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I was wondering what you guys who build restomods are using for security / alarm systems on your builds? Technology is improving by the day... what's the latest and greatest out there now?
You can just about figure that what ever system you buy and use there are people out there who know who to get around them. Good Luck in what ever you use. A fuel or electrical cut off somewhere on the car would be a good thing to have. A security system only keeps honest people honest. If a crook wants it bad enough he will get it.
Last edited by Mike Terry; 03-12-2017 at 01:05 PM.
But seriously, I wired in a hidden cut off switch for the electric fuel pump....if they want it badly enough, its going to end up on a tow truck anyway. I honestly think a fuel cutoff switch for amateurs and a good "agreed value" insurance policy for the professionals is really the best way to go.
I love your system, but my two would just lick them to death.
I was looking on the internet at a TrackR chip that is suppose to be trackable from a cell phone. I sent them an email to find out the range. NO RESPONSE.
I have a switch to ground out the ignition on both cars, but if they want it bad enough, they will find it. Same with a fuel cut off.
Of course, with the technology today, I am thinking you could have a remote to shut off the ignition and fuel without having a mechanical switch in the car. Haven't seen it yet.
I am wondering if there is a system for older cars that the insurance company recommends?
yea, I looked into all of this when I still had my '69....the problem is that as soon as its in a trailer, or in a warehouse, the signal is next to useless as far as GPS goes....I couldn't find any system that used cellular but you would think that someone would come up with something.
You can just about figure that what ever system you buy and use there are people out there who know who to get around them. Good Luck in what ever you use. A fuel or electrical cut off somewhere on the car would be a good thing to have. A security system only keeps honest people honest. If a crook wants it bad enough he will get it.
Originally Posted by FLYNAVY30
But seriously, I wired in a hidden cut off switch for the electric fuel pump....if they want it badly enough, its going to end up on a tow truck anyway. I honestly think a fuel cutoff switch for amateurs and a good "agreed value" insurance policy for the professionals is really the best way to go.
Originally Posted by R66
I love your system, but my two would just lick them to death.
I was looking on the internet at a TrackR chip that is suppose to be trackable from a cell phone. I sent them an email to find out the range. NO RESPONSE.
I have a switch to ground out the ignition on both cars, but if they want it bad enough, they will find it. Same with a fuel cut off.
Of course, with the technology today, I am thinking you could have a remote to shut off the ignition and fuel without having a mechanical switch in the car. Haven't seen it yet.
I am wondering if there is a system for older cars that the insurance company recommends?
Thanks guys! I figure any pro is going to find their way around any system anyway. I was thinking that something like a remote fuel/ electronic system shut off or something that may render the computer useless through the use of a smart phone in case it was stolen may be out there. Obviously, having it insured is a given!
Thanks guys! I figure any pro is going to find their way around any system anyway. I was thinking that something like a remote fuel/ electronic system shut off or something that may render the computer useless through the use of a smart phone in case it was stolen may be out there. Obviously, having it insured is a given!
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Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 03-12-2017 at 05:29 PM.
While it will not stop the professional who will tow it away, I do have a combination of items to thwart the amateurs. I have a hidden electronic battery master switch as other too have mentioned.
More complicated is my push button start system (by Digital Dawg). Much like the late model cars, you need to have the key FOB with you AND you have to press the unlock button on the key FOB in the vehicle to activate the computer. From there, it is exactly like a modern car where you need to depress on the brake before pushing the start button to fire her up.
I agree...if they wan ti they will suck it up in the back of a 18 wheeler and move on down the road.
So..when I installed devices to slow down the little punk who wants to take you car. I make it so whoever it is ...will have to go through a process to get the car to crank and run.
I know what I would 'like' to do...but....that would then make me have 3 free meals a day for an extended period of time. And that is just not worth it.
I have a hidden hood lock on the 68RS, and trying to figure out one for R66. Thinking if they can't get the hood open to over ride the kill switch, the amateurs will give up and also can't steal our coveted wing nut.
My car had a Viper installed when I bought it. It works fine and I do use it. Only complaint is when you reconnect the battery, the alarm goes off and you have to hit the remote button to turn it off. The alarm is very loud, you learn pretty quick. It also increases slightly the battery drain which is not a problem.
On my '66 Mustang I had wired a kill switch up inside the dash ash tray cavity. I had no delusions that it would do anything but slow a pro down slightly and it was disconcerting when I forgot I 'set' it and jumped in the car to drive somewhere and there was no juice.
I don't waste money or time worrying about professional thieves. If they want my car, they will get my car and there's nothing I can do about it unless I catch them in the act. I let Adam and Bobbie Joe at the NCM lose sleep over that kind of theft.
I do take 3 measures to protect my car from amateurs and joy riders.
#1 - I have a Hella red key battery cutoff inside my glove box. When I park, I remove the key and lock the glove box. This also makes a convenient and fast way to disconnect power if I have an electrical issue:
#2 - I have a battery-powered (9 volt) motion detector that transmits wirelessly to a small receiver that clips on my belt. The receiver is about the size of a Tic Tac dispenser. When I park, I put the transmitter in the driver side footwell. The range of the transmitter is about the length of a football field, far enough to protect the car if we're in a restaurant. Actually, this motion detector provides some limited protection from a professional thief. If he reaches across the driver seat to put the gearshift in neutral before dragging the car onto his flatbed, I will get an alert.
#3 - Last, but not least, if all else fails, here's how I protect my car from 99% of the younger, clueless, would-be joy riders:
While it will not stop the professional who will tow it away, I do have a combination of items to thwart the amateurs. I have a hidden electronic battery master switch as other too have mentioned.
More complicated is my push button start system (by Digital Dawg). Much like the late model cars, you need to have the key FOB with you AND you have to press the unlock button on the key FOB in the vehicle to activate the computer. From there, it is exactly like a modern car where you need to depress on the brake before pushing the start button to fire her up.
Better than nothing at all in my mind anyway.
I checked this out on their web site...Looks pretty cool! Did you get the Ikey system? I also see they make about 35 different start buttons, which one did you use? Any issues fitting it into the stock area where the key was? Also..any pictures?
#3 - Last, but not least, if all else fails, here's how I protect my car from 99% of the younger, clueless, would-be joy riders:
I have manual trans too. I saw another forum member post something the other day where a guy was shot and killed in front of his wife and kid because the car-jackers were upset they couldn't steal it.... I do live Chicago!
I checked this out on their web site...Looks pretty cool! Did you get the Ikey system? I also see they make about 35 different start buttons, which one did you use? Any issues fitting it into the stock area where the key was? Also..any pictures?
Here are pictures of my Digital Dawg push button start:
And here is the Key FOB - the corvette logo is a decal I had custom made!
And here is the battery cut off switch on the side driver's A/C panel:
Most of the thieves today are higher tech guys, so simple may be better. First off no one pays any attention to a car alarm going off, need to use something like the wap wap alarm that police and fire use when they are going through an intersection. A couple door switches to detect entry and a mercury switch to detect tilt when dragging onto a flat bed. Use an independent battery, locking relay with and adjustable timer. The alarm sounds until the timer times out or until you manually shut it off with a hidden switch. All wiring and components can be placed where they can not be easily accessed.
03-12-2017, 12:06 PM
Security / Alarm systems for restomods
