off.

07-04-2008, 09:00 AM	#29
silver07taco Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6241 Location: Maryland Posts: 467 07 tacoma 4x4 sport 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 v6 3''lift,265/75/16 copper STT tires,helo wheels,allpro sliders,allpro plate bumper,milemarker winch, Allpro skids, Total chaos LCA skids	I am goin to hook my battey to it so when thay go to grab it thell get a nice shock