Hi all. I've been around RL for a while but new to this sub. I currently own a 992 and a 997 and I'm looking to add a G body project to the stable. I owned a 78 Targa, an 86 Cab and an 85 Turbo over a decade ago and remember those cars were much easier to steal than my current cars or even the 993s I've owned. Either that or No Man's Land left a false impression on me, lol. Considering I'm looking to restore something, what strategies or devices do you guys recommend I consider?

 

A manual transmission

 

 

A guy named Vinnie...

 

My '86 911 has the optional factory alarm system.

This has an additional key cylinder above the door latch in the driver's door.

Just use the Huf alarm key (not ignition / door key) to ¼ twist that cylinder to arm before slamming the door shut.

There is zero delay when opening for the alarm to sound, so have the disarm key ready.

This makes waaay more than enough noise to activate my home alarm system, providing me an immediate alert.

 

Interestingly, the car I'm looking at with serious interest right now is an 86. I'll see if this car has it. Thank you for you input. This makes sense.

 

I think one of the issues here is not theft at home but while away. For this reason I have looked into a "fleet tracker" type GPS device and NOT the Apple disc. I have actually hard wired one into my 1987 Targa and bought the subscription to the online service. It sets up a "geofence" and alerts you by SMS and email when you enter and leave or park or move. You can track other things and even wire in a "kill" feature which is cool as a thief just ends up with a dead car after driving off at his first stop - and you can locate it. That said, even though the GPS device is inexpensive you must buy a monthly subscription, usually starting at $10/mo per car. Some are sold with online included. I went with a company called AAMP Global and it was terrible. I would not get timely notices or they were incorrect. SO, I am still looking for a good GPS tracking device/company and think this is the way to go and looking for any suggestions from members.

Jim
San Francisco

 

What I do for my 911's is use a hidden Apple Airtag. You can customize it for alerts by location. I have all of my regular haunts listed so if I park there it will not alert me. Pretty good for the money. The have their limitations as a GPS tracking device is always better but involve a monthly fee.

My 335is came with a GPS locater at purchase that was quite good--made my Intouch. I dropped the service it after the first free 3 years were up as $99 didn't seem worth it as nobody steals those cars. It was useful when I loaned it to my college kids as I could monitor location and speed.

I have the factory alarm on my 85 and it is a decent first line of defense. The previous owner installed a competition clutch which, along with the gearbox, is a great theft deterrent.

 

has anyone ever done a quick-release steering wheel as anti-theft?

..might be a bit awkward walking into a nice restaurant with a steering wheel, though.

 

Doesn’t the Apple AirTag alert the thief on the criminal’s phone that they’re being tracked?

 

1) A hidden fuel pump switch
2) always park overnight in an enclosed garage
3) declared value insurance

Determined thieves will just pick it up on a flatbed

 

If they want it, they'll get it. I use AirTags... and have some disable features on them. But, is what it is and a risk you take. I don't think much about it and just drive and enjoy the cars.

And yes, it's amazing how fast a repo tow or flat bed is.

Enclosed garages aren't even safe.

 

Thank you everyone. I'm not worried. I'm asking mostly because there are things I may want to consider "while I'm in there" during the build, like fuel kill switches. I'll look into GPS tracker services as well.

 

if someone wants your car they are taking it .. end of story .. locked garage is your best defense.

 

Trunk Monkey is still my favorite.