Neptronix

I'm going to be in a situation where i have to park on the street soon, wedged between two cars.
My car will be sans powersteering soon, and i was thinking that that on top of a quick release & quick release lock system would be killer for security. You'd have to tow the car. And there really isn't anything in the car to steal.

Anyone here use a quick release on a daily basis? do they wear out or break?

thanks
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neozero999

i use a nrg quick release on the daily and its great.nothing is worn out easy to remove... the most effective security is multiple means of security like multiple kill switches: quick release: quick release lock: stealth alarm: trip wire hooked to c4 near drivers door on the floor... do you live in a bad neighborhood? planning to leave the car for a while unattended? just a quick release wont save you from those retchid thieves! they will stop at nothing if they really want your car. you say nothing to be stolen from your car? just wondering what is it?

Neptronix

I have a taupe integra LS with a stock tape and CD deck. No mp3 player stuff is visible. No sub.. waste of time unless you want the car itself. Even then, it's a rusty '95 integra LS.. who you gonna sell those parts to?

I'm worried about someone taking the whole car though. I am moving to a neighborhood that is a little shady.

as for security i am putting on a jimmy jammer on the driver's side, and a few well hidden kill switches also.

how long have you been using your quick release.. and is it version 2.0, 2.5, or what?
I am just worried about using one of these with a manual rack.

neozero999

i wouldnt worry too much about your car then since it isnt somewhat a eyesore *not in a bad way* i probably just get a decent alarm. the nrg quick release i have is version one :-D and no problems yet. had it for WHILE! instead of buying the quick release + hub + steering wheel + lock how about an alarm? oh by the way this is on my crx and i have no power steering...

Neptronix

hmm, true but my car is 500-700lbs heavier than yours.

Just removed my power steering belt. Yeah, that steering wheel is going to take some abuse.. ^_^

What's good for keeping your steering wheel in the stock location?
I am kind of worried about the steering wheel extending too far or being in too much. Is this a problem with quick release kits?

White Smoke

A good kill switch on the main relay is the best layer to protect your car. It does not sound like your car is much of a target for serious thieves so the removable steering wheel will probably deter the local kids seeking a joy ride.

As for keeping the steering wheel in the stock locating, a slim hub is probably going to be what you need.

Neptronix

ok, i'll look into this hub you speak of.. nrg makes one i take it?

bigsyke

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by White Smoke &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A good kill switch on the main relay is the best layer to protect your car. It does not sound like your car is much of a target for serious thieves so the removable steering wheel will probably deter the local kids seeking a joy ride.

As for keeping the steering wheel in the stock locating, a slim hub is probably going to be what you need.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Umm, i disagree. Countless occasions of old granny 93cx's getting stolen in any geographical location. His car IS a target. A b18 will be a great addition to some kids hatch. An estimated 2,000 is just sitting there, how is that not a target?

A mainrelay kill is too easy. Why not just look for the 2 wires comming from the main relay and kick ground to them- defeated. NRG quick release/lock/wheel. Crowbar or 2 big screwdrivers release the weak ballbearing lock, and the theif then pulls out his chaingrips. No power steering? No problem.

He needs a steath alarm install. Hell even pick up a hornet for 150 bucks and spend a weekend installing that. Remove all power lock switches and get 2 DEI hood pins with a 520t back up battery- then 1 or 2 stratigically placed pezio sirens inside the cabin.

If the install is good enough, he should be safe. Installing the alarm is easy, use the12volt.com for a reference.

katoeh2o

Why two hood pins... I onley used one and it works.

But if there is a good reason to install two, I will.

bigsyke

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by katoeh2o &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why two hood pins... I onley used one and it works.

But if there is a good reason to install two, I will.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Think how you would pop the hood if you spotted a hood pin from the grille, you can suppress one, but not two. The 2nd one is hidden somewhere other than the rad support, so they cant yank the trigger wire.

katoeh2o

true good point. Lucky thing I ordered two.

Neptronix

you can steer a non-PS car with chaingrips?
I have a hard time enough doing that with the steering wheel itself.

I've ordered the steering wheel anyways.

I have this clifford killswitch doo-dad that i plan on installing also. I think between the two of those, it'd be a serious pain in the ***** to rip off my car.

I also plan to do the hood wire relocation, so i'm not worried about that.

yeah it sucks that the EG hatch and 94-01 integra just happen to be the best honda frankenstein that money can't buy.

bigsyke

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Neptronix &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can steer a non-PS car with chaingrips?
I have a hard time enough doing that with the steering wheel itself.

I've ordered the steering wheel anyways.

I have this clifford killswitch doo-dad that i plan on installing also. I think between the two of those, it'd be a serious pain in the ***** to rip off my car.

I also plan to do the hood wire relocation, so i'm not worried about that.

yeah it sucks that the EG hatch and 94-01 integra just happen to be the best honda frankenstein that money can't buy. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, chaingrips

your going to need more than a kill switch and a detachable wheel to stop someone's full time obsession with vtak and putting food on the table. To most of you guys its just 10% of the equasion. Engine/suspension and mugen **** is more important untill your out 20 stacks because somebodys full time job was to take all of that.

Hood wire relocation? when all they have to do is rip your front bumper off, or grill and unlatch it with a screw driver. Why not get aerocatch locking hood pins?

Replace EG with ITR, EG's wouldnt cross my mind If i was a theif. Wouldnt look good in my front lawn.

Neptronix

ripping the front bumper off an integra is easier said than done but not impossible. I wouldn't worry about that because i park my car in public places. We also don't have the smartest thiefs here.. luckily i'm not in L.A. county.

bigsyke

Im not gonna say where im from, but we have even dumber theives. Theives so desperate, they leave half of their stomoc as a present dangling from the half broken window.
Time and date? Christmas eve, 4pm. Front mall parking lot.

Car was stripped, dont think he made it. Instead of driving to the hospital, him, his wife and relatives were too focused on swapping my intake into his 96 silver coupe, with a 99-00 front end, with body parts from about every colored honda ive seen.

Neptronix

All i gotta say is... fatality!
flawless victory!
EK wins!

but seriously, that is the saddest thing i've heard.