Anti-theft: the Ravelco

[Doober]

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0609htp_anti_theft_system/index.html

Looks like a good investment, I like their thinking! The same reason I would put redundant security measures in any vehicle I own, but in one convenient package

Cliffs notes:
-Passive
-A uniquely pinned plug you take with you
-Dummy wires (I think they're all black as well)
-Thought I read in the article that they had some retired pros come in, and they gave up after over 35 minutes or so of trying to hotwire the vehicle.

 

[Doober]

TTT

Whatcha'll think?

 

[CutlassRacer]

Looks interesting. How many different circuits does it affect?

 

[80superbu]

Those are real big for the dodge truck guys. Haven't heard any complaints or stolen vehicles from anyone using it.

 

[Doober]

Looks interesting. How many different circuits does it affect?

Each one is a unique setup. Part of the success is the guy that does it is somewhat secretive about the whole process, and I think he's rightfully so. If people knew what went where (I might do one of my own just so I know what's what), it would be easier to steal.

 

[388bu]

Although I didnt read the entire article, my first concern for people mostly like us(enthusiasts who mod the hell outta our cars) is:

Say I want to swap in an LS1, or even something less extreme say like maybe even just wiring up some gauges or a stereo system...how is this thing going to make my life hell?

Other than that, sounds good.

 

[Doober]

That's why I said I'd do my own. If I know where everything is, it'll make things much easier. I would, however do it with a newer vehicle, probably something like one of the fullsize trucks already with an LS motor.

 

[540Malibu]

bad idea, only way to make sure it cant be started and stolen is by a secret kill switch only you know about, or take a vital part of making the car run with you.....and that thing doesnt protect against ramp trucks

 

[kyhunter89]

bad idea, only way to make sure it cant be started and stolen is by a secret kill switch only you know about, or take a vital part of making the car run with you.....and that thing doesnt protect against ramp trucks

And a minute of tracing wires, a pair of pliers and and peice of wire can fix that....

 

[Doober]

Yeah. I would have more than one kill switch, maybe a dummy switch as well. This would also be in conjunction with an alarm and a secondary (maybe even tertiary) siren (already have an alarm/2nd siren).