Anti Theft Devices You Can Install

[Gene F]

OK, I tried to solve this on my own, but I am stuck. I seem to recall about a year ago someone posted something about a kill-switch that they put together for their car. They carry a seperate fob in their pocket. If someone steals their car, or carjacks them after they get a block or two away the car dies. I want to find that post, and have logged in and tried the search but for the life of me I can not find it.

I want a fob that I simply put in my pocket, and it emits a signal and when that signal is lost kicks off the ignition / electrical system. I want them to get at least 200 feet away. This also works when I'm in the hardware store, and am not with the car. It will not be on my key ring, because that defeats the purpose. The systems I see on Ebay, Amazon, etc are all from no name vendors, and the prices are all over the place.

I have a unique car that I feel if it gets stolen / carjacked I'll never get another one. Heck they did not build that many of them to start with. I don't want an insurance check, I WANT MY CAR!

My only other option is to get a concealed carry permit and put a 9MM under my shirt tail. I kinda hate the thought of blowing away some young person as I step out of my car, even though they likely will be pointing one at me. Although they may not mind blowing me away. They have been pulling little old ladies out of their cars, and taking their purses and credit cards. The ladies ultimately end up in an ambulance headed to the hospital. The judges let em out because the system is just not setup to hold minors overnight. Next day they do it again. There are 2 local police departments that are at their wits end trying to stop this. Besides, 3 of my collector cars do not have a trunk, so a pistol is a logistical issue.

Any help is appriciated....

[5851a]

I though maybe Lojack but see they went out of business this March. Any possibility of a in car fuel shut off valve?

[McMimmcs]

My new Cadillac has a centralized disabling device. Once activated only the dealership can start vehicle. Each vehicle has a different computer log in. I am sure something can be designed to fit a collector car but there is a cost factor. Wayne

[Gene F]

LoJack went out of business! Wow. All those people with their systems left holding the bag.

[Ford blue blood]

A cell phone hidden with the ring signal connected to a kill relay. The cell is wired to the cars battery. A hidden reset switch and it should do the job. It will also give GPS data if fancy enough. Most any tech nerd should be able to "fix" that up.

[5851a]

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I believe customers still have service for 6 months. Some type of merger or take over.

[1oldtimer]

I have this on my '56 Chevy panel (sits on the street) and my '41 Ford p/u (in the driveway). 2 thick GOOD padlocks and some cut resistant chain (with a cover). Put in gear, turn the wheels, lock it up and hope for the best.

[56sedandelivery]

On my truck I have a hidden switch that kill the ignition. Flip the switch and it will not start. I suppose you could jump it from the engine bay but most people wanting to steal it would not go to that much trouble.

[Herman Munster]

Any car with a manual transmission already has an anti-theft device.

[Dobie Gillis]

Originally Posted by Herman Munster

Any car with a manual transmission already has an anti-theft device.

Yeah, there aren't many septuagenarian car thieves who are still plying the trade.

[55blacktie]

Use a gun, go to prison and/or lose your car, and more, in civil court. You might also lose your life if the guy stealing your car is also armed, more willing to shoot, and a better shot.

[Gene F]

Originally Posted by 55blacktie

Use a gun, go to prison and/or lose your car, and more, in civil court. You might also lose your life if the guy stealing your car is also armed, more willing to shoot, and a better shot.

Yep. Now you know why I am shopping for kill switch solution, right 55Backtie?

[dmsfrr]

I'm guessing something very obvious might discourage a casual thief from considering your car before trying to hot-wire it.

A brightly colored wheel boot, steering wheel 'club' or a brake pedal to steering wheel locking bar, in addition to some of the other suggestions above.
Yes they can be defeated given some time but so can anything else. And an accomplished thief with a tow truck doesn't really care about those small things.

The goal might be to make your vehicle obviously more trouble for an opportunist thief to try taking than another one that's an 'easier' target.
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[Gene F]

I am more concerned about car jacking...
I have a club. A club kinda saves the horn ring

[dmsfrr]

Originally Posted by Gene F

I am more concerned about car jacking.
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Unless you're driving an armored car I wouldn't be playing little 'You can't take my car' games with someone with a gun to my head or knife at my ribs. They can have it.
A fuel shut off would at least let them get a couple blocks away first.

Some GPS tracking hardware in the car might be good for that type of situation.

Or move to a better neighborhood or community.
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[55blacktie]

If you own a car that somebody is willing to kill you for, it doesn't matter where you live, and you probably don't live on the wrong side of the tracks.

[dmsfrr]

Originally Posted by 55blacktie

If you own a car that somebody is willing to kill you for, it doesn't matter where you live, and you probably don't live on the wrong side of the tracks.

There was a parole violator here several years back that in one afternoon stole or carjacked and wrecked three ordinary cars while on drugs and evading arrest.
It doesn't really matter what you're driving depending on the circumstances.

[Gene F]

I agree with both of you gentlemen. That's why I want them to get away a little bit before the car dies. 1) I don't want to die, 2) I'm not all that keen on being forced to carry a gun around every where, 3) I'd hate to put a kid (male or female) in their grave, 4) I really don't want an insurance check, I want my car.

We are on the same page. That is why I am shopping for a technology solution.

[dmsfrr]

Run the car on an electric fuel pump with a toggle switch in an easy to reach but slightly out of sight position. The car will likely go a block or so on the gas in the fuel bowl.

My daily driver has keyless ignition, as long as the key fob is within a couple feet of the dashboard.
An aftermarket electronic automotive alarm system may(?) be able to shut the ignition down after it gets a certain distance away from the small remote in your pocket.

[Gene F]

My Honda has Keyless, but if someone hops in it, and it is already running it will run till it runs out of gas. After that they will have trouble getting it restarted.