Is the H3 an easy theft?

[Wisha Haddan H3]

I just read in the H2 section where the guy's SUT was stolen. So is the H3 an easy mark?

And besides activating the stock alarm and onstar, what have people done to secure your H3? I'm curious about full-blown alarm systems or things like fuel and ignition cut-off switches.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

I just read in the H2 section where the guy's SUT was stolen. So is the H3 an easy mark?

And besides activating the stock alarm and onstar, what have people done to secure your H3? I'm curious about full-blown alarm systems or things like fuel and ignition cut-off switches.

yes

[H3slate]

I have a trunk monkey!!

http://www.trunkmonkeyad.com/

This is funny too!!

http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/an...nkey_Sandpile/

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

yes

Explain, (preferably an intelligent explanation please)

[jdrew]

All it takes is one of these...

[DURAMAX TIM]

I take off the tires every time I park it, that makes it harder for the tow truck driver to drive off w/ it.

It does take a little extra time but the wife's H3 is worth it.

[marin8703]

Originally Posted by Wisha Haddan H3

I just read in the H2 section where the guy's SUT was stolen. So is the H3 an easy mark?

And besides activating the stock alarm and onstar, what have people done to secure your H3? I'm curious about full-blown alarm systems or things like fuel and ignition cut-off switches.

i have a viper 5900sst installed. its a 2 way pager alarm/starter. got tilt, motion, sound, and shock sensors on it. its disables the starter but i dont like the way it does that. in the next several days ill cut the wires to the fuel pump and put a normaly open relay in its way. that way even if the alarm is disabled or even pulled out, the engine would still get no fuel. probably will stick some more relays around the truck just in case.

in teh neasr future i might even install a gps unit, one thatcan be hidden anywhere on the truck.

how do they tow away 4wd vehicles, wont all the wheels be locked cauze its in park. i know they do that but dont know how. do they just shift the trans from underneath?

[marin8703]

LOL the trunk monkey is hilarious. the horney monkey too

I remove the keys and remote when I leave the car unattended. It makes a huge difference from a theft standpoint.

[lamric]

Alarms will only deter someone who wants to take a car for a joy ride. A professional thief will get your vehicle if he really wants it. Alarm systems can be bypassed and transmitter codes intercepted and replicated with cloned fobs.

The GM smart key system is bypassed by replacing the engine CPU and ignition switch with their own components.

Locks only keep honest people honest.

[Matt19]

i put a steaming pile of turd on my driver seat. Nobody wants to steal a car with a steaming hot pile of $hit. I make sure that its the special brand of turd where it stays steaming for a long period of time, in which i will then return to the car before the steaming affect wears off.

Now if I run out of turd, I back into a parking spot where a tow truck cant get infront of, and then pull up the emergency break. If they tow it, they will kill it, and hopefullly I can sue for the damages. (its like dragging a five metric ton metal cube)

I can go on forever...

Now if that doesnt work, and it is about to get stolen, thats when the thief will learn that I live in the trunk with a sawed of shotgun, and a winnie the poo teddybear.
Well since i'm a heavy sleeper, he will start driving the 3 for quite some time before I awake to the gental ride of the hummer. At that point I will cock it and....then i will have to go through the hassel of cleaning it. Since I have a strict schedule, I would have to wait until the weekend becuase I have a routine. So hopefully if my car ever gets stolen, and I use my weapon of choice, it comes on a friday=)

[f5fstop]

Any vehicle can be stolen. Is the H3 easier than any other vehicle? No! Look at the last generation of Chrysler Jeeps that could be joyrided by kids in less than twenty seconds.
All the relays, switches, etc., will do nothing if there is a tow truck waiting for the vehicle.
The passkey system works great to deter probably 60 percent of possible thefts, but switching ignition modules (which is not easy), adding other relays, etc., will NOT stop the professional. (Switching the so-called CPU on a H3 is not the answer. The passkey is contained within the BCM, and the BCM is not just a switch and play. The BCM is what recognizes a key, and sends the ok to the PCM to fire the injectors and close the relays required. It requires programming to recognize the vehicle, and BCMs cannot be swapped between vehicles as was standard in the old days with older systems.)
A viper is great for letting you know if some kid or inexperience bozo is trying to steal the vehicle, and great for letting you know if someone is breaking in. But honestly, if they want it, and they are pros, they will get it, and I don't lose sleep over it. I carry good insurance.

[Agriv8r]

tracking devices are affordable and hidden...then google earth and it tells you exactly where your truck is...

Just in case, make sure you have good insurance too. H3's are easily replaced.

[wannabeH3]

I know a repo man and he will just hook up to a car and drag it till its on fire then he will drop it on the freeway and say you must have done something to it to make it do that. as to the e-brake they can just disconnect that very quickly.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose

I remove the keys and remote when I leave the car unattended. It makes a huge difference from a theft standpoint.

Every time? That's damn inconvenient

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by Matt19

i put a steaming pile of turd on my driver seat. Nobody wants to steal a car with a steaming hot pile of $hit. I make sure that its the special brand of turd where it stays steaming for a long period of time, in which i will then return to the car before the steaming affect wears off.

Now if I run out of turd, I back into a parking spot where a tow truck cant get infront of, and then pull up the emergency break. If they tow it, they will kill it, and hopefullly I can sue for the damages. (its like dragging a five metric ton metal cube)

I can go on forever...

Now if that doesnt work, and it is about to get stolen, thats when the thief will learn that I live in the trunk with a sawed of shotgun, and a winnie the poo teddybear.
Well since i'm a heavy sleeper, he will start driving the 3 for quite some time before I awake to the gental ride of the hummer. At that point I will cock it and....then i will have to go through the hassel of cleaning it. Since I have a strict schedule, I would have to wait until the weekend becuase I have a routine. So hopefully if my car ever gets stolen, and I use my weapon of choice, it comes on a friday=)

Matt,

Which model HUMMER has a trunk ???

[Viet Nam Vette]

Assume your H3 can be stolen.. If you want it back..get yourself

LoJack

When the pros steal your rig... they park it for several days to make sure the cops don't show to take it back as it could be equiped with LoJack. If no one shows in a few days ..it's there's.

Had a friend who had his Vette stolen and was equiped with LoJack. They found the Vette parked in a parking lot the next day. No one around.
Not to much damage. It had been Roll Back towed when stolen. It was left their to make sure it had no LoJack.

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by Viet Nam Vette

Assume your H3 can be stolen.. If you want it back..get yourself

LoJack

When the pros steal your rig... they park it for several days to make sure the cops don't show to take it back as it could be equiped with LoJack. If no one shows in a few days ..it's there's.

Had a friend who had his Vette stolen and was equiped with LoJack. They found the Vette parked in a parking lot the next day. No one around.
Not to much damage. It had been Roll Back towed when stolen. It was left their to make sure it had no LoJack.

Not all police departments have the equipment for LoJack tracking or locating. And there are some electronic devices that disable LoJack transmitters.
If pros want it, they will get it.

[Viet Nam Vette]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Not all police departments have the equipment for LoJack tracking or locating. And there are some electronic devices that disable LoJack transmitters.
If pros want it, they will get it.

Agreeded.. If you live in the South West and your 3 goes across the border..fa-gat-a-bout-it...It's gone.. LoJack when professionally Installed is very very hard to find. Infact ..it's no bigger then a pack of cig's.

Sure..if there pro's there's a good chance they Might...and I use the term Might get away with it. There are usually 34 or more different locations LoJack is installed in your ride. So..they gotta rip it apart to find it.

I haven't heard of a LoJack Jammer yet...That's a new one on me. I have a friend that works for them and I here all about the recovery stories every time I run into him. It's rare In this area when a vehicle is reported to the police asap that the Vehicle is not found with LoJack. I'm in Joiesy which is part of the largest car theft area in the the world.

But..as you say..when the pro's are involved...the chances of getting your ride back are slim. But you have a much better chance with LoJack then
with NO JACK