Official don't-steal-my car tips

[90Tegra]

since many cars are getting stolen lately in your area and in general, i thought of making this thread to help people out. if you have some info please add on

1. Get a good alarm and make sure a professional installs it
2. Get a kill switch
3. Get a gas cap that has a key lock ( helps trust me)
4. drive with not alot of gas in your car (i usually always fill mine up right to the middle or sometimes less unless im going on a trip)
5. always close ur sunroof or windows all the way up.
6. don't leave a spare key in ur car.
7. Turn car wheels sharply toward or away from the curb and set the brake.
8. if you have a manual car always leave it in gear 1 or reverse.
9. a detachable steering wheel would help
10. never leave ur car running to warm it up or if u do make sure its somewhere where u can easily spot it.
11. when u go shopping and come back to put some in ur car than go back make sure u put it in ur trunk or under a seat.


can't think of anymore but if u guyz could add on.

[handsomebassman]

Good tips man .

But alot of people here who are having troubles with car theft unfortunatly do have fairly good alarms. But the rest of the tips are great ways to improve safety from theft. And i wish i could have a removable steering wheel, because that would be quite a large theft deterent.

[RX-7_TWINTURBO]

hidden kill switch is one of the best ideas... i have one in my car

[handsomebassman]

Originally posted by RX-7_TWINTURBO
hidden kill switch is one of the best ideas... i have one in my car

how does the hidden kill switch work? I dont know if it matters for my car. It has a chip in the key so that it wont start up and junk without the chip. I have no idea what this means for me.

[retro-steve]

i have a stock immobilizer with my car but on my old car my "alarm" was some empty 9mm casings and a clip laying on the passanger seat. no laws against it and i didn't have a single break in

[brandon]

Originally posted by handsomebassman
how does the hidden kill switch work? I dont know if it matters for my car. It has a chip in the key so that it wont start up and junk without the chip. I have no idea what this means for me.

It is a switch that cut's into your battery's power line so when it's switched off then your battery is off and no power to your car.

[RX-7_TWINTURBO]

Originally posted by handsomebassman
how does the hidden kill switch work? I dont know if it matters for my car. It has a chip in the key so that it wont start up and junk without the chip. I have no idea what this means for me.

my switch kills the power to the fuel pump...no fuel = no stolen car

[90Tegra]

Originally posted by RX-7_TWINTURBO

my switch kills the power to the fuel pump...no fuel = no stolen car

yes most are to the fuel pump.

[Speed_69]

how much would a kill switch cost around and where can i get one(installed as well) ?

[Grip172]

any links to do your own safety kill switch?

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by 90Tegra

1. Get a good alarm and make sure a professional installs it

I'd like to add to this. Not just any professional will do. In fact, most "professionals" will take short cuts to speed the job. You need to find someone who is willing to take their time to do things right. A good install will take twice as long as any typical install. What I mean is, very well hidden wiring, making sure all the options are wired up properly, redundancy wiring, hidden brain...the whole shebang.

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by retro-steve
i have a stock immobilizer with my car but on my old car my "alarm" was some empty 9mm casings and a clip laying on the passanger seat. no laws against it and i didn't have a single break in

I'd smash your window just to get a free mag..

JK...

Detachable steering wheel is a good idea, and the ol' hidden kill switch is the best.

[rc2002]

Or take your ECU with you when you leave your car.

[7thgenvic]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
Or take your ECU with you when you leave your car.

very true!!! even though its kinda a pain in the ass! its not hard to take out.

[Newk]

I use a hidden starter button.

[freakin]

The hidden kill switch is the way to go! Well, that on top of all of the other options.

If you're in a pinch, just pull fuses out....same idea.

[Police]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
Or take your ECU with you when you leave your car.

HAHAHA reminds me of time when these mexicans tried to pop start my buddies civic with no ecu in it hahaha after about 2 blocks they gave up.

ohh yeah i believe you forgot STEERING WHELL LOCK or BRAKE PEDAL LOCK actually they even have a shifter lock for auto cars maybe even for manual too.

[Weapon_R]

The best thing is a hidden fuel kill switch. A thief won't take the time to figure out why the car isn't starting.

[iceburns288]

Originally posted by Grip172
any links to do your own safety kill switch?

My sister just bought a Mercedes and as a birthday or Christmas present I'd like to do some of this for her.

[Sharpie]

Originally posted by iceburns288



My sister just bought a Mercedes and as a birthday or Christmas present I'd like to do some of this for her.

If it is new you dont want to touch it