Prius cats are gold!!! (1 Viewer)

[alia176]

from the article: • Consider buying an aftermarket device best described as a metal cage that can be installed to cover the catalytic converter, much like the Club device hooked into a steering wheel makes it harder to steal a car.

Wouldn't the thieves just cut the pipes further away from the "cage" and still meet their objective?

I was studying this company's cat protection for a Taco and they might as well have built a skid plate!

Cat Security™ Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 4WD (4-Wheel Drive)

If your Tacoma has a lift, please contact us before purchase to ensure proper fitment. Toyota Tacoma (2005-2015) 4wd Model - ** 1/8" Option Ships in 7 to 10 business days.** California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and...

getcatsecurity.com

 

[thegadgetguy]

Yikes, I was hoping this was more of a Los Angeles phenomenon. Might have to build some armor for the Prius now! Thanks for the heads up that this is a real issue here.

 

[alia176]

Found some more cages using aircraft cables:

Catalytic Converter Lock - CatClamp CCS175300

Free shipping on CatClamp Catalytic Converter Lock CCS175300. We are an authorized dealer, & offer a 1-year price match guarantee.

www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com

 

[pappy]

Found some more cages using aircraft cables:

Catalytic Converter Lock - CatClamp CCS175300

Free shipping on CatClamp Catalytic Converter Lock CCS175300. We are an authorized dealer, & offer a 1-year price match guarantee.

www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com

That's nuts.

 

[alia176]

Apparently the pandemic increased Cat Converter theft!!! I guess more cars were parked at their homes or not moving for several days at a time and that's how the thieves found more victims?

 

[liveoak]

they make it so easy

Catalytic Converter Scrap Prices

Updated average Catalytic Converter Scrap Prices from RRCats.com. Including prices for grades like foreign, torpedo, large domestic, and more.

rrcats.com

 

[pappy]

Feel good news.

Toyota Prius falls on man, killing him during attempted catalytic converter theft, sheriff says

 

[krazykat69]

Feel good news.

Toyota Prius falls on man, killing him during attempted catalytic converter theft, sheriff says

Sometimes justice is served. Gravity does not discriminate .

 

[pappy]

Sometimes justice is served. Gravity does not discriminate .

Darwin was proven right here.
Physics says gravity is a bitch.

 

[NyNomad]

I prefer the Kicking The Jack Out method

 

[demoj]

Feel good news.

Toyota Prius falls on man, killing him during attempted catalytic converter theft, sheriff says

God? ...Justin again... I don't ask for much..... but, please tell me there is video.

 

[demoj]

I just heard about a fun strategy- paint your cat with high temp spray paint. (No Pappy, your catalytic converter- not the neighborhood feline....)

I am going use bright red and white high temp spray paint and a stencil that says "I AM STOLEN- PLEASE BEAT THIS a****** TO DEATH!".

Let me know if you want a stencil.