stop car thief

I am looking for ways to make my car more thsft proof. What are some of the new gizzmos that work. I allready have a night switch. I heard of a system where its electonic and wont let the engine start. Ideas please. John

 

I had a p***ive immobilizer on an early 'Vette I had a while back. It's similar to what new cars have now, and consisted of a transponder under the dash and a small transmitter key ring. (A small plastic piece, about 1 1/2 inches long and 1/4 in diameter. you didn't have the transmitter it wouldn't start, even with the key. Plus, you could use it to knock out the starter, the ignition, electric fuel pump, etc. It would actually work on 3-4 different circuits. That's a lot of hotwiring!

I liked it cause you didn't have to 'do' anything. You could hear a faint click when the transponder kicked in. Nothing's foolproof, but the harder you make it for a thief, the less likely it will get stolen. BUT if they want it, they're gonna get it.

I'd actually be willing to sell it if you're interested. PM me.

 

i have a buddy in the salvage yard business. after hanging out there i am convinced that if someone wants your car they will get it whether it starts or not. people ignore the audible alarms. i had an alarm on one of my cars, went into the wiring harness, when it stopped working correctly it gave me fits. after that when i got a new/used car the first thing i did was pull the alarm out of it. put a lojack in it. that way you will get it back. the club will keep kids from taking it for a joy ride.

 

I used to put a switch in the power wire to the dizzy..killing power from the ign switch..
The engine would turn over but not start.
Like was mentioned earlier, if someone want's it bad enough the'll get it...

You could alway's tie a Rotty to the bumper...

 

I have used the cigarette lighter switch as an anti theft for a long time. I connect it to the neutal safety switch and when it is in it runs when I stop I pull it out to look like it is normal. I also ran a battery disconnect under the edge of the console. Wish I still had that car. Gumpa

 

I think posts like these are really appreciated by car thieves.


Mutt

 

Your only real guarantee is a good insurance policy on the ride. It's sad reality but there is not a car or truck or hotrod out there that cannot be taken if the thief wants it bad enough.

 

A hidden switch on the electric fuel pump.

That way they get caught two blocks away, in the middle of an intersection...

I, also, like razor blades and fish hooks welded under my dash.


JOE

 

My truck was stolen by a tweeker with a stolen towtruck. The funny thing is that I got my truck back one year later when the ****head's parents turned him in.

 

Well my daily driver 81 el camino is kinda f'ed up, it killed a jeep and bounced off an guard rail, which is a really good start but the door lock is really screwed up and is a ***** to unlock, and the floor shifter cable broke so i grab the collumn under the dash and shift it there. oh and it's really running advanced so it's a ***** to start,

yea i can give people the keys and they cant steal it...even if they want to

 

Try ketchup, empty shotgun Shells and a chalk body outline or two

 

Thanks guys I like the ketchup and shot gun shells. Insure the **** out of it is allso right up there. Cant run around paranoid all the time. If you do catch the **** head hurt him bad and post the pics on the hamb. Thanks again guys and gals. John

 

my favorite car theft cartoon, stolen shamelessly from the big book of urban legends

(watch the order, the panels are numbered in the lower right corner)

 

Squirral thats funny and I get the point. Thanks John

 

Saw a news item from south africa,where a BMW had a great anti theft device fitted.If a car jacker tried to get in the car,the driver flicked a switch and 6ft flames shot out from under the sills!Take it a step further and get it to activate from a remote.!Naturally the b`stard will then sue you for roasting him,cos the world we live in is upside down!

 

The car theives are too busy stealing "stuff" and won't be spending their valuable looking at a computer screen.

That is unless they also stole a computer.

 

The best security system in the world is....don't own nothin' worth stealin'!

 

You could alway's tie a Rotty to the bumper...[/quote]

i keep a pitbull on my p***enger seat and my keys in the ignition, so far so good. of course i might be screwed if anyone found out the dog loves anyone who talks to him.

 

I got home from work Tyesday and found some ***wipe had stolen my stereo...I got to enjoy it almost a month! I almost wish he had taken my daily...it would have cost less and been paid off at least.
My next car will be on bags and lay frame (or real damn close) and I will have a hidden switch for juice to the solonoids so it can't be lifted and maybe can't be towed. Then a totally hidden stereo.
I was thinking about windshield washer squirters in the dash with pepper spray (or battery acid) in the resovoir hooked to a switch so that when the stereo is pulled it sprays the ******* right in the face! But of course I would never do that *wink wink*

 

i had an idea for a cruise control kill switch. i've taken the cruise outta my '84 delta (don't need it when you yank out the computer) but the lever still has the switch. oughta be able to wire something up with that pretty simply since it's already an on/off switch with now useless wires going under the hood and easy to tap into the ignition circuits. of course this isn't much use to older cars but it's an idea for newer daily drivers. for now i just pull my choke out, switched to a manual choke when i put the holley on there, since most car thieves nowadays wouldn't know what that little black knob under the dash is for. they get it started, they'll think it runs like **** and look for something else.