[Z06] avoid getting your car stolen?

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Mar 20, 2008 | 12:13 AM

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TEXHAWK0

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From: Longview Texas

You could put a remote control relay in one of the circuits, like the one that prevents starting without the clutch in. Then the circuit would only be closed when the relay was energized.

Mar 20, 2008 | 11:09 PM

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CJR2

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St. Jude Donor '08

GM VATS Pellet Inserted Chip

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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0

You could put a remote control relay in one of the circuits, like the one that prevents starting without the clutch in. Then the circuit would only be closed when the relay was energized.

Our keys have a GM VATS Pellet Inserted Chip in them that will not let the car start without the right one being inserted into the column lock. This is called a resistor "pellet" and there are 15 possible resistances, therefore 15 different types of keys with a different resistance. This reduces the likelihood of a potential thief from having the correct resistance resistor on hand to start your car but it still can be by passed by a determined thief with the right tools.

Mar 21, 2008 | 01:23 AM

#23

Mooneypilot

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From: Yorba Linda California

Lojack works well (cops opinion here). However a little vigilantyism is more satifying

Check out the auto security devices at stickdeath.com for a real howl.

Mar 21, 2008 | 01:48 AM

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znewts

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The previous owner of my car said when he would be parking his car for more than a day or two..even in his locked aircraft hangar.he would remove the ignition fuse under the hood to avoid anybody from even starting it!

Mar 21, 2008 | 10:56 AM

#25

BaseballDude

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From: Florida

A long time ago I had a really simple device for my '70 Z-28. It was a simple dual hook w/lock that attached to the steering wheel and brake pedal. With the lock facing toward the floor board, there was no way someone could take a slide hammer to the lock mechanism. That and pulling the coil wire did the trick. There are similar devices available for stick shifts, though on a C5 I think it would be more cumbersome. You might want to research this.

I have LoJack (previous owner's expense) and a good insurance policy. That's about all I can do to prevent someone from messing with my daily driver C5Z. As someone else said, if they want it that bad they will certainly find a way.

-Dean

Mar 22, 2008 | 12:32 AM

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Padrino

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From: Riverside, California

I've got a "beater" 1990 Jeep for my runs to the construction sites. It's been in the family for years and my kid sister had a simple but great kill "switch" added. It's the cigarette lighter. Push it in, you can start the car. It's in the out position, nothing happens, no lights, sounds, nada. Of course the lighter doesn't work any longer, but who smokes anyway.

I've been toying having it put on my 1999 C5. She had the jeep done at a simple stereo installer's shop for about $25. Anyone think this might be a problem on my C5????? Got to say, it works, it's simple, it's cheap, I like it.

Padrino

Last edited by Padrino; Mar 22, 2008 at 01:42 PM.

Mar 22, 2008 | 12:26 PM

#27

seattle

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From: Surprise AZ

Cover the VIN on your dashboard with a small piece of black cardboard. That prevents someone from reading your VIN and getting a key made from a dealer that doesn't verify ownership.

Mar 22, 2008 | 12:53 PM

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apriliacati

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Originally Posted by bumble-z

To avoid my car from being driven away by someone eles other than myself, I made up a correct lenthh of heavy chain & covered it w/ a bicycle inner tube. Run the chain through the rear spoke of wheel and through the rear A arm and where the chain meets to the rear of the tire I lock it w/ a H/D padlocklock. The paddlock I use is round in shape and with this style there is no place to use bolt cutters . Potential thieves will have to torch the chain or flat bed the stolen car. I know I'm ****, but I keep a small blanket in the trunk so when I lay on my side to do my "lock up" & hopefully "unlock I don't get dirty. Works for me. Good luck. Bob.

Any heavy duty padlock can be opened in seconds, not with a torch, they freeze it.

About 5 years ago, living in Brooklyn New York, I was robbed, had 10 expensive motorcycles stolen from me. I had the best padlocks made on all the bikes. When the detectives came to my house they explained how it was done. They freeze the locks with some sort of freon which makes the metal brittle. A quick tap with a hammer is all it took, faster than a torch.