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Do Slim Jim's work in the newer cars? Just asking because my girl friend called AAA a couple yrs ago and they couldn't open hers, 2015 Nissan. Maybe
just the driver and he didn't know what the hell he was doing? |
I've read pre-2000 vehicles are possible but newer cars maybe. My car was not power locks.
Hoping Sarah will respond with more details as I'm curious how a thief got into her vehicle. Glass broken with a ''window punch'' is quiet enough.
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Bubba
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| Quote: Originally posted by Lee | | Quote: Originally posted by Bubba |
Do Slim Jim's work in the newer cars? Just asking because my girl friend called AAA a couple yrs ago and they couldn't open hers, 2015 Nissan. Maybe
just the driver and he didn't know what the hell he was doing? |
I've read pre-2000 vehicles are possible but newer cars maybe. My car was not power locks.
Hoping Sarah will respond with more details as I'm curious how a thief got into her vehicle. Glass broken with a ''window punch'' is quiet enough.
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Yes, a window punch is extremely quick and quiet. If I remember correctly, the AAA driver that showed up to open my girl friends car with the Slim Jim
said he could possibly do it but would most likely tear up the rubber molding among other things and they wouldn't be responsible for damages, that's
when we sent him on his way.
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defrag4
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| Quote: Originally posted by Bubba | | Quote: Originally posted by Lee | | Quote: Originally posted by Bubba |
Do Slim Jim's work in the newer cars? Just asking because my girl friend called AAA a couple yrs ago and they couldn't open hers, 2015 Nissan. Maybe
just the driver and he didn't know what the hell he was doing? |
I've read pre-2000 vehicles are possible but newer cars maybe. My car was not power locks.
Hoping Sarah will respond with more details as I'm curious how a thief got into her vehicle. Glass broken with a ''window punch'' is quiet enough.
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Yes, a window punch is extremely quick and quiet. If I remember correctly, the AAA driver that showed up to open my girl friends car with the Slim Jim
said he could possibly do it but would most likely tear up the rubber molding among other things and they wouldn't be responsible for damages, that's
when we sent him on his way. |
seems like most of the AAA guys nowadays use a small wedge to pry open a small gap in the top of the door, then slide a small air bladder in, inflate
the air bladder, then slide a long curved stick in and try to hit the power door locks or grab the lock and pull up on it
https://youtu.be/MMuhKZRWdz0?t=56
[Edited on 3-15-2019 by defrag4]
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Bubba
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| Quote: Originally posted by defrag4 | | Quote: Originally posted by Bubba | | Quote: Originally posted by Lee | | Quote: Originally posted by Bubba |
Do Slim Jim's work in the newer cars? Just asking because my girl friend called AAA a couple yrs ago and they couldn't open hers, 2015 Nissan. Maybe
just the driver and he didn't know what the hell he was doing? |
I've read pre-2000 vehicles are possible but newer cars maybe. My car was not power locks.
Hoping Sarah will respond with more details as I'm curious how a thief got into her vehicle. Glass broken with a ''window punch'' is quiet enough.
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Yes, a window punch is extremely quick and quiet. If I remember correctly, the AAA driver that showed up to open my girl friends car with the Slim Jim
said he could possibly do it but would most likely tear up the rubber molding among other things and they wouldn't be responsible for damages, that's
when we sent him on his way. |
seems like most of the AAA guys nowadays use a small wedge to pry open a small gap in the top of the door, then slide a small air bladder in, inflate
the air bladder, then slide a long curved stick in and try to hit the power door locks or grab the lock and pull up on it
https://youtu.be/MMuhKZRWdz0?t=56
[Edited on 3-15-2019 by defrag4] |
Never heard of this method with the air bladder but sounds feasible. You learn something everyday, thanks!
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4x4abc
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I spent some time yesterday afternoon in the La Paz Walmart parking lot
curious if I could spot activities that did not belong there
within minutes I spotted 4 individuals obviously not involved with parking while shopping
working in pairs - one drawing attention to him/herself, the other checking for open doors
one pair with a nice new Mini - US plates, but looking very local
one pair of Mexican guys with an older Mexican plated pickup
they were not afraid to check cars right at the entrances
so, be careful out there!
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Lee
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| Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc | I spent some time yesterday afternoon in the La Paz Walmart parking lot
curious if I could spot activities that did not belong there
within minutes I spotted 4 individuals obviously not involved with parking while shopping
working in pairs - one drawing attention to him/herself, the other checking for open doors
one pair with a nice new Mini - US plates, but looking very local
one pair of Mexican guys with an older Mexican plated pickup
they were not afraid to check cars right at the entrances
so, be careful out there! |
Great homework there Harald. Good you spotted them. Assume there are guys at Sorriana, Ley, Chadraui, CCC, etc. checking for unlocked cars and
peaking inside.
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4x4abc
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some days ago my gardener made me aware of footprints veering off their original direction towards the door of his parked car while he was working in
the yard. Someone had checked his door while he was inside the property.
"Rata!" he said.
I had so many break ins at my house (before I got the dogs) that I too learned every footprint around the property.
I agreed to his track reading.
Rata!
Scared him enough that he is now parking inside.
Today I spotted the owner of the footprints.
A teenage girl in school uniform.
They learn early
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defrag4
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| Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc | some days ago my gardener made me aware of footprints veering off their original direction towards the door of his parked car while he was working in
the yard. Someone had checked his door while he was inside the property.
"Rata!" he said.
I had so many break ins at my house (before I got the dogs) that I too learned every footprint around the property.
I agreed to his track reading.
Rata!
Scared him enough that he is now parking inside.
Today I spotted the owner of the footprints.
A teenage girl in school uniform.
They learn early |
somebody jumped my locked gate and stole my damn dirty old wet shoes i left lying out front of my house to dry in the sun
now im checking every fools feet who walks around in my hood 
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4x4abc
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well, I won't mention the lightbulbs that kept disappearing outside the house
until I hot wired the housing
it is quiet now
Harald Pietschmann
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defrag4
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| Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc | I spent some time yesterday afternoon in the La Paz Walmart parking lot
curious if I could spot activities that did not belong there
within minutes I spotted 4 individuals obviously not involved with parking while shopping
working in pairs - one drawing attention to him/herself, the other checking for open doors
one pair with a nice new Mini - US plates, but looking very local
one pair of Mexican guys with an older Mexican plated pickup
they were not afraid to check cars right at the entrances
so, be careful out there! |
just saw this chick post again - bet they were the same dudes, you could have gone up to them and shared the 20,000 peso reward!
"My boyfriend and I were in a convoy with two other couples in campervans and we all went to Walmart to get groceries. I had my boyfriend stay in the
car to guard our stuff, along with our dog while I shopped. As I was checking out I feared I hadn’t brought enough cash in and asked him to run some
in for me. Unfortunately he left the back door unlocked. He feels terrible. It happened in a flash and our friends were next to us in their vehicles
and didn’t notice. Also our dog was in the car and maybe he didn’t notice either? He’s a pretty nice dog and probably wagged his tail at the
robber. My advice is NEVER let your guard down, not for a second. Even if you are feeling safe don’t risk it. Always park at the front (we were in
the back) when shopping. Obviously lock all your doors. If you have someone with you have them guard the vehicle while you shop. If you have a bag
with all your worldly possessions in it like I did, just wear it in the shops! Annoying but I often did that and always felt more relaxed. Because we
live in our vehicle it’s obvious to thieves that everything we own is inside. Take every precaution you can. Lock it up, hide it, leave bait bags
with broken cameras in them, just do whatever it takes. Whatever you do, don’t not travel to places like this because of fear. Just learn from
unlucky people like me how to be more careful. La Paz is a wonderful place with lots of awesome stuff to do and many beautiful, kindhearted people. I
hope this is helpful "
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Working dog breeds, well trained are a serious deterrent and pretty expensive if pro trained as they should be. Care taken to match the energy levels
to that of they owner. They can be a handful but for us worth every penny and hour spent learning how to handle them.
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"Sarah" has only posted once on Nomad, this thread. Odd, with so much interest, that she isn't interacting with us more, isn't it?
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defrag4
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | "Sarah" has only posted once on Nomad, this thread. Odd, with so much interest, that she isn't interacting with us more, isn't it?
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seent her post on just about every mexico outlet i follow, the ol wide net method i imagine, hope she gets her stuff back but i imagine its probably
in some roadside segunda by now
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4x4abc
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| Quote: Originally posted by hermosok123 | | Working dog breeds, well trained are a serious deterrent and pretty expensive if pro trained as they should be. Care taken to match the energy levels
to that of they owner. They can be a handful but for us worth every penny and hour spent learning how to handle them. |
serious guard dogs need a command to attack
but who is giving the command when you are shopping?
heard a solution on a TV show once:
"Good doggy!"
but what to do in Spanish?
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I'm shocked, shocked to hear that something was stolen in a Walmart parking lot. That would never happen in the USA!
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | "Sarah" has only posted once on Nomad, this thread. Odd, with so much interest, that she isn't interacting with us more, isn't it?
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she quickly discovered once was enough?
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Bubba
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| Quote: Originally posted by defrag4 | | Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc | some days ago my gardener made me aware of footprints veering off their original direction towards the door of his parked car while he was working in
the yard. Someone had checked his door while he was inside the property.
"Rata!" he said.
I had so many break ins at my house (before I got the dogs) that I too learned every footprint around the property.
I agreed to his track reading.
Rata!
Scared him enough that he is now parking inside.
Today I spotted the owner of the footprints.
A teenage girl in school uniform.
They learn early |
somebody jumped my locked gate and stole my damn dirty old wet shoes i left lying out front of my house to dry in the sun
now im checking every fools feet who walks around in my hood
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Jeezus, that's getting bad.
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This is off the subject of Baja. During the 1980s I worked in Peru and thievery was so bad in Lima that you couldn't leave wind shield wiper blades on
the car. They were a sure target.
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | "Sarah" has only posted once on Nomad, this thread. Odd, with so much interest, that she isn't interacting with us more, isn't it?
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I think her intent in posting was to seek her stuff.
She probably is not looking to interact.
She just wants her stuff back.
Will interacting with you get her stuff back?
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | "Sarah" has only posted once on Nomad, this thread. Odd, with so much interest, that she isn't interacting with us more, isn't it?
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Feeling lonely David ? Wanting a conspiracy theory ?
Maybe you could post a map of Walmarts in Baja...at least so you might feel more included 
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