Is it hard to steal our cars?
08-23-12, 10:19 PM
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very true, Insurance is the best way to keep yourself safe. The only problem is the amount they give you. If you spent a ton of money doing a 2jz swap, you have to list it in order to get paid by the insurance. The only problem is that your premium goes up when you mod your car. Its the most expansive way, but also guarantees that you will get SOMETHING if your car is stolen.
08-24-12, 08:07 AM
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There are several things you can do. I will assist you with some ideas. Security has always been a big thing with me living in FLA, and knowing some tactics used by thieves.
Aftermarket alarm, with a long distance two-way pager, shock sensor, motion sensor, tilt sensor and glass break sensor: http://www.viper.com/P-5704V/Viper-5...e-Start-System
Lojack with early warning recovey system and backup battery. Once you have it installed, ask the installer where they put it. if they don't tell you look for it, and place it in a better spot than they do. Installers are pretty lazy and always put them in the same place: http://www.lojack.com/car/Pages/car-solutions.aspx
There are also protective window films. look at the video in the link: http://www.photomalaysia.com/forums/...Security-film!
A hood lock (personal favorite) that if cut disables the alarm. This is good, b/c there are thieves that will break your window while alarm is going off (not all thieves work alone), pop your hood and cut the power to your alarm. This makes it hard to open your hood, and its easy to install: http://www.amazon.com/Megatronix-Mec...sim_sbs_auto_4
The best wheel locks I've seen: http://coupekiwi.com/2010/06/11/kyo-...nic-lock-nuts/
You can always do a kill switch.
Use the club for the steering wheel.
....and finally for the car jackers:
Just a little food for thought. Thieves can get a key made for your car with the vin number. All they need to know is someone who works at a dealeship...how hard is that???
The tow truck issue is a problem, but with the Lojack early warning system (you get a call on your cell phone) and two way paging alarm with tilt sensor, you should be able to be notified quick enough and track your car.
Hope these gives you a good direction.
Aftermarket alarm, with a long distance two-way pager, shock sensor, motion sensor, tilt sensor and glass break sensor: http://www.viper.com/P-5704V/Viper-5...e-Start-System
Lojack with early warning recovey system and backup battery. Once you have it installed, ask the installer where they put it. if they don't tell you look for it, and place it in a better spot than they do. Installers are pretty lazy and always put them in the same place: http://www.lojack.com/car/Pages/car-solutions.aspx
There are also protective window films. look at the video in the link: http://www.photomalaysia.com/forums/...Security-film!
A hood lock (personal favorite) that if cut disables the alarm. This is good, b/c there are thieves that will break your window while alarm is going off (not all thieves work alone), pop your hood and cut the power to your alarm. This makes it hard to open your hood, and its easy to install: http://www.amazon.com/Megatronix-Mec...sim_sbs_auto_4
The best wheel locks I've seen: http://coupekiwi.com/2010/06/11/kyo-...nic-lock-nuts/
You can always do a kill switch.
Use the club for the steering wheel.
....and finally for the car jackers:
Just a little food for thought. Thieves can get a key made for your car with the vin number. All they need to know is someone who works at a dealeship...how hard is that???
The tow truck issue is a problem, but with the Lojack early warning system (you get a call on your cell phone) and two way paging alarm with tilt sensor, you should be able to be notified quick enough and track your car.
Hope these gives you a good direction.
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