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Re: HID Headlight Security
"Juan King" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in message news:8-qdndX_Qtmw7c7YnZ2dnUVZ8tqdnZ2d@bt.com... > <josephsamuels@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:1162231304.864179.310640@e64g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com... >> Hi, >> >> I have a 2001 B5 S4. The HID xenon headlights were recently stolen. >> The entire headlight fixtures were completely removed from the car. I >> would like to replace these with another set of HID headlights, but I >> don't want them to get stolen again. >> >> Are there any security measures I can take to prevent this from >> happening? > > What about getting the outer lenses etched with the VIN number. In the UK, > anyone can get free etching, usually of all the glass panels, at AutoGlass > (CarGlass in Europe). They usually etch the registration number, but you > can ask for the last 10 numbers of your VIN - they don't usually do the > polycarbonate headlamps, but then I havn't heard anyone in the UK having > HID headlamps stolen ! > > Sean > Its very simple to remove any etching from glass with a polishing kit & abrasive compound, Steve. |
Re: HID Headlight Security
On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 19:21:59 -0000, "Steve68s"
<steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote: > >"Juan King" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in message >news:8-qdndX_Qtmw7c7YnZ2dnUVZ8tqdnZ2d@bt.com... >> <josephsamuels@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:1162231304.864179.310640@e64g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com... >>> Hi, >>> >>> I have a 2001 B5 S4. The HID xenon headlights were recently stolen. >>> The entire headlight fixtures were completely removed from the car. I >>> would like to replace these with another set of HID headlights, but I >>> don't want them to get stolen again. >>> >>> Are there any security measures I can take to prevent this from >>> happening? >> >> What about getting the outer lenses etched with the VIN number. In the UK, >> anyone can get free etching, usually of all the glass panels, at AutoGlass >> (CarGlass in Europe). They usually etch the registration number, but you >> can ask for the last 10 numbers of your VIN - they don't usually do the >> polycarbonate headlamps, but then I havn't heard anyone in the UK having >> HID headlamps stolen ! >> >> Sean >> > >Its very simple to remove any etching from glass with a polishing kit & >abrasive compound, > >Steve. And frankly, I doubt those that would go through the hassle of extricating HIDs would give a cr*p about serial numbers... |
Re: HID Headlight Security
On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 19:21:59 -0000, "Steve68s"
<steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote: > >"Juan King" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in message >news:8-qdndX_Qtmw7c7YnZ2dnUVZ8tqdnZ2d@bt.com... >> <josephsamuels@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:1162231304.864179.310640@e64g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com... >>> Hi, >>> >>> I have a 2001 B5 S4. The HID xenon headlights were recently stolen. >>> The entire headlight fixtures were completely removed from the car. I >>> would like to replace these with another set of HID headlights, but I >>> don't want them to get stolen again. >>> >>> Are there any security measures I can take to prevent this from >>> happening? >> >> What about getting the outer lenses etched with the VIN number. In the UK, >> anyone can get free etching, usually of all the glass panels, at AutoGlass >> (CarGlass in Europe). They usually etch the registration number, but you >> can ask for the last 10 numbers of your VIN - they don't usually do the >> polycarbonate headlamps, but then I havn't heard anyone in the UK having >> HID headlamps stolen ! >> >> Sean >> > >Its very simple to remove any etching from glass with a polishing kit & >abrasive compound, > >Steve. And frankly, I doubt those that would go through the hassle of extricating HIDs would give a cr*p about serial numbers... |
Re: HID Headlight Security
On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 19:21:59 -0000, "Steve68s"
<steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote: > >"Juan King" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in message >news:8-qdndX_Qtmw7c7YnZ2dnUVZ8tqdnZ2d@bt.com... >> <josephsamuels@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:1162231304.864179.310640@e64g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com... >>> Hi, >>> >>> I have a 2001 B5 S4. The HID xenon headlights were recently stolen. >>> The entire headlight fixtures were completely removed from the car. I >>> would like to replace these with another set of HID headlights, but I >>> don't want them to get stolen again. >>> >>> Are there any security measures I can take to prevent this from >>> happening? >> >> What about getting the outer lenses etched with the VIN number. In the UK, >> anyone can get free etching, usually of all the glass panels, at AutoGlass >> (CarGlass in Europe). They usually etch the registration number, but you >> can ask for the last 10 numbers of your VIN - they don't usually do the >> polycarbonate headlamps, but then I havn't heard anyone in the UK having >> HID headlamps stolen ! >> >> Sean >> > >Its very simple to remove any etching from glass with a polishing kit & >abrasive compound, > >Steve. And frankly, I doubt those that would go through the hassle of extricating HIDs would give a cr*p about serial numbers... |
Re: HID Headlight Security
On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 19:21:59 -0000, "Steve68s"
<steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote: > >"Juan King" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in message >news:8-qdndX_Qtmw7c7YnZ2dnUVZ8tqdnZ2d@bt.com... >> <josephsamuels@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:1162231304.864179.310640@e64g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com... >>> Hi, >>> >>> I have a 2001 B5 S4. The HID xenon headlights were recently stolen. >>> The entire headlight fixtures were completely removed from the car. I >>> would like to replace these with another set of HID headlights, but I >>> don't want them to get stolen again. >>> >>> Are there any security measures I can take to prevent this from >>> happening? >> >> What about getting the outer lenses etched with the VIN number. In the UK, >> anyone can get free etching, usually of all the glass panels, at AutoGlass >> (CarGlass in Europe). They usually etch the registration number, but you >> can ask for the last 10 numbers of your VIN - they don't usually do the >> polycarbonate headlamps, but then I havn't heard anyone in the UK having >> HID headlamps stolen ! >> >> Sean >> > >Its very simple to remove any etching from glass with a polishing kit & >abrasive compound, > >Steve. And frankly, I doubt those that would go through the hassle of extricating HIDs would give a cr*p about serial numbers... |
Re: HID Headlight Security
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message news:9ve7l25qmhm8f6mdnmu8vm9jdafbo0qgck@4ax.com... > On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 19:21:59 -0000, "Steve68s" > <steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote: > >> >>"Juan King" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in >>message >>news:8-qdndX_Qtmw7c7YnZ2dnUVZ8tqdnZ2d@bt.com... >>> <josephsamuels@gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:1162231304.864179.310640@e64g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com... >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I have a 2001 B5 S4. The HID xenon headlights were recently >>>> stolen. >>>> The entire headlight fixtures were completely removed from >>>> the car. I >>>> would like to replace these with another set of HID >>>> headlights, but I >>>> don't want them to get stolen again. >>>> >>>> Are there any security measures I can take to prevent this >>>> from >>>> happening? >>> >>> What about getting the outer lenses etched with the VIN >>> number. In the UK, >>> anyone can get free etching, usually of all the glass panels, >>> at AutoGlass >>> (CarGlass in Europe). They usually etch the registration >>> number, but you >>> can ask for the last 10 numbers of your VIN - they don't >>> usually do the >>> polycarbonate headlamps, but then I havn't heard anyone in >>> the UK having >>> HID headlamps stolen ! >>> >>> Sean >>> >> >>Its very simple to remove any etching from glass with a >>polishing kit & >>abrasive compound, >> >>Steve. That is very true - however, the outer lens of the HID headlamp (along with virtually all halogen headlamps for the last few years) is NOT glass. It is actually polycarbonate - any polishing, partiularly when trying to remove etching, will render the headlamp useless, because of the fine scratches which you can not remove. Just ask any motorcyclist how dangerous a scratched visor is! > And frankly, I doubt those that would go through the hassle of > extricating > HIDs would give a cr*p about serial numbers... Yes, you may be correct - but my suggestion of etching is merely another deterrent, in the same way that visible VINs on car dashboards is a deterrent, the same as DataTag and SmartWater on motorcycles is only a deterrent, and ultimately car alarms and immobilisers are a deterrent. At the end of the day, the most determined of thieves will not be bothered about ANY kind of security system. It will however, deter the casual, opportunist thief, who, after eyeballing your motor and noticing your differing number of security methods, will probably think twice and move onto an easier target. The other issue you both failed to answer was that my suggestion was FREE, in the UK anyway. I don't know if the US car insurers over the pond support car glass companies with free etching, but I have noticed our US car owners seemed to be more adept with Dremel tools, so they could even use that to etch the headlamps and glass. Sean |
Re: HID Headlight Security
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message news:9ve7l25qmhm8f6mdnmu8vm9jdafbo0qgck@4ax.com... > On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 19:21:59 -0000, "Steve68s" > <steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote: > >> >>"Juan King" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in >>message >>news:8-qdndX_Qtmw7c7YnZ2dnUVZ8tqdnZ2d@bt.com... >>> <josephsamuels@gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:1162231304.864179.310640@e64g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com... >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I have a 2001 B5 S4. The HID xenon headlights were recently >>>> stolen. >>>> The entire headlight fixtures were completely removed from >>>> the car. I >>>> would like to replace these with another set of HID >>>> headlights, but I >>>> don't want them to get stolen again. >>>> >>>> Are there any security measures I can take to prevent this >>>> from >>>> happening? >>> >>> What about getting the outer lenses etched with the VIN >>> number. In the UK, >>> anyone can get free etching, usually of all the glass panels, >>> at AutoGlass >>> (CarGlass in Europe). They usually etch the registration >>> number, but you >>> can ask for the last 10 numbers of your VIN - they don't >>> usually do the >>> polycarbonate headlamps, but then I havn't heard anyone in >>> the UK having >>> HID headlamps stolen ! >>> >>> Sean >>> >> >>Its very simple to remove any etching from glass with a >>polishing kit & >>abrasive compound, >> >>Steve. That is very true - however, the outer lens of the HID headlamp (along with virtually all halogen headlamps for the last few years) is NOT glass. It is actually polycarbonate - any polishing, partiularly when trying to remove etching, will render the headlamp useless, because of the fine scratches which you can not remove. Just ask any motorcyclist how dangerous a scratched visor is! > And frankly, I doubt those that would go through the hassle of > extricating > HIDs would give a cr*p about serial numbers... Yes, you may be correct - but my suggestion of etching is merely another deterrent, in the same way that visible VINs on car dashboards is a deterrent, the same as DataTag and SmartWater on motorcycles is only a deterrent, and ultimately car alarms and immobilisers are a deterrent. At the end of the day, the most determined of thieves will not be bothered about ANY kind of security system. It will however, deter the casual, opportunist thief, who, after eyeballing your motor and noticing your differing number of security methods, will probably think twice and move onto an easier target. The other issue you both failed to answer was that my suggestion was FREE, in the UK anyway. I don't know if the US car insurers over the pond support car glass companies with free etching, but I have noticed our US car owners seemed to be more adept with Dremel tools, so they could even use that to etch the headlamps and glass. Sean |
Re: HID Headlight Security
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message news:9ve7l25qmhm8f6mdnmu8vm9jdafbo0qgck@4ax.com... > On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 19:21:59 -0000, "Steve68s" > <steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote: > >> >>"Juan King" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in >>message >>news:8-qdndX_Qtmw7c7YnZ2dnUVZ8tqdnZ2d@bt.com... >>> <josephsamuels@gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:1162231304.864179.310640@e64g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com... >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I have a 2001 B5 S4. The HID xenon headlights were recently >>>> stolen. >>>> The entire headlight fixtures were completely removed from >>>> the car. I >>>> would like to replace these with another set of HID >>>> headlights, but I >>>> don't want them to get stolen again. >>>> >>>> Are there any security measures I can take to prevent this >>>> from >>>> happening? >>> >>> What about getting the outer lenses etched with the VIN >>> number. In the UK, >>> anyone can get free etching, usually of all the glass panels, >>> at AutoGlass >>> (CarGlass in Europe). They usually etch the registration >>> number, but you >>> can ask for the last 10 numbers of your VIN - they don't >>> usually do the >>> polycarbonate headlamps, but then I havn't heard anyone in >>> the UK having >>> HID headlamps stolen ! >>> >>> Sean >>> >> >>Its very simple to remove any etching from glass with a >>polishing kit & >>abrasive compound, >> >>Steve. That is very true - however, the outer lens of the HID headlamp (along with virtually all halogen headlamps for the last few years) is NOT glass. It is actually polycarbonate - any polishing, partiularly when trying to remove etching, will render the headlamp useless, because of the fine scratches which you can not remove. Just ask any motorcyclist how dangerous a scratched visor is! > And frankly, I doubt those that would go through the hassle of > extricating > HIDs would give a cr*p about serial numbers... Yes, you may be correct - but my suggestion of etching is merely another deterrent, in the same way that visible VINs on car dashboards is a deterrent, the same as DataTag and SmartWater on motorcycles is only a deterrent, and ultimately car alarms and immobilisers are a deterrent. At the end of the day, the most determined of thieves will not be bothered about ANY kind of security system. It will however, deter the casual, opportunist thief, who, after eyeballing your motor and noticing your differing number of security methods, will probably think twice and move onto an easier target. The other issue you both failed to answer was that my suggestion was FREE, in the UK anyway. I don't know if the US car insurers over the pond support car glass companies with free etching, but I have noticed our US car owners seemed to be more adept with Dremel tools, so they could even use that to etch the headlamps and glass. Sean |
Re: HID Headlight Security
"daytripper" <day_trippr@REMOVEyahoo.com> wrote in message news:9ve7l25qmhm8f6mdnmu8vm9jdafbo0qgck@4ax.com... > On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 19:21:59 -0000, "Steve68s" > <steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote: > >> >>"Juan King" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in >>message >>news:8-qdndX_Qtmw7c7YnZ2dnUVZ8tqdnZ2d@bt.com... >>> <josephsamuels@gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:1162231304.864179.310640@e64g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com... >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I have a 2001 B5 S4. The HID xenon headlights were recently >>>> stolen. >>>> The entire headlight fixtures were completely removed from >>>> the car. I >>>> would like to replace these with another set of HID >>>> headlights, but I >>>> don't want them to get stolen again. >>>> >>>> Are there any security measures I can take to prevent this >>>> from >>>> happening? >>> >>> What about getting the outer lenses etched with the VIN >>> number. In the UK, >>> anyone can get free etching, usually of all the glass panels, >>> at AutoGlass >>> (CarGlass in Europe). They usually etch the registration >>> number, but you >>> can ask for the last 10 numbers of your VIN - they don't >>> usually do the >>> polycarbonate headlamps, but then I havn't heard anyone in >>> the UK having >>> HID headlamps stolen ! >>> >>> Sean >>> >> >>Its very simple to remove any etching from glass with a >>polishing kit & >>abrasive compound, >> >>Steve. That is very true - however, the outer lens of the HID headlamp (along with virtually all halogen headlamps for the last few years) is NOT glass. It is actually polycarbonate - any polishing, partiularly when trying to remove etching, will render the headlamp useless, because of the fine scratches which you can not remove. Just ask any motorcyclist how dangerous a scratched visor is! > And frankly, I doubt those that would go through the hassle of > extricating > HIDs would give a cr*p about serial numbers... Yes, you may be correct - but my suggestion of etching is merely another deterrent, in the same way that visible VINs on car dashboards is a deterrent, the same as DataTag and SmartWater on motorcycles is only a deterrent, and ultimately car alarms and immobilisers are a deterrent. At the end of the day, the most determined of thieves will not be bothered about ANY kind of security system. It will however, deter the casual, opportunist thief, who, after eyeballing your motor and noticing your differing number of security methods, will probably think twice and move onto an easier target. The other issue you both failed to answer was that my suggestion was FREE, in the UK anyway. I don't know if the US car insurers over the pond support car glass companies with free etching, but I have noticed our US car owners seemed to be more adept with Dremel tools, so they could even use that to etch the headlamps and glass. Sean |
Re: HID Headlight Security
Where could i get some stickers for the headlights, or near them, that
would make it look like they have an alarm? |
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