I guess there are two scenarios that I'd like to cover, one is the thief
who would like to drive the car away, no problem here with various
devices that kill the power, ignition, fuel etc. The other scenario is
the thief that is lusting after my new shiny wheels and tires. I
actually think this is more likely at an event full of TR enthusiasts
assuming we have the same percentage of kleptomaniacs' amongst us as
society at large. This is where a more sophisticated security system
would be useful to detect that someone is tipping the car or opening the
door to get at my audio system. I normally don't wander too far from
home but I've started to get interested and get the car to a state where
it could travel to events further afield and paranoia is setting in.
Stan
From: Marty Clark [mailto:marty.tr6@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 8:23 PM
To: Foster, Stan
Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Security system ?
Stan,
This is not what you asked for, but it is better than nothing and
definitely low-tech. I bought on eBay one on the $5 electrical cut offs
that attaches to the battery post. One piece unscrews for you to take
with and it breaks the battery connection when removed. It only takes 10
seconds when I park to pop the hood and remove and the same to put back
in to start the car. This doesn't prevent someone with wrenches from
removing it and putting the battery cable back to the original position
but would make them stand out that something was going on. Also doesn't
help if they tow it away.
I drive my car to work 3 - 4 days a week and with covered parking never
put the top up. There have been items stolen out of cars and one car
itself stolen so it's not in a crime free parking lot. So far so good
for me. My buddy who drives a 1968 Datson model 2000 rode with me to
work and has since ordered one for himself.
Marty Clark
Gilbert, AZ
1974 TR6 CF17352U
http://www.triumphowners.com/798
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