I got to summarize some of the ideas:
-disconnect batteries (manual or switch)
-kill switch on IP
-tranny lock (electronically)
-transfer case lock (padlocked in "neutral")
-foot brake lock
-alarm (siren, high dB, popular brand, inside?
)
-starter interupt
-phone app/lo-jack
-comprehensive theft insurance
-brake line lock (electric or hydraulic)
-tinted windows, false floor, compartments
-locking hood
-fuel line shut off (electric or manual)
-glow plug kill switch
-rewire/camo wiring/false wiring
-momentary "deadman" switch to sol/starter
-outside restraint (think "bike lock")
-stickers (Lo-Jack/alarm/tracking/Smith&Wesson)
-pager in silent alarm
This is growing, better ideas than I would have done, wow
Here's my buddy the Repo Guy, his rig is a very modified (kinda stock looking) Chebby:
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He hits a few switches, and this tow arm unfolds, gets under two wheels, and he drags
the car to a "safe" spot, where he either drops it for a tow truck or straps the car down.
His rig also has cameras that "READ" plates, then sends the info to a shared database, (both
law enforcement and other Repo Guys...)
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There's two cameras above, and two below, he doesn't have to watch them, they are automatic.
Once the thousands of plates are "run" he gets the data back on his computer:
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(Which tells him where to go for the next one...)
So, pretty much this is what we are up against, (in the ultimate case)
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This guy is pretty much unstoppable. When he talks about anti-theft, I listen...
That said,
the List above is ALSO for all the
amateur/middle-level thieves out there, they are the most
common.
The items on this list are perfect and geared toward us IDI guys- "Slow/Distract/Discourage" these vermin!
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FIGHT BACK! (with your smarts)
Nothing says "DON'T MESS WITH MY RIG" better than a 'visible' deterrent,
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"Go to the next guy..."
Just found out, as a business owner in good standing, I qualify for a CCW, but let's not get carried away...
Other ideas? Great ones so far!