Very good point Carl! It's like running away from a bear. You don't
have to outrun the bear; you just have to outrun your buddy next to you.
:)
--Navid
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Carl Merritt
> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 9:03 PM
> To: ba-autox@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Like your wheels, reality check!
>
> > Remember, theft is a crime of opportunity so if
> > you can minimize your exposure you're that much ahead of the
> > game.
>
> No doubt a crime of opportunity...you really don't need to secure your
> rims that well, just better than your neighbor in the paddock ;-).
>
> Sorry, just had to inject some humor into all the doom and gloom. :)
>
> -Carl
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Don Leitao [mailto:dimpala95@thegrid.net]
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 8:47 PM
> > To: ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Like your wheels, reality check!
> >
> >
> > As a former (retired) police officer, I second what Don has written
> > about a little common sense as it pertains to security of ones
> > unattended property. Hell, I've had friends loose rims and tires
from
> > Sears Point when we've run there. A minimal investment of
> > about $15.00
> > for a 10-12 ft length of chain and a padlock does wonders. There are
> > always light poles or similar that you can chain and lock your
wheels
> > and jack to. If you're worried about marring your rims, just
> > be careful
> > when you thread the chain through the wheels. Valuables like
> > wallets and
> > phones should never be left in the open. As has been said, the areas
> > where the event sites are located are not in the best parts of the
> > cities. Most have "projects" within walking distance from the event
> > sites. I know I have personally challenged conspicuous people at a
> > couple of the events but there were three of us making the
challenge,
> > me, Smith and Wesson ;-) . However, I don't usually take
> > along my two
> > friends to these events. Remember, theft is a crime of
> > opportunity so if
> > you can minimize your exposure you're that much ahead of the
> > game. After
> > all, nothing is for sure but it sure would look strange
> > seeing someone
> > with a hacksaw or bolt cutters going at a chained set of wheels. Not
> > what your common thief wants to do out in the open with lots
> > of people
> > walking around.
> >
> > Donald Leitao
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