Didn't Catch Him This Time

[kuoh]

This is why when I replaced my OEM alarm, I chose one with a proximity sensor AND a pager. They just have to get too close to the car for more than a few seconds to trigger the warning and for me to get a page. In apartment complexes, car alarms tend to be ignored since they false so often. If only my dash would stop popping in heat/cold, I could turn up the sensitivity on the shock sensor too so I can tell for sure if someone actually touches the car.

If the battery is indeed dead, check it for damage. It has been known for thieves to shoot a pellet through the fender, or from some angle where the battery is exposed and drain the electrolyte. Or, the hood can be popped and wires simply clipped. The stock alarm does not monitor for hood intrusion.

KuoH

[kuoh]

The experienced thief will have ear plugs in hand. Unless you inject gas into the cabin or just make the car explode, nothing will stop a determined thief.

KuoH

Originally Posted by Noir

i once had a 'whisler' installed in my car. it's hidden and if triggered, emits a deafening high pitched whistle until deactivated. it was powered by a separate battery so if they disconnected the car battery, it would still be effective. it's unbearable being in the cabin with it screaming at you.

[ensteele]

First, yes , most are in covered and enclosed area. The couple I drve are in the drive way in front of the garage. It takes real Ba--s to be that close to the house and steal a stereo. All he needed to do is ring the doorbell and ask for one. I have one right there for people who do that so they don't have to break into my cars.

Next, I live in an area with close neighbors right across the street. It has been a good area until a couple of crack heads have moved into the area.

[SSSVX]

Sorry to hear about your loss, Earl.

Maybe you shld improve your alarm systems and set up the 24hrs survelliance cameras to look at your SVXi?

[ensteele]

I am going to work on a few things that should take care of the problem.

[grbii]

I Like the "concussion bomb" Let one off they cant hear and will have a hard time running That might just get around ..NO PROBLEM'S....

[lhopp77]

Sorry about your loss Earl. But, I sure am not sorry about where I live. I actually leave the keys in all of my parked vehicles. No problems whatsoever with theft. Set up some bright lights with motion detectors. Of course every coon and skunk would light you up.

Lee

[RSVX]

Originally Posted by ensteele

I would set a couple of Claymore mines except I don't want the holes in my cars.

Claymores are directional, based on the placement, your cars would never be touched

[dcarrb]

Originally Posted by Noir

you think it was the siphon in the dark?

That's the first thing that entered my mind: Little s@*!head got nailed trying to pinch gas; decided he's come back and get even. Could happen.

dcb

[Noir]

Originally Posted by kuoh

The experienced thief will have ear plugs in hand. Unless you inject gas into the cabin or just make the car explode, nothing will stop a determined thief.

KuoH

i thought about this, but the noise should alert earl and prompt him to get his mossberg out for some hunting.

[Earthworm]

I think you needs a webcam with a live feed right here on the network! We could ALL keep an eye on your collection.

[mohrds]

Originally Posted by Earthworm

I think you needs a webcam with a live feed right here on the network! We could ALL keep an eye on your collection.

I was going to suggest that too.

[dcarrb]

Originally Posted by lhopp77

Set up some bright lights with motion detectors. Of course every coon and skunk would light you up.

You can get them with a sensitivity adjustment that allows you to tune-out small animals. I always know when something larger than one of my yard cats comes onto my place.

dcb

[svxistentialist]

Sorry to hear about this Earl.

Sensible increased security would seem to be the way. Once they get away with it once or twice, it's open season, you'll have no comfort.

Joe

[TomsSVX]

actually, you could just fire off some rouns of a 12gauge sawed off in the middle of the night just to make an impression

Tom