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Tens of thousands of cars are being stolen or broken into every year by thieves using electronic hacking equipment, a Sky News investigation has found. Last year half of all car thefts and vehicle break-ins in London alone were carried out without the use of force, according to the Metropolitan Police. Instead criminals are believed to have used hi-tech devices originally designed for locksmiths to gain access to vehicles. Commonly, the thieves use easily obtainable equipment that can intercept the signals from key fobs to get into cars or that plug into a car's on-board computers remotely. Modern cars contain about 50 low-powered computers which criminals have learnt to take advantage of to steal vehicles in as little as 10 seconds without causing any damage. Sky News has established that the devices can be bought cheaply online, from websites based mainly in Bulgaria. Video tutorials posted online can teach criminals how to gain access to popular models. The problem was first exposed several years ago in certain models. But now police are warning that all modern makes are potentially vulnerable. And for the first time, the Met has disclosed the growing nature of the threat. About 21,000 cars were stolen in the capital last year, according to the latest figures. A further 68,000 were broken into. "Recent analysis of crime data suggests that almost half the total number of vehicles stolen in London are taken using this method, which can affect all manufacturers," the force said in a statement to Sky News. "High-end vehicles are becoming more and more sophisticated. In turn so are criminals. "Some organised criminals have access to technology that avoids the need to (physically break in). Vehicles are becoming more technologically advanced and the criminals are becoming more savvy towards that technology and they will develop." The Met said it was working with manufacturers to protect drivers from having their cars stolen or broken into. Car crime has fallen in recent years as manufacturers create even more secure vehicles. But in countries closer to Bulgaria, like Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands, the crime rate has started to rise after years of decrease. "We have every reason to believe that other European countries will be following suit this year and next," Mike Parris, head of the secure car division at SBD security, told Sky News. "It is getting worse," he added. "The tools are becoming much more readily available. The price of them is falling. And they're operating much more quickly - you can re-program a key in a matter of seconds. "All vehicle manufacturers are aware of the problem. It's fair to say some are doing more than others. "Car manufacturers are acutely aware of the need to constantly make their vehicles more secure because they know criminals will adapt and develop." The Met advises car owners to leave their cars in well-lit areas, to consider using steering, gear shift and pedal locks, as well as tracking devices. One website found to be selling the devices did not respond to a request to comment from Sky News. Its homepage says: "All devices are sold for official use only!!! If you use them for any illegal purposes, this is your own responsibility!!!" http://news.sky.com/...hi-tech-gadgets

Stand pass and track session also available, not able to come now.

PMSL @ Keyser, AHAHAHA! :lol: I woke up Bruno laughing, ahahaha!

MODS: BODY - Full Amuse body kit in perlescent white - front bumper, skirts, rear wing with carbon insert and break light - Custom RT-Performance Carbon Fiber bonnet with hinges - Custom RT-Performance front wings - Nismo 370z 19" wheels powdercoated in piano black - Custom black Nismo wheel caps powdercoated in piano black - Red Akebono Calipers - Project Kiks R40 lug nuts - Red annodised tow hook SUSPENSION - KW V3 Coilovers - SPL Front Camber arms - SPL Rear traction links - SPL Eccentric Locking bolt kit - SPL Rear mid links - Custom 2.5" Springs for rear mid links - Eibach Front and Rear Anti Roll bars - SPL Front drop links - SPL Rear drop links - GT Spec rear brace PERFORMANCE - Ferodo DS2500 all round pads - HEL Stainless Steel brake lines - GT-R R35 spark plugs - Stillen Gen 3 Ultra long intakes - Mishimoto Oil Cooler kit - AAM Oil Pan Spacer - Z1 upgraded boot struts - Z1 custom red hoses silicone kit - Stillen Gearbox Oil cooler - Custom polished Stainless Steel coolant reservoir - Nismo Oil filler cap EXHAUST - Full True Dual ARK exhaust with Ti burn tips - ARK R-Spec resonated decats INTERIOR - 40th Aniverssary Edition red seats - Custom 2 leather type door cards in red - Nismo Red stiches knee pads - GT-R custom red and black gear knob - Rear view camera with NavTool v2, extra video input available - GT-R red start button - Updated 2013 SatNav maps / disc - Interior white LED lights - BlackVue Dual camera - DR550GW + Power Magic - Custom polished Stainless Steel powersteering reservoir TO FIT - Stillen Grounding kit - CJM Stage 1 (with custom RED annodised Fuel Rails) Fuel Return System - Interior Dynamic 1000cc injectors - Amuse Full Titanium RS exhaust - Amuse Full Titanium Y pipe - Amuse Full titanium de-cats - Walbro 485 Fuel Pump

http://www.splparts.....html#SPLRTAZ33 Anything else sucks, big time.

F#%* the debate, HUMANS are HUMANS, doesn't matter the coulour, race, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ethnicity, political simpathy or anything else for that matter. Why do we even have to debate about it?

octet + 1, no meat for us please

Here you go: http://my350z.com/forum/intake-exhaust/511072-370z-headers-hr-350z.html

Are yours that bad? Quite a hard job to take the off and replace, not worth it. What's the reason you want to replace yours? Anyway, ceramic coating will help keeping them cooler, but not significantly, I'd wrap them also if I was to do that Just get a set of 370z OEM, a lot cheaper, I've seen some threads on the My350z forum, have a search.

350z or 370z? Actually I think they're the same! http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-private-classifieds/88900-stillen-ceramic-coated-headers.html

Might not be able to make it, will let you know closer to the date.

How to calibrate iPhone, iPad and iPod battery: Step 1: First and foremost, you will need to run your device’s battery down to zero. And by that, we mean that your device runs completely out of juice and powers down on its own. Step 2: Next, you’ll need to charge your device’s battery all the way up to the 100% mark. Step 3: Once you’ve reached the magic 100, leave your device on charge for another hour before unplugging it. Step 4: Use your device as normal, letting it drain down to zero. Ensure you do not charge at any time. Step 5: As with steps 2 and 3, you’ll need to charge up to 100% again, and leave it charging for a further hour once it’s full. Step 6: That’s it – your device’s battery is now calibrated.

http://youtu.be/9On3JrmyQ5U http://www.redmondpie.com/batterybox-for-macbook-and-smartphones-wont-degrade-over-time-good-for-5-years-video/

So is your car not a HR?

Hello buddy, of course if you cover the shipping cost. PM me with address details and I can get a quote for you.

Clearly the Amuse rear is becoming the new charge speed aka standard rear bumper on the 350z Saying that, looks nice!

http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/170755-r35-gtr-auto-folding-mirror-module.html

370z version done yet?

You mean iCreateBritishJobs? Me no job, no speak London, bro, init guv?

There's always YouPorn guys, chill...

Just one correction, ionabee = iLittle. That's it, thanks for your hard work Papa :D :lol:

Aahahaha! Thanks Papa! Will look into it

This car has 9 lives! :lol:

The TSC kit it's being baked in the oven across the pond... Meanwhile in the UK, I've managed to find some time to fit the BlackVue camera with the PowerMagic module. Box content: Connected: Front mounting location: PowerMagic module connected into the Fuse Panel: Set the PowerMagic to 11.8V to kick in and shut the camera off to save the battery Run the front camera wire through the driver side into the fuse box area where the Power Magic module resides, under the lining behind the rubber seals: Tidy up with loooooots of zip ties Run the controller in the front for easy access to change modes: Set to full boost / sport mode Went for a drive to test both the camera and the throttle controller, all working absolute fine, love the feeling of the noise pedal with the controller fitted! Also upgraded the firmware of the camera with the hacked version, didn't have enough time to test the image quality afterwards but it supposed to be a lot better. Good stuff so far

You need a NavTool - http://www.navtool.com/nissan_370Z_2009.aspx A NTSC CMOS reverse camera from ebay The NavTool lead needs patching to work for UK cars, see my original post.