I used to do this, but one time someone tried to steal the car and managed
to run the battery down by continually cranking on it (didn't do the starter
any good, either). A somewhat better solution (one that can be used in
addition to removing the rotor) is to disconnect the wiring harness
connector that goes to the starter. It's hard to see, so not obvious to a
would-be thief, and even if he does figure it out, the car still won't start
if the rotor is removed. At that point, he's likely to just give up rather
than spend any more time messing with it.
BTW, a SEAL in the trunk tends to upset the handling balance of the car. An
inflatable Jenna Jamieson doll that automatically inflates might cause the
perp to forget all about the car, and would weigh considerably less. ;-)
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Bauman
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:06 AM
To: Autox
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Security
Dan:
My car has a mechanical distributor. If I get more parking paranoid than
I usually am I just pull the rotor and take it with me.
Paul Bauman
Westminster, CA
67 1600
On Tue, 2009-04-14 at 12:53 -0500, Dan Kroninger wrote:
> Hey all,
>
>
>
> I have a general question for everyone. I don't have a car at the moment,
but
> hopefully will soon. I am talking to some other members about road trips
this
> summer and was wondering what everyone does for security. I have seen
some
> people who have the battery disconnect switch wired in, but are there any
> other options on top of that to keep the car safe from theft when it is
not
> locked in the garage? I know getting in will be easy for anyone who is
> determined, but there must be some deterrents out there. Do people use
"the
> club" anymore? Let me know what you think.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan
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