Security Devices: types?

[cheezer]

I have installed a fuel filter like this on my car, in the trunk :

http://aeromotiveinc.com/products-pa...e-fuel-filter/

It has a shut off valve built in. So even if a thief finds my fuel pump switch and starts the car, he will only get a few hundred yards before the fuel in the carb runs out.

Not foolproof, especially if the thief brings a tow truck, but it will slow down the joy riders.

Plus you will get notified of the theft a lot quicker when someones calls the police concerning an abandoned car in the middle of the road.

cheezer

[Steve Chryssos]

I'm working on a steering shaft lock for my Ididit column. Motorcycles all have them, why not enthusiast cars. It's a bit of a challenge making it convenient, but I'm close. Unfortunately, I'll never offer the device for sale because of liability.

[Code510]

For me I have two features.

1. I have an on/off switch to the batteries in the trunk. When I leave my car for more than a few minutes I'll pop open the trunk and flip the car off. This kills 100% of all power to the car.

2. My car is on air bags. When I air out the car, the cross member is sitting on the ground. When I combine this with killing power in the car, it will be very hard to move the car. Even if they winch the car I would like to think it's almost impossible.

Removing the steering wheel wouldn't be a bad idea either. I might have to look into that.

[preston]

>Ravelco- That system has not worked that great for us..

What was the problem with this one ?

Because I do something similar - instead of a kill switch that can be found and switched, I use an oddball electrical connector with some stubbed wires on it. The car won't start or run without this connector plugged in. My car is pretty well put together but an errant connector that is under the dash does not look out of place at all, and with 6 wires running to it with no identification it would be difficult to hot wire (some are 12v, some are ground).

[cluxford]

I have 2 keyed kill switches

One for the fuel pump (which is electric obviously) and another for the entire electrical system, both mounted way under the dash both mounted metal cased

Both apart so if they think they have one, they probably don't realise there is another

They are also strange keys, not easy replicated

In addition I used an electronic push button shifter for the trans. So you can't remove it from park with juice to the electrical system

But none of that will stop someone with a flatbed and some balls to take it

So I alos have insurance