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Anti-theft devices?

Posted: 10/6/03 4:14am Message 11 of 17
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Vette(s): 1979 Black on Black, heavily modified. 1975 Orange, bone stock (for now).
I agree, the top of the line car thiefs knows what they are doing and no alarm will stop them. I got top of the range security system in my 79, I know it won't propably stop the thugs from stealing the car, but at least it gives me a huge insurance discount. I have fuel cut off, spark cut off, 3 kill switches, armor films in all class etc...


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Anti-theft devices?

Posted: 10/6/03 7:59am Message 12 of 17
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Vette(s): 1976, custom paint, chrome headers/side pipes, front/rear spoilers, dual side sport mirrors, bubble tail light conversion
 ... armor films in all class etc... 


I'm not familiar with this term - what are "armor films"? |headscratch|


Anti-theft devices?

Posted: 10/6/03 8:18am Message 13 of 17
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Vette(s): 1969 Daytona Yellow Coupe - ZZ4/4 speed, Hurst shifter, Griffin aluminum radiator w/ Dual Spals, March Serpentine Pulley kit, Hookers with STS Racing Baffles, VB&P Suspension bits, 17" AR Hopsters, L-88 Hood
Is armor films tinting? |toungecool|


Anti-theft devices?

Posted: 10/6/03 8:56am Message 14 of 17
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Vette(s): 1979 Black on Black, heavily modified. 1975 Orange, bone stock (for now).
The armor film is a clear film which is installed on the bare class. It won't brake into pieces even if the window cracks, so the window stays in one piece and keeps the burglar from getting inside the car...


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Anti-theft devices?

Posted: 10/8/03 9:15pm Message 15 of 17
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Anti-theft devices?

Posted: 10/9/03 8:07pm Message 16 of 17
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Vette(s): 1970 red stingray cpe 350/300HP a/c,p/w,p/s,AMFM stereo
I agree with 68 Roadster alarms are useless. I used to repo cars in NYC for many years. Drove hundreds of them throught the city and all boroughs with the alarms blaring. Day, night, early morning never once got stopped by police.

Best bet is a disabling device like an electrical or fuel cutoff switch. Takes too long to find them. Only way to beat that is with a tow truck. A good operator can get the vehicle up in the air and gone from a city parking space in under 2 minutes. Got caught once or twice doing that.


Anti-theft devices?

Posted: 10/10/03 11:57pm Message 17 of 17
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I'll agree with red70vete, the best antiftheft system is the most unorthodox homemade system. The longer it takes to figure out the less likely you will lose your C3. Personally, I have chosen to disable the ignition. Hopefully, a thief will get digusted and walk away when the car cranks but doesn't start.

But, if they show up with a tow truck, you are pretty much out of luck because it doesn't matter if they can drive it or not.

Thanks for your input.

Rick.


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