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> Theft deterant. What do you use?
surfdogskier
post Sep 20 2019, 05:58 AM
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We just had a car show up here in Pigeon Forge the last couple of weeks. As usual every year, a bunch of cars get stolen. An I mean nice collectables. I would think it would be a no brainer to put some type of theft deterant mechinism on these babies.

What do you guys use on your rides to help make sure your baby is where you parked it when you come out of wherever?

Looking for some ideas and details.

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post Sep 20 2019, 06:07 AM
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Hidden switches!

Small switches that control fuel pump and spark.


As the interior light on 914 is not so good can even use it as the switch.
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post Sep 20 2019, 06:09 AM
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post Sep 20 2019, 06:56 AM
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QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Sep 20 2019, 08:07 AM) *

Hidden switches!

Small switches that control fuel pump and spark.


As the interior light on 914 is not so good can even use it as the switch.


I like the idea using the switch in the interior light hooked to fuel pump....I see you are in Knoxville. I am in Sevierville.
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post Sep 20 2019, 07:32 AM
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The factory anti-theft device should be effective for at least half the population (and growing).


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post Sep 20 2019, 07:40 AM
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QUOTE(surfdogskier @ Sep 20 2019, 04:56 AM) *

QUOTE(Mblizzard @ Sep 20 2019, 08:07 AM) *

Hidden switches!

Small switches that control fuel pump and spark.


As the interior light on 914 is not so good can even use it as the switch.


I like the idea using the switch in the interior light hooked to fuel pump....I see you are in Knoxville. I am in Sevierville.


Yep. there are a few of us in TN!
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post Sep 20 2019, 07:47 AM
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thankfully no one targets 914s these days, usually hondas and toyotas. The easiest thing to do if someone is trying to drive it away is to pull the distributor rotor. If someone is trying to tow it away, lock the steering wheel in full turn lock, that would make it hard to pull onto a flat bed
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post Sep 20 2019, 08:13 AM
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post Sep 20 2019, 08:18 AM
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jackstands


Funny they come and take the jack stands and leave the car!
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post Sep 20 2019, 08:19 AM
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Most of my trips with the 914 are A-to-A, or the occasional car show where I'm going to be nearby. Haven't really had to think about security but I do admit the interior light switch is a good idea.

Though, if someone really wants your car, they're going to get it.
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post Sep 20 2019, 08:28 AM
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A locked garage and a generous insurance policy.
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post Sep 20 2019, 08:35 AM
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post Sep 20 2019, 08:40 AM
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Back in the 80's during college, I drove my 914 up to New York city to go out with some friends. I had the car for 1 year by then and it looked great with new Guards red paint and a black interior. I parked on the curb and my friends were waiting for me so in my excitement to see them, I walked away from the car. Windows down, top in the trunk. We went out that night and then all crashed in someone's loft. The next day, around noon time I made it back to my car. Nothing had been touched and the keys were sitting on the floor where I had dropped them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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post Sep 20 2019, 08:41 AM
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I agree, if they want it they're going to get it.

So I'm covered;




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post Sep 20 2019, 08:49 AM
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post Sep 20 2019, 08:58 AM
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We hired parking security for our 2019 West Coast ramble back in June. We used a local guard service that services movie shoots here in LA area. No reports of damage or anything stolen. Just that some of our guys were drinking in the parking lot until 2am. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

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post Sep 20 2019, 09:07 AM
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The 1-2-3 distributor has a ignition-kill, turned on and off with your phone.

But I agree that the stickshift, and doglegged 1st gear will hamper the thief's effort.
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post Sep 20 2019, 09:19 AM
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Even if they know how to drive a manual, the sloppy linkage will confound many of them enough that they may just give up!
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post Sep 20 2019, 09:35 AM
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Even if they know how to drive a manual, the sloppy linkage will confound many of them enough that they may just give up!


That is exactly what happen when my first 914 was taken in the 80s. Found it less than a mile from where was taken after the thief could not figure out 1st gear and was unable to climb a steep hill.
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post Sep 20 2019, 09:38 AM
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