anti theft measures

[Rubce]

Hi Guys

How would you make your classic car theft proof? I know you can never make it 100% safe but what measures can we take to reduce the risk?

I.e. how easy is it to install a king switch which renders the entire ignition system dead? I don't mean one connected up to a fancy alarm.

Regards

Bruce

[stag74red]

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Hi Bruce,

I added a switch/relay in the fuel pump circuit.

With this the car will startand run for a short while, then die - I hope the thief will just think the car iscrap, rather than looking for anti theft devices.

I think car alarms are a waste of time, unless you are near enough to hear it - watch people when a car alarm goes off - they ignore it.

Mark.

On my car if I place the auto selector in Park and then move the lever slightly ( take up the free play) the starter inhib kicks in.

[Bob Heritage]

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Rubce wrote:

Hi Guys

How would you make your classic car theft proof? Bruce

Spray it Java

[STAG1973]

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I have a 1980`s Waso immobiliser fitted no alarm seems to be adequate for the car.

Adrian

[kstar]

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Bob Heritage wrote:

Rubce wrote:

Hi Guys

How would you make your classic car theft proof? Bruce

Spray it Java

Oi!

[andy p]

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java is an option, or fit a tracker like some of us have.

[alan230752]

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hi, I have sterling immobilser,thatcham approved,can immobise two circuits ,fuel pump,starter,ignition, its good as comes with touchless fob, as in this link

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http://www.directcarparts.co.uk/products.htm

or http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toad-Sterling-...lenotsupported
Unlike most other immobilisers, the Excel turns itself off as soon as you put the keys into the ignition. Using transponder technology, we install a reciever inside the steering column close to the ignition. As soon as the transponder gets within a few inches of the ignition, the immobiliser switches off and you can start your car! No holes drilled anywhere and simply nothing to do! two transponders are supplied, so you'll have a one for your spare set of keys too. The Sterling Excel is Thatcham category 2 approved and recognised by all UK insurers.
alan

[Greenstag]

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Earth the coil via a secret switch. This something my dad did with every car he had

[Dave M]

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I have a unit connected to the battery that disconnects the battery completely via a remote control unit, cost about £50 but they do another version that costs less but utilises a remote mounted switch to disconnect the battery. I bought mine to prevent the battery going down whilst the car is laid up over Winter etc but it also acts as a good anti theft device as there is no power at all to the car. The unit does have a take off point for a maintained supply if you wanted one for a cd player etc.

Cant remember the manufacturer details but could find out if anyone is interested.

Dave

[DJT]

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Dave M wrote:

I have a unit connected to the battery that disconnects the battery completely via a remote control unit, cost about £50 but they do another version that costs less but utilises a remote mounted switch to disconnect the battery. I bought mine to prevent the battery going down whilst the car is laid up over Winter etc but it also acts as a good anti theft device as there is no power at all to the car. The unit does have a take off point for a maintained supply if you wanted one for a cd player etc.

Cant remember the manufacturer details but could find out if anyone is interested.

Dave

These are quite good. Available from many suppliers and ebay:

http://www.holden.co.uk/displayprodu...;pCode=020.012

Dave

[Gresley]

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Hi Bruce

I have a Discarnect on my PI which is very good, but you have to lift the bonnet each time you want to remove or refit it. I use this mainly to stop battery drain as I also have a two circuit immobiliser fitted.

Brian

[Andy Rundell]

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Rubce wrote:

How would you make your classic car theft proof? I know you can never make it 100% safe but what measures can we take to reduce the risk?

I.e. how easy is it to install a king switch which renders the entire ignition system dead? I don't mean one connected up to a fancy alarm.

I think of the risk as two distinct types of theft - theft or the car and theft of contents.

Theft of contents: If you ave anything vaguely valuable, don't leave it in the car- this removes the contents problem.

Theft of car: I want the car to be there when i get back.... so i do have an immobiliser. If the previous owner hadn't had one fitted i would simply have a couple of hidden switches in the ignition and fuel circuits - simple, cheap and effective.

The last problem is locating property once stolen - for this you would need a tracker-type device - professional install plus (pricey) monthly fee - my low-cost option would be a pay as you go sim in an oldphone, hidden in the car (plumb in a 12V charge to keep its battery alive) subscribe to one of the many mobile phone tracking services, you then have your own cheap/cheerful tracker should the unthinkable happen.

..........Andy

[Andy Rundell]

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Andy Rundell wrote:

The last problem is locating property once stolen - for this you would need a tracker-type device - professional install plus (pricey) monthly fee - my low-cost option would be a pay as you go sim in an oldphone, hidden in the car (plumb in a 12V charge to keep its battery alive) subscribe to one of the many mobile phone tracking services, you then have your own cheap/cheerful tracker should the unthinkable happen.

I think i have mentioned this before - but do remember to set the phone to silent for both phone calls and message alerts

[Stagdad]

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Andy Rundell wrote:

Andy Rundell wrote:

The last problem is locating property once stolen - for this you would need a tracker-type device - professional install plus (pricey) monthly fee - my low-cost option would be a pay as you go sim in an oldphone, hidden in the car (plumb in a 12V charge to keep its battery alive) subscribe to one of the many mobile phone tracking services, you then have your own cheap/cheerful tracker should the unthinkable happen.

I think i have mentioned this before - but do remember to set the phone to silent for both phone calls and message alerts

Andy ,

In light of recent events ,just got a car charger for said old phone,can you provide a link to the phone tracking service you are happy with .

Cheers Steve

BTW do you reckon if you went into the cop shop and said "my stolen car is at this address " they would do anything ,or would it be a case of go round yourself?

[GDPR]

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I use Childlocate................. the best phone network for accuracy they reckon is Vodafone, but even that, depending on locality can be only within 800 yards..... but 800 yards is not bad when previously you had no idea.....

As to the cops, better to call a load of mates as no doubt the law would say you'd be breaching the thieves human rights.....

childlocate.co.uk

Russ