My S4 was recovered (more)....

Ted K · 09-19-2002, 10:57 AM

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QCRAZY · 09-19-2002, 01:23 PM

RKA · 09-19-2002, 01:25 PM

Ted K · 09-19-2002, 07:44 PM

Ted K · 09-19-2002, 07:45 PM

Seattle Scott · 09-19-2002, 10:22 PM

Ted K · 09-20-2002, 05:28 AM

I will hopefully know more when I see the car tomorrow, but this wasn't a pro steeling it for parts. This was a bunch of kids taking it for a joy ride, which is what I wanted my alarm to prevent. If they found out where my valet switch was located, they could have defeated the alarm in a matter of seconds. I did have some email conversations with a few folks that were installing the same alarm as me and told them where it was since I thought it was a great location. Who's to say if one of those emails fell into the wrong hands totally unintentionally (I'm not in any way insinuating that someone here is less than honest!). I just don't know, and I'm speculating and admittedly, probably being a little paranoid. It probably wasn't someone here, and I'll probably figure out what was done when I see the car, but from this point on, I'm going to be alot more careful. You know the old adage "...once burned, twice shy."

Seattle Scott · 09-20-2002, 06:20 AM

Ted K · 09-20-2002, 09:36 AM

Seattle Scott · 09-20-2002, 10:47 AM

another piece of the puzzle. Idealy if I wanted to steal your car I would know

the alarm system
where you park
when you park
license plate number of car

I guess that's what I'm asking, did you post on Audiworld all this info or enough parts that someone reading the boards could have targeted your car?

Hope it all turns out well just means I hope your car is fine and you can keep it or sell it or whatever you decide to do.

09-19-2002, 01:23 PM	#2
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09-19-2002, 01:25 PM	#3
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09-19-2002, 07:44 PM	#4
Ted K AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,233	Thanks Raj. You are correct. One step at a time. __________________ Ted K 2008 Touareg 2, V8, Campanella/Anthracite, Lux Plus, Tech, Air Suspension, Llumar 35% Tint, Harman/Kardon Drive & Play 2, Parrot CK3100, Valentine 1, Cayenne winter mats - His 2009 Tiguan SE, 2.0T, Black/Black, Panaramic Roof, 18" Wheels, ipod Adapter, Trailer Hitch, Monster Mats - Hers

09-19-2002, 07:45 PM	#5
Ted K AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,233	Done. And from now on, not so much information on what's in the car!! __________________ Ted K 2008 Touareg 2, V8, Campanella/Anthracite, Lux Plus, Tech, Air Suspension, Llumar 35% Tint, Harman/Kardon Drive & Play 2, Parrot CK3100, Valentine 1, Cayenne winter mats - His 2009 Tiguan SE, 2.0T, Black/Black, Panaramic Roof, 18" Wheels, ipod Adapter, Trailer Hitch, Monster Mats - Hers

09-19-2002, 10:22 PM	#6
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09-20-2002, 05:28 AM	#7
Ted K AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,233	Well, my alarm is of very high quality, and once it's tripped, cutting the power doesn't reset it... I will hopefully know more when I see the car tomorrow, but this wasn't a pro steeling it for parts. This was a bunch of kids taking it for a joy ride, which is what I wanted my alarm to prevent. If they found out where my valet switch was located, they could have defeated the alarm in a matter of seconds. I did have some email conversations with a few folks that were installing the same alarm as me and told them where it was since I thought it was a great location. Who's to say if one of those emails fell into the wrong hands totally unintentionally (I'm not in any way insinuating that someone here is less than honest!). I just don't know, and I'm speculating and admittedly, probably being a little paranoid. It probably wasn't someone here, and I'll probably figure out what was done when I see the car, but from this point on, I'm going to be alot more careful. You know the old adage "...once burned, twice shy." __________________ Ted K 2008 Touareg 2, V8, Campanella/Anthracite, Lux Plus, Tech, Air Suspension, Llumar 35% Tint, Harman/Kardon Drive & Play 2, Parrot CK3100, Valentine 1, Cayenne winter mats - His 2009 Tiguan SE, 2.0T, Black/Black, Panaramic Roof, 18" Wheels, ipod Adapter, Trailer Hitch, Monster Mats - Hers

09-20-2002, 06:20 AM	#8
Seattle Scott AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,430	Were all the other pieces there like where you park? Hope all turns out well for you. __________________

09-20-2002, 09:36 AM	#9
Ted K AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,233	Huh??? __________________ Ted K 2008 Touareg 2, V8, Campanella/Anthracite, Lux Plus, Tech, Air Suspension, Llumar 35% Tint, Harman/Kardon Drive & Play 2, Parrot CK3100, Valentine 1, Cayenne winter mats - His 2009 Tiguan SE, 2.0T, Black/Black, Panaramic Roof, 18" Wheels, ipod Adapter, Trailer Hitch, Monster Mats - Hers

09-20-2002, 10:47 AM	#10
Seattle Scott AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,430	Knowing where the valet switch is one piece of the puzzle. Where the car is located / parked is another piece of the puzzle. Idealy if I wanted to steal your car I would know the alarm system where you park when you park license plate number of car I guess that's what I'm asking, did you post on Audiworld all this info or enough parts that someone reading the boards could have targeted your car? Hope it all turns out well just means I hope your car is fine and you can keep it or sell it or whatever you decide to do. __________________

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