Car Security

[Gee Cee]

Hi all, I,m interested in what you guys do to secure your cars. What sort of alarm systems have you had installed. What is the best type ???. How have they been installed, are there extra holes that need to be drilled !!!. I have been looking at putting in a GPS tracking system. Thoughts ???. Thanks Graeme

 

[Andy M]

Hi Grahame,

Take the Engine Out plus any other Mechanical parts that can be removed, especially the wheels, Remove the interior, paint it beige, get a key cut for Fort Knox and keep it there!

Sorry to be negative but the best security in the world will not stop the determined. As the cars become more valuable the more problems there will be with thieves.
Sad but true.

Andy M

 

[Lashman]

I personally perfer physical security to anything electronic, ie. locked garage, dog etc.
The nice thing about having a battery in the boot is that it gives you a lot of nice hidden places you can fit all manner of battery isolator's which would at least confuse/slow down a thief.
I think the sad thing is though that anyone planning to take a classic car will be towing it away and be perfectly capable of spotting and bypassing any aftermarket systems.
Where are you more worried about your car's security, at home or out and about?

 

[ALAN YKK]

May be wise to continue this via PM

 

[Gee Cee]

My concern is anywhere you have your car. Was at a show two weks ago with over 800 cars on display, all sorts of classics/Hot Rods etc. Two cars from that show have now gone to some thief. They believe they were followed home and then waited till the time was right and gone. Don't know all the detail on how but does raise the concern to all that they are out there and are happy to take the risk to steel your pride and joy.

 

[Lashman]

Driving fast from a car show so you don't get followed is pretty much standard operating procedure for most LC owners!
On a serious note no matter how expensive/factory fitted/aftermarket an alarm/immobiliser/tracker is , there will always be legit people who know a workaround for it, and it's only a matter of time before everyone knows it.
Drop down posts might give you more piece of mind at home.

 

[TimB]

I think one of the motives behind people not using their car is it's less likely to get stolen. All part of the pleasure of owning a classic.

 

[Mark Cramond]

Leave it on the verge with a free for removal sign in the window and no one will touch it. Stick a for sale sign on it and it will get flogged. :shock:

The best ways to keep the car safe at home are simply by making things difficult for someone trying to flog it. When you are not using the car lift it off the ground and rest it on axle stands. Keep your tools locked in Garage cupboards so theives can't use them to their advantage. Remove the steering wheel and keep it in under the bed etc.

I think fitting a security device like an alarm or immobiliser does not do any favors to an LC. I think you just have to make things difficult.

 

[puddy]

My concern is anywhere you have your car. Was at a show two weks ago with over 800 cars on display, all sorts of classics/Hot Rods etc. Two cars from that show have now gone to some thief. They believe they were followed home and then waited till the time was right and gone. Don't know all the detail on how but does raise the concern to all that they are out there and are happy to take the risk to steel your pride and joy.

This has also been happening in south london recently involving some very

nice escorts, SCUM!

Puddy

 

[sutty234]

2 escorts nicked over the weekend from morpeth area.one a mk2 RS2000 owned since new.

 

[Lashman]

Any details on the escorts that were nicked? Just so we can all keep an eye out..

 

[L2Man]

Once a bit tired the valve guide seepage will stop a car starting together with the voltage drop from boot to starter.

I would exepct LC stealing would be a summer risk unless they have a trailer and a robust battery pack (pref Nuclear!!)

:lol: :wink:

 

[Rick]

I would exepct LC stealing would be a summer risk unless they have a trailer and a robust battery pack (pref Nuclear!!)

My Mk2 LC was stolen on the 1st February 2000 and never seen again, so its not a fair weather crime.