Aftermarket security?

Bolin · 27th August 2012, 22:04

Do members think that there is any aftermarket security worth considering?

I have 'maxed-out' the OEM security by retrofitting the interior ultrasonic sensor and BBUS (Battery Backed-Up Sounder), as well as 2 keys and an emergency key (still need the blade cut though).

As far as I can see the car can only be stolen in one of three ways:
1) with the key
2) with a tow truck/flatbed
3) by completely rewiring the car or changing the ECU, EWS etc

As the original BMW security system appears to me to be very good, is there any aftermarket security you think is worth having?

rich17865 · 27th August 2012, 22:16

Surely these cars are not on a joyriders top wish list, nor should I imagine they are worth stealing to order to sell on the continent. Security over what you have already would need certification after being fitted by a professional. If they want it they will take it, of that you can be sure.

The only other deterrent I would imagine to be any good would be a visual one, like a steering wheel lock or gear lever lock, but people who own them rarely use them. I have a steering wheel lock in the shed for example.

VVC-Geeza · 27th August 2012, 22:21

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Originally Posted by Bolin

I have 'maxed-out' the OEM security by retrofitting the interior ultrasonic sensor

Can you tell me more about this please?

Bolin · 27th August 2012, 22:27

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Can you tell me more about this please?

I certainly can

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=118742

Bolin · 27th August 2012, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich17865

Surely these cars are not on a joyriders top wish list, nor should I imagine they are worth stealing to order to sell on the continent. Security over what you have already would need certification after being fitted by a professional. If they want it they will take it, of that you can be sure.

The only other deterrent I would imagine to be any good would be a visual one, like a steering wheel lock or gear lever lock, but people who own them rarely use them. I have a steering wheel lock in the shed for example.

Thanks for your thoughts. I had thought that things like a steering lock or gear lever lock would be easily dealt with compared to the car's electronic security, unless the key had been stolen, but might do the job in that circumstance. Problem is, such things are a bit of a faff to use every day

VVC-Geeza · 27th August 2012, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Bolin

I certainly can

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=118742

Wow,that looks like a big job.

Very neat though.

Is it also possible to fit the Rover one to the later cars?

Bolin · 27th August 2012, 23:06

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Wow,that looks like a big job.

Very neat though.

Is it also possible to fit the Rover one to the later cars?

I think so, the wiring is slightly different (a thread started by me gets to the bottom of this). I think BigRuss has fitted the early type to his tourer which should have the later type fitted, perhaps ask him for more info.

The BMW one though has 4 sensors and is central, the Rover one has 2 sensors and is mounted at one side, so I'd go for the BMW one.

Dragrad · 27th August 2012, 23:14

Lateral thinking required for extra security..... Your House......

1. Don't leave your keys anywhere near a door or window (or in plain sight).
2. Beef up your house entry points
3. Cage your letter box with a fine wire mesh letter catcher.

Most car thefts nowadays are as a result of a burglary, or the owner has left the keys in to pay for fuel etc.... So no matter what you do to the car, in most instances, will do you no good if the the thief has your keys.

The only other thing I can suggest is to install a tracker system

As per....

http://www.tracker.co.uk/?gclid=CIes...FYcPfAodhDQAag or similar system.

At least you should get the car back in one shape or another

rover54 · 28th August 2012, 01:14

Just a joke - keep a pit ball in the car, keys or no keys nobody is going to nick your pride and joy. Thatcham approval sort.

scouseeric · 28th August 2012, 01:51

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Originally Posted by rover54

Just a joke - keep a pit ball in the car, keys or no keys nobody is going to nick your pride and joy. Thatcham approval sort.

Hey Edd, dont you mean pitbull......and thatcher??

Eric

27th August 2012, 22:04	#1
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Aftermarket security? Do members think that there is any aftermarket security worth considering? I have 'maxed-out' the OEM security by retrofitting the interior ultrasonic sensor and BBUS (Battery Backed-Up Sounder), as well as 2 keys and an emergency key (still need the blade cut though). As far as I can see the car can only be stolen in one of three ways: 1) with the key 2) with a tow truck/flatbed 3) by completely rewiring the car or changing the ECU, EWS etc As the original BMW security system appears to me to be very good, is there any aftermarket security you think is worth having?

27th August 2012, 23:14	#8
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Lateral thinking required for extra security..... Your House...... 1. Don't leave your keys anywhere near a door or window (or in plain sight). 2. Beef up your house entry points 3. Cage your letter box with a fine wire mesh letter catcher. Most car thefts nowadays are as a result of a burglary, or the owner has left the keys in to pay for fuel etc.... So no matter what you do to the car, in most instances, will do you no good if the the thief has your keys. The only other thing I can suggest is to install a tracker system As per.... http://www.tracker.co.uk/?gclid=CIes...FYcPfAodhDQAag or similar system. At least you should get the car back in one shape or another __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

27th August 2012, 22:16	#2
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Surely these cars are not on a joyriders top wish list, nor should I imagine they are worth stealing to order to sell on the continent. Security over what you have already would need certification after being fitted by a professional. If they want it they will take it, of that you can be sure. The only other deterrent I would imagine to be any good would be a visual one, like a steering wheel lock or gear lever lock, but people who own them rarely use them. I have a steering wheel lock in the shed for example.

28th August 2012, 01:14	#9
rover54 Retired rover 75 v6 Auto Conn. SE 54 plate LPG and 2006 Rover 75 v6 Auto LPG , 1.8 r75 Manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 3,379 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Just a joke - keep a pit ball in the car, keys or no keys nobody is going to nick your pride and joy. Thatcham approval sort.