Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 10:03:29 GMT From: "Al" <alistairdorenospamo.com> Subject: Re: Car Wars - Saab car of choice for theives...
"Johannes Andersen" <johsnospamfitter.com> wrote in message news:442F96A9.C1635828nospamfitter.com... > > > 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. Apparently the reason they were being stolen was two fold. They were relatively easy to take, and were quick getaway cars. I personally rely on a CAT 1 imobiliser, and I had the reverse gear locking mechanism repaired by Phil and Phil. There are alot of C900s with broken transmission locks. I'm sure the theives know a 20 second way to overcome it, but coupled with the imobiliser it just makes life too hard for them. These scum bags want it easy. Al >> 1989 900 Turbo S >> http://saab.go.dyndns.org/
