Liscence plates

*madmatt* · 05-28-2005, 08:01 AM

Just wanted to give you guys a heads up. Whenever you post a pic of your car, put it in MSpaint, or whatever program you have, and change or blur the liscence plate numbers. I just dont want anyones cars to get stolen or anyone get hurt. Thanks to the member who brought this to my attention as well. Thanks guys, be safe.
Matt

rebelyell · 06-16-2005, 11:20 PM

How can showing your license plate be of any harm? It's visible all the time on the road. Is it because it's posted on the net? I can't figure this one out, but then again I have not a criminal mind.

Badfish · 06-16-2005, 11:34 PM

I guess people could see your car, like it alot, and steal it? But I agree with you, Its no different from everyday driving

lilblackpony · 07-06-2005, 06:52 AM

There are many reasons to blur your plate and hide your identity. Alot of people tell racing stories or show videos of them going over 160 miles per hour on some highway at night. It is very possible for this to be used against them by law enforcement. Cops surf these forums often to see where the next big race is going to take place, or where it is exactly that kids like to break the 200 miles per hour barrier. In the eyes of the law its like a confession. Also a sound system or something not visible looking at the exterior of the car could be extremely expensive and be targeted by criminals. If your license plate is posted online, along with your $5000 system, and the criminal happens to notice you live in the area judging by where your plate is from, he knows where he is going for his next steal. Just something to thnik about, blurring your license plate.

burnsmustang · 07-06-2005, 09:33 PM

good point :blob10:

state-of-the-bad-ass-art" · 08-16-2005, 12:18 PM

actually there is a point to the license plate situation. Had a friend who had a Mustang and posted it on another forum a long time ago. Because he didn't blur the plates...his ride got stolen. Later we found out that the person who stole it live in a nearby town. He left my friend a message on the forum..."you ride handled like dream". The car was recovered but not in great condition.

Beer_farts · 08-16-2005, 01:21 PM

The police DO NOT surf the net to find where the next street race is . Thats bull****

silvergt · 08-16-2005, 01:33 PM

unfortunately my last car got stolen. it was later found on 4 flat spares where my chrome 18s used to be, the custom exhaust was sawed off before the cat, the back seat was completely ripped out with the amp and speakers attached, and EVERYTHING inside the car was taken even stupid little personal stuff. even the tags got scraped off the plates. and it looked like they hit a few things on the way to chop it and drop it off...

...but with my insurance money i was able to put down enough for my gt, so it all worked out.

MineralGT · 08-16-2005, 01:40 PM

That sucks

state-of-the-bad-ass-art" · 08-16-2005, 02:36 PM

it really pisses me off when you spend time, sweat, and money on your, making it the way you want it, then some jackass strips it in less than a couple hours. No respect man...no respect.

StormsGT · 08-17-2005, 07:39 AM

It's okay. My other hobby is guns!!!!!!!!

ShakerScoops · 08-18-2005, 12:32 PM

I have a couple of guys who watch my car. They're nice guys. Smith & Wesson!!

10-17-2005, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ShakerScoops

I have a couple of guys who watch my car. They're nice guys. Smith & Wesson!!

Man seriously your gun aint gonna do ****, A real theif can steal all your stuff without you knowing while your sleeping, I live in miami and I have seen just about everything, My neighbor had a nice Yukon with rims and a system and HIDs and eveything, One night while he was sleeping a couple of guys came, got under his truck, snapped wires so the alarm didn't go off, opened the car, Jacked the whole system, DVD player, all his CDs, his briefcase with important files, they took his HIDs, and had even tried stealing his rims but for some reason they didn't. He woke up to find his window of his car broken, the door wide open, his hood popped open, no tail lights or headlights, inside was all jacked. And all this happened while he was sleeping, his crazy alarm didn't even go off.

jeredan2003 · 10-25-2005, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Beer_farts

The police DO NOT surf the net to find where the next street race is . Thats bull****

yes they do

Firemedic233 · 03-07-2006, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by StormsGT

It's okay. My other hobby is guns!!!!!!!!

So is mine

mcmmotorsports · 04-10-2006, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Firemedic233

So is mine

x3 and I don't like people f'kin with my car.

Badfish · 04-10-2006, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Firemedic233

So is mine

same here

newagefounder · 06-22-2006, 09:26 PM

I'm a Former Marine so yea guns are a deffinite.

Steevos GT · 06-23-2006, 12:47 AM

Hello All,
I'm new here, and happend to notice that the Photoshopped yellow stang had blacked out tails. I would like to know where i can get the tint to do this to my stang. i have a GT, Black on Black. thought i could black out the front and rears a bit.

i know www.sticketcity.com, but they are so damn expensive. THANKS!

TEXASPAUL · 06-23-2006, 10:15 AM

:wrongforu

Pony Ride · 01-22-2007, 12:18 PM

It doesn't matter if you blur your plate when showing pics on the web or not. Whether you're car is seen cruising the mall, your local strip, car shows, or the web, if somebody targets your car, they're not targeting the plate, only the car....

If you were really worried about this, it would make better sense not to input your city location in the User CP section so it doesn't show up in your posts...

StreetRacer · 06-09-2007, 06:51 PM

i park my car in a private garage that i rent and its not even a lil close to my home...i sleep with 2 guns under my pillow and nothin much worries me....but i appreciate the heads up

Stang Girl · 06-24-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jeredan2003

yes they do

I agree. They do. I'm on the cycle forums and a few friends who are friends with local cops have admitted that they do. They find out when the next big ride is and make it a point to be within the vicinity; especially when the sportbikes get together!

StormsGT · 09-01-2007, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by StreetRacer

i park my car in a private garage that i rent and its not even a lil close to my home...i sleep with 2 guns under my pillow and nothin much worries me....but i appreciate the heads up

Two????WTF.

05-28-2005, 08:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,885	Liscence plates Just wanted to give you guys a heads up. Whenever you post a pic of your car, put it in MSpaint, or whatever program you have, and change or blur the liscence plate numbers. I just dont want anyones cars to get stolen or anyone get hurt. Thanks to the member who brought this to my attention as well. Thanks guys, be safe. Matt __________________ RPMPlanets

06-16-2005, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
rebelyell unofficial philosopher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,676	How can showing your license plate be of any harm? It's visible all the time on the road. Is it because it's posted on the net? I can't figure this one out, but then again I have not a criminal mind. __________________ 2004 Torch Red GT Mach 1 Chin Spoiler "4.6 L V8" Side Stripes Mach 1 Hood stripe Black shorty antenna Flowmaster catbacks

06-16-2005, 11:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,704	I guess people could see your car, like it alot, and steal it? But I agree with you, Its no different from everyday driving __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

07-06-2005, 09:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
burnsmustang Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NY Posts: 154	a good point :blob10: __________________ ~2002 mustang v6~ <mods> flowmaster exhaust -K&N cold air intake window tint -17x9, 17x 10.5 chrome bullitt rims 1.5 ford racing lowering springs interior brushed aluminum panneling -bullitt shifter bezel, e-brake *chin spoiler

08-16-2005, 12:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
state-of-the-bad-ass-art" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35	actually there is a point to the license plate situation. Had a friend who had a Mustang and posted it on another forum a long time ago. Because he didn't blur the plates...his ride got stolen. Later we found out that the person who stole it live in a nearby town. He left my friend a message on the forum..."you ride handled like dream". The car was recovered but not in great condition. __________________ Nadene: 2005 Mustang Borla exhaust, Cragar Rims 18x9, BFGoodrich gForce tires....more to come

07-06-2005, 06:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
lilblackpony Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1	There are many reasons to blur your plate and hide your identity. Alot of people tell racing stories or show videos of them going over 160 miles per hour on some highway at night. It is very possible for this to be used against them by law enforcement. Cops surf these forums often to see where the next big race is going to take place, or where it is exactly that kids like to break the 200 miles per hour barrier. In the eyes of the law its like a confession. Also a sound system or something not visible looking at the exterior of the car could be extremely expensive and be targeted by criminals. If your license plate is posted online, along with your $5000 system, and the criminal happens to notice you live in the area judging by where your plate is from, he knows where he is going for his next steal. Just something to thnik about, blurring your license plate.

08-16-2005, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Beer_farts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 138	The police DO NOT surf the net to find where the next street race is . Thats bull****

08-16-2005, 01:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
silvergt Speed Racer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 202	unfortunately my last car got stolen. it was later found on 4 flat spares where my chrome 18s used to be, the custom exhaust was sawed off before the cat, the back seat was completely ripped out with the amp and speakers attached, and EVERYTHING inside the car was taken even stupid little personal stuff. even the tags got scraped off the plates. and it looked like they hit a few things on the way to chop it and drop it off... ...but with my insurance money i was able to put down enough for my gt, so it all worked out. __________________ '01 GT 4r70w -Vortech S-Trim, #14.6 -Boost Cooler Methanol Injection -etc...

08-16-2005, 01:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
MineralGT www.socalstangs.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, Cali Posts: 1,117	That sucks __________________ -James 2002 Mineral Gray GT Link To My Rides Page Link To Myspace Page

08-16-2005, 02:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
state-of-the-bad-ass-art" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 35	it really pisses me off when you spend time, sweat, and money on your, making it the way you want it, then some jackass strips it in less than a couple hours. No respect man...no respect. __________________ Nadene: 2005 Mustang Borla exhaust, Cragar Rims 18x9, BFGoodrich gForce tires....more to come

08-17-2005, 07:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
StormsGT 1320 Number of the beast Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hope IN Posts: 1,156	It's okay. My other hobby is guns!!!!!!!! __________________ [IMG]StormsGT, Should be stormscobra now. #3216 BBK Cold air kit, BBK underdrives, Steeda sub frame connectors,BBK progressive springs,Hurst billet plus shifter,Auto meter shift light,Steeda UCA'sand Lakewood LCA's BBK 62mm T.B.17X9 With 255/40sumitomo HTR Z's,17X10.5 with 315/35 sumitomo HTR Z's or 315/35 BFG G-Force DR's depends on the time of year.Dr. Gas O/R X-pipe and 2 1/2" Flow's with Flowmaster 40's and dumps.FRPP 4.10's.The other toy is a 72' Nova. Small block,4-speed & 10 bolt

08-18-2005, 12:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
ShakerScoops Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tualatin, OR. Posts: 94	Protected I have a couple of guys who watch my car. They're nice guys. Smith & Wesson!! __________________ Some days you're the dog! Some days you're the hydrant!

06-22-2006, 09:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
newagefounder Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 41	guns I'm a Former Marine so yea guns are a deffinite. __________________ :dots: IF IT'S TOO LOUD YOUR TOO OLD:dots:

06-23-2006, 12:47 AM	#19 (permalink)
Steevos GT Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 10	Hello All, I'm new here, and happend to notice that the Photoshopped yellow stang had blacked out tails. I would like to know where i can get the tint to do this to my stang. i have a GT, Black on Black. thought i could black out the front and rears a bit. i know www.sticketcity.com, but they are so damn expensive. THANKS! __________________ _Steevo_ - _2002 GT Black On Black_

06-23-2006, 10:15 AM	#20 (permalink)
TEXASPAUL official youngest member! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 983	:wrongforu __________________

01-22-2007, 12:18 PM	#21 (permalink)
Pony Ride Never grow up! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 8	It doesn't matter if you blur your plate when showing pics on the web or not. Whether you're car is seen cruising the mall, your local strip, car shows, or the web, if somebody targets your car, they're not targeting the plate, only the car.... If you were really worried about this, it would make better sense not to input your city location in the User CP section so it doesn't show up in your posts... __________________ Pony Ride 2!! 2007 Grabber Orange GT Premium with 5-speed manual transmission

06-09-2007, 06:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
StreetRacer Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,639	i park my car in a private garage that i rent and its not even a lil close to my home...i sleep with 2 guns under my pillow and nothin much worries me....but i appreciate the heads up