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PIONEER Jan 7, 2003 09:31 AM

Chevy's New Malibu, Maybe The HID Theft Will Stop Now
 
This is the New Malibu from Chevy, You think the 02-03 headlights look similar. The Crooks may drop the Max lights and go rackup on some of these NEW MALIBU

2k2kev Jan 7, 2003 09:40 AM

Re: Chevy's New Malibu, Maybe The HID Theft Will Stop Now
 
Only if they're held in there with $0.08 plastic tabs. It's a crime of opportunity and Nissan gave thieves plenty of that... it's as bad as if they used that stunt glass that breaks when you breath on it for the side windows. The plastic makes it too easy.

Not that out here in the country we're immune, but I do feel bad for you city guys.


Originally posted by PIONEER
This is the New Malibu from Chevy, You think the 02-03 headlights look similar. The Crooks may drop the Max lights and go rackup on some of these NEW MALIBU

itdood Jan 7, 2003 09:54 AM

Re: Re: Chevy's New Malibu, Maybe The HID Theft Will Stop Now
 

Originally posted by 2k2wannabe
Only if they're held in there with $0.08 plastic tabs. It's a crime of opportunity and Nissan gave thieves plenty of that... it's as bad as if they used that stunt glass that breaks when you breath on it for the side windows. The plastic makes it too easy.


We're talking Chevy here, they'll be held on with bread ties. :D

C430 Jan 7, 2003 09:57 AM

The new Malibu - yet another "imitation Maxima." The first imitation Maxima is the Audi A6. Smoke 'em when you see 'em.

slickrick Jan 7, 2003 10:14 AM

Re: Re: Re: Chevy's New Malibu, Maybe The HID Theft Will Stop Now
 

Originally posted by itdood


We're talking Chevy here, they'll be held on with bread ties. :D

if that even.

scmaxima2k Jan 7, 2003 02:37 PM

Re: Re: Re: Chevy's New Malibu, Maybe The HID Theft Will Stop Now
 

Originally posted by itdood


We're talking Chevy here, they'll be held on with bread ties. :D



:laugh:

20 MAXIMA 02 Jan 7, 2003 02:41 PM

there are 2k2 maxima HID thefts because they fit the 2k and 2k1 maximas

what other cars would the new malibu's lites fit??? i dont think any

so i expect the 2k2/3 hid thefts to continue

Maxima Dan Jan 7, 2003 03:44 PM


Originally posted by 20 MAXIMA 02
there are 2k2 maxima HID thefts because they fit the 2k and 2k1 maximas

what other cars would the new malibu's lites fit??? i dont think any

so i expect the 2k2/3 hid thefts to continue

Yeah a good number end up in the 2K-2K1 maxes, but I bet a good number are cannabalized for the bulbs and ballasts. Since they are both contained in the same assembly it is real easy to steal and way cheaper than buying a HID kit.

Are the Malibu lights true HID or do they just look like it? Ugly car though.

92 SE-R 02 SE Jan 7, 2003 04:45 PM


Originally posted by 20 MAXIMA 02
there are 2k2 maxima HID thefts because they fit the 2k and 2k1 maximas

what other cars would the new malibu's lites fit??? i dont think any

so i expect the 2k2/3 hid thefts to continue

:sprint:

Tanman Jan 7, 2003 07:50 PM


Originally posted by 20 MAXIMA 02
there are 2k2 maxima HID thefts because they fit the 2k and 2k1 maximas

what other cars would the new malibu's lites fit??? i dont think any

so i expect the 2k2/3 hid thefts to continue

You are incorrect, sir! The reason the 2K2+ HIDs are so popular for theives is because the bulbs and ballasts are universal and can be used in other vehicles. Considering the price of the bulbs alone, the housing is just for show.

Rafik Jan 7, 2003 08:28 PM


Originally posted by Tanman


You are incorrect, sir! The reason the 2K2+ HIDs are so popular for theives is because the bulbs and ballasts are universal and can be used in other vehicles. Considering the price of the bulbs alone, the housing is just for show.

YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT Tanman :cool:

Tanman Jan 8, 2003 06:18 AM


Originally posted by Rafik


YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT Tanman :cool:

YOU ROCK DUDE! THANKS FOR GIVING PROPS TO A PLAYER.


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