Darth Volkswagen

Car has been found! Damage is minimal. All stereo stuff is gone of course, but not much else. Passenger seat seems to be broken. Thug couldn't figure out how to lean back so broke it. Window is obviously broken, but everything under the hood, exhaust, suspension is still intact. Thanks all for being on the lookout. P.S. - I suspect that my buddy had the valet key in his car. He can't find it and it seems to be the best explanation as to how they got past the immobilizer.

No remote start. Car is fully paid off too. Someone actually tried to break into the car a couple weeks ago. They shattered the window but the tint on the window kept it intact. I just thought it was to steal what was inside. I didn't think it was possible to take the car without the key. This time around he brand new window did not have tint. I also didn't know until today that you can unlock the car from inside and it disarms the alarm. What is the use of that?

Is the immobilizer tied into the factory head unit at all?

I appreciate it. I not familiar with century keys per se, but if they are the whole transponder/immobilizer keys, then yes. Which I thought about. I didn't know how it was possible without a key. If they had a key though, they would have no reason to break the window, correct?

I know I don't post here much but I have been lurking for a while. I figured this is the largest car community in the Central Ohio area, so it's worth a shot. I don't know how much good this will do, but it doesn't hurt. About an hour ago my buddy Danny's car was stolen. Description: Tornado Red Mk5 2-door GTI Red OhioEuro.com sticker on rear driver's side window Tinted windows APR exhaust Lowered Carbon fiber front grille Tinted tails Maybe if you come across these on Craigslist: Clarion flip-out head unit. 2 Memphis audio 12" Subwoofers - one with a crack in it. APR intake Here are some old photos: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4941480418_c7129c77e1_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4941482014_71d337080e_z.jpg I think that's it. He recently got a new license plate and can't remember what it is. It was stolen in German Village. He actually woke up to the "woosh" from his intake and rushed outside to see it driving away. They broke the front passenger window so that should be missing. I know that this is a long shot, but any info would help. I have seen crazier things happen with the help of car communities on the Internet. If you have any info please contact Danny at (614) 483-2814 I am crossposting this in a few Columbus area Forums please feel free to post it whereever you see fit. Thanks. thad.

Specifically why I got the Hybrid. Set to roughly recirculate 80% and blow off 20% thad.

Punch. Rum punch is a common Caribbean concoction and is quite tasty. I am going to have to try rum with Horchata. Sounds like a great combo. thad.

Funny you say that. Wife and I should be there before we head down to Cincy so she can run an half-marathon. thad.

Ouch. That actually kind of hurts. The pain actually has nothing to do with the fact that I am Asian. I am going to go ahead and assume you are referring to my B5. I can't see how performance software and an LSD could be construed as rice. I do like to think that my Passat is tastefully modded. This is actually the first time I have gotten the rice tag. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, this one just kind of stings. thad.

Noted. Edited. Thanks, thad.

e31 Current Modifications: 3.91 LSD Wolf (Wokke) Software B5 Current Modifications: Performance Custom SpeedtuningUSA Software UUC Motorwerks Short Shifter ABD Racing Quick Flow System Go Fast Bits Hybrid BOV Interior Momo F16 EVO Shift Knob OEM Custom Aluminum Trim (Net Optic) Monster Mats Cold Cathode (Red) Trunk Light Beltronics Radar (Hardwired) LED Interior Lights/ Map Lights replaced New Beetle Sunglass Holder (2) Homelink (Installed from junked :b5: ) New South steering column gauge pod Glow Shift boost gauge Body Kamei Sport Grill M3 Lip Spoiler Kamei eyelids S2000 Antenna Tinted side markers Tinted Tails LED City Lights Diamond Automotive Films 35% Tint Apexcone H7 4500K HID Kit InPro Chrome Mirror Covers Painted Engine Covers Wheels, Tires, and Suspension Neuspeed Sport Springs (Thanks S_Klass)(Thanks Pantothenic Acid, D ZIGNER and all who helped with the install) 17 x 7.5 MSR 122 Polished Gunmetal Wheels Kumho Ecsta AST 225/45 17 Tires Brembo OE Plain front rotors Axxis Deluxe Plus Brake Pads First thing with the e30 will be to get it running. A friend was just going to junk it or give it away, so a bunch of friends and me are going to see what we can do on an extreme budget. We always wanted to see what we could do going an all out ghetto budget ride. Since it is being given to us, there is no real financial loss, if something goes wrong. We did just buy an engine off eBay for $99 and should be picking it up this week. I honestly don't know what kind of shape the car is in, but hey it's free! thad.

Here are mine. my e31: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2807535454_e64aff5bfb.jpg Crappy HDR of my B5: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3479736987_d7aa872485.jpg Should be starting an e30 project soon as well. thad.