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EvenPrime · 07-03-2014, 01:06 AM

Hey guys, I was reading a previous post about a guy who had his Camaro stolen and it really got me thinking.
I work 14 days on, 14 off and work in another province. Therefore ever 14 days I put the car cover on and tuck it away in my underground parking and hope for the best.
What is the best way to prevent someone from stealing it? I have wedged the car in as close as possible to the walls to prevent someone from getting the rims off and also made it really hard for them to move the car from using a jack if they were to steal it. I have a security system and two cameras as well, plus the neighbor checks it daily for me.
Should I back it into the parking spot or is this way probably the best way?
Just thoughts...
Thanks guys.
This is my first post but I read this site all the time. Just bought my ZL1 in April 2014

Absolutely loving it.

ghostrider2 · 07-03-2014, 01:41 AM

pull fuse #5 and #20, it won't completely prevent it from being stolen but its an easy thing to do to assist in the prevention.

Todd in Vancouver · 07-03-2014, 01:43 AM

I would say your in a good spot. I'd turn my wheels all the way right and lock the column and then pull a couple fuses so it can't be started. Also, you could wire in a battery cut off switch in the trunk, a manual one, so it has no power.

Congrats on a very nice looking car BTW.

Ray_Cam_SS · 07-03-2014, 02:54 AM

GARAGE.

mmarx82 · 07-03-2014, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd in Vancouver

you could wire in a battery cut off switch in the trunk, a manual one, so it has no power.

No power = no Onstar GPS Tracking and no car alarm.

Do what your doing, keep backing in so a tow truck with a wheel lift has a harder time, cut the wheels as mentioned and pull those fuses. The car cover can be helpful and hurtful. 1. it hides the car from those who don't know what it is or it's value but 2. for those that do know, they now know your out of town...

eightup · 07-03-2014, 07:36 AM

sounds like it's already ft knox.

Nor Cal ZL1 · 07-03-2014, 09:00 AM

The cars that were stolen recently may have been hacked. There is an On Star spoof that simulates an accident and unlocks the doors. The other way is with an RF simulator. The device simply rolls codes until the doors unlock. In either case once the doors are opened the On Star module is disabled and the car is towed off to get stripped. The RF simulator also works to open garage doors if the door system is not using rolling code tech.

I would focus on making it hard to tow, or flat bed away, and try to disable as many of the convenience things as possible, The ease of use things are becoming the ease of theft.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 07-03-2014, 09:17 AM

Insure it for a fixed amount and stop worrying. If they take it, you can get a new one. Don't loose sleep over it.

Or maybe leave a few bullet casings on the floor board and a dirty shovel in the trunk and it might come back with a nice wax job and an oil change... (sarcasm)

CrystalRedTintcoat · 07-03-2014, 05:05 PM

No matter what you do it can be stolen. Mom had a Buick Regal Grand National in 1987 and the thieves dressed in auto garage gear with a toe truck towed her car away while she was shopping. Two plain clothes people followed her into the store and radioed (before cell phones) to the others in the parking lot who stole and chopped the car. They were part of an organized ring.

And not to scare you more but look how easy it is in this video even when you seemingly have the car blocked in.

http://youtu.be/WOoW2gsIIfk

shibbs · 07-03-2014, 05:14 PM

I agree - about the only thing you can do is pull a few fuses (fuel pump, injectors and the like) and pray.

If someone wants your car badly enough, they're going to get it. It's an unfortunate truth.

gmgdave · 07-03-2014, 06:19 PM

My ZL1 is parked in garage on a lift 9 feet off the ground. My wife's car is parked under the ZL1 so I can tell you it is not going anywhere.

J666 · 07-03-2014, 07:32 PM

Nothing screams steal me like a car in an underground parking lot with a Camaro cover on. I'd take it off, and make sure you have proper insurance. Stop losing sleep over it.

Muscle Car Lover · 07-03-2014, 07:57 PM

Do what you can, but it was only another $75 a year insurance wise to get the "replacement" coverage.

Annoying car thieves, what a stupid life.

I call it Vera · 07-03-2014, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostrider2

pull fuse #5 and #20, it won't completely prevent it from being stolen but its an easy thing to do to assist in the prevention.

What does #5 and #20 do?

07-03-2014, 01:06 AM	#1
EvenPrime Drives: 2014 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 52	Best way to store ZL1 against Theft Hey guys, I was reading a previous post about a guy who had his Camaro stolen and it really got me thinking. I work 14 days on, 14 off and work in another province. Therefore ever 14 days I put the car cover on and tuck it away in my underground parking and hope for the best. What is the best way to prevent someone from stealing it? I have wedged the car in as close as possible to the walls to prevent someone from getting the rims off and also made it really hard for them to move the car from using a jack if they were to steal it. I have a security system and two cameras as well, plus the neighbor checks it daily for me. Should I back it into the parking spot or is this way probably the best way? Just thoughts... Thanks guys. This is my first post but I read this site all the time. Just bought my ZL1 in April 2014 Absolutely loving it.

07-03-2014, 01:43 AM	#3
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	I would say your in a good spot. I'd turn my wheels all the way right and lock the column and then pull a couple fuses so it can't be started. Also, you could wire in a battery cut off switch in the trunk, a manual one, so it has no power. Congrats on a very nice looking car BTW. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

07-03-2014, 06:19 PM	#11
gmgdave Drives: 12 ZL1 & 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 406	My ZL1 is parked in garage on a lift 9 feet off the ground. My wife's car is parked under the ZL1 so I can tell you it is not going anywhere. __________________ 2012 ZL1 - #413 - IOM - Mods; Exhaust Commander. GMG Third Brake Light Pulsar, Tinted Windows, color matched Engine cover, ZL1 Floor Mats

07-03-2014, 07:57 PM	#13
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	Do what you can, but it was only another $75 a year insurance wise to get the "replacement" coverage. Annoying car thieves, what a stupid life. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

07-03-2014, 01:41 AM	#2
ghostrider2 Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow ZL1 Vert/M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 551	pull fuse #5 and #20, it won't completely prevent it from being stolen but its an easy thing to do to assist in the prevention. __________________

07-03-2014, 02:54 AM	#4
Ray_Cam_SS Account Suspended Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 146	GARAGE.

07-03-2014, 07:36 AM	#6
eightup Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ofallon il Posts: 126	sounds like it's already ft knox.

07-03-2014, 09:00 AM	#7
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	The cars that were stolen recently may have been hacked. There is an On Star spoof that simulates an accident and unlocks the doors. The other way is with an RF simulator. The device simply rolls codes until the doors unlock. In either case once the doors are opened the On Star module is disabled and the car is towed off to get stripped. The RF simulator also works to open garage doors if the door system is not using rolling code tech. I would focus on making it hard to tow, or flat bed away, and try to disable as many of the convenience things as possible, The ease of use things are becoming the ease of theft.

07-03-2014, 09:17 AM	#8
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	Insure it for a fixed amount and stop worrying. If they take it, you can get a new one. Don't loose sleep over it. Or maybe leave a few bullet casings on the floor board and a dirty shovel in the trunk and it might come back with a nice wax job and an oil change... (sarcasm)

07-03-2014, 05:14 PM	#10
shibbs Captain Gingerbeard Drives: 2012 IOM RS/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: West Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,489	I agree - about the only thing you can do is pull a few fuses (fuel pump, injectors and the like) and pray. If someone wants your car badly enough, they're going to get it. It's an unfortunate truth.

07-03-2014, 07:32 PM	#12
J666 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lower Mainland Posts: 328	Nothing screams steal me like a car in an underground parking lot with a Camaro cover on. I'd take it off, and make sure you have proper insurance. Stop losing sleep over it.