Skyline Broken Into Woden Carpark

[Factory 5]

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

[DC33VN]

dam that sucks atleast they didnt get the car.. you should try for a train horn there are much more epic lol

[Giveway]

If you find a decent horn let me know. I don't know if it's just mine but my horn does not suit my car. I want a harbor horn but I'm guessing they weigh a lot so I'll settle for truck horn.

[JD_R33]

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]

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]

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]

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.