just had car broken into

FGX-351 · 14-05-2006, 08:05 PM

Title says it all, i just had my car broken into, they stole my cd pouch with a few cds and that seems to be it everything was backed up and they have it all on video camera so ill be hearing back tomorrow, we already have a good idea who it was but my question here is what are some options and approximate prices for increasing security on my car, its an 85 xf so any ideas would be appreciated

Rob · 14-05-2006, 08:07 PM

Dobermann puppy - $500~

Dont bother with Solex locks, they're shonky.

Laminge · 14-05-2006, 08:17 PM

Nice pager alarm seems to be the go, depends however if you actually want to confront them while they are doing it

kyro_02 · 14-05-2006, 08:17 PM

bad luck there, to increase security get something like a $200-$300 alarm, get tinted windows if you havn't already.. as theives don't no if there is anyone in there unless they camp it a bit but even then .. someone could be sleeping in the car ?? :P

don't forget a streering lock

also how was it caught on camera? like you had a camera in the car or something

BPXR6T · 14-05-2006, 08:20 PM

I punched an XD window once, its suprisingly easy. Obviously can't do much to stop them gaining entry but a loud alarm would atleast give them a fright. Last alarm I bought was $400 fitted. "Vision" was the brand...

eb91xr6 · 14-05-2006, 08:22 PM

get dogs always works

fiery · 14-05-2006, 08:26 PM

A really loud alarm is really the only option besides hooking up some nasty surprises here and there...

Thats really not good, sorry to hear it eh.... At least with it being on camera you can have hope that they will be caught but don't hold a lot of hope of the courts handing out a decent penalty.....

phat_stak_tipa · 14-05-2006, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLC

Dobermann puppy - $500~

Dont bother with Solex locks, they're shonky.

yes solex locks are bad instead of them just sticking a screwdriver in your standard lock and wrecking it...with solex locks they jam the screwdriver blade between body and lock and ruin the metal around lock......this was done twice to a mates commy once at a car show and once at home.

so it appears theives know how to defeat a solex lock

FGX-351 · 14-05-2006, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyro_02

don't forget a streering lock

also how was it caught on camera? like you had a camera in the car or something

yeah i already have a steering lock, the car was at aspley leagues club and its the latest of many break ins, security told me that some even get stolen so im lucky to have kept it i guess(although its demeaning that crooks dont even want it:P) it was parked in the light right in front of a security camera so the tapes are being reviewed tomorro and calling me with whatever info they can scrape together lol. a friend was telling me about getting shaved door handles, is that a very good option security wise? i plan on getting an alarm and immobiliser soon too