Kraziekatz1 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Hey Guys, Firstly, I was wondering how nickable Zeds are? I have the standard factory fit alarm/immobiliser and was thinking maybe get a tracker which would obviously help recover car after the event, but actually I would rather deter potential thieves before the act takes place. Don't really know a lot about Anti-theft systems........any advice welcome? Quote
rabbitstew Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 The zed has a thatcham category 1 alarm as standard. Before splashing out on any extra security id check what difference it makes to your insurance. Some people on here have found that things like trackers etc actually increase your insurance premium! Presumably as a thief may cause more damage to the car trying to remove it. I think in general the zed`s are pretty good security wise. Ive not heard of anyone having theirs nicked. Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 Wow, I thought insurance would go down with a tracker...didn't think of that. I guess I'm just a bit nervous leaving it parked overnight, it's in my driveway but no gates so easy access. Quote
Ekona Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Wouldn't worry about it. If they want the car then they'll get the car, as long as you're careful with the keys then I'm not sure I'd bother with anything else. Quote
coldel Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Just make sure you have listed all mods with the insurers - most insurers are looking for cat 1 thatcham alarms and if you already have it then you are about as covered in that area as you can be. Just use plenty of common sense in addition i.e. dont park in dark corners of car parks, leave car keys on the window sill in the front of your house etc etc! Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 Ok, cheers for comments guys....much appeciated 1 Quote
rabbitstew Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I found fitting a K1 exhaust system to mine was a good anti theft measure. Anyone nicking it would wake the entire street just by starting the engine. 3 Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 I found fitting a K1 exhaust system to mine was a good anti theft measure. Anyone nicking it would wake the entire street just by starting the engine. Good point, well made.....mine is very loud also Quote
Zhorno Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I was wondering this , I want a shock sensor fitted so if anyone scraps the corner of my bumper with there car the alarm will go off Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 I was wondering this , I want a shock sensor fitted so if anyone scraps the corner of my bumper with there car the alarm will go off Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'd like one so if anyone damages my car they get sprayed in that permanent dye they use to track bank robbers Quote
Zhorno Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Lmao that would be very fun apart from they would be in there car lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Kraziekatz1 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Posted March 12, 2014 Lmao that would be very fun apart from they would be in there car lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ace, be even easier to trace the car for the insurance......feel a new product idea in the making here. Dragons' den here we come Quote
BulletMagnet Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Lmao that would be very fun apart from they would be in there car lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ace, be even easier to trace the car for the insurance......feel a new product idea in the making here. Dragons' den here we come It's called SmartWater, already exists Quote
cs2000 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I have a tracker fitted. It made absolutely no difference to my insurance with Adrian Flux, neither up nor down but its fitted for my own piece of mind Quote
Ekona Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I have a tracker fitted because no insurer will touch the 911 without one Well, not until it drops below £25K in value anyway. I just see it as a £200pa tax. Quote
samsniss350z Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 To Kraziekatz1. i also park my cars on my driveway and have done so for years both with my 350Z and two Nissan SR20DET S14's prior to that with no problems at all. As Ekona says most cars these days are nicked with thieves actually stealing the keys beforehand so they can knock out the alarm and immobiliser and just drive off. Keys left within 6 feet of the front door are the most vulnarable as the thieves jut use a hook to hook them through the letterbox then have the car away. Its best to leave your keys where they aren't visible and are hidden away somewhere. Quote
Ekona Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Or leave them where they are visible after they've broken in, so they just take them and don't come upstairs and rape your bunghole with an umbrella whilst you're in bed to get you to tell them where the keys are. 1 Quote
BulletMagnet Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 My car keys are usually in my bedroom...along with my machete...feeling lucky punk? Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 Or leave them where they are visible after they've broken in, so they just take them and don't come upstairs and rape your bunghole with an umbrella whilst you're in bed to get you to tell them where the keys are. Experienced opinion there??? 1 Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 My car keys are usually in my bedroom...along with my machete...feeling lucky punk? +1, I have lots of fun "toys" in my bedroom with me Quote
BulletMagnet Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 My car keys are usually in my bedroom...along with my machete...feeling lucky punk? +1, I have lots of fun "toys" in my bedroom with me You have Ekonas umbrella haven't you... 1 Quote
Ekona Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I made the post in jest, but there's a very real logic to it. It's only a car, not something to risk life over. Quote
BulletMagnet Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I get it Dan, but there is also the logic that if you break into my house, there may be consequences, each burglar should be aware that any house they break into can hold untold "adventures" :lol: Quote
Ekona Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 That's a whole different ball game though. I'd much rather give my keys up than try and fight someone. Quote
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