Another catalytic converter theft

Same reason cops don’t fire warning shots. While you’re warning the other guy is aiming.

 

Hard to aim a weapon when you're under a car trying to steal a CAT.

Perhaps, just get in the car, start it and drive off.......speed bump?

 

They're taking a car part. You find it easier to take a life than me that's all I'm saying. If they point a gun at me, then yes all bets are off. But they are typically busy with a sawzall.

 

I'm not sure stealing a cat is a crime that should be punishable by death.

If someone trespasses on your property and you confront them with a gun and they don't leave or listen to your directions, that's a whole separate issue.

I do agree that there's a lack of consequences though.

I'm sure there's a lot of people on TW that've had family members that faced hard times and did things they weren't proud of and then got themselves together. Death doesn't give people a chance for redemption, though not everyone deserves that chance, of course.

 

Perfect chance to kick them in the nuts

 

Geesh, our species is getting sensitive. Was a time folks would gather for a good execution. Funny that as executions have decreased crime has increased.

 

Yeh man you're on a different plane of civility than others.

 

It is somewhat telling when the police say nothing can be done about a cat theft but respond with the entire department when a cat thief reaches room temperature.

 

Thank God for that!!!

 

Hey, dorks, back to passive deterrents for a minute...has anyone fabbed up something basic using an off-the-shelf sheet of metal? I kind of want to make my own instead of paying $300. What do you all figure, $70-100 in materials? Cut the silhouette of a cat into a piece of aluminum (just in time for Halloween!), bend some edges, drill some holes, get some odd hardware, and voila?

 

If fabbing a cat shield is anything like DIY'ing armor, the resounding answer I've heard is "you'll appreciate why pre-made costs so much".

With the know-how and time, it could be a fun weekend project.

 

Start with cardboard first. Makes everything so much easier.

 

CAD: cardboard aided design

 

Anyone post this anywhere? $300 on Amazon

$275 Cat Security™ - Anti-theft Catalytic Converter Protection Shield - Made of Solid Aluminum Plate, Fits - Toyota Tacoma 2nd Gen 4WD 2005-2015

https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Security...V,B0086C16NE,B08PK29RK6,B000C935NI,B001HMJSEY

 

Nooooo, they left in the clamp for the promo photos

It DOES screw in towards the front so luckily the clamp isn't permanent. They show it in another photo.

 

Well yeh I wouldn't think you'd keep the clamp on. lol

 

I just finidshed installing mine this weekend.

 

I'd rather install that then shoot someone over trying to steal it.

 

IMO, it depends on where you find said person removing your cat. On the street? no, In the garage? absofuckinglutly

 

Thieves, politicians, and scammers (i guess would be the same as thieves) are the lowest form of human scum.