Griffith500 security
Discussion
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stick in a garage
Definitely! have a look at this and you'll understand:
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=13&t=8674
I personally think the car will be fine in the garage with the other car behind it. Perhaps you should pay a bit of attention to the garage itself. Black out any windows, or have blinds, curtains etc, and maybe alarm the garage itself - then you've got a second line of defence.
Then if anyone gains entrance to your garage, the alarm will go, stopping any damage being done to the Griff, (with a bit of luck).
Other than that, get one of those garages that disappear into the ground (£42,000) Daily Mail Tues 12 April.
Then if anyone gains entrance to your garage, the alarm will go, stopping any damage being done to the Griff, (with a bit of luck).
Other than that, get one of those garages that disappear into the ground (£42,000) Daily Mail Tues 12 April.
I park mine in my garage at night with the misses car infront but i also have one of them garage defenders(sold secure) witch seem to be ok,easy to put in and deffiantly stop the opertunist(sp).
They are very easy to use,a lock that u cant get to that(except the key hole) locks the bar that goes horiziontally across the front of the garage.and the other bit is bolted to the ground.Cost about £40.
This is for an up and over.
Also if i've been out on my CBR600 this is parcked infront of the griffith which is also alarmed and locked to a bolt in the wall.
Simon
They are very easy to use,a lock that u cant get to that(except the key hole) locks the bar that goes horiziontally across the front of the garage.and the other bit is bolted to the ground.Cost about £40.
This is for an up and over.
Also if i've been out on my CBR600 this is parcked infront of the griffith which is also alarmed and locked to a bolt in the wall.
Simon
Have a look at www.autolok.co.uk, they have additional security for up and over/roller garage doors.
With regard to the alarm system, I think there is a technicality about the alarm system fitted in such a way as to NOT meet one level of the Thatcham approval (Griff with a Meta). I won't even try and explain 'cos I am bound to get the detail wrong!!!
What I do know is that I managed to get a standard letter out of the factory and a certificate from an alarm installer (cost £10) to state what was fitted and the insurers were happy with that.
I did go the Tracker route too - but when you stop and think about it only the installer knows if it's actually on your car.......until you come to need to use it!!!! The reason was just peace of mind, unfortunatley you can't be watching over it every moment.
My girlfriend doesn't like it when I get picky in busy car parks about where I am going to park - for example I will be miles away from the door to the supermarket, just so I know it is at furthest reach from stray trolleys, especially the ones with small kids attached.Grrrrr!!!!
What I do know is that I managed to get a standard letter out of the factory and a certificate from an alarm installer (cost £10) to state what was fitted and the insurers were happy with that.
I did go the Tracker route too - but when you stop and think about it only the installer knows if it's actually on your car.......until you come to need to use it!!!! The reason was just peace of mind, unfortunatley you can't be watching over it every moment.
My girlfriend doesn't like it when I get picky in busy car parks about where I am going to park - for example I will be miles away from the door to the supermarket, just so I know it is at furthest reach from stray trolleys, especially the ones with small kids attached.Grrrrr!!!!
The Thatcham/alarm wrinkle is that the alarm itself has provision for boot/bonnet sensors, but TVR *actually* wire the microwave motion sensors into those inputs. So the alarm is being used slightly differently than intended.
However, ask around (dealer?) and they should be able to provide paperwork to pacify the insurers. I had no problem at all with it being not regarded as Thatcham approved.
However, ask around (dealer?) and they should be able to provide paperwork to pacify the insurers. I had no problem at all with it being not regarded as Thatcham approved.
i don't want to stick to much of a spanner in the works but think long and hard about a tracker.
1 if they steal your car and get it deep into an underground carpark or metal container (shipping type) most trackers don't work.
2 if the tracker does work and your car is recovered, you will end up getting back a stripped, crashed or knackered griff that bears little resemblance to your pride and joy. this is especially difficult if you have already received the insurance payout for it. i am not sure how many months later if it turns up it is still yours or the insurance company's - but it can get a bit difficult.
3 best to fit the dogs dangly bits of an aftermarket immobliser and alarm - preferably one that goes off not only on the car but also on your remote key chain, because lets face it - most people ignore car alarms even if they see someone fiddling around under the bonnet - the only one who is going to save your car is you, so you need to know if someone is tampering with it and get there fast!
4 the south african way to prevent car jacking. fit 2 hugh flame throwing exhaust pipes under the car that come out at right angles just underneath the body work. when someone comes up to car-jack you, give them a blast from the flame throwers and turn a certain part of their anatomy into the "dry roasted" variety. unfortunately this is only legal in south africa not here - but who knows - we live in hope.
1 if they steal your car and get it deep into an underground carpark or metal container (shipping type) most trackers don't work.
2 if the tracker does work and your car is recovered, you will end up getting back a stripped, crashed or knackered griff that bears little resemblance to your pride and joy. this is especially difficult if you have already received the insurance payout for it. i am not sure how many months later if it turns up it is still yours or the insurance company's - but it can get a bit difficult.
3 best to fit the dogs dangly bits of an aftermarket immobliser and alarm - preferably one that goes off not only on the car but also on your remote key chain, because lets face it - most people ignore car alarms even if they see someone fiddling around under the bonnet - the only one who is going to save your car is you, so you need to know if someone is tampering with it and get there fast!
4 the south african way to prevent car jacking. fit 2 hugh flame throwing exhaust pipes under the car that come out at right angles just underneath the body work. when someone comes up to car-jack you, give them a blast from the flame throwers and turn a certain part of their anatomy into the "dry roasted" variety. unfortunately this is only legal in south africa not here - but who knows - we live in hope.
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