Physical security
Discussion
I'm due to pick up my Elise on Saturday 
. As it's an S2 it will have the Cat 1 alarm and immobiliser on it already, but as it will live off the road but outside the house(under a cover) I was thinking of some physical security too.
I know this would not deter a professional, but I would like to deter any amateurs and make them have a look at the Beemer across the road. Do any of you take any such measures?
I was thinking of installing a couple of D rings into the cement outside the house and then passing a big motorcycle chain through the rear wheel and padlocking to the D ring.
Thoughts?
Chris
. As it's an S2 it will have the Cat 1 alarm and immobiliser on it already, but as it will live off the road but outside the house(under a cover) I was thinking of some physical security too. I know this would not deter a professional, but I would like to deter any amateurs and make them have a look at the Beemer across the road. Do any of you take any such measures?
I was thinking of installing a couple of D rings into the cement outside the house and then passing a big motorcycle chain through the rear wheel and padlocking to the D ring.
Thoughts?
Chris
I wouldnt worry about it too much...unless joyriders are a risk in your area - the Elise isnt really a highly stolen car...Ive heard of around 2 cars being stolen before...and they were from dealers.
More often than not its jealousy leading to vandalism - not a lot you can do other than put a cover on it and be careful where you park when you go out
OR
new owners having accidents in the first few weeks of ownership due to not being used to the handling characteristics
these IMHO are the 2 main causes of Elise damage - hear of one or the other every week....and thats just the owners that post on the various BBS's
so dont worry about theft - get a cover for when its on the drive, and get some training on an airfield with www.1stlotus.com
More often than not its jealousy leading to vandalism - not a lot you can do other than put a cover on it and be careful where you park when you go out
OR
new owners having accidents in the first few weeks of ownership due to not being used to the handling characteristics
these IMHO are the 2 main causes of Elise damage - hear of one or the other every week....and thats just the owners that post on the various BBS's
so dont worry about theft - get a cover for when its on the drive, and get some training on an airfield with www.1stlotus.com
bogie said: and get some training on an airfield with www.1stlotus.com
You're right theretraining is high on the list of things to be done. I guess like a lot of people I have grown up with front wheel drive. I have driven a reasonable amount of RWD, but never before had RWD and mid-engine, so training is a must.
Chris
Most sportscars get stolen to order the Elise is no exception. Amateurs usually go for old hot hatches. Once any car has an alarm and an immobiliser there is not much you can do other than garage it. The S2 is not a 340,Caterham seven ect which are almost totally towards the track,owners of them have reason to worry. The biggest problem will be vandalism from jealous people any expensive car will have this problem so be carefull if someones hanging about go out an put something in it to make them notice they are being watched. Call the police if a group is acting suspicious ect do not wait till the damage is done. When you go out watch where you park it.
If you are still worried then get a large watchdog i reccomend a Weimeraner if anyone is in your street at any time they dogs will let you know.
If you are still worried then get a large watchdog i reccomend a Weimeraner if anyone is in your street at any time they dogs will let you know.
DanH said:
Instead of chaining it, you could get a security post. Also as mentioned storing the steering wheel in the bedroom helps and could be integrated into other activities
To be honest I live in a low crime area, so I think having a Beemer and Audi nearby will be more attractive to any potential thieves / vandals.
DanH, you're a more imaginative guy than me if you can incorporate the steering wheel into other activities
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