THIEVING SCUM - R738 AVC
11 January 2000 | 11:06 PM
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The gearbox lock system is very secure, based on all the reports.
The best system i have come up with i fitted to my rally car a few years ago, dead simple but needed a new section of wiring loom to be spliced in.
It basically junked all the original ignition electrics, i wired it so two switches on the dash which used to control a fog light and a heated rear window had to be pushed together at the same time as turning the key. It totally confused some scum who had a go at knicking it, they pushed the car 150 yards from my house and ended up ripping half the dash out, but still couldn't knick it, saved me a fortune.
I thought the idea of a baby moniotor was genious, cheap but effective.
The best system i have come up with i fitted to my rally car a few years ago, dead simple but needed a new section of wiring loom to be spliced in.
It basically junked all the original ignition electrics, i wired it so two switches on the dash which used to control a fog light and a heated rear window had to be pushed together at the same time as turning the key. It totally confused some scum who had a go at knicking it, they pushed the car 150 yards from my house and ended up ripping half the dash out, but still couldn't knick it, saved me a fortune.
I thought the idea of a baby moniotor was genious, cheap but effective.
13 January 2000 | 11:23 AM
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I agree the baby alarm could work quite well.
An isolator switch is always a brilliant way of beating car thieves. Do you know of any companies who will fit such a swtich where you specify? Would this invalidate the warranty?
A decent wheel clamp would be a good deterrent but is too inconvienient.
An isolator switch is always a brilliant way of beating car thieves. Do you know of any companies who will fit such a swtich where you specify? Would this invalidate the warranty?
A decent wheel clamp would be a good deterrent but is too inconvienient.
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31 May 2004 | 05:29 PM
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From: At Tescos Filling Up With 99 Octane!!!
Originally Posted by GaryCat
Hi JJ,
The insurance company will likely value your car based on similar models for sale in Autotrader, Thames Valley (or wherever trader) Exchange & Mart etc. so make sure you buy some of those and find cars with a spec and price similar to yours. Don't accept the first offer, make a case as to why yours is worth more - mileage, condition etc.
The insurance company will likely value your car based on similar models for sale in Autotrader, Thames Valley (or wherever trader) Exchange & Mart etc. so make sure you buy some of those and find cars with a spec and price similar to yours. Don't accept the first offer, make a case as to why yours is worth more - mileage, condition etc.
31 May 2004 | 07:22 PM
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bad news mate every second day now some one seems to be getting there car stolen its getting out of hand.
i have a tracker and as far as im aware there not easy to find, they could be fitted any where in the car and dont you have more than 1 sensor.
i have now bought a disclock for when i go to away matches in football as it seems most crime is up north or in the midlands
i have a tracker and as far as im aware there not easy to find, they could be fitted any where in the car and dont you have more than 1 sensor.
i have now bought a disclock for when i go to away matches in football as it seems most crime is up north or in the midlands
31 May 2004 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilH
Sorry to hear about the car - what you decribed is an unpleasant experience and one all of us would wish to avoid. I would be interested to know where you are located - is it deemed 'high risk'?
On the security side, when my car arrives in March/April, I am seriously considering having a gearbox lock fitted which locks the car in reverse, and would welcome any comments/suggestions relating to their effectiveness (and sources for fitting in the Birmingham/Worcester area).
On the security side, when my car arrives in March/April, I am seriously considering having a gearbox lock fitted which locks the car in reverse, and would welcome any comments/suggestions relating to their effectiveness (and sources for fitting in the Birmingham/Worcester area).
Interactive tracker is a 100% you can phone your car up and turn it off, and put brakes on ...
Or u can go the nasty way ...but it illegal ... i know some 1 that is thinking of importing some ... they are a steering wheel locks ... but act like stun gun ... give u a wallop of 50000 voults made by taser... not illegal to sell them ...but it is illegal too use them ...
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