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Advice on Anti-Theft equipment??

  • 31-01-2010 06:54PM
    #1
    coolkidd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭


    So I am hearing of a lot of modified cars getting robbed and im going to add more protection to my car . . .:mad:

    A friend recommended a fuel cut off switch, Basicly when you leave your car you press this switch and it will cut the fuel, and therefore a robber can brake in but cant get it started. You can hide this switch anywhere in the car.

    Im just wondering what you lads have and what you'd recommend???:confused:


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  • #2
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    depends on how much you intend to spend, an alarm and immobilizer should be a minimum.

    You can get the black jax anti hijack system from clifford, you can look into proximity sensors etc..

    Then you can have a cut off switch as well

    You could also look into trackers


  • #3
    Graham_B18C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,620 ✭✭✭Graham_B18C


    On my car I have a Clifford, Black Jax, Proxy Sensors and all the wiring is in a sealed box inside the car. Pretty expensive though, 650 for it, but you get the blue flashing light, tis a huge deterant. With a fuel cut off, they'll already smash your window/bend your door/wreck your lock to get in before finding out you have a cut off switch.

    If you got a good alarm and felt it wasn't good enough, then maybe install one


  • #4
    miss enzo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 244 ✭✭miss enzo


    falcon predator Evo 4 with the pager and remote start!!..... tis the right job! know a lad selling them for a decent price (Pm me if you want his details)

    there is the info about the alarm!

    The next generation in vehicle security has arrived: The Predator EVO4 represents the 4th generation of the Falcon modular alarm system. Full perimeter protection, dual stage shock sensor with warn-off feature, anti-hijacking, passive arming, passive locking, full central locking control with comform closure are just a few of the amazing features offered by the Falcon Predator EVO4, Incorporating a remote starter for automatic or manual vehicles the Predator EVO4 lets you start your car's engine from the comfort of your house and leave to a ready warmed car.
    Modular alarm system for the best in security & reliability
    Includes Loud 118dB two tone siren
    Two Four button keychain long range remote controls with carbon fibre effect finish
    Includes dual stage shock sensor, other detectors available
    Anti-scanning Code learning Remote Control System
    Supports up to 4 remote control's
    Remote Engine Start with 3/6 hour auto start for battery charging/heating
    Turbo Timer
    Mute mode
    Panic feature from remote control
    Universal Central Locking Control
    Total Closure Facility
    Auxilliary output controlled from remote control (eg. for control of boot release)
    Engine immobiliser
    ast Door Arming/Passive Arming sets the alarm automatically (optional)
    Passive Locking locks the door automatically (optional)
    Flashing Hazard Lights on arm/disarm/activation
    Temporary shock sensor bypass from remote control
    Valet mode to disable alarm functions (from remote control)
    Full Automatic Anti Hijack or from remote control
    Auto re-arm prevents accidental disarming (optional)
    Ignition lock/unlock automatically locks/unlocks doors when ignition is turned on/off (optional)
    Smart chirps intrusion indication
    Smart dashboard status LED
    Arm condition memory
    Defective Zone Bypass prevents false alarms
    Car Finder feature
    Secure Emergency Over-ride facility
    Bonnet protection by supplied switch
    Door protection where switches fitted
    Boot protection where switches fitted


  • #5
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Had a Clifford G5 with Blackax on my last car, great peace of mind knowing that the car was protected from theft with keys or someone driving off while the engine was running.


  • #6
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,758 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    coolkidd wrote: »
    So I am hearing of a lot of modified cars getting robbed and im going to add more protection to my car . . .:mad:

    A friend recommended a fuel cut off switch, Basicly when you leave your car you press this switch and it will cut the fuel, and therefore a robber can brake in but cant get it started. You can hide this switch anywhere in the car.

    Im just wondering what you lads have and what you'd recommend???:confused:
    The best fuel cut is the the one that uses a magnet to turn on, then a switch to turn off.


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  • #7
    JimmyCrackCorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭JimmyCrackCorn


    Doesn't matter a damn if they physically lift your car.
    GPS with a multi point immobilisier gives you the best chance of getting your car back.

    Though any donkey can jam GPS.


  • #8
    Graham_B18C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,620 ✭✭✭Graham_B18C


    JimmyCrackCorn wrote: »
    Doesn't matter a damn if they physically lift your car.
    GPS with a multi point immobilisier gives you the best chance of getting your car back.

    Though any donkey can jam GPS.
    Can't imagine they'd be cheap either? Tilt Sensors built into the alarm would do a decent job


  • #9
    JimmyCrackCorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭JimmyCrackCorn


    Grahamo999 wrote: »
    Can't imagine they'd be cheap either? Tilt Sensors built into the alarm would do a decent job

    Monitored GPS is very expensive. Though there a lovely unit and if i had something worth protecting it would be my choice.

    Multi point immobilisers are cheap. They just cut more than fuel. Like CAS and ignition amp. Its a relay and a little effort from the alarm fitter.

    At the end of the day iv seen badly fitted alarms that arnt worth a damn, i once removed a malfunctioning alarm from a friends car in 5 minutes because it was easy to get to. (single point immobiliser behind the glove box)

    Believe it or not factory fitted immobilisers built into the ecu are very effective, the reason that Japanese imports are high on the list of stolen vehicles is unlike Europe there is no requirement by law to have afactory fitted immobiliser. (in european cars you actually have to bypass this for remote start)

    The last car i fitted a kill switch to was a nissan sylvia. I used a latching relay while i fitted the alarm slowly as i hid all the wires in the factory loom.

    I actually talked to a mechanic about a pager alarm and he asked a very valid question. What do you do if your pager goes off and there's 5 people lifting your car onto a flat-bed.


  • #10
    Graham_B18C
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,620 ✭✭✭Graham_B18C


    Very true, both systems have their +'s ans -'s.

    The Kill switch being that your car could get smashed up before they know there's anything fitted, and the alarms being what do you do if there's a load of them.

    TBH, I drive an Integra and I feel that a factory fitted immobiliser and clifford with a few bits and pieces are enough to keep most away. Well I hope anyway!!!


  • #11
    metzengerstein
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 805 ✭✭✭metzengerstein


    miss enzo wrote: »
    falcon predator Evo 4 with the pager and remote start!!..... tis the right job! know a lad selling them for a decent price (Pm me if you want his details)

    there is the info about the alarm!

    The next generation in vehicle security has arrived: The Predator EVO4 represents the 4th generation of the Falcon modular alarm system. Full perimeter protection, dual stage shock sensor with warn-off feature, anti-hijacking, passive arming, passive locking, full central locking control with comform closure are just a few of the amazing features offered by the Falcon Predator EVO4, Incorporating a remote starter for automatic or manual vehicles the Predator EVO4 lets you start your car's engine from the comfort of your house and leave to a ready warmed car.
    Modular alarm system for the best in security & reliability
    Includes Loud 118dB two tone siren
    Two Four button keychain long range remote controls with carbon fibre effect finish
    Includes dual stage shock sensor, other detectors available
    Anti-scanning Code learning Remote Control System
    Supports up to 4 remote control's
    Remote Engine Start with 3/6 hour auto start for battery charging/heating
    Turbo Timer
    Mute mode
    Panic feature from remote control
    Universal Central Locking Control
    Total Closure Facility
    Auxilliary output controlled from remote control (eg. for control of boot release)
    Engine immobiliser
    ast Door Arming/Passive Arming sets the alarm automatically (optional)
    Passive Locking locks the door automatically (optional)
    Flashing Hazard Lights on arm/disarm/activation
    Temporary shock sensor bypass from remote control
    Valet mode to disable alarm functions (from remote control)
    Full Automatic Anti Hijack or from remote control
    Auto re-arm prevents accidental disarming (optional)
    Ignition lock/unlock automatically locks/unlocks doors when ignition is turned on/off (optional)
    Smart chirps intrusion indication
    Smart dashboard status LED
    Arm condition memory
    Defective Zone Bypass prevents false alarms
    Car Finder feature
    Secure Emergency Over-ride facility
    Bonnet protection by supplied switch
    Door protection where switches fitted
    Boot protection where switches fitted

    yowser thats some system ,pm me that guys details ,
    does he fit them


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  • #12
    dad racer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭dad racer


    i know this is an old thread but if ne one is silly enough to lay out the cost of the falcon evo4 alarm and know of the trouble its causing me , like rain setting it off and after 2 attempts by the fitter to get auto start to work i may as well have tossed my cash down the drain ,, my advise is falcon evo 4 stay away


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