Theft Deterrent

[SeeMy355]

Like others, I've invested a great deal of time, money, and effort into my vehicle and I'd like to get some suggestions on deterring potential thieves...

I haven't had any attempts on my vehicle, but I don't want to wait until I do to address the issue...

I'm already looking into the installation of a kill switch, but I'd like some suggestions and/or feedback on other devices...

I read a little bit about Steadfast collars, but some owners complain about the rubmarks left around the steering column. I wasn't able to tell if the marks only applied to vehicles with column shifters. My shifter is on the floor...

Thanks in advance for any input...

 

[kingcolbert83]

http://autospeed.com/cms/title_The-Worl ... ticle.html

also the grant no wheel no steal

 

[SeeMy355]

http://autospeed.com/cms/title_The-Worlds-Best-DIY-Immobiliser/A_107975/article.html

also the grant no wheel no steal

I'm looking into them now...

Thanks for replying...

 

[kingcolbert83]

I want the grant no wheel no steal but it is expensive and I cant seem to find any used ones. Guess they work pretty good and it is pretty cool.

 

[78 salon]

All good ideas, but you can't beat a towtruck when he wants your car. :evil:

 

[kingcolbert83]

Well if you sleeping that hard and dont hear a tow truck then you may want to get that checked out. Unless your out somewhere far and cant hear it. Cant you add a tilt sensor to your alarm? I would run one through the alarm and one seperate from the alarm just in case they get past that one. What about this also

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AL700-AL ... 06.c0.m245

 

[HurstOlds]

Someone with a tow truck could still get away with your car even if you have a boot on it. They'll just use a Go-Jack on that wheel, or just say F-it and pull the car all the way up on the flatbed with the wench

I would say just get a really good security system with a wireless pager thing that will alert you instantly what's going on with your car

 

[78 salon]

The reason that I brought this up, is that last Sept. I had my 82 delta taken from the parking lot of my apt. at 5:15 p.m.,on a Friday afternoon. Funny thing, I live above an ins. co. 's office and across from a Dunkin Dognuts. Nobody saw a thing nor thought anything of it. I work nights, so I didn't know it until I got home. The wife didn't even notice it, but she thought it was a pos anyway The battery was disconnected too. Who would steal a beast like that?

 

[kingcolbert83]

Someone with a tow truck could still get away with your car even if you have a boot on it. They'll just use a Go-Jack on that wheel, or just say F-it and pull the car all the way up on the flatbed with the wench

I would say just get a really good security system with a wireless pager thing that will alert you instantly what's going on with your car

I just figure the more security you have to less chance you have of getting it stolen. Still doesnt mean it cant though. If you have boot and they drag it and you dont hear that either then time to go see the doctor.

 

[rebelgtp]

I will be installing a kill switch and a thing or two else as I build my car. However once complete at home it will live in my garage and when I'm out I normally have this guy with me...

Oddly enough people tend to leave my rigs alone when he is in there. That pic is kinda old, he is about 60-65 lbs of muscle and teeth, and he is very protective of my cars. I need to get his son trained up as well.

Oh and the garage is right outside my bedroom window with an even bigger (120+ lb) dog that wanders in and out of it :lol:

EDIT:
Found a more recent pic