It Didn't Take Long For Detroit Thieves To Steal Wheels From Not Yet Released 2020 Corvette

[arnoldwsimmons]

Thieves Strip Test Version of New Corvette Stingray on Detroit Streets

Detroit — A 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was found on cinderblocks earlier this week after having its wheels stolen in Detroit, officials say.

The not-yet-released Stingray that's capable of hitting 194 mph was found nearby the GM headquarters in downtown Detroit.

A Chevy spokesman said it was an engineering test vehicle and the company has filed a police report. Detroit police confirmed the incident but did not have further details.

The car hasn't even hit production. It's expected to begin in February at the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky.

The mid-engine, 1LT will start at $59,995, the 2LT trim package will start at $67,295 and the top-level 3LT trim package on the 2020 Corvette Stingray will start at $71,945, according to Chevy.

The car won the 2020 MotorTrend Car of the Year award in November, earning a top spot for the third time in Corvette’s history, previously awarded in 1984 and 1998

 

[doe moe]

Who leaves a test version of sport car parked on the street in the snow like an every day car?

This doesn't add up Fam, wonder if this is a publicity stunt.

 

[veritech]

I wanna know why it was parked on the street.

They did that shit on gp just because it was there

 

[SIDESHOW]

 

[donwuan]

Man, them joints everywhere around here. I see them everyday day. Testing is done production starts next month. Everybody at GM is driving them before they crush them. The new Vette has all season tires and can be driven in the winter.

 

[SVT]

I hate niggas

 

[older version]

Who leaves a test version of sport car parked on the street in the snow like an every day car?

This doesn't add up Fam, wonder if this is a publicity stunt.

Exactly. Like even if its pre-prod, they have to have some common sense, waivers and all kinds of paperwork.

 

[doghouse]

Unlike GM that neighborhood was never "bailed out" by the federal government.

 

[deputy dawg]

no wheel locks?
were the doors left unlocked & key fob sitting on the seat too?

 

[tallblacknyc]

The hood decided to run some test to

 

[zuluking]

it aint adding up

 

[blackpepper]

Inside job or publicity stunt? Those joints are GPS tracked 24/7.

 

[Shaka54]

Inside job or publicity stunt? Those joints are GPS tracked 24/7.

I don't think they had any trouble finding it. On Star was probably even listening in to see if they heard anybody in the car.

That shit is commonplace in El Paso. Your shit better not break down in certain spots and need a tow...especially on the East Loop stretch. Your shit will be stripped down to the frame if they have time enough.

 

[a1rimrocka]

no wheel locks?
were the doors left unlocked & key fob sitting on the seat too?

Wheel locks are easy to bypass

 

[Mt. Yukon]

Even on a Vette, are stock wheels even worth the hassle???

 

[blackpepper]

Someone parked and left it in that spot without activating the alarm or got so far away they couldn't hear it go off.

 

[deputy dawg]

Wheel locks are easy to bypass

How?
I realize if somebody wants your shit bad enough...
but the wheel locks only slow 'em down?

 

[lightbright]

Someone parked and left it in that spot without activating the alarm or got so far away they couldn't hear it go off.

No doubt it was a BGOL member and there was a strip joint/bar nearby



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[lightbright]

How?
I realize if somebody wants your shit bad enough...
but the wheel locks only slow 'em down?

With a baby sledge hammer, about 3lbs and a socket that has room to fit over the wheel lock...I used to work part time at an auto body repair shop.... they're usually not on super tight... bang the socket over and onto the wheel lock... it can usally be done in a few tries


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[blackpepper]

The worse part is, now all the hommies in that hood gotta pay more for they car insurance. You think Geico, or Progressive had something to do with it?

 

[deputy dawg]

With a baby sledge hammer, about 3lbs and a socket that has room to fit over the wheel lock...I used to work part time at an auto body repair shop.... they're usually not on super tight... bang the socket over and onto the wheel lock... it can usally be done in a few tries


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GOT-DAMN!

-talk about rollin' with a false sense of security!

 

[a1rimrocka]

How?
I realize if somebody wants your shit bad enough...
but the wheel locks only slow 'em down?

 

[killagram]

How?
I realize if somebody wants your shit bad enough...
but the wheel locks only slow 'em down?

No...former thief checking in...beat a smaller socket on that muffucka...use the ratchet... bingo... brah

 

[Mr.Chuckles]

Even on a Vette, are stock wheels even worth the hassle???

Most vette's come with pilot sport tires while the z06 and zr1 come with pilot super sports, those tires can run you 400-700 rims are lightweight

 

[Mt. Yukon]

Most vette's come with pilot sport tires while the z06 and zr1 come with pilot super sports, those tires can run you 400-700 rims are lightweight

Youre right... I honestly didnt even think about the tires. Most stock wheels are heavy, even the wheels on my Type-R are damn near 30 lbs, but the tires are 300 a piece.

 

[meilmarc]

Even on a Vette, are stock wheels even worth the hassle???

Stock wheels on performance vehicles are quite expensive. Only shit that would cost more are some aftermarket forged wheels or some racing welds.

1LE rims on the 6th gen Camaro are 600 a piece due to them being forged for track performance

 

[dHustla]

Wheel locks are easy to bypass

How so? Please learn me

 

[dHustla]

No...former thief checking in...beat a smaller socket on that muffucka...use the ratchet... bingo... brah

Hmmm... this gotta take time and be loud if you stealing shit at night

 

[Thegooch]

Man, them joints everywhere around here. I see them everyday day. Testing is done production starts next month. Everybody at GM is driving them before they crush them. The new Vette has all season tires and can be driven in the winter.

People already got caught trying to sell the rims on Facebook.

 

[WorldEX]

They did the shit to me in NYC few yrs ago, jacked all 4 wheel in broad daylight in heavy traffic congested shopping mall parking lot.
MY ride was on

 

[killagram]

Hmmm... this gotta take time and be loud if you stealing shit at night

Nah....you would be surprised how much shit you can get Away with.....broad daylight...and all times of the night...always remember locks are made...for people that's trying to do the right thing...a crook gives no fucks..brah

 

[God Dammit]

Those are some small ass rotors for a sports car.
Makes the nice calipers seem like such a waste.
GM could’ve just threw some damn entry level Chevy Cruz calipers on those baby ass rotors.​

 

[killagram]

Those are some small ass rotors for a sports car.
Makes the nice calipers seem like such a waste.
GM could’ve just threw some damn entry level Chevy Cruz calipers on those baby ass rotors.​

I thought the same thing.. brah

 

[meilmarc]

Those are some small ass rotors for a sports car.
Makes the nice calipers seem like such a waste.
GM could’ve just threw some damn entry level Chevy Cruz calipers on those baby ass rotors.​

Those are four piston disc rotors which have plenty of bite for that ride. Those same sizes were on the c7 and 6th gen camaros except for the Z06, ZR1, ZL1 and 1LE which all have 6 piston brembos. The bigger is on the rear now with double calipers due to the engine set up. The smaller disc on the front looks weird due to them being in the rear in previous gens.

 

[Knuckles666]

Man, them joints everywhere around here. I see them everyday day. Testing is done production starts next month. Everybody at GM is driving them before they crush them. The new Vette has all season tires and can be driven in the winter.

Like when I was overseas, taxis were all Mercedes Benz!