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Given the number of 4wd thefts occurring, what measures have you taken to protect your pride and joy ?
In my case I have tracking enabled via more than once mechanism, and a scripted alert (sms) if the car moves when it usually wouldn't. I've had a car stolen before (HSV) and so tend toward the paranoid.
What have you done ?
J.
I have a secret switch which isolates the fuel solenoid.
Simply tapped into the feed wire and placed the switch in the cab.
The engine still turns over and stumbles a little at the start (left over fuel) but hopefully draws attention or flattens battery.
GPS tracking and two bad ass dogs that will alert me at any noise.
Sadly my best anti theft device had to be put down
I've got a missus with a rather large handbag and sh pass a mean punch.
In all seriousness though, why broadcast to he world what our have, if someone is determined enough or has the smarts, they will take your vehicle no matter what preventions you've undertaken.
Hence the secret locationQuote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
I use an old club lock I have had from the eighties. It used to be on my VL Commodore. Some dip shites broke in and tried to get it off. The steering wheel was in bad shape but they never got it off and the car remained where it was. Pity about my stereo and tools though. :furious:
No secret there budQuote:
Originally Posted by biggqwesty
As a test I got my Dad to have a go at getting the car started with the keys. Within 2 minutes of opening the car door he had the car going. Back to the drawing board.
After my car was broken into in a dodgy major town 2 years ago, I had an aftermarket alarm/immobilser fitted. Sensors in all the windows. Hubby cant even start it without blowing our eardrums out..
So hypathetically I am a scumbag thief reading this, I now know what will prevent it from starting. So a study of the electrial drawings in a store bought gregory's manual and now I can come prepared to do ome quick wiring before I make my getaway.Quote:
Originally Posted by biggqwesty
you don't even need to do that. A simple wire from the battery positive to the solenoid (as it earths through its body) and she starts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy
At least the car was there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock Trol
The previous owner of my vehicle left me with his old club lock too which I use as well.
Need to get off my ass and get one of those GPS trackers one day though.
I drive a tb48. Any thief would have to put fuel in it to steal it...
Problem around here is that the pricks use tow trucks....
yeah I'm sure I've read where he put it..Quote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
ok I have an idea for a lock need someone with a pipe bender and a welder and a bit to make some locks for our trolls I have designed it and given it a name just been to lazy to make some. pm me if your interested and it will make the tow thiefs angry as well.
That was my experience with the HSV. No security system in the world can stop a tow truck, the tracking system however was enough to recover the car and lead to a conviction. In that instance I was using a commercial tracking service which included the ability to remotely turn off the carQuote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
The problem these days is the real pros use GPS and other signal jammers (which are relatively available now).Quote:
Originally Posted by Agronaught
I do agree with Clunk too, it's not a great idea to let any potential thief know what security measures you have in place via this forum.
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But only GOOD people read this forum. :tongue:Quote:
Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
Worrying thing is if they can't steal it they smash it and trash it. Had my daily drive done a few years back. Came back from a show, all windows broken and tyres down. Cops just said it was a bad area. For Perth peeps, it was in Burswood in a well lit street.
Very little you can do to protect your car. Mainly just deterrents to opportunity theft. Another mechanical idea to look at