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Mr.Tea

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Hi everyone.

I've just bought my F-type. Got it home today to find that while it does fit in my garage, I can't open the doors enough to get out, curse small garages! :roll:

Now it's sat on my driveway, in full view of anyone who walks/drives in which isn't ideal as these cars are targets for theft. Now i'm looking at security measures.

I currently have my main key in a faraday bag, my spare key in a faraday bag (also inside a safe). I've got the car double locked. I've got a steering lock ordered to be picked up from Halfords tomorrow.

Apart from camera coverage, what other security features should I be looking at? I've heard of Ghost immobilisers before and they seem like a pretty good failsafe providing all other built-in security measures are bypassed and/or fail. Except what i've mentioned, what else can I do to prevent some scrote from running off with my car bar bolting the thing to the ground.

I've heard that Jaguars own tracking system is pretty easily bypassed too and have seen a couple of stories on it. I'm also thinking of taking out GAP insurance on the car too juuuuuuust incase the worse happens.

Cheers.
 
Motion lights outside might help. In our old house we had a carport and my XE sat in it. One night my wife was up late and saw the motion lights come on, she looked outside and saw someone running off. Won’t stop a professional but will scare joyriders
 
Hammers said:
Motion lights outside might help. In our old house we had a carport and my XE sat in it. One night my wife was up late and saw the motion lights come on, she looked outside and saw someone running off. Won’t stop a professional but will scare joyriders
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Didn't think of that one. A nice extremely high lumen motion light might even blind some scumbag looking at my car. Will have to look towards extending the mains electrics to the garage.

Going to try and find the brighest one I can just to scare the shit out of people coming past.

Cheers.
 
Mine lives on the drive in full view, faraday bags and placed in a tin box i have also installed an IP camera (CCTV) and motion lights, so i can record any 'interest' in the car in case i need to report anything, (i can also admire the car from my phone :lol: ), also have a 'Stoplok' fitted, plus the Jaguar tracker and alarm, If a professional tealeaf decides to have it away, then nothing will stop them :roll: But generally i feel safe with what i have done.
 
Steering wheel lock
CCTV with PIR lights
OBD II Port relocate or lockable cover fitted
 
Mr.Tea said:
Hi everyone.

I've just bought my F-type. Got it home today to find that while it does fit in my garage, I can't open the doors enough to get out, curse small garages! :roll:

Now it's sat on my driveway, in full view of anyone who walks/drives in which isn't ideal as these cars are targets for theft. Now i'm looking at security measures.

I currently have my main key in a faraday bag, my spare key in a faraday bag (also inside a safe). I've got the car double locked. I've got a steering lock ordered to be picked up from Halfords tomorrow.

Apart from camera coverage, what other security features should I be looking at? I've heard of Ghost immobilisers before and they seem like a pretty good failsafe providing all other built-in security measures are bypassed and/or fail. Except what i've mentioned, what else can I do to prevent some scrote from running off with my car bar bolting the thing to the ground.

I've heard that Jaguars own tracking system is pretty easily bypassed too and have seen a couple of stories on it. I'm also thinking of taking out GAP insurance on the car too juuuuuuust incase the worse happens.

Cheers.
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Another good security measure that I take is to park one of the other cars in my household behind the F-Type (especially overnight) which sits on the driveway. This blocks it in and gives me extra peace of mind!

I took out a 4 year ‘Return to Invoice’ GAP Insurance policy with ALA for £230.....well worth it! https://www.ala.co.uk/

Here’s some of the forum info on the Autowatch Ghost-II CANbus Immobiliser:

https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=5154

https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=3830
 
bob_mcn said:
Mine lives on the drive in full view, faraday bags and placed in a tin box i have also installed an IP camera (CCTV) and motion lights, so i can record any 'interest' in the car in case i need to report anything, (i can also admire the car from my phone :lol: ), also have a 'Stoplok' fitted, plus the Jaguar tracker and alarm, If a professional tealeaf decides to have it away, then nothing will stop them :roll: But generally i feel safe with what i have done.
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I've ordered a motion light to go right above where the car is kept on the drive, will arrive from Amazon tomorrow.

Just fitted my stoplok pro (not the elite) and the hasp/arms aren't big enough to fit over the "spokes" of the steering wheel, they're just a little bit too small so i've arranged it where the yellow arm/bar is blocked by the center console and it has extremely limited movement turning the wheel one way. I might just refund it and get the pro elite if it fits over the spokes of the wheel as the arms are apparently bigger. Any chance you can show me how you've got yours setup?

RPSN said:
Another good security measure that I take is to park one of the other cars in my household behind the F-Type (especially overnight) which sits on the driveway. This blocks it in and gives me extra peace of mind!

I took out a 4 year ‘Return to Invoice’ GAP Insurance policy with ALA for £230.....well worth it! https://www.ala.co.uk/

Here’s some of the forum info on the Autowatch Ghost-II CANbus Immobiliser:

https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=5154

https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=3830
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I've looked at some GAP insurance and it seems like a good idea to pick some up, just in case the worst happens. Secondly, my drive is too small to block it in with another car plus i'm the first out to work in the morning so it wouldn't be practical. My neighbour has a Range Rover and no one, in the 12-ish year i've been in this house, attempted to even touch his car so i'm hoping all will be well but i'm just trying to prepare for the worst if it does happen. I'll probably pick up the ALA insurance for the 4 years coming to £266.40. For 4 years, it's a no brainer.

I'm gonna relocated the OBD port tomorrow, is it just a case of unscrewing the mount from where it's held?

As a "bonus" it looks like my car doesn't have keyless entry. There's just a dimple on the handle rather than the button. Having the key in my pocket and pressing the door handle just lets it pivot but doesn't appear to unlock the car so at least i've got that going for me. Coming from my Astra VXR, which had keyless entry as standard, is annoying because I keep trying to pull the boot and doors open without using the fob :D

I've looked at those threads for the Ghost 2 stuff, and on payday i'll be arranging the SASmobile guys to come over and install the Ghost 2 immobiliser. Have you got a tracker installed?
 
@Mr.Tea: ALA GAP Insurance is excellent.....definitely worth paying that amount for 4 years cover.

Although your neighbour's Range Rover has been safe for the 12-ish years you've lived where you are, you don’t really know whether or not someone has attempted to enter or steal it, as happened to me here......https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4959

The OBD port on my car is not vulnerable to key coding etc. However, I’ve still detached and hid it as a precautionary measure. Info on the OBD port vulnerability is explained here.....https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4959&start=40#p49853

It can be pushed out of the bracket in the lower fascia. Just squeeze the lugs in on both sides of the port before doing so.

As your car has the indentation on the door handle and not the actual button, it doesn’t have keyless entry (you’ll soon get used to this). I originally thought my car had keyless entry but was very glad to find out differently.

I haven’t yet got a tracker installed.
 
My niece from Solihull almost had her car (not a Jag) stolen in broad daylight from 2 feet in front of her front window.
Fortunately watchful neighbors intervened.
In case you do not have neighbors who are alert and motivated 24/7, here is an option.
It will hopefully deter thieves before they get very far. It will certainly make your neighbors pay attention.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Achort-Detector-Upgraded-Security-Waterproof/dp/B08PVS9QD8/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=O7E4SGOJMCZX&dchild=1&keywords=motion+detector+siren&qid=1618671774&sprefix=motion+detector+with+siren%2Caps%2C317&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVEMxOVhGMEk3Wk9BJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTU1MzE5REFHQzhTR1BDN0pCJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NTU0MjUyTEhXTVQyTDFZSEJVJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
 
For some reason the Amazon item did not post. I will try again.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Achort-Detector-Upgraded-Security-Waterproof/dp/B08PVS9QD8/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=O7E4SGOJMCZX&dchild=1&keywords=motion+detector+siren&qid=1618671774&sprefix=motion+detector+with+siren%2Caps%2C317&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVEMxOVhGMEk3Wk9BJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTU1MzE5REFHQzhTR1BDN0pCJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NTU0MjUyTEhXTVQyTDFZSEJVJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
 
Sorry, guys, I guess this Forum does not permit listing an Amazon site.
So the item I was trying to make you aware of is called:
Solar Strobe Light with Motion Detector Solar Alarm Light with Remote Controller 129db Sound Security Siren Light IP65 Waterproof 24 Hours+Night Mode for Home, Farm,Barn,Villa,Yard.
Listed on Amazon.co.uk for 22 GBP.
 
I keep trying to post the info but keep getting blocked for no obvious reason.
Here is the suggested security item as listed on Amazon.co.uk for about 22 pounds:

Solar Strobe Light with Motion Detector Solar Alarm Light with Remote Controller 129db Sound Security Siren Light IP65 Waterproof 24 Hours+Night Mode for Home, Farm,Barn,Villa,Yard.
 
Mr.Tea said:
Just fitted my stoplok pro (not the elite) and the hasp/arms aren't big enough to fit over the "spokes" of the steering wheel, they're just a little bit too small so i've arranged it where the yellow arm/bar is blocked by the center console and it has extremely limited movement turning the wheel one way. I might just refund it and get the pro elite if it fits over the spokes of the wheel as the arms are apparently bigger. Any chance you can show me how you've got yours setup?
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Sorry its not the 'Stoplok' I had that on the XE, but not so good in the F type, its a 'Disklok' it covers the steering wheel and has a stickyout bit I put across the seat to make it difficult to get in or get to the lock as its upside down.


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bob_mcn said:
Mr.Tea said:
Just fitted my stoplok pro (not the elite) and the hasp/arms aren't big enough to fit over the "spokes" of the steering wheel, they're just a little bit too small so i've arranged it where the yellow arm/bar is blocked by the center console and it has extremely limited movement turning the wheel one way. I might just refund it and get the pro elite if it fits over the spokes of the wheel as the arms are apparently bigger. Any chance you can show me how you've got yours setup?
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Sorry its not the 'Stoplok' I had that on the XE, but not so good in the F type, its a 'Disklok' it covers the steering wheel and has a stickyout bit I put across the seat to make it difficult to get in or get to the lock as its upside down.
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Okay, thanks for the info. My current Stoplok doesn't fit over the "spoke" of the wheel as i'd like but i've arranged it well enough so there's barely any movement when turning right as it hits the center console. You can get some left turn but then it's gonna hit your legs or the seat. It's mostly a visual deterrent and to slow people down if they break in. I'm going to arrange for the Ghost 2 immobiliser to be fitted after payday too so I can have, more or less, complete peace of mind.
 
Video doorbell/security camera covering the car and good lighting would be a good place to start. I have the Autowatch Ghost 2 installed in my F Type and can thoroughly recommend it. It’s very simple to enter the unlock code using the shift paddles, as long as you remember each time you get in 😄
 
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