RE: theft deterrent

[mopar 3 B]

I can think of more illegal was of making sure they never move than legal ones. If someone really wants it there is no deterrent.

 

[uwss]

I like the E-stopp because once they break in they can put in neutral and push it down the street and load it or put a tow strap on it and pull it with another vehicle. LoJack is great, recovery is 90 percent they say; I have a Revelco on my van. They state that not one of their Revelco vehicles have ever been stolen.

I hate thieves, I have no problem punishing them.

 

[Burns69RT]

Quick release steering wheels. Only for the non purists. They sell an adaptor hub kit and a ton of wheels to choose from. Good for parking your car for a long period of time. And also kill switch that cuts all power from the coil.

 

[uwss]

So, I carry the steering wheel around with me ?

 

[440roadrunner]

Anyone try LoJack?

http://www.lojack.com/Landing-Pages...g&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Branded+General

LoJack is worthless. I live in N Idaho / E WA. There is no LoJack service here for hundreds of miles.

"Cell based" is what you want

My car is no longer factory wiring, and is EFI, so it's easy to hide a simple switch to disable ignition / pump relays, towing it would be the only option. Downside is, it's a 67, so no column lock, as ineffective as they are.

Frankly, for the rare times it gets parked "in public" I'm considering simply a plastic coated chain through one rear "spoker mag" wheel and around the leaf. One of those "disability retrieval tools" to make things easier

 

[Dennis H]

I don't want the car back after it it stolen. Too much collateral damage. It can be stolen no matter what. Insurance is required for replacement.

 

[Burns69RT]

Quick release steering wheel isn't for everyone. I don't mind carrying it. And it's only when leaving the car parked for an extended period of time. Otherwise the kill switch is always on.

 

[440roadrunner]

Quick release steering wheel isn't for everyone. I don't mind carrying it. And it's only when leaving the car parked for an extended period of time. Otherwise the kill switch is always on.

Lock it in the trunk. I'm thinking about "better" hidden trunk lock, such as some sort of sliding bolt on each side, perhaps cable released or some such

Also, I came up with a battery disconnect. I'll run a plunger out the back, "push to disconnect." The plunger will be a sliding rod / sleeve arrangement so you can push it do disconnect the battery, but not pull it back out. Alternatively, I've thought of something like a bike brake cable under the carpet ----pull and disconnect. You have to open the trunk to turn it back on.

 

[GetX'd]

I'm considering adding the "Pit Bull Tire Lock" to my deterrent weapons. It's strong as hell, locks up your wheel like the boot the cops put on to disable your vehicle when you don't pay your parking tickets. It's easily installed and taken off. There's a variety of options, but I'm looking at the simplest version for $299. It's not that conspicuous looking - while it definitely stands out cause it's bright yellow. You want the thieves to see it so they pass on your car.

Google it and let me know what you think.

 

[440roadrunner]

^^ Depending on what your wheels are a plastic covered chain / cable and padlock are cheaper and just as effective. How heavy is that thing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjoJdfgMcOM

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I don't want the car back after it it stolen. Too much collateral damage. It can be stolen no matter what. Insurance is required for replacement.

If I had full coverage on mine, that would be the difference between affording the car "or not." For some of us, insurance is not an option, and in my opinion, is in many ways a cop out. We are all paying "the bill" for insurance, in some ways.