Security

sandness · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:30 pm Post subject: Security

I recently decided to secure some of the toys in my van after a buddy had his car broken into (actually it was Hoedizzy's car right out in front of his place). So I wanted to at least make it difficult for the average crackhead smash-and-grab thief. Everything is chained and locked down, except for my cd's- which I haven't figured out what to do with. I might have to look into an mp3 deck so I can take all my cd's out completely.

Subs are bolted to a chain.

Tool chest is also bolted to a chain.

Locked tight- Both the tool chest and subs are covered up with a big pink blanket (incognito camouflage for a minivan)

The eclipse deck needed to be secured as well- made a bracket for that.

I wrapped the chainlinks with black silicone to keep them from making noise. She's locked tight.

And finally, the drill.

At least someone can't just break a window and take off with my crap-
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PhRoZeN_X_ · SirTweaksabit Joined: 19 Jun 2004 Posts: 410

Looks good bro. I like hardware tweaks :) Should have a firecracker hooked up outside the van so IF someone breaks in it sounds like a gun

2old2care · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 11:51 pm Post subject:

Awesome work Sandness

Even a bit-o-chain left over for...the optional chastity belt

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fussnfeathers · Lord of the Tweak Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 2763

Looks good.............a friend of mine did basically the same thing, cable-locked everything, actually tack-welded the amps to the trunk floor. Problem was, when he got broken into again, the thieves just smashed the gear when they couldn't grab it. He had a hell of a time getting his insurance to replace the stuff, since he'd modded it for anti-theft.
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sandness · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:10 am Post subject:

Yeah, if some of my things were to get smashed up in an attempted theft (which is inevitable) I'll at least have the satisfaction of knowing some chithead didn't profit off me. Also, my insurance won't cover anything that wasn't secured/bolted down.
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fussnfeathers · Lord of the Tweak Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 2763

That usually covers stereos, they're screwed into the dash..............if your insurance doesn't, I'd question it. Seems a little odd that an insurer would force you to void your warranties to satisfy their policy requirement.
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ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

how is he voiding warrenties?
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Hoedizzy · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:17 pm Post subject:

Yes, it was my car that was raped....makes you feel used...

Well I have my sub bolted in my trunk, that's about all they didn't get.

Looking good sandness...

Hope it does not happen to anyone else.

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ToggleHead · TWEAKGURU Joined: 03 Mar 2004 Posts: 4360 Location: Jersey

oh true....but i didnt see where he took the cover off.....might of just slip it through behind the heatsink....*shrugs*

depends on the gear i guess...=]
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sandness · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 12:27 am Post subject:

I wasn't worried about voiding any warranties as my stereo is a couple years old. However, I wanted to lock it down because in a Windstar, it is super easy to steal. The plastic facia pops off, and there are 2 clips on either side of the deck. Easy tool-free removal; too easy. It could get stolen without any damage even.

The hasp is tapped and bolted into the heatsink. Its pretty solid.
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