Well, I see alot of you guys ask so, I'm going to go ahead and tell you what I feel is the best way to protect your cars. Besides locking them up well at night

1)A good passive remote alarm system - This is a first step towards keeping you car safe. It is not by any means the cure all to the common thief. It is just a step in the right direction. Your alarm should have 2 remotes, Siren, Flash the parklights, lock and unlock your doors, and arming without you pressing the button is a good idea. It is also a good idea to have it arm but not lock unless you hit the button. That'll help you from locking your keys in your car. make sure your installer doesn't take the easy way out and just wire tie the unit right unsder the dash. Tell him to have some creativity. This will greatly affect how fast the thief can disable your system. A back-up battery and an internal siren is also a good idea

2)Air Horns - This is a great way for you to do 3 things. a)Distinguish your alarm from every other alarm blaring out there. b)Hopefully give the theif a good scare and send him on his way. c)Alert others as to what is going on.

3)Starter cutoff - A must have. BUT, most alarm shops will use this in conjunction with the alarm and wire it in directly with your alarm. Forget that. Have a professional wire it in SEPARATE from your alarm system. This will better your chances of keeping your car. Most thieves think to pull your alarm module and think that all their work is done. This will give them yet one more thing to have to find and undo. Also, try and hook this cutoff relay to some kind of switch. Like maybe your passenger window up switch. In other words, everytime you get in your car, you need to turn your key and then huit your passenger window up switch. Or passenger seatbelt switch. The red button That is a switch, it has a trigger. How many thieves fasten their passengers seatbelt before taking off? Keep it separate from your alarm.

4)Hood Lock - This is a very good device. Not many people use this anymore and it's pretty sad. This device can be very helpful. It will keep ypur hood closed even if they break into your car and pop it. The best one to buy is called a "Maxi-Lock" it has the best lock and key mechanism and is very sturdy. It also has the option of an addition cutoff relay which is a great idea. Lock the hood and cutoff the fuel from underneath the hood. Now you have 2 cutoffs. DO NOT cutoff the starter again if you already have. 2 relays will cause problems when hooked up to the same device.

5)Un-brakeable Autolock, this is an awesome device. The best of it's kind I have seen and is very inexpensive.

With all of these device hooked up, you possibility of theft is greatly reduced. Especially when there is another car down the block that does not have all these anti-theft devices. Nothing can make your car steal proof. It can always be towed and their are always VERY knowledgeable thieves out there that know how to undo any system. These are all just steps to help you out.

Best of luck. It's a jungle out there

Miguel



[Modified by SIINSI, 2:38 PM 3/14/2002]

 

the autoloc may be unbreakable, but like a nose, it can be picked.


[Modified by Benefit, 10:41 PM 3/14/2002]

 

It's just one more thing he's gotta do. The more things in his way, the longer it takes, the longer it takes, the better his chance of getting caught, the better his chance of getting caught, the better yor chance of beating his skull in and keeping your car

Miguel

 

Where can I buy a "Maxi-lock"? Cheapo hood locks are not to be trusted?

 

Nope... especially stay away from a brand called "Concord" they are complete garbage.

I'll see if I can find a link for you.

Miguel

 

I got the audiovox hoodlock, but haven't installed it yet. any opinions on it? Maybe ill just sell it and buy a better one.

 

how can you forget two foundations of a good alarm system:

A Pager
A backup battery

The pager is the best though, can't steal ur car w/out the pager going off atlest once

 

I did mention the back-up battery
A pager is good, if you hear it

Miguel

 

But keep in mind if they want it they will take it. All they need is a flatbed or normal tow truck..and then they will worry about the alarm and autoluck etc...back in the shop

 

yeah the pager works great if you ever want to take your r out of your garage and park it somewhere public, even a movie theatre, well at least i get reception on mine when i went to a theatre... now if you don't have a secure garage i guess the only way you can feel you car is safe is if you become a tweaker( not recommended, I would highly advise that you either get a garage or work the graveyard shift and sleep during the day)... cuz if you never sleep then you'll always be there to hear your pager also a car cover with lock works really good with a pager, not only will it guarantee that the alarm will go off if anyone tries to steal your car but, if they haven’t cased your car before hand, they won’t know what to expect when they get the cover off as far as the rest of your security setup is concerned.

 

I mentioned that in my last paragraph. Yep, you can never stop them, just delay them. Hopefully it will be a long enough delay for you, someone else, or the police to react.

Miguel

 

alrite... dont make me put it*... but i will upon request...

 

I doubt it. I'm sure it will help more than hurt and that's all I am trying to do.

Miguel

 

One of the best ways to prevent theft of your vehicle is to not talk about your security system at all....... you don't know who might be reading this thread.

 

If you want to take a step further than don't even log on to H-T. Another step further, sleep in your car and never drive it.

Anyways, hoodlocks and hoodpins are different?

Excuse my newbieness.

 

No H-T? That would not be fun.

Hoodlocks are mechanical like a hood release cable. Hoodpins are those thingies people with carbonfiber hoods. Pinswitches are the things in your door that make you lights illuminate when you open them, causing a voltage/current drop triggering your alarm making the siren go BBBBAAAAHHHHHHH, UURGGGHH, WHoooott, OOOOOeeeee, etc...

 

How do you unlock your hood with a hoodlock?

 

Not knowing good forms of security doesn't help your car to not get stolen. Sure there may be a thief reading this, so what. The guy putting your alarm in your car can be a thief too. Trust me, I've been in the business for over a dozen years. I've seen it all. Know all your options and choose what is best for you.

Not talking about it on H-T because a thief may be reading is not gonna help you. Believe me when I tell you a thief already knows everything I am telling you. Again, the reasons I do tell people is to SLOW THE THIEF DOWN. That's really all you can do. My posting isn't going to get your car stolen. I'm just trying to help out. If you don't wanna take my advice that is fine as well.

I sometimes wonder if people had a knife in their back and I pulled it out for them, would they appreciate it? Just tryin to help.

Miguel

 

Thanks yo for your suggestions. I'm interested in this hood lock & additional switch somewhere. More ropes to trip up these thieves.

 

Who here on H-T has the BEST security system? SPEAK UP! I would like to get in contact with you (or anyone) to learn some tips about what where who and what brand i need or is best. All I have is the factory system and want more! Anything will help... IM me or email me if anyone wants to help a fellow ITR owner out here!

Thanks,
Alex