Replacement car

maniac · 05-28-2011, 12:08 PM

My 2002 WRX was stolen two weeks ago. Now I drive a Z.
Still getting used to it.

I do not have a garage and have to park on the street. My old WRX was taken at night. If you have a suggestion how to best protect the Z from being stolen (LoJack, GPS tracker, or any other security system) please tell me.

Thanks!
Lev.

roplusbee · 05-28-2011, 01:18 PM

Unless they have an inside connection to get your codes, your car will not operate in gear without the key fob or similar device that has the correct coding. If they come with a rollback, they will more than likely smash up the car trying to take it. Either way, if they steal it, you won't want it back...............lol. You'd be better off installing wheel locks and parking strategically.

LoJack has to be one of the best deals to secure your ride. I think they even have some realtime connection that allows you to view your car's position on a map or something similar.

Trips · 05-28-2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roplusbee

Unless they have an inside connection to get your codes, your car will not operate in gear without the key fob or similar device that has the correct coding. If they come with a rollback, they will more than likely smash up the car trying to take it. Either way, if they steal it, you won't want it back...............lol. You'd be better off installing wheel locks and parking strategically.

LoJack has to be one of the best deals to secure your ride. I think they even have some realtime connection that allows you to view your car's position on a map or something similar.

I agree, and keep it stock if its out in the street. Mods attract the wrong kind of attention at nite.

maniac · 05-28-2011, 03:46 PM

I will look into LoJack. It is nice to know that the key fob offers some deterrent.
My 02 WRX was modded to the hilt. That is probably why it got picked for theft...

Lemers · 05-28-2011, 04:02 PM

It doesn't matter. If someone wants your car they will take it. It just a matter of making your car a "hard target". Keep it inside, don't advertise it with product stickers of all your mods. Park next to Porsches and corvette if outside.

dad · 05-28-2011, 04:24 PM

Look this site over, lots of ideas and stuff..
Vehicle Tracking Devices | GPS Vehicle Tracker Systems - GPS Logger Tracking Devices

dP3NGU1N · 05-28-2011, 06:04 PM

I'm assuming if he doesn't have a garage and needs to park on the street then corvettes and porsches are pretty slim pickins. I def agree with lojack though.

Red__Zed · 05-28-2011, 06:08 PM

I don't want my car back if it gets stolen man. Just keep it locked, in the light, and low profile.

maniac · 05-28-2011, 08:02 PM

Thanks for your suggestions and ideas! Thanks dad for the link! Lots of choices.
I will get the LowJack or a GPS tracker, maybe both.
I'll keep it low profile and try to park in well-lit / busy areas.

dad · 05-28-2011, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maniac

My 2002 WRX was stolen two weeks ago. Now I drive a Z.
Still getting used to it.

I do not have a garage and have to park on the street. My old WRX was taken at night. If you have a suggestion how to best protect the Z from being stolen (LoJack, GPS tracker, or any other security system) please tell me.

Thanks!
Lev.

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05-28-2011, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
maniac Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 9 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	Replacement car My 2002 WRX was stolen two weeks ago. Now I drive a Z. Still getting used to it. I do not have a garage and have to park on the street. My old WRX was taken at night. If you have a suggestion how to best protect the Z from being stolen (LoJack, GPS tracker, or any other security system) please tell me. Thanks! Lev.

05-28-2011, 01:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	Unless they have an inside connection to get your codes, your car will not operate in gear without the key fob or similar device that has the correct coding. If they come with a rollback, they will more than likely smash up the car trying to take it. Either way, if they steal it, you won't want it back...............lol. You'd be better off installing wheel locks and parking strategically. LoJack has to be one of the best deals to secure your ride. I think they even have some realtime connection that allows you to view your car's position on a map or something similar. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

05-28-2011, 03:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
maniac Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 9 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	Thanks for your replies! I will look into LoJack. It is nice to know that the key fob offers some deterrent. My 02 WRX was modded to the hilt. That is probably why it got picked for theft...

05-28-2011, 04:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	It doesn't matter. If someone wants your car they will take it. It just a matter of making your car a "hard target". Keep it inside, don't advertise it with product stickers of all your mods. Park next to Porsches and corvette if outside. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

05-28-2011, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	Look this site over, lots of ideas and stuff.. Vehicle Tracking Devices \| GPS Vehicle Tracker Systems - GPS Logger Tracking Devices __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

05-28-2011, 06:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	I'm assuming if he doesn't have a garage and needs to park on the street then corvettes and porsches are pretty slim pickins. I def agree with lojack though.

05-28-2011, 06:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	I don't want my car back if it gets stolen man. Just keep it locked, in the light, and low profile.

05-28-2011, 08:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
maniac Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 9 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 13	Thanks for your suggestions and ideas! Thanks dad for the link! Lots of choices. I will get the LowJack or a GPS tracker, maybe both. I'll keep it low profile and try to park in well-lit / busy areas.

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