Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:31:30 -0800
Reply-To: Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle--install an alarm
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Thanks for the pointer, Stuart.
A way to enhance the theft alarm and not annoy the neighbors is to put the
annunciator, that 150dbA screamin meemie INSIDE the car. Pretty sure most
folks couldn't stand the "heat" long enough to light the fires. And it
likely won't annoy the neighbors if a passerby wants to just "test" the
alarm system. A hidden, positive disconnect for the ECU / Start signal is
also handy too. Just ignore the rear fan blower and insure that it has to
be on to start the car. Heck, Leroy, looks like an ordinary fan blower
thing to me.
Pensionerd.
On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 12:10 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>wrote:
> All of the Vanagon Westies stolen recently in Seattle have been recovered
> nearby. All stolen by petty thieves apparently looking for things inside
> to
> sell, or just for joyriding.
>
> These rigs aren't stolen for resale or parts, so any kind of theft
> deterrent
> is a good idea--alarm, disable switch, battery shut-off, etc.
>
> Here is the alarm I installed in a weekend, and it includes an ignition
> disconnect and power door locks:
>
> http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AEOS
> &Product_Code=W01F-740T
>
> I also added a switch for the alarm siren so I could turn it off in
> campgrounds (keep from accidentally setting it off as I first did).
>
> I added a power window kit too:
>
> http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AEOS
> &Product_Code=3300-0030-0147
>
> Both kits are quality products and installation is well documented and
> straightforward for the moderately skilled. Only "special" tools needed
> are
> a step drill bit and a 2" hole saw for access to the door lock rod.
>
> Best mods I've made in 40 years of VW ownership. I love being able to
> adjust
> the windows while driving, it's my air conditioning!
>
> Stuart
> '85 Westy
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> OlRivrRat
> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 9:51 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle
>
> It appears as though this 1 has been found
>
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1556155
>
>
> On 27 Oct , 2013, at 2:39 PM, MICHAEL H wrote:
>
> > ... just horrible ... my condolences, Loren. with cameras being so
> > cheap and almost everywhere - have you and/or the police asked
> > around just in case ? mike, single cent theorist
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2013 2:22 PM
> > Subject: Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle
> >
> >
> > https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4152046232.html
>
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