Had my daily driver stolen yesterday :-(

[longbow]

First time I've ever had a car stolen and feeling pretty pissed off, it seemed to take a while to sink in TBH. The worst thing though is I'm worried about leaving the Cerb parked there overnight now. All I can imagine is that whoever took my VR4 will come back for a sniff at some point in the future and so I need to think a bit harder about my security arrangements. Has anyone installed a tracker system or equivalent such as this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tracker-Vehicle-Theft-Prot...

I know Cerbs aren't stolen very often, but I thought the same about 16 year old Mitsubishi estates too.............. I want to make sure I catch the feckers the next time..........

[pmessling]

Personally I would go the proper tracker route

http://www.tracker.co.uk/

I have one on my cerb. I had it re activated when I got it. Plus paid the life subscription

[GasMunkey]

Double post sorry

Edited by GasMunkey on Sunday 7th October 21:36

[GasMunkey]

Can't beat a dog IMO


My two will bark the second you get half way up my drive

[jackwibble]

Problem with 'Tracker' and GPS systems they have to be hard wired into the vehicle due to big power usage and can be traced back to the unit by a competent thief, I personally don't think Cerbs are flavour of the month with bandits as resale is not easy due to specialised market.
If you pm me I could recommend an alternative for you to consider.

[longbow]

It was spotted twice yesterday afternoon driving around Cirencester by a chap on Club VR4. 3- 4 Hoody types... baseball caps etc. Got them on CCTV filling with fuel. If anyone lives there please keep an eye open - it will probably be being ragged so should stand out.

[phazed]

GasMunkey said:

Can't beat a dog IMO


My two will bark the second you get half way up my drive

Same here, mine go mental which is essential. Having 3 sons at home with licenses, we have cars, bikes and a huge amount of tools and equipment kicking around!

When I had an old snotter stolen some years back it was stopped by the bib with 4 kids in it, the eldest was 15 who was driving!

Good luck with the find.

[scotty_d]

I have a cheap tracker But it runs via a relay so if the power is cut from the car it goes back mode (9v battery) that will run it for over a week no problem. All in it cost me 50 quid and i can track it down my self as i just phone the car and it sends Lat and long back to me then i just pop those in to google maps and can find it.

[Cerbieherts]

GPS jammers are about a fiver to buy, most thieving scum-bags probably carry one. They render a tracking device useless anyway...

[jackwibble]

Not all trackers are GPS based and not all are jammable (is that a word?)

[Cerbieherts]

All GPS based devices are jammable. You are right, they are not all gps based, but many are and easily defeated. The only effective installations are those hard wired into the power train controller area networks of modern cars. They are difficult to detect and even more difficult to remove, as they form part of the passive anti-theft system. The basic electrical system of an old British sports car is not so foolproof!

Edited by Cerbieherts on Tuesday 9th October 17:18

[Rob_the_Sparky]

Cerbieherts said:

All GPS based devices are jammable. You are right, they are not all gps based, but many are and easily defeated. The only effective installations are those hard wired into the power train controller area networks of modern cars. They are difficult to detect and even more difficult to remove, as they form part of the passive anti-theft system. The basic electrical system of an old British sports car is not so foolproof!

Edited by Cerbieherts on Tuesday 9th October 17:18

All RF based devices are jammable if you know what you are doing.

[m4tti]

You could always pull the fuel pump fuse if your leaving in for a longer period... so unless their auditioning for worlds strongest man and enjoy pushing cars, it wont be going anywhere..

[aka_kerrly]

longbow said:

It was spotted twice yesterday afternoon driving around Cirencester by a chap on Club VR4. 3- 4 Hoody types... baseball caps etc. Got them on CCTV filling with fuel. If anyone lives there please keep an eye open - it will probably be being ragged so should stand out.

Are you able to post partial or full number plate, a VR4 isn't that common, I'm around Tetbury, Stroud & Cirencester all week.

[longbow]

Yes, the number plate is/was P535 FTT. When it was caught on CCTV in Cirencester filling up, the plate hadn't been changed and that was 2 days after they took it. The distinguishing features are virtually colour coded wheels marked 'SSR', small 'Ohlins' decals on the front fenders and huge 360mm front discs. Rear screen has a 'Ralliiart' decal on the lower left. Thanks.