How do I protect my new cars?

[xi2iC3]

Hey guys, picked up a 5 speed 175,000k mile 92 s13 earlier today. Since I'm a car newb, who have only learned how to drive stick today. What are some ways I can protect my car from being stolen? my car comes with no alarm at all. I want some wheel locks to protect my tires from getting stolen, but I have no idea what size wheel locks to get. What else should I buy to protect my car? Any suggestions?
Modified by xi2iC3 at 8:29 PM 11/15/2007

[xi2iC3]

Hmmmm. Any response?

[Razi]

Fuel cut off switch

[sommmatt]

quick release steering wheel provided you take it off every night

[xi2iC3]

does anyone know what size wheel locks do i buy?

[EstoMax]

s13's come with 12x1.25 lug nut pattern (as do s14's) so thats the kind of locker u need.Marko

[xi2iC3]

Thanks EstoMax. I'll pick up some tomorrow. Anyone think a "Club" steering wheel lock is good?

[UNVMY240]

Wait longer than an hour for a reply.. some of us our out stealing a car right now! J/K

If it is stock I wouldnt think you have a thing to worry about. If you have it tricked out then do the smart thing and leave it unlock so they dont bust a window or pop a lock. Okay enough jokes....wheel locks dont really work any one knows you tap a socket a size smaller onto the lock and it comes right off.

Fuel cut switchCar alarm with paging systemDont be stupid.. dont leave your car running when running into the store.dot park out in BFE so you dont get a car door to the side of yoursKeep an eye out for people taking great interest in your car. Some one that asks to see your car more than once I would question. Get Lojack.

[i240sx]

steering wheel lock suck dude.i can cut through that crap with a saw in just 3 mins. get to clutch lock.they can't start the motor without the clutch being push.the only thing i'm scare is that they might push down the street.ahhaha

[xi2iC3]

Is there a tutorial how I can make a fuel-cut off switch?

[s14tan]

my car comes with no alarm at all.

Think about that for a moment.

and then read the thread title.problem solved

Or.....
Modified by s14tan at 1:51 AM 11/16/2007

[Leash]

Or get a Cobra:

If a thief really wants your car, they will find a way to steal it. Get a Lojack.

[s14tan]

AHHHHH COBRAS!!!

[brianboy240]

im doing a fuel cut-off switch its easy and cheap...

just put a switch inline with the fuel pump and the car wont start without this switch on...and of course u have to hide the switch, im putting mine oh wait, if i tell u ill have to kill you!!!

but really its easy to hide small switches

[idahotuner]

i want to do a fuel cut of switch on mine as well. but i am not that sure on what or how to do it. need to figure soemhting out. cause my car ebing stolen would be a bad day.

[sommmatt]

[TKE SigO 258]

Cougars work in my car too...

[EW]

Clifford Concept470 is a nice security system to start with. Good basic functions and LOTS of upgrades available.Our shop's basic installation includes the following for $449:Normally open starter killNormally open ignition killimpact sensorglass breakage sensordoor protectionflashing parking lights15 sound programmable sirencoded plain view valet switch2 waterproof remotesblue l.e.d.keyless entry

Options are endless but:hood protectiontrunk protectionhorn honkback up battery sirendigital dual zone remotely adjustable proximity sensordigital tilt sensorremote start even on manual trans carwireless fuel killpower window controlGPS tracking system


Modified by EW at 1:18 PM 11/16/2007

[zenkii]

Leave your car stock and no one will even bother touching your car

[EW]

Leave your car stock and no one will even bother touching your car

Stock cars are stolen every day for ease and parts.

[smurf13]

Is there a tutorial how I can make a fuel-cut off switch?

[Super-Beast]

Removable Steering Wheel and A Good 2 way Alarm and you will be good. But if someone really wants to steal you car they will no matter what you do.

[fayceoff]

Is there a tutorial how I can make a fuel-cut off switch?

SEARCHING for the phrase "fuel cutoff switch" yielded this - zerothread?id=215575 - it's an amazing function around here, the SEARCH button is...

[brianboy240]

my gf had a stalk 1999 integra, and it got stollen...the low end model too

but she lives on a road that known as "heroin highway"

they found it a week later, 2 towns over, stripped and chopped of every costly part... it $ucked

[cmfireman]

A magnetic reed switch will keep a stupid thief from starting it. Let me see if I can find the write-up....

Damnit, I can't find it, but there is a very simple write-up on the web that utilizes a hidden magnetic reed switch wired with the ignition/fuel. You keep a magnet on your keychain and when armed the car won't start unless you pass the magnet by the switch that can be hidden anywhere you wish.

[sommmatt]

my gf had a stalk 1999 integra, and it got stollen...the low end model too

but she lives on a road that known as "heroin highway"

they found it a week later, 2 towns over, stripped and chopped of every costly part... it $ucked

i have a stalk car too

[Loki]

I'd love to see a fuel cut-off switch programmed to one of those handy little cards that they put in Mercs. You know, the cards they use for keyless ignition and stuff. Walk away with the card, switch turns off, walk back with card, switch turns on!

[JackIrish]

I've got a shock sensor on my 240, i have no clue how it works but it's always armed and i guess it goes off if the car gets rocked to much...i dunno i have to look into it, but my Z has a mean security system and i'm about to add glass detectors...i would definitely arm your car

[Jookmasta]

for wheel locks, go to pepboys or autozone or whatever auto parts store and get mcguard. as for alarms, clifford/dei products work well. or if you don't want the hassle, just get lo jack.

you can do the fuel cut off switch but if your not good with wires, you could seriously f' up something down there. up to u. pick your poison.

[Nissan240sx_s13]

Wait tell tomorrow Ill show some pictures of my simple kill switch.