Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 09:17:25 GMT From: Johannes Andersen <johsnospamfitter.com> Subject: Re: Car Wars - Saab car of choice for theives...
Paul Halliday wrote: > > in article JnmXf.2223$Fc.1688nospamdc08, James Sweet at > jamessweetnospamail.com wrote on 01/04/2006 04:24: > > > NeedforSwede2 wrote: > >> In article <1143713624.312351.164950nospam2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, > >> alistairdorenospamo.com says... > >> > >>> Anyone see car wars on the box last night?(UK) I didn't but apparently > >>> C900's and 9000's are car of choice for getaways in Manchester. Ram > >>> raid with a 4*4 and getaway in a C900. Don't take your Saab there! > > > I wonder why? A C900 doesn't exactly blend in. > > I think it's more a local gang thing. In one of the outlying towns arounf > Manchester, the local scrotes steal SAABs, so any new SAAB in the area has > to be stolen for street-cred. > > Car security in general, what good methods of securing our cars do we have? > It's probably best not to discuss their workings too much in public :) > > I favour a reputable (reputably fitted) engine immobilizer, coupled with a > large steering lock that covers the steering wheel. I have thought of a > hidden flick switch for the ignition system and/or perhaps a timed relay, so > any thief would get, say, 50 yards up the road and have the engine stall. > > Paul Multiple devices that are visible are better, it's just too much hassle for the thieves. I have the steering wheel cover AND the gear/handbrake lock. Plus also an engine immobilizer. > 1989 900 Turbo S > http://saab.go.dyndns.org/