I keep a ski mask sitting on the dash, gun in the secret compartment (s&w 1006) and a baseball bat in the trunk.

 

He was not asking what you did to commit crimes (ski mask) - was asking what you did to prevent them. LOL

 

I understand what you guys are saying about... "if someone wants your car, they will have it." But around here in Jersey I see a lot of, not really sure of the specific name for or if there is a specific name for it, but it's a steel wheel lock that you place around the rim and tire so that it does not allow the wheels to roll.

To me they seem pretty strudy and it seems like it would take a pretty determined person to to try to hack that thing off.

Or maybe like the steering wheel club? I know it's easy to get those off but I'm pretty sure the theives will think twice about wasting their time on something like that.

 

I have the Clifford Matrix 10.5 alarm with two-way LCD pager system. Also, a dual proximity motion sensor. It gives off a warning beep if someone is within 6" of the car. The alarm will sound if someone enters the passenger compartment area , or reaches in, such as when the top is down. I am VERY HAPPY with it. Car Audio reviewed it in I think it was November 2005 and loved it. Although, come to think of it, when was it that Car Audio or Performance Auto & Sound didn't give a positive review on a product?

Thraak

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(SLASH, A 10 week old Boxer)

 

viper 791xv with a prox sensor and back up battery, autoloc on the clutch pedal, the club, and my own fuel cut off switch

 

damn that's hardcore

 

Believe they call that a Dallas Boot (probably has some other names as well).

I have seen repo cars dragged onto a flat bed with Dallas Boots, steering wheel locks, whatever - a thief could do the same.

The best way to protect your car is to not leave it anywhere you think it would go missing - a locked garage is probably the safest bet.

Short of either a flatbed hauler or some dirtbag at a dealership programming a key for someone to defeat the immobilizer - the S2000 is more at risk of vandals and stereo equipment theives than actual theft. I have not personally heard tale of one that has actually been stolen out-right, but I am sure it has happened.

 

The only stolen S I heard of was from when the owner was robbed of his keys, and the thieves got the car later that day.

Blinking LED or other visual additions give the appearance of an alarm, and I think Modifry has a piece of kit to get the 04+ security light to blink.

Other than that, an actual alarm to make noise if someone messes with the car, and a fuel/ignition cut off to keep the car from running even if the thief gets the key.

Also seat locks to keep the seats planted in the car. I view a break in/vandalism as an annoyance but also as a good opportunity to get a new roof/seats/stereo etc - as long as they don't get my car and learn what a pain it is to mess with my stuff. Home Alone inspired me...

The good news is that car thefts are down since 2002 thanks to immobilizer keys like the S has, the bad news is thieves are stripping cars on the spot to get more expensive parts that cars now come with. I haven't heard of anyone taking S2000 headlights though, and aside from the seats and engine, there's not a lot of tech in the car.

 

But, you can keep the tupperware. I'll stick with my Sig.

 

Dude... that dog is awesome. My buddy just bought a puppy Pitbull. He grew really fast but he's still a little baby... lol.

Andre