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Pinto ign. amp as anti-theft device?
Staple balls - 12/4/09 at 10:33 PM

Just thinking out loud really, but I'm (still) working on the wiring, and was wondering if removing the ignition amplifier thing would count as an anti-theft device for the IVA.

I assume it can't be removed while the car's running, and would make it near impossible to start the car.

Thoughts?

Cheers.

mad4x4 - 13/4/09 at 06:25 AM

JUst put in a hidden kill switch that kills the power to the coil or and the Starter solenoid.

or a battery isolator.

Staple balls - 13/4/09 at 06:34 AM

That's planned, but for a while at least the car will be on the drive and drivable.

So I wanna make it as unstealable as humanly possible. (obviously, it can be done, but I want the feckers to go to some effort)

Also, ISTR the IVA doesn't like cut off switches?

[Edited on 13/4/09 by Staple balls]

Staple balls - 13/4/09 at 08:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
i'd very much doubt VOSA would accept that as an acceptable form of anti theft device. Anyone could claim to remove a distributor cap or HT lead etc as their method otherwise and nobody has got away with it at SVA i'm sure.

An immobiliser should be easy to fit during the build stage and cheap enough also.


Fair point.

What's the deal with immobilisers on kits anyway? I'd assume it's difficult to get one fitted by a Thatcham approved chap? I only ask because I figure it'd help save money in the long run.

[Edited on 13/4/09 by Staple balls]

SteveWalker - 13/4/09 at 03:29 PM

I had a Thatcham approved immobiliser fitted to a Robin Hood, that was ten years ago though. It did cause them a bit of head scratching, as it was supposed to use the door courtesy light switches as part of its programming routine! As well as that, the only was to install it was to slide head-first under the dash, lying on your back, with your feet sticking up in the air - and it was nigh on impossible to get out again without help!