Advice on Security

[aircured]

I have just purchased my first VW [danbury tintop] and am wondering about security.
Has anyone got any advice regarding the fitting of an alarm system [make] etc...
Any success stories would be appreciated. :shock: :?: :shock:

 

[dagboyblue]

wheel clamp works for me

nice another tin top danbury - got any pics?

 

[aircured]

Only got a couple of pictures.
Your van looks mint.

Mine need a few bits and pieces doing to it.
Just had to fit new window winder mechs, as the nearside fell down when driving.
Just getting the brakes sorted as well.

Cheers

 

[dagboyblue]

looks really cool mate - love the colour and the set of sprints look the part 8)

 

[Guest]

cracking bus, sprints are always a favorite of mine too.

 

[Doris]

with the value of buses now and how easily they could be stripped and cut up for spare panels, I'd want a traker and thatcham approved security system.

you can even get a security sytem (originally for motorbikes) that is like a liqiud that contains thousands of tiny discs with your vehicle info on (a bit like glitter flake), I think its called micro dot or somethign similar, that you spray into all the panels and crevices - it could never be removed. Even if the vehicle was cut up for spares they would contain the tiny pieces and so would be traceable.
hth

 

[VeeDubMan]

Security was my main thinking when I was doing my '67 bug (http://www.steve-brown.co.uk/MyOldCar/. Here's what I did:

- suicide doors/hidden hinges/solenoid locks (no external locks for thieves to play with and even if they had a go, they'd more than likely play around with the wrong end of the doors as they wouldn't know they were suicides.)

- removable steering wheel using Snap Off boss (try driving a car with no steering wheel)

- hidden ignition switch in centre tunnel

- hidden starter button (in the gear knob ala James Bond ejector seat - very cool!)

- hinged and lockable panel under-dash for stereo and CD changer

- alarmed

 

[dagboyblue]

dude that bug is cool 8)

 

[VeeDubMan]

Cheers. Had to sell it to get some funds into our wedding account though back in 2003. Wife was worth it though.

It's still going strong apparently. I built a twin 40 Dellorto'd 1776cc Engle 120 for it and on the standard 1200 box acceleration was amazing. The guy who bought it from me put a Rancho Freeway flyer in it but could never get near my best 1/4 mile time of 16.3.

I do miss it though. Now in the midlands apparently.

 

[james_stan]

Cheers. Had to sell it to get some funds into our wedding account though back in 2003. Wife was worth it though.

Must be some wife.. :wink:

Cheers

James

 

[VeeDubMan]

Cheers. Had to sell it to get some funds into our wedding account though back in 2003. Wife was worth it though.

Must be some wife.. :wink:

Cheers

James

Yeah, she was...erm...still is :wink:

Funnily enough, North Beds is where I'm from originally (Oakley then Olney). Where are you?

 

[Guest]

if your in for a tracker there are several good and fairly cheap gps/gsm versions. if your serious about tracking you will need a system that relays both type of signal as if the van is garaged the GPS wont function and the gsm can relay a signal via phone networks to your mobile or the police, it requires the purchase of a prepay card though. the postion is worked out through triangluation. the Police are actually pretty keen to act if you have a tracker fitted. I guess it would be the thought of catching a thief in the act would get them mobilised . Ive heard about a car that got recovered within 10 mins of being stolen. the device will even have a perimeter setup that will send you a text if its moved outside that area without your knowledge.

check out fleabay for the trackers they cost about £180 all in. Some are even clever enough to allow tracking via google maps :wink: