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[dave the builder]

I've just been out to pull my Omega forward
sounded like thunder on start up and i kind of knew 
both cats gone ,i need to look how much damage is done ,probably jacking up damage etc too
then check my CCTV
Just what i didn't need right now 

[GrahamK]

Sorry to hear that!
What a complete Bas****

Hope you have a clear pic on the CCTV of the responsible scroats.

Good luck.

[Lizzie Zoom]

That’s a bloody shame, and I hope those responsible get caught (eventually!).
Certainly not what you want anytime, let alone now

[dave the builder]

2 blokes at 2.42am . took them 5 mins from pulling up to driving off .
One did the work while the other stood lookout/on guard ,swinging a 2 foot long scaffold tube or similar .
From what i can see (not jacked it up or put on ramps yet) just the main cats ,cut with a shear ( what is left of pipes oval)
looks like about £500 worth for ME to sort with aftermarket shyte 
not much chance of getting genuine though 
days lost waiting for parts ,My mum has dementia ,so i have to visit her a lot . 

[Raeturbo]

I really hope there’s some way you can catch them mate,I hate these parasites 😡

[Andy B]

 
 

[dave the builder]

looks like enough pipe left (once trimmed back to round)  to sleeve where the cats used to be with some old exhaust section and clamps ,maybe  temporary fix till i get new aftermarket cats , i'll look tomorrow .
If not then i'll be slumming it in an astra 

Thanks for the kind words of support 

I hope the thieving scums jack collapses sometime soon ,harsh I know, but i've no time for such selfish ****s 

[VXL V6]

Probably too far from you and the scrap yard may have already removed / crushed my old daily but I can pass you the phone number of the scrapyard I sold my old daily too if that helps.

[dave the builder]

Probably too far from you and the scrap yard may have already removed / crushed my old daily but I can pass you the phone number of the scrapyard I sold my old daily too if that helps.

Thanks , It might be worth a call , if you could PM their details that would be great 

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

You have a PM from me too

[dave the builder]

You have a PM from me too

Thanks , just replied 

[Doctor Gollum]

Opportunist Happygolikeys or more organised? 

[TheBoy]

Probably too far from you and the scrap yard may have already removed / crushed my old daily but I can pass you the phone number of the scrapyard I sold my old daily too if that helps.

The 2.6/3.2 are different to the earlier 2.5/3.0l

[TheBoy]

Opportunist Happygolikeys or more organised? 

Guessing organised enough to know that the better 2.5/3.0 cats are worth good money, unlike the crap fitted to later Omegas that probably won't fetch a tenner.


I thought this shit was a thing of the past now

[Doctor Gollum]

Opportunist Happygolikeys or more organised? 

Guessing organised enough to know that the better 2.5/3.0 cats are worth good money, unlike the crap fitted to later Omegas that probably won't fetch a tenner.


I thought this shit was a thing of the past now

Not even close

[Rangie]

Toyotas & Hondas are the main targets in our local area , been several warnings to owners in our area to use a garage at night if you have one but one old dear apparently had hers stolen in a supermarket car park, thieving bastards should have their hands chopped off.

[dave the builder]

Opportunist Happygolikeys or more organised? 

Organised , took 5 mins to arrive , jack it ,cut the pipes and drive off in what i think is an Audi (still not hosted the footage but will)
the fact they used a hydraulic shear to cut the pipe and the speed shouts they do it all the time .

I was going to try and get what's left of the pipe round again ,but it's too thick and squashed oval 

so it looks like i'll have to buy shyte aftermarket type approved cats, with fitting kits from parts in motion is just shy of £500 

left £224.76

right £222.55

plus 2 fitting kits @£15 each

I could buy non type approved (£130 the pair) and graft in just the main cat to mid section ,(using my pre cats ) but then i'd also have to relocate lambdas and snot it all together 
Timing really sucks

[Doctor Gollum]

I would sleeve them for the time being and budget for new cats at the MoT

[dave the builder]

I thought this shit was a thing of the past now

loads of cats getting stolen at the moment 

I just hope they are not stupid enough to steel the aftermarket replacements i fit , because they won't be worth sod all scrap ,despite costing me £500 

[YZ250]

Sorry to hear about this Dave, it’s bad enough anyway but the thieving bastards don’t give a shit about peoples dependency on that vehicle.    They also don’t give a shit what they damage when jacking the vehicle up either.
I always want the jack to fall on them and crush the thieving bastards.

A chap I worked with had the cat cut off his Prius. The insurance paid out for a replacement to be fitted but just three weeks later they cut the new one off. As the insurance said that he was on his now he had to fit at his own cost so one of the lads at work suggested fitting it, and then welding toughened steel rods from the cat, and along the pipe a bit on both sides. Seems to have worked as the pipe has wounds on it from attempt number three but is still there.

[dave the builder]

Sorry to hear about this Dave, it’s bad enough anyway but the thieving bastards don’t give a shit about peoples dependency on that vehicle.    They also don’t give a shit what they damage when jacking the vehicle up either.
I always want the jack to fall on them and crush the thieving bastards.

A chap I worked with had the cat cut off his Prius. The insurance paid out for a replacement to be fitted but just three weeks later they cut the new one off. As the insurance said that he was on his now he had to fit at his own cost so one of the lads at work suggested fitting it, and then welding toughened steel rods from the cat, and along the pipe a bit on both sides. Seems to have worked as the pipe has wounds on it from attempt number three but is still there.

Thanks 
sadly not much you can do to protect Omega cats when they have hydraulic shears 
I won't be telling the insurance or police ,waste of time ,and will just cost me even more money 

[YZ250]

Sorry to hear about this Dave, it’s bad enough anyway but the thieving bastards don’t give a shit about peoples dependency on that vehicle.    They also don’t give a shit what they damage when jacking the vehicle up either.
I always want the jack to fall on them and crush the thieving bastards.

A chap I worked with had the cat cut off his Prius. The insurance paid out for a replacement to be fitted but just three weeks later they cut the new one off. As the insurance said that he was on his now he had to fit at his own cost so one of the lads at work suggested fitting it, and then welding toughened steel rods from the cat, and along the pipe a bit on both sides. Seems to have worked as the pipe has wounds on it from attempt number three but is still there.

Thanks 
sadly not much you can do to protect Omega cats when they have hydraulic shears 
I won't be telling the insurance or police ,waste of time ,and will just cost me even more money   

Yes, I agree.  Just so frustrating.

[Doctor Gollum]

I would report it, regardless of what you perceive that they can do, and also regardless of any insurance claim.

[Raeturbo]

As said, just bodge a bypass with some slightly bigger pipe for the time being, give you chance to see what may turn up.  May the thieves get poisoned from the dust, useless thoughtless  t wats.

[Raeturbo]

I would report it, regardless of what you perceive that they can do, and also regardless of any insurance claim.

                 Yes at least let the cops have a gander at the cctv they may even recognise them.

[dave the builder]

I would report it, regardless of what you perceive that they can do, and also regardless of any insurance claim.

it's not just about a car claim ,which increases costs
Ir also increases the crime rate ,though the scum obviously travelled ,not locals
also lowers house prices, increases home insurance etc etc

[Doctor Gollum]

If you report it and they get caught it can be included in their prosecution, especially with evidence.

If you don't report it it cannot.

Besides, your video footage might just be the missing detail in an ongoing investigation.

But as long as your house doesn't go down in value, 'dangle berries' to everyone else. 

[TheBoy]

IME, CCTV footage taken at night is not admissible in court in most cases, so even if the old bill recognise the culprits, they won't proceed with it as the CPA won't run with it.

[LC0112G]

If it's any use, I've got 2 genuine Omega B downpipes complete with cats that I removed from my car 18 months ago. The flanges are rusted to bu99ery, but if you've got the tools you might be able to repair them, or somehow sleeve them into place.

[dave the builder]

video footage
not great footage anyway , cameras needed cleaning BUT i have a complete new CCTV system ,sitting ready to fit when i get chance (better video compression , better quality cameras ) sods law i've been busy and not got round to fitting it in time for the cat theft 

[dave the builder]

If it's any use, I've got 2 genuine Omega B downpipes complete with cats that I removed from my car 18 months ago. The flanges are rusted to bu99ery, but if you've got the tools you might be able to repair them, or somehow sleeve them into place.

Thanks for the offer , i can sleeve cat to mid easy enough
problem is i need to sort the omega pronto (it's my daily )
where about's are you based ? PM a price etc please ?

[Andy B]

video footage
not great footage anyway , cameras needed cleaning BUT i have a complete new CCTV system ,sitting ready to fit when i get chance (better video compression , better quality cameras ) sods law i've been busy and not got round to fitting it in time for the cat theft 

your Omega's alarm going off obviously made no difference at all 

[Doctor Gollum]

video footage
not great footage anyway , cameras needed cleaning BUT i have a complete new CCTV system ,sitting ready to fit when i get chance (better video compression , better quality cameras ) sods law i've been busy and not got round to fitting it in time for the cat theft 

your Omega's alarm going off obviously made no difference at all 

That presumes the power sounder/alarm horn are present and functional

Presumably you didn't hear it going off.

[dave the builder]

sounder was not connected ,BUT ...
they don't care even if the alarm goes off with siren
the bloke with a 2 foot scaffold pole is there to discourage intervention 
alarm triggers at 1 min 50 seconds ,had the sounder made a noise ,that gives me about 2 mins to wake up,dress,and get to them ,by which time ,MY cats are in the boot of their stolen Audi ?  
not sure what car it was as i don't take any notice of new cars anymore 

[dave the builder]

they are quite happy to steal cats in broad daylight too 
lots being stolen apparently .
 

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Looks like a 2 series coupe to my eye. If that helps.

Definitely worth reporting to police, even just online, so they can do some digging. Intel is a big part of things now.

[dave the builder]

Looks like a STOLEN 2 series coupe WITH FALSE PLATES to my eye. If that helps.

Definitely worth reporting to police, even just online, so they can do some digging. Intel is a big part of things now.

Fixed that for you 

video quality is poor , cams should have been replaced ,or at least cleaned , but that's life 

[STEMO]

No one heard the car alarm?

[dave the builder]

No one heard the car alarm?

stealth mode  sounder disconnected
though ,had i heard it ,I'd never have go to them before they drove off

[STEMO]

No one heard the car alarm?

stealth mode  sounder disconnected
though ,had i heard it ,I'd never have go to them before they drove off

Sounder disconnected probably means the insurance wouldn't entertain a claim anyway.

[dave the builder]

No one heard the car alarm?

stealth mode  sounder disconnected
though ,had i heard it ,I'd never have go to them before they drove off

Sounder disconnected probably means the insurance wouldn't entertain a claim anyway.

Good  because I won't entertain making one 

[johnnydog]

I would definately report it to the Police. There is some considerable footage of the offenders vehicle, and even if the reg plate (whether legit or not) could be partially enhanced, a part reg can be more important than you think. There is distinctive clothing on one offender which is also an important link, and could be invaluable should offenders be stopped checked / detained in relation to other matters. Small pieces of evidence, whilst not sufficient on their own, and may seem insignificant now, as part of on going investigation can be very relevant.

[johnnydog]

Plus, as this obviously isn't a one off incident, the combination of seemingly small pieces of evidence from other similar incidents, may help paint a bigger picture to assist identifying the culprits.

[JamesV6CDX]

Absolute parasites.

Whilst I agree CCTV at night is far less useful, it’s not automatically inadmissible - admissibility of evidence is another ball game. and as others have said, it could be the local plod are investigating a crime series of this nature, and your footage could be the missing piece. Even if faces / indexes are not identifiable, it can (and often is) be used to form circumstantial evidence, especially in a series of similar offences.

I agree - sleeve the pipes for now, and Bide your time for 2 known good, used GM cats, if possible

[Doctor Gollum]

And not to mention that if their car was indeed stolen, then someone will be looking for it, so could potentially incriminate thems as suspects in that matter too.

[Doctor Gollum]

As a longer term solution, you could fit a pair of flanges on each pipe just the right size for a pair of universal cats. Fit them for the MoT, and keep the plain inserts for the rest of the time. Obviously not legal, but a bolt in/out solution to prevent it happening again.

Did they leave the precats? 

[Doctor Gollum]

Also, probably a bit late now, but any evidence of hand prints on the car? The chap in red doesn't appear to be wearing gloves... Possible his mate is equally retarded... 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Cant be too bright if they nicked the cats off a 2.6. They arent worth much anyway.
This would be a good opportunity to fit a pair of 2.5 / 3.0 cats.

[YZ250]

Cant be too bright if they nicked the cats off a 2.6. They arent worth much anyway.
This would be a good opportunity to fit a pair of 2.5 / 3.0 cats.

They’d have got a shock if they’d nicked the cat off my son’s old truck, as it was completely hollow. 

[dave the builder]

Cant be too bright if they nicked the cats off a 2.6. They arent worth much anyway.
This would be a good opportunity to fit a pair of 2.5 / 3.0 cats.

Maybe , but my emissions at MOT since i owned it have been ZERO CO and very low HCs
I doubt i'll get that with aftermarket cats .

[annihilator]

Priced the scrap price of 3.2 cats last month and was quoted £350 for all 4,for some strange reason the pre cats have there own part number although not available separately.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Christ ! Istr they used to be almost worthless, when 2.5 / 3.0 cats were just over £100 a pair for scrap.
Wonder how much the early ones are worth now. 

[dave the builder]

The thieving scumbags will have to sell what they steal to a middle man (probably dodgy scrapyard) ,who will then sell on to WARR or similar ,so they won't get much , but do 20 a night ,plus other stuff ,i bet they earn more than me 

I still have the pre-cats , I'll probably buy some main cats and have them welded in , got aftermarket shyte to fit in the mean time ,at least i'll have my onega back and not have to use an Astra