anti-theft

[Ricoholic]

Hello everyone,

I would like to ask you guys if you know an effective security gadget (besides the alarm) to keep car thieves and carnappers from pursuing their intentions.

The info you can give me will be much appreciated.

Warm regards to all...

[userfriendly]

Welcome to tsikot.

There is no one device that will give you 100% protection from car theft. ANy device can be defeated. What you can do is layer your defenses to make it harder to steal and less attractive to theives.

Here are some things you can do. If you are really paranoid then by all means do them all:
1. Get an alarm equipped with starter kill/disable.
2. If possible the alarm should have a back up battery and siren.
3. Install the alarm in such a way that it will be hard to disable. As in custom install and not the standard install done by most people.
4. Change locks, Solex is a good brand.
5. Use a steering wheel lock.
6. There used to be a product that locks both gear shift lever and clutch. Can't recall the name but its made in Israel. Not sure if still in the market.
7. Bring your car to Big Berts and have them acid etch your plate no on your windows and side mirrors.
8. Park only in secured parking lots.
9. Keep a rotwiller inside your car.
10. Commute ka na lang and keep the car at home joke lang.

[bankai]

Welcome to tsikot.

There is no one device that will give you 100% protection from car theft. ANy device can be defeated. What you can do is layer your defenses to make it harder to steal and less attractive to theives.

Here are some things you can do. If you are really paranoid then by all means do them all:
1. Get an alarm equipped with starter kill/disable.
2. If possible the alarm should have a back up battery and siren.
3. Install the alarm in such a way that it will be hard to disable. As in custom install and not the standard install done by most people.
[SIZE=4] 4. Change locks, Solex is a good brand.[/SIZE]
5. Use a steering wheel lock.
6. There used to be a product that locks both gear shift lever and clutch. Can't recall the name but its made in Israel. Not sure if still in the market.
7. Bring your car to Big Berts and have them acid etch your plate no on your windows and side mirrors.
8. Park only in secured parking lots.
9. Keep a rotwiller inside your car.
10. Commute ka na lang and keep the car at home joke lang.

panu kung naka 07 ACCORD KA? pis man

[GerardTagayty]

gusto ko yan ah pa acid etch ang plate number ko sa mga salamin and side mirrors. makano yang ganon?

[userfriendly]

gusto ko yan ah pa acid etch ang plate number ko sa mga salamin and side mirrors. makano yang ganon?

its P150 per panel so say you want to etch both of your side mirrors then it will cost P300. You have to call Big Berts a few days in advance cause they have to prepare the mold or whatever you call it. Had my side mirrors done by them and am very happy with the workmanship.

[Ricoholic]

its P150 per panel so say you want to etch both of your side mirrors then it will cost P300. You have to call Big Berts a few days in advance cause they have to prepare the mold or whatever you call it. Had my side mirrors done by them and am very happy with the workmanship.

Hi Sir Userfriendly, I would like to ask you about the concept of etching. Why do thieves get discouraged by this? What's the idea behind?

[boyscout]

Welcome to tsikot.

There is no one device that will give you 100% protection from car theft. ANy device can be defeated. What you can do is layer your defenses to make it harder to steal and less attractive to theives.

Here are some things you can do. If you are really paranoid then by all means do them all:
1. Get an alarm equipped with starter kill/disable.
2. If possible the alarm should have a back up battery and siren.
3. Install the alarm in such a way that it will be hard to disable. As in custom install and not the standard install done by most people.
4. Change locks, Solex is a good brand.
5. Use a steering wheel lock.
6. There used to be a product that locks both gear shift lever and clutch. Can't recall the name but its made in Israel. Not sure if still in the market.
7. Bring your car to Big Berts and have them acid etch your plate no on your windows and side mirrors.
8. Park only in secured parking lots.
9. Keep a rotwiller inside your car.
10. Commute ka na lang and keep the car at home joke lang.

mas counter productive ito. example you are parked in a dark alley (di mo minsan maiwasan ito) tapos you get inside your vehicle, instead of driving immediately siyempre tatangalin mo pa ito, it would take time and it takes your attention away to the possible dangers around. Result is, it would be easier for a carjacker to take your car at gunpoint. Tapos macacarjack ka pa with the key, mahihirapan ka pa magclaim sa insurance niyan.

[pup2]

mas counter productive ito. example you are parked in a dark alley (di mo minsan maiwasan ito) tapos you get inside your vehicle, instead of driving immediately siyempre tatangalin mo pa ito, it would take time and it takes your attention away to the possible dangers around. Result is, it would be easier for a carjacker to take your car at gunpoint. Tapos macacarjack ka pa with the key, mahihirapan ka pa magclaim sa insurance niyan.

That's what the rott is for. hehehe.

Seriously, I sometimes take my big a** german shepherd with me and everyone gives me a wide berth. Pero pag golden retriever puppy ang kasama mo, it has the opposite effect -- on girls. hehehe.

[empy]

pwede mo ding pamalo sa ulo ng carjacker yung steering wheel lock :hit:



the advice about layering defenses is good advice. add ko lang that the defenses should be the most visible to a would-be carnapper (alarms with visible LED, steering wheel locks, etching). the idea is not to prevent your car being stolen - countless studies show that if an experienced thief wants to steal YOUR car, then he will no matter what devices you have - the idea is to make it such a hassle to steal your car that he goes and steals some other poor schmuck's car :hihihi:

[HyBrideVo]

install one of these in a well hidden unconspicious part of your car. battery kill switches like the racers use is one of the ingenius method of preventing car theft you just take the key with you and the car will not turn on no matter how hard the car thief tries.

[Ricoholic]

pwede mo ding pamalo sa ulo ng carjacker yung steering wheel lock :hit:



the advice about layering defenses is good advice. add ko lang that the defenses should be the most visible to a would-be carnapper (alarms with visible LED, steering wheel locks, etching). the idea is not to prevent your car being stolen - countless studies show that if an experienced thief wants to steal YOUR car, then he will no matter what devices you have - the idea is to make it such a hassle to steal your car that he goes and steals some other poor schmuck's car :hihihi:

I agree with you 100 per cent, Sir M4 Powered. Thanks..

[Ricoholic]

mas counter productive ito. example you are parked in a dark alley (di mo minsan maiwasan ito) tapos you get inside your vehicle, instead of driving immediately siyempre tatangalin mo pa ito, it would take time and it takes your attention away to the possible dangers around. Result is, it would be easier for a carjacker to take your car at gunpoint. Tapos macacarjack ka pa with the key, mahihirapan ka pa magclaim sa insurance niyan.

[SIZE=3]You have a good point, Sir Boyscout. Thanks...[/SIZE]

[Ricoholic]

Welcome to tsikot.

There is no one device that will give you 100% protection from car theft. ANy device can be defeated. What you can do is layer your defenses to make it harder to steal and less attractive to theives.

Here are some things you can do. If you are really paranoid then by all means do them all:
1. Get an alarm equipped with starter kill/disable.
2. If possible the alarm should have a back up battery and siren.
3. Install the alarm in such a way that it will be hard to disable. As in custom install and not the standard install done by most people.
4. Change locks, Solex is a good brand.
5. Use a steering wheel lock.
6. There used to be a product that locks both gear shift lever and clutch. Can't recall the name but its made in Israel. Not sure if still in the market.
7. Bring your car to Big Berts and have them acid etch your plate no on your windows and side mirrors.
8. Park only in secured parking lots.
9. Keep a rotwiller inside your car.
10. Commute ka na lang and keep the car at home joke lang.

[SIZE=4]Haha!!! Wala akong Rotweiller eh, pero yung ex ko pwede rin dahil hindi lang siya nanga-ngagat, nanga-ngalmos pa. Cross kasi siya ng Pitbull at pusa. Hehe joke lang . [/SIZE]

[SIZE=4]Anyways thanks for your suggestions, Sir Userfriendly. I will bear them in mind..[/SIZE]