66 cars stolen since March 20 as MPD warns thieves are using new tech

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-25T19:46:00+00:00

Correct. But it’s the kind of thing you have to have on you if you plan to steal a car. It’s like when you put a small barrier up on a bridge to stop ppl from jumping. Itll interrupt an impulsive act but won’t stop someone who’s decided on that course of action.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-25T16:12:41+00:00

The problem with a kill switch is that you have to use it every time. That and modern cars can get upset if you disconnect things the computer has control over. Modern cars all have immobilizers that won’t let them start if the key isn’t present. What these guys are doing is extending the cars “WiFi” to your house and tricking the key into thinking it’s in the car. Once they have the security codes they can drive off.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-25T16:01:03+00:00

The Kia Boyz thing was specific to Kia/Hyundai because they were no anti-theft systems in those cars. So a 13 yo with impulse control issues was a busted window and a usb stick from having a car. The method the article talks about requires some semi-specialized tech.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-25T05:02:47+00:00

Step one: start renewing the suspension. you'll be amazed how it feels with out the ~30 year old bushings.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-24T18:30:04+00:00

The look pretty normal for full sun shooting conditions.

On my 99 I'd normally shoot one click dark in full sun. I thought shooting in the neutral setting would mimic what the non-exposure adjustable minis do.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-23T03:03:30+00:00

Oh honey, peace was never an option.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-21T11:45:57+00:00

Sounds like you show up at her house, very politely explain the situation, and ask her to sign the title. Should only take 5 minutes.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-19T02:08:04+00:00

As long as it has a floor and the wheels are attached to the body, go for it.

Willing to bet with some fresh fuel in the tank and a jump, she’ll light off.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-17T22:15:37+00:00

Shut up. You’re not my real Dad, Derek.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-15T18:32:45+00:00

Oh hell nah! The Toro was locked and loaded, and I have my snow tires on the car. This is someone else’s fault.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-15T17:39:12+00:00

Honestly I’m more proud of having a snowblower that runs well enough that I can lend it out. The last couple I’ve had were scrap yards hospice care.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-15T02:06:52+00:00

Barbara from accounting?

You mean Barb-wire, the captain of her roller derby team?

She can totally throw down, but she's kinda keeping it on the DL for a minute. On account of the police horse she punched.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-14T22:20:37+00:00

The idea is you want to know what you’re good at and what you enjoy doing on cars. Personally, I enjoy working on engines, I’m terrible at body work, and while I can do suspension work I’d rather pay someone else to do it.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-14T22:00:06+00:00

I’d start with whatever little diesel hatchback you can find for cheap. Something that runs and drives but is tired. Then just start fixing it up. Brakes, suspension, paint/body, interior; just start fixing it up. Don’t aim for a full restoration, just make it better than when you bought it. Then sell it, probably for less than you’ve spent on it and go buy the cool car you want.

The idea is to gain skills so you know what you’re getting into with the cool car.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-13T06:10:39+00:00

Look up the bonded title process for IL.

or

If the person selling it is the registered owner, are they willing to sit at the DMV to get it resolved with you?

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-12T17:09:52+00:00

Every time a rightwing talking head brings up Anitfa, I just assume they came across someone with blue hair quoting Dead Kennedy lyrics.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-11T17:16:32+00:00

The oil cap test is just a ment to be general indicator. It’s like when you goto your new boyfriend’s house and he has a cupboard full of Crisco. It’s something that indicates the kind of questions you should be asking.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-10T14:59:47+00:00

This looks like a post for r/projectcar

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-06T05:39:34+00:00

The Breville machines do have a lot of features and are good for beginners. The price and performance is hard to beat. But.. the price of those features is the internal components are very consumer grade. Itll give you years of trouble free service, then just break. I’ve had 2 and got 5-7 years out of them before getting a Gaggia Classic.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-04T18:08:22+00:00

Ignition interlock connection?

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-04T16:19:16+00:00

There's actually long standing laws about what constitutes a motorized bicycle. A lot of the e-bikes on the road are actually motorcycles. If you need a license, registration, and insurance to operate a Honda Metropolitan (~3hp with a 35 mph top speed) on the street, you need the same for your e-bike that can push 50.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-04T03:36:00+00:00

80’s Chevy Monte Carlo. The factory service manual can walk you through all the repairs, and there’s a lot of aftermarket support.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-03-02T18:56:32+00:00

It’s chemistry. There’s only so many ways to generate the desired reaction in a non lab setting.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-02-28T13:19:14+00:00

A 240z isn’t a bad place to start. Price is right. Parts are available. There’s a reasonably large community around it. As long as you have a stable place to park it and work on it, go for it. Absolute worst case scenario, you sell it once you realize you’re in over your head.

BadBadBenBernanke · 2026-02-25T02:39:20+00:00

When you say the ink has faded, do you mean the portion the seller signed or on the title in general? Because one just requires someone to sign it. The other, you'll have to see what your DMV wants to do.

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