The car security ideas thread
Discussion
Ok we've all been reading about beemers & audis being stolen off people's drives without keys (other makes are available).
So what would you do (to make vehicles more secure) if you were the EU master of legislation? Here's my idea. May need some technical work
Manufacturers to be forced to provide a tracker aerial (min surface area to be determined) into a metal strip that is hard to remove; (eg is part of the windscreen surround, or roof rails or something) so the tracker itself can be placed anywhere, and the aerial is non-removable (within reason). The aerial itself does not indicate whether the vehicle actually has a tracker fitted since every model will have one, thus making thieves lives much more difficult.
So what would you do (to make vehicles more secure) if you were the EU master of legislation? Here's my idea. May need some technical work
Manufacturers to be forced to provide a tracker aerial (min surface area to be determined) into a metal strip that is hard to remove; (eg is part of the windscreen surround, or roof rails or something) so the tracker itself can be placed anywhere, and the aerial is non-removable (within reason). The aerial itself does not indicate whether the vehicle actually has a tracker fitted since every model will have one, thus making thieves lives much more difficult.
Introduce some sort of password protection on OBD connectors. Perhaps something where it has to be enabled by phoning up, getting a pin number.
Or something simple like locking the connector inside a robust compartment, wired to the alarm, or secure enough that you'd have to make a lot of noise/take a lot of time/climb into the car to force it open.
Nothing will be foolproof though.
Or something simple like locking the connector inside a robust compartment, wired to the alarm, or secure enough that you'd have to make a lot of noise/take a lot of time/climb into the car to force it open.
Nothing will be foolproof though.
wildcat45 said:
Introduce some sort of password protection on OBD connectors. Perhaps something where it has to be enabled by phoning up, getting a pin number.
that's quite a good idea - like those little usb-type pen things IT network people use? Like bank things. They keep clicking round and there's some way of using the right code at a certain point in time, I think. IT people will know what I'm on about.
who trespassed in my land when I lived in the US, shame I can't do the same now.
CoolHands said:
that's quite a good idea - like those little usb-type pen things IT network people use? Like bank things. They keep clicking round and there's some way of using the right code at a certain point in time, I think. IT people will know what I'm on about.
<geekmoment>It's called 2 factor authentication and requires something you know (password) and something you have (token with revolving pin)
</geekmoment>
Simple
Fit a spark plug into the fuel tank and then:
Low tech
switch one of the real HT leads from under the bonnet to the fuel tank spark plug when you exit the car
High tech
enable the switch remotely by GPS or some other witch craft and then choose when to press the button
High tech approach possibly enhanced by having some kind of CCTV in the car live linked to youtube
Probably..................
if a thief wants a car bad enough, they will get it regardless. I used to remove my kinglead, but now, i just leave it at the mercy of them. If they want it, they can take it. Better that than have someone come into my house for the keys. (the reason i also leave my keys near the front door) they are out of sight from the front door but easily seen if inside my house. Again, rather that than my family hurt.
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