to the moderators could we please have a poll
to see what the ratio between models that are stolen
thanks stephen
p.s. and maybe what you have done to make it safe from being taken
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to the moderators could we please have a poll
to see what the ratio between models that are stolen
thanks stephen
p.s. and maybe what you have done to make it safe from being taken
Why???????? Sorry but I don't see the point.......... Irrespective of whether it's a DX, RX, ST or TI, I really Don't think the thieving sh#ts care it what model it is, if they want it they'll try to take it, if they can't get the truck then they'll try to grab something off if.
Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....
i was thinking more along the lines of mq ,gq. gu
what was the more popular to steal
There would be stats available you should be able to access that would give you all cars????
Or easiest to break into maybe!Quote:
Originally Posted by my third 256
Any patrol without an alarm is easy.. took raa maybe 10 seconds with a coat hanger to do mine a while back..Quote:
Originally Posted by NP99
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories
Good to know......Quote:
Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories
Any patrol with or without an alarm is easy to break into......... Depending on how good your immobilizer is will depend on how long it takes for it to disappear down the road
Don't stroke it, TAP it!!!!.....
How long would it take with an alarm fitted?Quote:
Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories
Thing is with car alarms is that when people hear one, they ignore it. I know I do.
The same amount I'd say. Its weather the theft craps himself when it goes off..Quote:
Originally Posted by Yendor
I like the hidden ignition switch. We have 2 identical switches next to each other.. one spotties and one ignition
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories
A thief will be quicker either way, they won't be using a coat hanger. They don't care if they damage the vehicle getting in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories
An alarm might scare away joy riders. If it's a professional not a hope.
The reason I don't recommend having alarms system installed is I have seen too many fail. Especially in 4wds due to excessive dust, moisture or corrugations.
Either they go off in the middle of the night for no reason, flatten the battery or prevent the owner from starting the vehicle.
You are better off installing your own hidden kill switch. This way if it does fail while you are out camping in the middle of nowhere you will know how to bypass it.
Don't get me started on aftermarket alarms...... My first cAr had one and failed, drained the battery all the time. Bought new battery still had the issue, then the car wouldn't start. Took out alarm all good.
Almost the same problem with last car but it only happened every now and then it wouldn't start. Dust had ruined it.
Hidden kill switch is a great idea though.
If you're happy and you know it tap a post!
I think a biggest problem with alarms, is people buy the cheapest one they can find, then wonder why it lets them down, decent electronic gear should last as well as factory electronics.
Ive always run the DEI re-branded alarms in my cars, i have found them very reliable (14 years and still ok), even in the troll, my current alarm has been through hell with all the 4wding, and then after the acco, all the sandblasting i did, moisture exposure etc etc, some of my factory nissan electrics had issues, but the alarm is still fine.
Another thing people overlook is the "installation", just like car audio, the installer can make or break the reliability and functionality of any aftermarket fitted electronics.
A few years ago I had an alarm fitted to my Harley incase some maggot decided he wanted what he couldmt afford. I was sent a module by a mate in Canada so when the fuel was bypassed, ignition was fiddled with or the bike was on an angle without key in, the alarm would go off. BUT the alarm was a womans voice screaming HELP!!!! best $160 ever spent.
instead of just the car alarm get the unit that has an imobiliser in it as well but remember when out bush and it fails there is no go
so i like the idear of a battery isolator
hasnt nissan upgraded their alarm and isolator as on my gu6
I had a cheap remote starting alarm on my Rx7 that was good until summer came around and fried the areal for it but now i have the top of the line Viper alarm with GPS tracking for $100 a year. Thru the mobile app i get notifications like if someone bumps it and the alarm goes off and its got a ton of other features like if you pinch my car i can turn it off and lock you in lol. Not sure how it would go in a 4b tho.
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