What security do you have on your car?

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I was thinking about the Keyring Thread yesterday and something sprung into mind.

There was on pic (I forget who posted it) of a car key and a house key. That was the entire set of keys on the keyring. Then I hauled out my car keys and a puzzled look beset my face.

My car key ring consists/ed of:

- An ignition/door key
- A gearlock key
- Immobiliser No.1 key
- Immobiliser No.2 Button
- Immobiliser No.2 Override key (in case button battery conks out)
- And steering lock key (since removed - unknown to insurance co)

The point I am trying to make, is, how many security gadgets do you have on your car? All of mine are required by the stinking insurance company. Is it the same where ever you are?
 
Security?...on my car?

It has locks and that's about it. If somebody wants to steal it they can go right ahead. I want a different car anyway. ;)



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Remote cental locking and the standard Subaru immobiliser.

Alarms are pointless, and if someone could disable the immobiliser I doubt I'd be able to put anything else on the car to stop them. It stops the joyriders, that's the main things. If the pros want your car, they'll take it.
 
I have the factory installed security system, and Mr. 9mm in the glove box.
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Originally posted by boombexus
I have the factory installed security system, and Mr. 9mm in the glove box.
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I like that idea 👍

Except in this ****hole of a country, the crims have more rights then the victims. So I'd probably goto the Clink and end up in Civil Court.

Incidentally you cant get insurance on a car unless you have all of the above. Cars in the expensive range also have to have satellite tracking.
 
Originally posted by Klostrophobic
Ghost C would be envious.

Except you only have one. You have two hands. Am I the only one who sees a problem here?
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Good point Jimmy. Hey, maybe I could mount a .50 Cal. in a turret configuration like on the military HUMVEE's?

Hey Klos, would you be so kind and photoshop a turret on my car so I can see what it looks like? Thanks.


Incidentally you cant get insurance on a car unless you have all of the above. Cars in the expensive range also have to have satellite tracking.
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Really? :confused: Are there a lot of uninsured drivers over there?
 
Originally posted by boombexus
Good point Jimmy. Hey, maybe I could mount a .50 Cal. in a turret configuration like on the military HUMVEE's?

Hey Klos, would you be so kind and photoshop a turret on my car so I can see what it looks like? Thanks.
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I actually was contemplating mounting an old pellet rifle (900 foot per second velocity, badass BB gun) in my Plymouth Reliant K before it got sold. It was a big hunk of crap we nicknamed "The Sherman" because it sounded like a tank starting up, and when it backfired, war vets ducked for cover and had flashbacks. I was going to set it up so it shot out the front grille via a trigger pull from a steel cable linked back into the driver's side area. Yes, I was bored the day I came up with that idea, and very much on drugs.

And besides, you can only use one gun when you're in your car anyway. You have to manuever while you're blastin' wit dem strapz, foo'.
 
Originally posted by boombexus


Really? :confused: Are there a lot of uninsured drivers over there?
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You bet ya. Virtually all taxi's are uninsured. You must understand we arent talking regular, large sedan taxi's, rather 16 seater minibus taxis (As seen in pic protesting against govt wanting to replace them with roadworthy ones).

Not only do they not have insurance, but 90% of them arent roadworthy. They bust some of them in the December holiday rush. One had cardboard brake discs (!), another had no steering wheel and instead had a monkey wrench to hold, another had brake pads tied to the drum with wire.

We love SA!
 
Bahahahaha. Cardboard disc brakes. Hahaha. I hope it was corrugated.

Boomboom, I'll see what I can do tomorrow. Or today when I get up. I might not have school because we are supposed to get a load of snow. Yay!

Ah, a turret on a Lexus. Beautiful. Turrexus.
 
Ok Jimmy. Turrexus will be :cool: I hope you get some snow. At least someone is. We are seriously lacking out here. I think you guy's out east have had more then the ski resorts out here have. :irked:

That's just craziness Mike. What the hell happens when there is an accident? You stuck with all the costs even if it isn't your fault?
 
Well, boom has the right idea. Only I say Smith & Wesson, and not Israel Military Industries like boom. :D
 
A non-functional piece of **** Clifford that won't make a sound when it goes off but makes a pretty light show. As well as a broken Pioneer head unit that is not connect to any alarms but set to go off. If I ever care to take off the face it has a blinking red light that had scared off the ******* that broke into my car and took everything but the head unit twice in my driveway at 2:00 a.m. :mad: So feel free to steal anything else because it wouldn't bother me. Such a shame there's no more ******* respect in this world any more.
 
Originally posted by boombexus

That's just craziness Mike. What the hell happens when there is an accident? You stuck with all the costs even if it isn't your fault?
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Well the general rule is, if you get hit from behind its the other guys fault, and vice versa.

Getting into an crunch with a taxi is a problem (exacerbated by the fact they are possibly the worst drivers in the world; EG stopping to let off passengers on a blind bend, doing the same in the middle of an intersection, driving up the wrong side of the road etc etc). They are usually unlicenced drivers without any insurance.

Basically you have to have insurance. If you get into a bender with an uninsured driver, your insurance should cover your costs. Well, that is how it is supposed to work anyway.

Sorry Mike.
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:( + 👍 = ;)
 
Originally posted by boombexus
Hey Solid. What are the laws regarding a gun in your vehicle out there in California?
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The gun has to be unloaded in the trunk, or "out of reach" from the driver or passengers, and the ammo must be far away from the gun, also out of reach on the driver blah, blah, blah. If that is not possible, like with a pick-up truck, the gun must be in a locked case with the keys not in the "immediate area" of the driver, what ever the hell that means.

I had no problems with my guns in my pick-up, when I had one, in the front seat so long they were in some sort of gun case, and the case had a tiny padlock on it. I had the key for the lock with my car keys. I never had a problem.
 
That seems a bit extreme. :scared:

Here in Colorado, your vehicle is considered an extension of your home so it's legal to have a loaded firearm in your car/truck.

However, it's best to keep it out of sight in case someone wants to steal it or to plain avoid confrontation with an ill-advised, or trigger happy police officer.
Needless to say, I don't have my gun and registration papers in the same place. ;)
 
Originally posted by boombexus

Needless to say, I don't have my gun and registration papers in the same place. ;)
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Do American Regulations state you have to keep your car registration in your car?
 
Originally posted by Mike Rotch
Do American Regulations state you have to keep your car registration in your car?
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Yes, you must keep some sort of "proof of ownership" in your vehicle at all times. As well as "proof of insurance." All vehicles on the road must carry insurance at all times. Even if the vehicle is not driven it must still have insurance. That is if it sits on a public road. States are starting to implement stiffer penalties for those who are caught without insurance.

There are times when an honest citizen is stopped and does not have proper documentation with them. They will not be hauled off to jail, but they will usually be summonsed to court at a later time.
At their court date, they will then be required to provide proof of ownership or proof of insurance. If they can, then they are free to go. If they can not, then you're going to be in some hot water. :scared:
 
My anti theft device is called 'Owning a 21 year old car' it's awesome. It has a steering lock and I have one of those wierd bar things you lock over the steering wheel.
 
Originally posted by boombexus
Yes, you must keep some sort of "proof of ownership" in your vehicle at all times. As well as "proof of insurance." All vehicles on the road must carry insurance at all times. Even if the vehicle is not driven it must still have insurance. That is if it sits on a public road. States are starting to implement stiffer penalties for those who are caught without insurance.

There are times when an honest citizen is stopped and does not have proper documentation with them. They will not be hauled off to jail, but they will usually be summonsed to court at a later time.
At their court date, they will then be required to provide proof of ownership or proof of insurance. If they can, then they are free to go. If they can not, then you're going to be in some hot water. :scared:
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Hmmm. So if you wheels get nicked, the cars ownership papers go with it :grumpy:

Doesnt that mean the would-be thieves sorta have a new car, registration paper and all?
 
Originally posted by Crayola
Thats stupid, now if they get in your car you've armed them as well.
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It's their lucky day then. :rolleyes:


Hmmm. So if you wheels get nicked, the cars ownership papers go with it

Doesnt that mean the would-be thieves sorta have a new car, registration paper and all?
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Well if your car gets stolen, you report it to the police so your papers are now void.
But the majority of the time, people who steal cars aren't going to use them for there own personal transportation. They are usually selling the car for parts.
 
Originally posted by boombexus
Yes, you must keep some sort of "proof of ownership" in your vehicle at all times. As well as "proof of insurance." All vehicles on the road must carry insurance at all times. Even if the vehicle is not driven it must still have insurance. That is if it sits on a public road. States are starting to implement stiffer penalties for those who are caught without insurance.

There are times when an honest citizen is stopped and does not have proper documentation with them. They will not be hauled off to jail, but they will usually be summonsed to court at a later time.
At their court date, they will then be required to provide proof of ownership or proof of insurance. If they can, then they are free to go. If they can not, then you're going to be in some hot water. :scared:
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In the UK, it is advisable to have at least your driver's licence with you. Some also believe that it is worthwhile to have photocopies of the car's Registration Document, Roadworthiness certificate (generally referred to as MOT), and insurance, with you.

At any time the police can stop you to inspect your documents. If you do not have them, they will issue a "produce" notification, which means you have to take the above listed documents to any police station within the next seven days. And the documents all need to have been valid at the time the "produce" was issued, and still be valid when they are produced.

Although the police can stop you at any time, they rarely do, and will generally only do so when you are (or at least are appearing to be) doing something wrong. This is why it's advisable to have the copies of the docs with you: if the police have to write a ticket to get you to produce, they might as well book you for whatever infringement it was in the first place.

On the car security issue, our car has its factory-fit alarm/immobiliser combo. Not much point putting anything else on it.
 
Originally posted by boombexus
But the majority of the time, people who steal cars aren't going to use them for there own personal transportation. They are usually selling the car for parts.
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*blushes*
 
Originally posted by GilesGuthrie
In the UK, it is advisable to have at least your driver's licence with you. Some also believe that it is worthwhile to have photocopies of the car's Registration Document, Roadworthiness certificate (generally referred to as MOT), and insurance, with you.

At any time the police can stop you to inspect your documents. If you do not have them, they will issue a "produce" notification, which means you have to take the above listed documents to any police station within the next seven days. And the documents all need to have been valid at the time the "produce" was issued, and still be valid when they are produced.
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Hey Giles.

Seems very similar to here in the US.
We all have drivers licences to identify the person. The registration papers link the person to the car as well as the licences plates on the vehicle. The registration papers contain the vehicle info such as what kind of car it is and the vehicles VIN. (Vehicle Identification Number) The vehicle registration papers also get you small stickers that you put on your licence plates every year that signify that you have paid your personal property tax on the vehicle. Some states have a seperate sticker for that too.
Your insurance papers have your vehicle info on them as well as some of the drivers personal info.
And like you said, the police can stop you at any time to inspect your papers, but they almost never do.
Proof of road worthiness varies from state to state. Some states call for you to get annual emmissions and safety testing. These tests can also require you to put additional stickers on the windshield. :irked:

Copies of these papers would be a smart move as failure to have any one of these documents on you or in your vehicle when pulled over will get you a court summons.
 
security on my car aint to bad, black widow car alarm covers everything that opens, a kill switch also and soon to be fitted central locking
...and a bat under my seat for those "little" emergencies;)
 

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