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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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ive got to leave the rs turbo in a bit of a dodgy area tonite , What can i do to make sure that it doesnt go missing? its got a cat 1 alarm and immobiliser but is there any thing else that can be disconected etc.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Take the steering wheel off
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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take the dizzy cap and leads off
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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Get a taxi. Seriously, if you know its risky, don't do it.

My motto - Gamble only with what you can afford to lose.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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Disconnect fuel pump relay/fuse.

Failing that get a bloody great dog for the night and leave it inside!
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Get a taxi. Seriously, if you know its risky, don't do it.

My motto - Gamble only with what you can afford to lose.
Best advice so far really.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 1feathers
Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Get a taxi. Seriously, if you know its risky, don't do it.

My motto - Gamble only with what you can afford to lose.
Best advice so far really.
Yeah was thinking about getting the train mate. Mite just do that
dont no what i would do if it got stolen/damaged!
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tomhs123
Originally Posted by 1feathers
Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Get a taxi. Seriously, if you know its risky, don't do it.

My motto - Gamble only with what you can afford to lose.
Best advice so far really.
Yeah was thinking about getting the train mate. Mite just do that
dont no what i would do if it got stolen/damaged!
There's your answer. It's a pain, but don't take the risk.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Yeah if you can just get the train id do that and leave the car at home then you know it's going to be ok when you come back to it.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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cheers for the advice peeps! Such a shitter that you cant take your pride and joy out with you because you worried about scumbags damaging or nicking it!
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
Get a taxi. Seriously, if you know its risky, don't do it.

My motto - Gamble only with what you can afford to lose.


Geta cab or borow the missus or Mum's car
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy

My motto - Gamble only with what you can afford to lose.


never a truer word spoken

a few of my pals should listen to that
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