A great Security System to help you Keep your Car

[tyoneal]

To all:

I read about this in one of the Car Magazines and after reading about, "Air Rides" car getting Stolen, I thought I would post it here for your review.

I think this would be a great addition to the Radio Signal security devises on the market, or possibly by itself.

Please give me your thoughts and suggestions.

Thanks,

Ty O'Neal

http://www.nohotwire.com/index.html

[Flash68]

I would be interested to hear others' opinions as well. I emailed Ravelco for pricing and they quoted me $399 for their whole system installed by a local rep/dealer.

[87wildside]

Most high end/ custom thefts are done using a trailer or tow truck with a cover over the car. These types of vehicles stand out too much to just drive away in. I personally prefer the in line brake locks. I'll look for a link.

[Fluid Power]

It would have to be used with something else, such as Prodigy's snitch. I have a friend that had his Mustang ripped off in broad daylight at work. The theives brought in a roll back and loaded it up. One of his co-workers stopped by his cube and asked him what was wrong with his car, as they saw it being loaded up on the rollback!

Darren

[Mkelcy]

You can remove a thief's ability to drive the car away in many ways. For example, I have a hood lock/starter kill switch, remote battery disconnect with a hidden switch and a removeable steering wheel with a steel cover that gets locked over the end of the steering column (all of which, by the way cost less than $399). All can be oprated from the driver's seat. None of that, however, will protect the car from a thief with a rollback.

I've considered some form of "Denver" boot for overnight parking while on long trips, but I still think you need some form of radio security device that will broadcast where the car is.

[T Bell]

I agree that both a engine disabler and a GPS based system is needed nowadays. It's just too easy for a thief to "tow" your car.

[tyoneal]

I agree with you guys regarding having several different devices to protect your car.

From original Post:

"I think this would be a great addition to the Radio Signal security devises on the market, or possibly by itself."

Since this was approved in California, I thought it might also help with insurance cost.

To me our cars are BIG targets and always will be. Whether the cost is $399.00 or $3999.00 makes no difference at all. Security is NOT a place to try to cut cost and be cheap.

"Pro-Touring", is about bringing the latest and greatest technology to our classic cars. For me this is a statement which includes all areas of a advanced Technology that is adaptable to modern automobiles.

All the items listed in this post would probably be good additions, especially if you have $50,000+ Dollars, and countless hours of your time invested in your, "Baby".

I doubt anyone on the forum, who got their car pinched would disagree.

Thoughts?

Ty O'Neal

[mstennes]

Theres some good info here, I'm going GPS Snitch and the No Hot Wire.