Window Smashed & Boost Gauge Stolen [innaloo Megaplex]

[Psyrus]

Hey boys & girls,

Went to see Avatar last night, which I must say is the movie of the year, by far and without a doubt. If you haven't seen it, don't do yourself the disservice of missing it in the cinemas. And if you can get decent seats (back<->middle of cinema) then I definitely recommend the 3D version. Saw both and the 3D one really grows on you about 15-20 mins into the movie. You see it in regular form and it's a little meh after that.

Anyway, come back to my baby @ 11:30pm when it finished and lo & behold, my driver's side window is no more, plus my defi gauge is gone:

Luckily they didn't get the boost controller (drilled into the leg well), and I don't leave anything of value in the car [couldn't even get my cd player lolz]. They hit about 5-10 cars apparently, couple of Subarus, saw a new Golf had been broken into, my 33 and a guy's 34, when I called the police they said at least 5 others had been reported so yeah big downer on that one.

Annnnyway! So I'm in the market for a driver's side window and a boost gauge to replace the stolen one, preferably of the same type since I still have the defi control unit. Ebay seems best for the gauge unless anyone knows a better source, but as for the window, could I get a couple of suggestions. Osbourne park is closest to me, however I'm willing to drive wherever I need to for a good deal and quality workmanship. Latest thread on the issue seemed to be here, but dunno if there are better suggestions that might've been missed out. Oh and yes I realize it'll be January before I get it replaced, but I'd like to start budgeting for it etc, so I'd appreciate all suggestions [first hand experience preferred]

Oh and to the poor guy with the white 34, your car is smexy and I hope it worked out for you last night [they took his turbotimer or something and it messed up his ignition]. Don't let it get you down, christmas is to be enjoyed with friends/family so just press forth and enjoy Merry christmas all!

Edited December 24, 2009 by Psyrus

[Nic_A31]

Window will be easy, hit up Parts For Sale or local wreckers.

Tinting it will cost about $30 or just buy some tint yourself, and it should take maybe half an hour to get all the broken glass out, get the old tabs off and drop the new window in.

eBay generally has better prices on shit like gauges...but hit up SlidingPerformance, JustJap, Nengun, etc.

[ecentrix]

Hahah if this was across the road at Westfield it would be my problem. So sorry to hear, we have this happen at the main center. Stupid trash.

[mickey]

you never know, you could probably buy it back off the guy who took it if you look hard enough

[Psyrus]

Well just to update, I called various wreckers and ended up going to Raj at Jap Parts Plus, $220 for the window & fixtures + $80 for labour (labour was well spent, no way I could've done it myself) and I managed to pick up two [sorta] matching nissan wheel caps (we produced with spartan air thing) for $15 each in decent condition, so I'm pretty happy!

[Nic_A31]

Anybody could have done the windows man...its such an easy thing to do and takes no more than 10 mins from start to finish, no shit.

Ouch dude

[Psyrus]

Anybody could have done the windows man...its such an easy thing to do and takes no more than 10 mins from start to finish, no shit.

Ouch dude

Not too ouch for me, not sure if the actual pricing for the window was good... but I helped with the process and yeah perhaps I could've done it but it would've taken me several hours (I'm estimating 4-5) because I am completely unfamiliar with the mechanics behind it and I would've been super gentle. The $80 for labour doesn't sting too bad, and it fixed my squeaky hinge or whatever. Anyhoo, thanks for the recommendations, at least now I could do it myself with confidence if the need ever again rises.

[sveer]

Heya....glad you've got your car sorted out....mine was the GTR...thanks for coming by to see if I needed a hand. Got the car towed home and have since got it started. Now in search for passenger window and power FC commander.

Errggggghh.....and i was already in a crap mood from watching the movie and my ass going to sleep then to come out to see my car broken into and not getting home till 1:30am....bLERggHH