damn theives Options

[OMB_Godfather]

So my stereo got stolen out of my 914 too many times now (1), an dim gonna make a stab at hiding the deck from view. First i thought about an electronic drop down box that comes out underneath the dash. Problem with that is theres not enough room for a deck under there. Now I'm on to plan B which is still kinda in the thought process. I'm going to try to make a center console that has the deck angled up at the front towards the back of the car. And im gonna throw some cup holders in there with a nice leather or vinyl wrapped pad on top. Anyone ever tried this before? Successfully?

[effutuo101]

I havn't done that, but it is pretty easy with some press board, some angle brakets, some fabric and some cardboard for a template. find something you like and you can dial it in. you can work a small drop down screen out of plastic and some guides. Lots of ways to go with this. I opted for a $25 dollar model from the sale at a stereo shop

[OMB_Godfather]

I already know what deck im getting. im kind of a stereo freak.
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Its a JVC MP3 deck with a 3 angle face plate. It was the one i had until it got 5 finger discounted out of the dash. I took an old knob stereo and cut the face off and thats whats in my dash right now. Kind of a little decoy.

[mharrison]

You need a Kenwood eXcelon KMD-X92

(IMG:http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2000/113/h113KMDX92_1.jpeg)

Here's the cool part!
The D MASK+ motorized faceplate (with a high-resolution full dot matrix fluorescent display) automatically reverses the faceplate when the car is turned off, so that only a blank plate is visible
. For extra security, you can remove the face and take it with you.

Here's a link to the stereo itself, but Crutchfield is out currently:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-tium8UxIyRH/c...i=113KMDX92#Tab

[bd1308]

i've got one of those....

it's great...looks like you dont have a stereo

mine's the XDC-X859 kenwood excelon

it's gud.

[Dr. Roger]

QUOTE

You need a Kenwood eXcelon KMD-X92

Yea', that's pretty good but where do you plug in your IPod? Mines got a removeable faceplate and an auxillary input. 8-))) 20 Gigs of fun. Or I can playback my video cam thru the headset for enhanced sound. (Reno Air Races. Look out!) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

My last ride had the decoy POS stereo installed in the stock location and the REAL stereo in the glove box. No one ever touched it.

[airsix]

I did a decent stereo install in mine a few years ago (Kenwood chameleon head unit, 6" separates, 10" sub, big amp) but if I was to do it all again today I'd just have a jack to plug my iPod into instead of a head unit.

-Ben M.

[dlo914]

has anyone tried relocating the headunit to the center console? i plan to delete the currect location and alter a stock center console; when i get my car back on the road in the next few days (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

[bondo]

QUOTE (mharrison @ Oct 11 2005, 08:33 PM)

You need a Kenwood eXcelon KMD-X92 (IMG:http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2000/113/h113KMDX92_1.jpeg) Here's the cool part! The D MASK+ motorized faceplate (with a high-resolution full dot matrix fluorescent display) automatically reverses the faceplate when the car is turned off, so that only a blank plate is visible . For extra security, you can remove the face and take it with you. Here's a link to the stereo itself, but Crutchfield is out currently: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-tium8UxIyRH/c...i=113KMDX92#Tab

Hey now here's an idea.. take one of those and glue basketweave onto the "off" side.. It'll disappear into the dash! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

[OMB_Godfather]

ya well where i live if the stereo turns itself around to hide then its a prime target just to see what kind it is. I want to hide it altogether so tomoro im gonna get some thin press board and start cuttin

[MecGen]

Hey
Cool thred (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
I love music/sound systems but know very little on the spec side of things. Your screwed...now you gotta help me with finding my next system. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)
The 16 year old at Future Shop is OK but...

Just in passing...I had a alarm in my 914, with a ear splitter option. It was basicaly a module with backup power supply (10 min), motion detector, KICKASS SIREN.

Basically it worked like this. someone cuts your battery cable or not, module can work for 10 minutes alone. A motion senser (problem), is part of this kit. The interior siren was the whole key, it was on such a wicked frequency, you would have permanent hearing damage after 30 seconds. But its imposible to stay that long.
The motion sensor was a bitch to set up correctly, and I haven't seen the siren advertised in a long time. I imagine the legal issues. But it realy worth looking into.

thanx for letting me ramble
Later

[Hammy]

QUOTE (MecGen @ Oct 12 2005, 04:01 AM)

I haven't seen the siren advertised in a long time. I imagine the legal issues. But it realy worth looking into.

What is it? model.

[MecGen]

Hey
I still have the siren packed in a box deep in no mans land. Its about 10 years ago, its very small, I hid it in the console.
The WeweWeweWe sound was so hi pitched you would swear your ears were melting, I found this out at the install. It was a very popular back then but when I installed the new alarm in the Gran Prix, people didn't seem to know it ?

Later

PS...it was a siren made specially for this.

[Hammy]

QUOTE (MecGen @ Oct 12 2005, 12:10 PM)

Hey I still have the siren packed in a box deep in no mans land. Its about 10 years ago, its very small, I hid it in the console. The WeweWeweWe sound was so hi pitched you would swear your ears were melting, I found this out at the install. It was a very popular back then but when I installed the new alarm in the Gran Prix, people didn't seem to know it ? Later PS...it was a siren made specially for this.

Ah. I'm just contemplating my future anti-theft route. Or anti-car theft route.
Either a siren or a hidden ignition cut off switch, which I have no idea how that's set up.

[airsix]

Here's what I want:

Small disposable propane can (like used for handheld torch)
Solenoid valve to release propane gas into a piece of pipe.
$19 HEI ignition amp, an old coil, and a sparkplug
$2 555 timer from radioshack, wired to provide 10 cycle per sec square wave.

Wire up to alarm. When alarm goes off valve opens releasing propane into pipe. 555 timer triggers the sparkplug 10 times per second, igniting pulses of propane resulting in 10 loud 'BANG's per second.

Perp runs away peeing pants and tells friends some dude shot at him with a machine gun.

-Ben M.

[jonwatts]

No trick to the frequency for an interior siren, just need the dB level to be above the threshhold of pain; 120 - 140 dB ought to do it.

I like the idea of stuff like this, but I don't know who's electronics skills I'd trust enough to feel comfortable in a car so equipped. Imagine going over some rough railroad tracks and having that thing go off! Or Ben's machine gun! Or the flame thrower!!

This post has been edited by jonwatts: Oct 12 2005, 02:32 PM

[Rand]

Airsix! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) I like your ideas! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

As for me, I've gone personal stereo. If I wanted to share the sound with others, then I would install a kickin' amp and speakers with a 1/8" jack in the dash that goes straight to the amp. I would then connect a cable from the headphone jack of my personal stereo (Radio YourWay, Sirius portable, MP3 Player, whatever) to the dash and let the thumpin' begin.

Personally, I like the Radio YourWay because it's AM/FM and MP3 all in one, plus it's like a radio tivo... I can program it to record my favorite radio shows and play them at whim - and fast forward through commercials...

[GTeener]

QUOTE (airsix @ Oct 12 2005, 11:51 AM)

Here's what I want: Small disposable propane can (like used for handheld torch) Solenoid valve to release propane gas into a piece of pipe. $19 HEI ignition amp, an old coil, and a sparkplug $2 555 timer from radioshack, wired to provide 10 cycle per sec square wave. Wire up to alarm. When alarm goes off valve opens releasing propane into pipe. 555 timer triggers the sparkplug 10 times per second, igniting pulses of propane resulting in 10 loud 'BANG's per second. Perp runs away peeing pants and tells friends some dude shot at him with a machine gun. -Ben M.

Results look like this huh?

[GTeener]

Install a piece of (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/stromberg.gif) decoy head unit and hide the real deal from public view. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)

Or install an security system that will electrocute whoever touches your door handles (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

[Hammy]

QUOTE (jonwatts @ Oct 12 2005, 01:30 PM)

I like the idea of stuff like this, but I don't know who's electronics skills I'd trust enough to feel comfortable in a car so equipped. Imagine going over some rough railroad tracks and having that thing go off!

I agree... I'd have to REALLY trust the electrician who installed it. Kinda like earlier this spring whenever I'd turn the wheel in the 914 the horn would short out and stay on (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)