Jump to content
SAU Community

Skyline Broken Into Woden Carpark

Factory 5

By Factory 5,
in Australian Capital Territory

 Share

Recommended Posts

Factory 5 Mentor

Factory 5

Posted
Posted

Ok by now we have read th usual of lowlifes breaking into our cars. Mine is just another in the long list...

The fubard the passenger lock with screwdriver or scissors, got in, pulled everything out of cernter console and got sprung by ME.

jumped into their car and drove off

I proceeded to follow.

Engaged in an at-distance pursuit, ending in Coyone Street Gowrie. (I assumed the guise of a normal driver, melt into the traffic, no laws broken)

I withdrew because I wasnt familiar with the area.

Got numberplate, occupant description, car make/model. Went to Woden Police station, there was another lady in there giving statement that her car got broken into around the same time, she had a white serII R33 manual. got her cd's and ciggies gorne but the security got to her car befor they could disable the alarm.

Police actually have a list of known skyline breakers, will get back in contact with me tomorrow.

Now Im reseacrching paging alarm systems. and air compressors and slim-line truck horns

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309997-skyline-broken-into-woden-carpark/
Share on other sites
JD_R33 Proficient

JD_R33

Posted
Posted

Bad luck Andrew.

Rather than installing a louder horn and hoping people who hear it will actually care, you are better off hiding a 120db piezo siren inside the cabin triggered by either an alarm or a simple timer circuit. No way anybody could sit inside your car while that was going off. Jaycar sell them.

Giveway Enthusiast

Giveway

Posted
Posted
Bad luck Andrew.

Rather than installing a louder horn and hoping people who hear it will actually care, you are better off hiding a 120db piezo siren inside the cabin triggered by either an alarm or a simple timer circuit. No way anybody could sit inside your car while that was going off. Jaycar sell them.

This would be good if I didn't occasionally set my alarm off while I'm sitting in my car..

Trozzle Grand Master

Trozzle

Posted
Posted

I'd be interested in any info you could give on those John. I'd be very much keen on it, just don't know what I'm looking for lol...also yeah something on a timer, say, 30 seconds after initial alarm goes off would be good.

JD_R33 Proficient

JD_R33

Posted
Posted

Obviously a quality alarm/immobiliser and GPS tracker are always the best option, but can be a bit pricey.

Unfortunately the guys who break into your car just to steal the stuff in your console and glovebox will often ignore the alarm going off, grab your stuff and take off anyway. Having a very, very loud siren inside the cabin is going to make that a very uncomfortable experience for them. As Giveway pointed out, it can also be painful for the owner if they trip the alarm by mistake.

It never ceases to amaze me though how many people don't have any security at all on their car, sure not everyone can afford a $1K system, but there are lots of cheaper options that are better than nothing. A simple immobiliser circuit can be built by anyone who can hold a soldering iron for about $20, or even less if you have the parts lying around.

Places like Jaycar have heaps of good stuff, you just need a basic knowledge of electronics and a bit of imagination. Not going to publish details here, but happy to give you some ideas via PM if anyone is worried about their ride.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • GTSBoy
      Boost cut after swap(RB25DET NEO) R34

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      Don't even try to run it on the stock ECU if you're going to have the boost controller bring boost above ~10 psi. I've already told you that. If you use the Nistune ECU, you will need to CAREFULLY read the available documentation for Neo tuning, and read some threads on the Nistune forums, to discover the various things you have to do to prevent the ECU from going bananas when the boost is too high. The is a table associated with th boost sensor that must be modified to prevent it from shitting the bed. This is just one of the things that you will need to do to the tune in Nistune, because the Neo turbo ECU will be expecting to see a number of things (such as the TCS) that are not there, and you have to block the DTCs on those. It is totally not surprising to me that you are having the problems that you are, but the solutions to these problems have been known for >15 years. So just get it done.
    • dyl33
      VOLK RACING GTC CENTRE CAPS

      By dyl33 · Posted

      Centre caps $250
    • Kapr
      Boost cut after swap(RB25DET NEO) R34

      By Kapr · Posted

      Hi. Sry iam not a mechanic and iam not at the car atm so i dont know 100% but they told they measure those and even try to change those. AFM they have two. Coils are new a they have my old one too. Plugs too. ECU...we have 25 NEO stock and Nistune 25 NEO.   But i dont know if any one those could be the problem and why/if/what can cause this, Only thing they did not check is fuel...but that walbro 255 is new(like 1,5 years)... That fuel pressure gauge idk...but i let them know Any suggestions?   EDIT: how can they know if it is like you say he ECU pull power when it reaches a specific boost level that is too high? Tha car has boost controler
    • Duncan
      Boost cut after swap(RB25DET NEO) R34

      By Duncan · Posted

      Can you clarify what you mean by boost cut, do you mean it misfires both when under load (driving) and when stationary and out of gear? Or does the ECU pull power when it reaches a specific boost level that is too high (boost control issue)? Does it occur at idle with no throttle? When you say "the ECU is OK", what ECU is it and why do you think it is OK? Have you used the NEO ECU, and if so do you have a MAP sensor attached? Same for the AFM, why do you think it is OK? Do you have any way to put a fuel pressure gauge on it (even just a mechanical one between the fuel filter and fuel rail)?
    • Kapr
      Boost cut after swap(RB25DET NEO) R34

      By Kapr · Posted

      Hi.. Just another problem. So maybe you can help. I(my mechanic) done swap from my RB20DE NEO to RB25DET NEO. Everything is OK but we have a boost cut. Coils/Plugs are ok...AFM is ok. ECU is ok. I have Walbro 255 but it "changed" sound few months ago(you can hear it ouside) you did not hear that when it was new(maybe faulty?) Sooo...what now? What can cause this boost cut? It is even when you standing still...
×
×
  • Create New...