I hate to waste bandwidth here... but I know youre anxious about getting the bolts. Just to recap what has shipped recently...


Shipped 10/15
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SP in NY


Shipped 10/7
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JW in FL
CC in NY



Shipped 10/1
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M C in MD



Shipped 9/9
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Eugene G in CA



the post with ordering info and my address is here
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=120346

I'll just update this thread as I send them.

 

Thanks.

 

I got them and they are GREAT! Thanks for doing this Tim.

 

I'm wondering, of all the people that have purchased/installed the HID security bolts, have you had a chance to see how they work? As in did anybody try unsuccessfully or successfully to steal your HIDs after you put them in?

 

I got mine in today. Thanks!!!!

 

Tim,

Got mine in the mail yesterday. Thanks Again Tim!

Tom in NY

 

just wondering what the status was with the HID bolt kits...thanks~

 

Can someone explain to me how this works, i am very concerned because im always in Brooklyn on brighton beach and you see all these wanna bee cars with HID's and i know people steal them here, so please i need this fast.

 

Tim, I am glad you came out with this. While the problem isn't as bad in Chicago as it is in NYC, I wanted to ensure that mine were secured in the event it does.

 

Like this


Basically they cannot get the headlights in one piece. This is meant to slow them down ALOT. Right now, they only need about 2 mins.. with these bolts, they will need 2 hours...if they can remove them at all! However, that doesnt mean they cant rip your ballasts or break the tabs... but they will not get a useful set of Maxima headlights. There are no winners in that case.. I was hoping they would give up.. or take so long that you'll hear your alarm or someone will see them. The one tested case so far (supafly), they had to move his car in order to have enough time with the lights. Even then they had to break the housing tabs to get them. If anything, its to give you the edge... we still need hoodlocks, a shock sensing alarm, and some tab protection.

 

How do i get it, How Much? i have paypal.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=120346

 

bump-n-stuff...

 

Tim, why don't you make this a sticky so peeps can see the status?

 

because people freak out when I add a sticky

 

hey tim,

the pics look like simple hex or allen wrench??? should be that easy to remove? i'm interested in ordering, but i'm confused on the "key"??? can you explain or show better pics?

thanks.

 

its not a simple allen key. its a security torx. *and* its metric. You cannot fit a screw driver in there.. or a regular torx. Not something you buy at HD or Lowes. In fact, you won't find them at you local fastener dealer either because they are metric. I have to order bulk from the mfg.

If you install the backing bolts, even if you had the key, it would be a bish to remove.

the idea here is that they pop your hood and go "WTF?!" They will not get them with vise grips.

On the only car thats been hit with these installed, Supafly mentioned that they rolled his car back and appearently had to take some time with it. They ended up breaking the tabs. They didnt get working Maxima lights. I doubt the ballasts survived either. I mean he didnt win.. but at least they didnt either.

If there had been a better than factory alarm, they wouldnt have had time. Thats all these bolts can do for you. Buy you some time. Thieves have shown they can do ANYTHING with enough time.

Its not alot to spend $11 plus shipping ~ $15 for alittle added security. But honestly, spend the money for a real alarm too. and a closed loop sensor ($15 addon from Directed) because they can break the lights without even lifting the hood.

 

okay...count me in. i'll be mailing the check tomorrow. thanks for your help. what's this closed loop sensor? can you had that to the factory alarm?

 

if I were in NYC/NJ, I would have the hood latch wire shielded or wrapped in a metal spring so it couldnt be cut.

and I would use this around the tabs.
http://www.autotechs.com/items/item151.htm

I already have this
http://www.autopageusa.com/autopageusars750.htm (I got mine for $225 on sale, usually $295 + install)
which I intend to install after they fix my climate control LED light that went out this weekend.

 

Got mine..thanks TIM!

haven't gotten a chance to install them..but this week...

A-

 

is there a high-theft of the headlamps?

I wouldn't think so, but by this thread, there seems to be an issue?

Tim, they look very sturdy, well done on locating the parts

 

Driven, its a HUGE prob in the NE. some have been hit more than once ($3000-4000). There are quite a few stories of theft here. Entire dealerships have been hit. It only takes a minute a side with a plain 10mm socket. Its as bad as the Acura HID problem in NJ/NY. Unfortunately, they dont seem to care if the break the housings or not. That I cant prevent, but they wont get the bolts out without some serious time. In fact, in NJ someone said they will just pry them out of the sockets *OUCH*. that of course breaks the ballasts and everything. Crack heads.....

Yeah, I got all stainless and plated stuff. Should hold up for a long time.

 

thanks tim, i got my today. they are going in tomorrow...nice work...........

 

bah-ump

 

Tim
let me help you

buuaaammmp

 

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hey tim, are u still selling the nuts?

lets me know

thanx

 

I sell the bolts, and throw the nuts in for free..

yeah.. I have a some left..

 

Hey, today I sent a money order..the envelope got kind of folded in my backpack so when you receive that one, you know it's mine! Hope to receive it soon..

Thanks Tim!

 

Hey Tim. I also want to know if you have any sets left? I live out in the NE area too. Want some security for my HID lights? e-mail me at jae-r@snet.net with the info or reply here to this post. Thanx.

 

Tim,
If you have any sets left I'lll have a check in the mail tomorrow. I know you said you were going away so I held off.
Jay