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Progress Thread Hoopty v2.0 - It All Snowballed

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a91what

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Sooo..... did you go full karen or no?
 
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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Karen would look like an amateur compared to the scene I would make.
 

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a91what said:
Sooo..... did you go full karen or no?
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Not yet. Been in a meeting but just got a second. Ill post the email.
 

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Not long after this. my phone rang with an apology.
 
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a91what

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hoopty5.0 said:


Not long after this. my phone rang with an apology.
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I see you took the professional approach



that was not very karen of you
 
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a91what said:
I see you took the professional approach



that was not very karen of you
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I knowwwww. But, I'm also anti-yelling/screaming on my sites and am known for my level-headedness, so I had to keep face. I was screaming inside though.
 

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First snag of the trip - I just locked my keys in the car. I’m definitely not smarter staying at this Holiday inn.

any tips on breaking into a Fox?
 

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Not really! I locked my keys in my rusty 85 in college security used a slim jim between the glass and belt molding to grab the lock knob linkage. I'm not sure the molding faired well but I didn't care to much as the car was pretty rough.

My 92 now has a Viper alarm more for the fob and hatch access more then anything!
 

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A slim jim actually still works on the fox cars.
You have to bend the tool about 1/2-3/4 inch just above the notch and when you slide in above and just forward of the door lock with the bend towards you, watch the lock head to move around then you know you are against the lock rod, you can pump the slim jim up and down and it should grab the rod and pull it up.
I can get into one in seconds but I've had a ton of practice.
When you bend the tool visualize how the notch will grab the rod, you want just enough angle for the rod to fit.
Use soap on the tool and your window rubber should be ok, and it keeps from scratching the glass, I've also used a plastic drink lid between the glass and the tool and it won't scratch the glass.
 
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hoopty5.0 said:
First snag of the trip - I just locked my keys in the car. I’m definitely not smarter staying at this Holiday inn.

any tips on breaking into a Fox?
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You can jimmy the lock on a fox or a tow/recovery person probably could do it for you.
 
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The term 'jimmy the lock' always gives me a chuckle.
 
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General karthief said:
The term 'jimmy the lock' always gives me a chuckle.
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Jimmy it with a slim jim!
 
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I think 'jimmy' is a guy that sells insurance.
 

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Well, slim jim or a brick?
Inquiring minds you know
 
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I’m in. Antenna through the door gap to hit the unlock button
 
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Wasn't a pretty sight...and I've got big hands
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I've gotten in a few foxes by removing the trunk lock retaining clip...pulling the lock out...and using a long screw driver to turn the latch mechanism. Very easy. Doesn't leave a mark. Takes me about 5 minutes with a cordless drill or concrete sharpened screw driver and something to hit it with. Takes a little skill.

A car thief taught me....not Karthief

Doesn't work well on notches. Very hard for someone not crackhead sized to fit between the package tray reinforcement braces.
 
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will be trying this sex one when I can find it
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General karthief said:
I can get into one in seconds but I've had a ton of practice.
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Didn't get that name by accident then, huh?
 

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2Blue2 said:
Didn't get that name by accident then, huh?
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Nope
I earned it.
 
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hoopty5.0 said:
I’m in. Antenna through the door gap to hit the unlock button
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I didn't want to suggest that, it can tear up the rubber, not bad if it's new
 

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Some pics from my travels home today through central Texas today. All in all, it was a great trip. Somewhere north of 550 miles this week in total.
 
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