hey can any one help? i want some kind of security system on my civic but i dont want an alarm system. i know i know. dont ask why. there are no important things inside like audio or anythign like that. so i just want something to keep it from being stolen all together. any suggestions on kill switches or something like that? and if so detailed install instructions would be nice.

 

Why don't you want an alarm?

 

to me, alarms are a hassel.. dont ask why. and like a said, i dont have anything important at all in my car that is worth stealing. i just want somethign to prevent the car itself from being stolen.

 

Then you are going to want to invest in a couple of relays a soldering iron and some electric tape and start to go to works wiring up some kill switches. They are only as good as the install. The alarm is a better ideal because it draws unwanted attention to the car when it goes off. With out it the theif is just going to sit in your car and tear stuff apart because.
1. there is no sound from a alarm- Theives love to work on a car if there is no attention. The more time he has in a car the more time he has to figure out how to get it.
2. If there is no alarm how do you know if someone ever be in your car. I heard stories at local street races about theives going in someone car more then once to figure out there kill switches, Thoses bastereds violated you and you didn't even know it.
3. If there is know alarm no sounds what going to keep the crook from just pushing your car down the street and just pulling it home.

Go with a alarm. Not saying kill switches don't work. Start small if thats all you can afford. But later on add a alarm. Every layer of sercuity helps. It allows more time for the would be theif to be in your car longer and run the risk of being seen. Just don't put all of you eggs in one basket.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wrx-killer-Sti eater &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Then you are going to want to invest in a couple of relays a soldering iron and some electric tape and start to go to works wiring up some kill switches. They are only as good as the install. The alarm is a better ideal because it draws unwanted attention to the car when it goes off. With out it the theif is just going to sit in your car and tear stuff apart because.
1. there is no sound from a alarm- Theives love to work on a car if there is no attention. The more time he has in a car the more time he has to figure out how to get it.
2. If there is no alarm how do you know if someone ever be in your car. I heard stories at local street races about theives going in someone car more then once to figure out there kill switches, Thoses bastereds violated you and you didn't even know it.
3. If there is know alarm no sounds what going to keep the crook from just pushing your car down the street and just pulling it home.

Go with a alarm. Not saying kill switches don't work. Start small if thats all you can afford. But later on add a alarm. Every layer of sercuity helps. It allows more time for the would be theif to be in your car longer and run the risk of being seen. Just don't put all of you eggs in one basket. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree in using layers and good installation, and alarms can be lifesavers in crowded areas. But there are times when an alarm is seen as more of a nuisance...

Maybe consider a flashing LED as a deterrent only. Cheap and effective against teenage amateurs. Or, if you really hate alarms, back up your security with a stand-alone pager and shock sensor. I advise caution on option #2 if you're looking to catch theives in the act.

 

thanks guys. i think i probably will end up investing in an alarm. you seemed to have changed my mind

 

What's your main problem with alarms? You don't have to connect the siren if you really don't want it. You can also program the alarm not to chirp confirmations.

If you've had a lot of hassles with alarms in the past, chances are that they were low quality alarms. If you're a cheap *** you can still get a good quality alarm like a low end Viper 1000.