ghetto security
07-28-2010, 05:48 PM
#41
the guy i bought my max from had installed a kill switch, he never told me about it i found it one day while sitting in drive-thru in my glove compartment it was taped together like he wasnt using it anymore it was really hot so i unwrapped the tape and unplugged it (great idea huh?) car stalled! so i put it back together went home traced it all the way back to ignition switch. i moved it to anyother spot now. but i tried to use it and it had melted the cheap radioshack switch i used! i dunno what im gonna do but i dont want to leave it like this!
07-28-2010, 07:04 PM
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Haha, that step over was so smooth..
A Magnavolt would be nice!! As far as that switch melting you need to find a switch that can handle high amperage if that one is melting, or change the switch to a lower load wire that is still vital. BTW take a look at your car key, if it looks like a butter knife or anyway worn down to where you can't see distinct notches, thieves can use certain keys to get in your car.
A Magnavolt would be nice!! As far as that switch melting you need to find a switch that can handle high amperage if that one is melting, or change the switch to a lower load wire that is still vital. BTW take a look at your car key, if it looks like a butter knife or anyway worn down to where you can't see distinct notches, thieves can use certain keys to get in your car.
07-29-2010, 05:11 PM
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08-22-2010, 12:36 AM
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Update: I have successfully on three occasions scratched my head whilst wondering why my car would not start and become very frustrated.
I call this a success. If a retarded vehicle owner can forget he has a fuel pump cutoff and panic thinking his car is dead, this will definitely deter most thieves.
I call this a success. If a retarded vehicle owner can forget he has a fuel pump cutoff and panic thinking his car is dead, this will definitely deter most thieves.
09-16-2010, 08:56 PM
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Added a neat new feature.
Bought a relay and a dc driven electronic tone creator for a few bucks from http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/ and added them to the system.
The relay closes when it is powered. Buzzer gets power from before the fuel pump on/off switch. Placed the buzzer power supply on the open/close circuit of the relay and spliced power from after the on/off switch for the fuel pump so that the circuit closes when the fuel pump is on and stays open if it's off.
Now when you turn the key without activating your fuel pump switch a very loud and very annoying electronic tone sound emanates from under the back seat or wherever you choose to place it.
Bought a relay and a dc driven electronic tone creator for a few bucks from http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/ and added them to the system.
The relay closes when it is powered. Buzzer gets power from before the fuel pump on/off switch. Placed the buzzer power supply on the open/close circuit of the relay and spliced power from after the on/off switch for the fuel pump so that the circuit closes when the fuel pump is on and stays open if it's off.
Now when you turn the key without activating your fuel pump switch a very loud and very annoying electronic tone sound emanates from under the back seat or wherever you choose to place it.
09-18-2010, 11:37 AM
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I just unplug my megasquirt computer and take it with me. Impossible to steal unless they rip it onto a flatbed. And that will for sure wake me up and someone's getting shot. 
I did think about wiring a system to the doorhandles that would give an electric shock if someone tried to use the handles, but apparently it's illegal to do that mod here. lol
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I did think about wiring a system to the doorhandles that would give an electric shock if someone tried to use the handles, but apparently it's illegal to do that mod here. lol
M.
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09-18-2010, 03:45 PM
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I just unplug my megasquirt computer and take it with me. Impossible to steal unless they rip it onto a flatbed. And that will for sure wake me up and someone's getting shot.
I did think about wiring a system to the doorhandles that would give an electric shock if someone tried to use the handles, but apparently it's illegal to do that mod here. lol
M.
I did think about wiring a system to the doorhandles that would give an electric shock if someone tried to use the handles, but apparently it's illegal to do that mod here. lol
M.
Aww, that should never be illegal!
09-19-2010, 03:50 PM
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Over the years I've been a member here and nyc sub forums etc. I've seen some really well modded cars (not the typical rims/drop) were talking boost, and heavy motor work etc. of many diff. makes stolen with the best security systems. You know how...? its called a tow truck. A serious shop in NYC got hit up and they took 4 or 5 HEAVILY modded track cars in like 30mins... flat bed/tow trucks.
There WAS an org. member, his car was in a college parking lot at like 4-5 pm.... on a sunny bright day.. parked by the security office of the campus.... All with viper alarms etc.
Tow trucks / flat bed+ those jack things with the wheels under it that lift the car by the tire OWN any security system. EXCEPT GPS tracking (with alternate hidden power source)
I do commend your creativity and this will keep some douche bag joy rider from taking your car. Im sure there are A LOT of people who have done this
already but didnt post about it....
Attaching an airhorn idea is great one. also a good set of airhorns will get the job done.
There WAS an org. member, his car was in a college parking lot at like 4-5 pm.... on a sunny bright day.. parked by the security office of the campus.... All with viper alarms etc.
Tow trucks / flat bed+ those jack things with the wheels under it that lift the car by the tire OWN any security system. EXCEPT GPS tracking (with alternate hidden power source)
I do commend your creativity and this will keep some douche bag joy rider from taking your car. Im sure there are A LOT of people who have done this
already but didnt post about it....
Attaching an airhorn idea is great one. also a good set of airhorns will get the job done.
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09-19-2010, 11:56 PM
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I heartily agree. This is entirely for the purpose of stopping a casual crime if I forget to lock my doors. If I ever finish getting the parts together to use that turbo I have laying around I'm going to insure the car with one of the companies that specializes in custom vehicles. Until then, don't have enough in the car to worry all too much. There really is no way to stop someone from just jacking the car up and driving away. On the other-hand, weird side-note, do you think a car with hydraulic suspension and a body kit designed to set all the way on the ground when not in use would prevent such towing fiasco's?
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