FD Security.
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FD Security.
I've done searches and read alot of info about the FD and security. Mostly post entitled "My FD has just been stolen!". Then they go on to say, I had an alarm system (2 sometimes) , the club and etc. This brought me to look at my FD and my past Fd's and how easily they could have been stolen. I've looked into it all ..Alarms with remote sensors, kills switches, and a host of other anti theft units. When it dawned on me.. If I remove the wheel then nothing but a tow truck will move my car.
Thats when I began looking into, after market steering wheels and after market steering release HUB's.
http://www.sparcousa.com/psteering_acc.asp?id=282
Steering Wheel HUB adaptor.
http://www.sparcousa.com/psteering_acc.asp?id=491
Other than those in the link posted what are some good after market Steering Hub kits?
And If you have one installed post pics.
Thats when I began looking into, after market steering wheels and after market steering release HUB's.
http://www.sparcousa.com/psteering_acc.asp?id=282
Steering Wheel HUB adaptor.
http://www.sparcousa.com/psteering_acc.asp?id=491
Other than those in the link posted what are some good after market Steering Hub kits?
And If you have one installed post pics.
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http://www.autolock.com/Unbreakable_Auto_BL.htm
worth looking. i have one of these in my car that i bought long time ago. I use it to lock my gas pedal whenever i have to park at a shady neighborhood. I do have alarm on my car, but imo, alarm are only good for unlocking doors ....
+ my quick release on my momo steering wheel + worned out clutch switch (which makes my car extra hard to start) = 4 times the protection
worth looking. i have one of these in my car that i bought long time ago. I use it to lock my gas pedal whenever i have to park at a shady neighborhood. I do have alarm on my car, but imo, alarm are only good for unlocking doors ....
+ my quick release on my momo steering wheel + worned out clutch switch (which makes my car extra hard to start) = 4 times the protection
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around here they just drag em onto a flatbed and take off, guys find their **** with rubber marks for 50ft till they got it loaded up and they take off, no security but a locked garage fixes that
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Originally Posted by BoostFrenzy
around here they just drag em onto a flatbed and take off, guys find their **** with rubber marks for 50ft till they got it loaded up and they take off, no security but a locked garage fixes that
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I have been looking at different things for security. I live in a decent area & have a garage, but I am always afraid to take the car to certian places! I know it will most likely be ok, but if it were to get stolen I would be pissed with myself because I really don't NEED to take it there....that is what the Jeep is for I guess! My fiance just thinks I am paranoid - LOL!
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Originally Posted by RX7LINK
http://www.autolock.com/Unbreakable_Auto_BL.htm
worth looking. i have one of these in my car that i bought long time ago. I use it to lock my gas pedal whenever i have to park at a shady neighborhood. I do have alarm on my car, but imo, alarm are only good for unlocking doors ....
+ my quick release on my momo steering wheel + worned out clutch switch (which makes my car extra hard to start) = 4 times the protection
worth looking. i have one of these in my car that i bought long time ago. I use it to lock my gas pedal whenever i have to park at a shady neighborhood. I do have alarm on my car, but imo, alarm are only good for unlocking doors ....
+ my quick release on my momo steering wheel + worned out clutch switch (which makes my car extra hard to start) = 4 times the protection
Originally Posted by BoostFrenzy
around here they just drag em onto a flatbed and take off, guys find their **** with rubber marks for 50ft till they got it loaded up and they take off, no security but a locked garage fixes that
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[QUOTE=JayShadow]That Is a good idea tho kinda looks like the club, but in a different location. When you put is on is there alot of play or is it pretty stiff?
after its engaged, its pretty stiff. the mechanics of it is similar to the club, but the design may actually work because aside from the material made, it locks any one of the pedal that u want, keeping it from moving at all in any direction.
There's also another thread, i can't recall the name, of another satellite tracking device company similar to Lo Jack, but with more features. Me not remembering isn't helping at all, but maybe someone else can help link it. :P
Yeah.. nothing can protect against a uber pro + tow truck... (i've heard of stories w/ lo jack getting removed either before the owner reported it, or before the cops were able to track it, thus never got it recovered. Was a integra tho, not a FD).. those occasions u just can't do much except hoping ur insurance will give u reasonable amount of $ for ur car.
after its engaged, its pretty stiff. the mechanics of it is similar to the club, but the design may actually work because aside from the material made, it locks any one of the pedal that u want, keeping it from moving at all in any direction.
There's also another thread, i can't recall the name, of another satellite tracking device company similar to Lo Jack, but with more features. Me not remembering isn't helping at all, but maybe someone else can help link it. :P
Yeah.. nothing can protect against a uber pro + tow truck... (i've heard of stories w/ lo jack getting removed either before the owner reported it, or before the cops were able to track it, thus never got it recovered. Was a integra tho, not a FD).. those occasions u just can't do much except hoping ur insurance will give u reasonable amount of $ for ur car.
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[QUOTE=RX7LINK]
Intresting, I'm weary of the whole club thing. Especially after Majik telling the story of the Knight Sport FD being stolen after having the club and 2 alarms.
Originally Posted by JayShadow
That Is a good idea tho kinda looks like the club, but in a different location. When you put is on is there alot of play or is it pretty stiff?
after its engaged, its pretty stiff. the mechanics of it is similar to the club, but the design may actually work because aside from the material made, it locks any one of the pedal that u want, keeping it from moving at all in any direction.
There's also another thread, i can't recall the name, of another satellite tracking device company similar to Lo Jack, but with more features. Me not remembering isn't helping at all, but maybe someone else can help link it. :P
Yeah.. nothing can protect against a uber pro + tow truck... (i've heard of stories w/ lo jack getting removed either before the owner reported it, or before the cops were able to track it, thus never got it recovered. Was a integra tho, not a FD).. those occasions u just can't do much except hoping ur insurance will give u reasonable amount of $ for ur car.
after its engaged, its pretty stiff. the mechanics of it is similar to the club, but the design may actually work because aside from the material made, it locks any one of the pedal that u want, keeping it from moving at all in any direction.
There's also another thread, i can't recall the name, of another satellite tracking device company similar to Lo Jack, but with more features. Me not remembering isn't helping at all, but maybe someone else can help link it. :P
Yeah.. nothing can protect against a uber pro + tow truck... (i've heard of stories w/ lo jack getting removed either before the owner reported it, or before the cops were able to track it, thus never got it recovered. Was a integra tho, not a FD).. those occasions u just can't do much except hoping ur insurance will give u reasonable amount of $ for ur car.
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yeah, the club hasn't worked not long since its invention. fastest way around the club is the cut the steering wheel w/ a bolt cutter or something heavy duty and slide the club off ...
but pedals are metal, and if they're cut or removed.... umm... u get the idea
I've also heard rumors before about how the club could be cracked if u pour liquid nitrogen on it and hit it w/ a hammer. but i have no facts to back that up.
EDIT: ok, so i found the old thread that I remembered with some good info.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ecurity+system
the GPS security system i was thinking of is in that thread. called GeoTracker. Also GOODFELLAS had a really good tip in that thread about lowering your rev limiter on PFC to 500 or so. I've tried that and its great. the only downside is scrolling through the rpm is a bit tedius when ur holding the button down and it changes the rev limiter setting slower than a turtle.
but pedals are metal, and if they're cut or removed.... umm... u get the idea
I've also heard rumors before about how the club could be cracked if u pour liquid nitrogen on it and hit it w/ a hammer. but i have no facts to back that up.
EDIT: ok, so i found the old thread that I remembered with some good info.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ecurity+system
the GPS security system i was thinking of is in that thread. called GeoTracker. Also GOODFELLAS had a really good tip in that thread about lowering your rev limiter on PFC to 500 or so. I've tried that and its great. the only downside is scrolling through the rpm is a bit tedius when ur holding the button down and it changes the rev limiter setting slower than a turtle.
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of course u cant protect yourself from a tow truck in most cases but if your worried about somebody driving off in your car disable it.......
i just pull the egi fuse under the hood........theres no way she starting with out that
i just pull the egi fuse under the hood........theres no way she starting with out that
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Originally Posted by smitter113fd
of course u cant protect yourself from a tow truck in most cases but if your worried about somebody driving off in your car disable it.......
i just pull the egi fuse under the hood........theres no way she starting with out that
i just pull the egi fuse under the hood........theres no way she starting with out that
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The only problem with lowering the rev limit is that my car will actually sit at 500rpm. runs like ***, but it will run.
and if a thief wants your car bad enough nothing you can strap to it will stop them.
and if a thief wants your car bad enough nothing you can strap to it will stop them.
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Originally Posted by NissanConvert
The only problem with lowering the rev limit is that my car will actually sit at 500rpm. runs like ***, but it will run.
and if a thief wants your car bad enough nothing you can strap to it will stop them.
and if a thief wants your car bad enough nothing you can strap to it will stop them.
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Originally Posted by thewird
Can you be a little more descriptive on that?
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carry this little bad boy around in your pocket and nobody is driving away in your car
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Originally Posted by NissanConvert
The only problem with lowering the rev limit is that my car will actually sit at 500rpm. runs like ***, but it will run.
and if a thief wants your car bad enough nothing you can strap to it will stop them.
and if a thief wants your car bad enough nothing you can strap to it will stop them.
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Originally Posted by thewird
You can always install a bomb and detonate it when you notice your car has been stolen.
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i got clifford alarm http://www.clifford.com/Products/Pro...?ProductID=715 with few extra goodies like gps tracking and remote start, it calls my mobile phone if someone tryes to steal it.
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another thing you could do is a fuel cutoff switch. my dad used to have a fully built '67 Firebird. he kept it covered at all times, and had a lock on the cover's chain. someone tried to steal it, they cut the cover around the chain, broke the window, and tried to hotwire it. the only thing they didn't realize is that there was a cutoff switch for the fuel pump. it was pretty well hidden, though kinda easy to get to if you knew where it was. our neighbor came home and saw the guy and chased him off (dumb *** dropped some business cards and was visited at work the next day by the police! hahahaha).
i've got a killswitch on my FD, with a removable key, and i'll be putting in a cutoff switch for the fuel pump. other than that... locked garage in a house with an alarm i'll eventually get an alarm for it, but for now it should be fine.
i've got a killswitch on my FD, with a removable key, and i'll be putting in a cutoff switch for the fuel pump. other than that... locked garage in a house with an alarm i'll eventually get an alarm for it, but for now it should be fine.
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Dom,
Any brand you would suggest over another, and any reason why?
Any brand you would suggest over another, and any reason why?
Originally Posted by DomFD3S
Using aftermarket steering wheels....useless for "security".
All it takes is a set of locking pliers to steer.
IMO, you're better off w/ kill switches.
All it takes is a set of locking pliers to steer.
IMO, you're better off w/ kill switches.
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Originally Posted by thewird
You can always install a bomb and detonate it when you notice your car has been stolen.
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Originally Posted by UniRx7fd
it calls my mobile phone if someone tryes to steal it.
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Originally Posted by JayShadow
Dom,
Any brand you would suggest over another, and any reason why?
Any brand you would suggest over another, and any reason why?
All are designed for race purposes...not security purposes.
I've been toying around w/ this idea for some time...
just haven't done anything about it.
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Are you really just going to dangle the carrot in my face .
QUOTE=DomFD3S]I don't recommend any brand due to their current designs.
All are designed for race purposes...not security purposes.
I've been toying around w/ this idea for some time...
just haven't done anything about it.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=DomFD3S]I don't recommend any brand due to their current designs.
All are designed for race purposes...not security purposes.
I've been toying around w/ this idea for some time...
just haven't done anything about it.[/QUOTE]