Honda Car Forum

"mrdancer" <mrdancer_at__iw.net> wrote in
news:PMqdnXiQSLMhry3enZ2dnUVZ_vmdnZ2d@prairiewave. com:

> "John DiFool" wrote in message...
>> I will be getting my new Honda in a month. It comes with something
>> called "Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System" (which is one of those
>> devices which cuts off the ignition and/or other vital systems if it
>> is tampered with). Additional options I've researched include:
>>
>> 1. Lojack, which in this high tech age may be easily countered by
>> a pro thief,
>> 2. Window etching, which (apparently) can be easily done with a
>> $20 DIY kit (acid etches the VIN into your windows)
>> 3. The Club, which is what I used on my old car.
>>
>> Anything else which might be effective and/or state of the art?
>
> Most effective is the sound of a 12-gauge pump if you're at close
> range (e.g. - alarm or silent pager). Good guard dog is also quite
> effective.
>
> I've used a Kryptonite club, which is more resistant to freezing than
> the Club, but doesn't help with the steering wheel being cut. Those
> thingies that fit under the brake pedal would be more effective.
>
> I've always wanted to wire a vehicle with c4 that had to be
> deactivated with a hidden switch each time you started it... or maybe
> set off with a cell phone signal...
>
>
>

No,wire a STUN gun under the seats,with a remote to activate;when you see
someone in the car,trigger the stun gun.You probably will have to change
the seats,but it would be well worth it,IMO. B-)
AND it's generally non-lethal,too.
You may have time to call 911 and police actually arrive while the thief is
still disabled.

C-4 means you have to get a whole new car. 8-(

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in
news:MLedndfwgrq97S3eRVn-qQ@sedona.net:

> "John DiFool" <johndifool@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:eu9sq19isbu2t0o09ppqnkd001tvo08p33@4ax.com...
>>I will be getting my new Honda in a month. It comes with something
>> called "Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System" (which is one of those
>> devices which cuts off the ignition and/or other vital systems if it
>> is tampered with). Additional options I've researched include:
>>
>> 1. Lojack, which in this high tech age may be easily countered by
>> a pro thief,
>> 2. Window etching, which (apparently) can be easily done with a
>> $20 DIY kit (acid etches the VIN into your windows)
>> 3. The Club, which is what I used on my old car.
>>
>> Anything else which might be effective and/or state of the art?
>>
>>
> A hidden "kill switch" is effective in preventing the car from being
> started, although the immobilizer provides most of that value. I like
> The Club and similar devices which can interfere with the increasingly
> common towing thefts if used according to instructions. Tow trucks
> depend on quick snatches, and even leaving your front wheels
> inaccessible and turned to the side will afford a lot of protection.
>
> Mike
>

But none of those prevent theft of parts or possessions.

To prevent tow thefts,you could have a center-mounted hydraulic jack that
would prevent tows.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

What model of Honda are you getting.
I am thinking of a new Honda...
On 27 Dec 2005 00:11:39 GMT, Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote:

>"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in
>news:MLedndfwgrq97S3eRVn-qQ@sedona.net:
>
>> "John DiFool" <johndifool@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>> news:eu9sq19isbu2t0o09ppqnkd001tvo08p33@4ax.com...
>>>I will be getting my new Honda in a month. It comes with something
>>> called "Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System" (which is one of those
>>> devices which cuts off the ignition and/or other vital systems if it
>>> is tampered with). Additional options I've researched include:
>>>
>>> 1. Lojack, which in this high tech age may be easily countered by
>>> a pro thief,
>>> 2. Window etching, which (apparently) can be easily done with a
>>> $20 DIY kit (acid etches the VIN into your windows)
>>> 3. The Club, which is what I used on my old car.
>>>
>>> Anything else which might be effective and/or state of the art?
>>>
>>>
>> A hidden "kill switch" is effective in preventing the car from being
>> started, although the immobilizer provides most of that value. I like
>> The Club and similar devices which can interfere with the increasingly
>> common towing thefts if used according to instructions. Tow trucks
>> depend on quick snatches, and even leaving your front wheels
>> inaccessible and turned to the side will afford a lot of protection.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>
>But none of those prevent theft of parts or possessions.
>
>To prevent tow thefts,you could have a center-mounted hydraulic jack that
>would prevent tows.

it doesn't cut the ignition if its tampered with. The way it works is the
key has a chip in it, without that chip the car won't start.
So if you were to get a copy of your key cut, it would not start the car.
Or if someone tried to hotwire the car, it would not start without the chip

"John DiFool" <johndifool@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:eu9sq19isbu2t0o09ppqnkd001tvo08p33@4ax.com...
>I will be getting my new Honda in a month. It comes with something
> called "Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System" (which is one of those
> devices which cuts off the ignition and/or other vital systems if it
> is tampered with). Additional options I've researched include:
>
> 1. Lojack, which in this high tech age may be easily countered by
> a pro thief,
> 2. Window etching, which (apparently) can be easily done with a
> $20 DIY kit (acid etches the VIN into your windows)
> 3. The Club, which is what I used on my old car.
>
> Anything else which might be effective and/or state of the art?
>
>

Insurance Bureau of Canada has a little blurb saying that the new built in
deterrents are very effective and may even get you a discount.
Here's the link: http://ibc.ca/vehinfo_theft_approveddeterrent.asp



"John DiFool" <johndifool@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:eu9sq19isbu2t0o09ppqnkd001tvo08p33@4ax.com...
>I will be getting my new Honda in a month. It comes with something
> called "Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System" (which is one of those
> devices which cuts off the ignition and/or other vital systems if it
> is tampered with). Additional options I've researched include:
>
> 1. Lojack, which in this high tech age may be easily countered by
> a pro thief,
> 2. Window etching, which (apparently) can be easily done with a
> $20 DIY kit (acid etches the VIN into your windows)
> 3. The Club, which is what I used on my old car.
>
> Anything else which might be effective and/or state of the art?
>
>

"James" <Private@email.com> wrote in news:_jfsf.12867$AP5.5924@edtnps84:

> it doesn't cut the ignition if its tampered with. The way it works is
> the key has a chip in it, without that chip the car won't start.
> So if you were to get a copy of your key cut, it would not start the
> car. Or if someone tried to hotwire the car, it would not start
> without the chip


Which still does not prevent people from stealing your
wheels,seats,ECU,airbags,or stereo.Or the entire motor/transaxle.


--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

John DiFool wrote:
> I will be getting my new Honda in a month. It comes with something
> called "Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System" (which is one of those
> devices which cuts off the ignition and/or other vital systems if it
> is tampered with). Additional options I've researched include:
>
> 1. Lojack, which in this high tech age may be easily countered by
> a pro thief,
> 2. Window etching, which (apparently) can be easily done with a
> $20 DIY kit (acid etches the VIN into your windows)
> 3. The Club, which is what I used on my old car.
>
> Anything else which might be effective and/or state of the art?

A big, hungry Rottweiller in the passenger's seat.


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