Are we the next 'big thing'?

tris91ricer · Post by **tris91ricer** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 9:34 pm

..To the car theft world? I've been hearing some things on the streetz, and it sounds like car thieves/chop shops are getting wise to AWD, turbo or not. After Hondas and Acuras, since nearly everyone and their uncle has one that's modded and whatnot, it's looking like 'the industry' wants to move on, and from what I've heard, Mazdas and Subarus are up next.
Anyone else hear the same?

And on a related topic, I want help figuring this out, for all our benefit, instead of paying the ~$5 it is to 'order' it from autospeed.
http://www.autospeed.com/cms/A_0059/art ... larArticle
Pretty slick, eh?

Post by **DLC** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 11:05 pm

The MSD DIS-2 has an immobilizer feature which simply disables the ignition. I never used it, but it could be another reason for people to get one.

Post by **Legacy777** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 5:56 am

Yeah I don't use it either. I'd have to tie it into my alarm or something as well.

legacycontinues · Post by **legacycontinues** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:46 am

From what I hear there is a plot to steal Russel Crowe, David Lettermans son and Josh's Legacy.

And some chewing gum. (coneheads)

LaureltheQueen · Post by **LaureltheQueen** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 12:06 pm

does that feature tie into alarms very well?

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 1:39 pm

It's just a wire that you ground to prevent spark. I would imagine many alarms could drive a relay to do that either in parallel with or instead of their existing starter inhibit relay.

LaureltheQueen · Post by **LaureltheQueen** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:09 pm

interesting....

Kelly · Post by **Kelly** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:21 pm

Mine cuts the fuel pump, and starter signal.
HA HA, on top of that, I put strobe lights up in the front and rear windsheilds.

I like alarms.

206er · Post by **206er** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:52 pm

just out of curiousity, where did you hear about subarus being targeted more? I cant see older legacies being targeted for parts. stereos sure, but it seems to me stolen parts off of old hondas are a lot easier to move than stolen old parts off subarus. thieves are probably going to keep stealing the cars they can make a quick buck off of.
that wiring schematic is pretty cool, I might use it if I ever get another easily stolen car.

AWD_addict · Post by **AWD_addict** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:17 pm

Definetly slick. I want a remote swipe immobilizer deactivator.
Tristan-are you suggesting we guess how to build it or are you looking for someone who has actual experience?

Yukonart · Post by **Yukonart** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 1:58 am

ANY car that's got any kind of modding potential and can be done so relatively cheaply is going to be a target, plain and simple.

The big boys (professionals) are going to be hitting the Porsches, Ferraris, etc. They need to be able to move the car quickly. . . usually offshore. . . to avoid being caught. That, and spending $20,000 for an exhaust system doesn't appeal to many ricer thugs.

tris91ricer · Post by **tris91ricer** » Mon Mar 21, 2005 6:29 pm

Damn ricer thugs... *shakes fist* Damn you to hell!

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Are we the next 'big thing'?

Are we the next 'big thing'?