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HID Anti-Theft Idea....

Old Oct 21, 2002 | 01:21 PM
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HID Anti-Theft Idea....

Hey, I was thinking about this when looking at all the ppl who got theirs stolen...

...how about etching the VIN on your HID assembly? I know they do this for other items in cars so why not this? I can imagine that it can be done so it doesn't interfere with the performance of them.

Not that it would prevent theft, but at least a-holes on e-bay would think twice before selling them

Any input?
Old Oct 21, 2002 | 01:23 PM
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Re: HID Anti-Theft Idea....

Originally posted by spta97
Hey, I was thinking about this when looking at all the ppl who got theirs stolen...

...how about etching the VIN on your HID assembly? I know they do this for other items in cars so why not this? I can imagine that it can be done so it doesn't interfere with the performance of them.

Not that it would prevent theft, but at least a-holes on e-bay would think twice before selling them

Any input?
And just as with other things where the VIN is etched, they will sand it off.
Old Oct 21, 2002 | 01:25 PM
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thing is, my bolts pretty much assure they wont get a working assembly, the tabs have to be broken.. They will be obviously stolen to anyone.

but they are after the bulbs/ballasts in many cases.
Old Oct 21, 2002 | 01:35 PM
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Good point, I didn't consider just sanding it off.

I'm putting on my bolts tonight - Thanks Tim!
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