Tips against Cars being stolen?

[rs73]

*Refrain from posting any Skylines detail in ...Skylines Spotted... thread in this forum, especially about this "spotted a xx colour Rxx parked in xx". Even worse if the statement is followed by "...nice lookin wheels u got there bro!" or "nice recaros!"

That thread can be used by potential thieves to find where certain Skylines are regularly parked while owners gone for work/shopping/movies, and indication of what is inside the car.

* I always fit a steering lock, even when locked in the garage

* I always park in a very populated area (lots of people walking/driving past)

* I had a kill switch (fuel power) fitted last week, it's hidden well, but wouldn't take "hours" to find (I wouldn't mind 1 or 2 more)

* Stock rims (ok ok I can't afford a set of Buddyclub PII's)

* I have no enemies (that im aware of)

* Never pop my bonnet in public

[mcnamg]

a lot of the pros now dont even bother to break into the luxo cars or the cars that they know are going to be well alarmed. In perth the trend seems to be nowdays to break into your house at night while you are asleep and steal your car keys that way they have your alarm keypad and off they go.

although this is the case i am sure that there a number of ways to prevent your car keys being stolen

1. dont leave them on then bench in the kitchen or on a keyhook. especially not on a shelf or table near the door. although this is convenient its much better to have them on your bedside table as the theives are less likely to come into a room where someone is sleeping. but if they do and they are armed your life is not worth risking if they really want you car.

2. get a good alarm for your house too not an alarm that uses motion sensors inside as most people turn them off at night because if they want to get up for a drink they will unintentionally trip the alarm. get one with shatterpoint sensors on the windows and reed switches on all the doors for full permiter security

3. fit a kill switch to your car as this will mean that even if they get your car keys they will still need to hunt round for the kill switch. the longer the teives linger the more likely they are to be seen or heard.

4. sleep with a gun under you pillow and then blow the theif away when he breaks in for you keys

[dan_the_man]

if your worried about them stealing your keys... just get a keypad fitted to your alarm so you have to type in a pin number everytime you start your car

[(B1) MR_fanny]

tie one end of the string to ur keys..leave it on the table...and the other end to the trigger of a shotgun:D:D

kill switch in the boot sounds like a good idea....is it as simple as connecting a switch between the wires of the fuel pump as sugested??

[siksII]

there is a wrx parked outside my work every day.... they guy leaves it there with a wheel clamp on it!!

(if your keen on security, might be an idea)!

[mcnamg]

thumbprint entry and ignition would be good.

need to devise a way to make the steering wheel lock and the handbrake lock when you get out of the car.

buy a pitbull dont feed him and leave him in your car when you leave it anywhere and dont feel sorry for the poor theif who breaks into your car

only problem maybe would be the dry cleaning to get the blood off the seats

[dairyboy]

In regards to pulling fuse or even ECU out, people over in Hong Kong have done that before but the thieves caught up with this and they, wait for it, bring their own fuse and ECU so it becomes useless once again. One way I can think of is getting a custom ECU installation and don't tell anyone about what sorta ECU you're using. That way, the loom shouldn't be standard and they wouldn't have a clue what ECU you're using.

Hide your keys well is probably a better idea and stop buying those Nismo/GTR keys - you think those thieves are dumb? Right now, I am using some cheapass key that looks like it's for my work car. In fact, all the car keys I've got at home are hidden in a safe. I know it's a bitch to get the keys out every morning but sure as hell they won't be able to get my keys no matter what!

[Pistolpete]

well think abou tit a pro thief like those mentioned in hongkong or what eva, they wouldnt just b walking happily along the road c ur ride then jump strate in.

i reken they would do there research about u and ur ride so it all goes smoothly, like maybe watching u 4 a few days and studying the car and everything u do to it. i reken with a little common sence u could steel anything if u really wanted it.

and i mean a skyline is only a skyline its not a lambo or something, plenty of Lines arounf if urs is to difficult then they probs go down the road to the other GTR in ur street.

so i reken that the more security u have the better, also just use some commonsence and dont do anything stoopid

its not car theft thats a worry but car jacking thats a problem, and far more dangerous, to ppl.

im from Africa and its soooo common there (ne1 heard bout the flamethrowers under the car, AWSOME idea. fry the F%$ing bastard)

Over there all the thief does is walk up to u shoot u in the head, pull out ur body then get in and drive off, middle of the day at a crowded lights, it does not matter. They reken a pro does this sevaral times a week!!!!

funny old world innit?

i like a pitbull idea!

[dairyboy]

They _do_ study your moves for a couple of days before they will do anything. They aren't gonna take a chance are they?

If you've got some form of tracking and can remote disable the car, possibly buy a small phone and turn it off then hide it in your socks or something? That way, give the car to the ***ers, call Quiktrak or whoever your tracker is and let the cops deal with it.

[benm]

I think the problem is that a lot of people won't do the simple things (alarm, fuse, kill switch, steering lock, etc) because they know that for a professional it takes about 30sec for each of the above to "fix".

I realise that if somebody wants something than no matter what sort of security you have they will get past it but the point is the more you can stall them or trouble them the better chance you have of them being seen and running away with your CD Player instead of your $30,000 car.

[Viscount]

Oh btw it's probably a good idea to also mention what strategies people may use to steal your car.

I know 2 methods people use:

1.) They leave a big flyer in your back window. You get in your car, turn on the ignition, see it, get out to remove it, meanwhile they run and jump in the car and drive off.

2.) They will purposely gently bump into you from behind. You get out to check the damage, and someone else from another car gets out, and drives off with the car.

Just 2 methods I have heard of happening in recent times.

[ferni]

Yeah i sleep with my keys in my room, also have a pager setup for my car alarm, other custom security mods, The most likely way for it to be stolen is via tow truck...

but honestly, getting it stolen to me isn't as bad as having it keyed/wheels stolen etc... thats what worries me the most

wheels = 3k

keyed = respray = 3-4k?

its at the point where its not worth claming on insurance because rating will go up, premium will go up + pay excess..

at least if its stolen/written of, you get paid out and you can buy another, your not as much out of pocket, i dunno

[Evo_Lee]

I thought they don't bother sneaking around these days...car-jacking seems to be easier. A tracker is the best way, furthermore your life is more important and it's only a car.

There are many ways to prevent joy-riders, common sense...watch where you park, don't leave valuable items in the car. Minimum 3 point immobolizer, LEDs or some form of visual deterent, seperate alarm system from immobolizer unit, sensors all doors, boot and bonnet, removable steering wheel which is kinda weird to carry around but I know some people do it, key locks if you don't want shave handles and keyholes, dual siren (inside and out) with battery back-up but you have to make the effort to change the batteries every 3 years and a good bonnet lock. Most importantly know your installer well to not reveal your personal details and that he knows how to hide the wiring well even when the front wheel under guard covers is accessed.

Also sorry guys but the early Skylines and Silvias door locks are weak...they don't bother with picking lock...they just basically smash the barrel. Cars where the lock itself located on the handle are stronger which you will find most of the newer cars have. Option published an article on which sports cars were easier to break into, which isn't good to publically say, but they also highlighted all the prevention points I have mentioned above.

The funny thing over here is theives are not going after you car they just dump it after, they are only going for the engine. If they know you have a highly tuned 600ps+ engine or if there is a shortage of supply on a particular engine your car becomes a target...SR20 are indemand at the moment which they can sell off to the States for big money. Working in teams, professional will have your engine out in less then one hour.