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PanelBilly
post Apr 23 2016, 01:20 PM
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Thinking WCR and leaving the car in the parking lot. Anyone have a smart alternative for an alarm?
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post Apr 23 2016, 01:52 PM
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Depends on what it is you want to accomplish. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Basically, I don't leave any thing of real value in car and I have one of the battery connectors that has a quick disconnect that I can remove and in essence disconnects the battery. I can lock the car but a determined thief can always get in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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post Apr 23 2016, 02:46 PM
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pull the wire from the coil. You can't stop someone that REALLY wants to take your car while it is unattended, but you can slow them down during the process.
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post Apr 23 2016, 03:26 PM
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Or take the rotor out of the distributor. Can't reconnect what isn't there.

At an event like WCR where so many fellow enthusiasts are everywhere all the time.... Don't sweat it.
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post Apr 24 2016, 08:40 AM
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post Apr 24 2016, 09:29 AM
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Add a factory switch, like one for a rear window heater, and wire it into the leads from the ignition to the coil or fuel pump. . Looks stock and will not be able to start unless turned on. engine will crank but no fire. .
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post Apr 24 2016, 09:39 AM
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Just keep the top off and a bowl of water/food, good to go!

;-) I dont have an alarm for my car (yet) but I did strategically leave the fuse for my fuel pump and starter relay in very accessible locations to discourage any unauthorized starting.


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post Apr 24 2016, 09:51 AM
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I take my wheel with me if I am somewhere shady.

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post Apr 24 2016, 12:29 PM
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Agree that an Alarm will not stop a determined thief. Maybe one of these to help find it after it is gone. They alert you if any movement and provide GPS type tracking.

http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=128
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post Apr 24 2016, 02:52 PM
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I keep my car looking like a POS so they steal yours first. See you at WCR! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Apr 24 2016, 08:58 PM
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https://geoskyalert.com

This one runs through an app on your phone, door opens or it moves, you get notified and can track in real time. You can ping it, arm/disarm it and track history or in real time through google maps, all through your phone tablet or computer.

It's pretty trick, I have some buddies that use it on their trailers as well.
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post Apr 24 2016, 11:13 PM
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Bellis for the win. The real trick is the thief won't even know what engine he is steeling. Befuddle is the best defense. =>)
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post Apr 25 2016, 05:02 AM
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QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Apr 24 2016, 04:52 PM) *

I keep my car looking like a POS so they steal yours first. See you at WCR! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


+1 hahaha
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post Apr 25 2016, 07:47 AM
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Just pull the FP fuse or relay if you're worried about someone stealing the car. Park close to your room.
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post Apr 25 2016, 11:40 AM
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Another easy trick is to pull the switched 12v cable from the starter motor.
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post Apr 25 2016, 12:09 PM
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Get a $100 Iphone 4, wire the charger to the car, and toss it in the front trunk. Add it to your service for an extra $10 a month, and if the car goes missing, use Find My Phone service.

After Wayne's car went missing, I guess we need to be working on something like this.
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post Apr 25 2016, 12:52 PM
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QUOTE(falcor75 @ Apr 25 2016, 12:40 PM) *

Another easy trick is to pull the switched 12v cable from the starter motor.


Not to rag on Mats, but I'd rather pull the fuel pump relay or coil wire. It's too easy to pop start a car without working starter.
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post Apr 25 2016, 02:12 PM
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don't you guys watch TV, parking enforcement can backup lift your car and be gone in a minute....

How about this ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wheel-Lock-Clamp-B...%3D182004565523


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post Apr 25 2016, 02:18 PM
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this is the best;
http://www.instructables.com/id/Using-Smar...n-Sensor-Alarm/
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post Apr 25 2016, 02:27 PM
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None of that works.

So some device makes you aware of a group of armed gangbangers stealing your ride and you do what? Call the cops? To late - He gone.. Confront them with your 12 Gauge Citori? You're headed to court for years and lose your home and 914 to the underprivileged degenerate loser's attorney's fees / The State pays their defense fund as they are not financially able.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

The thieves that recently stole three 993's in Laguna (and my street legal lifted golf cart) all in a month or two - used a flat bed tow truck and blobs of grease on the tire path up to the bed. Given a tow hook, a locked car, locked steering, set parking brake and gears engaged does not matter one whit.......She Gone!

My recommendation is to carry stated value insurance and maintain good current photo documentation to defend the value stated. Haggerty recently called to up my stated value by 15K as they are aware of the values escalating on 914's /

I park in the most remote locations when necessary, responsibly lock the car and sleep like a baby.........

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http://www.lagunabeachindy.com/auto-thieve...eting-porsches/

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