Ok, we all know that an alarm system doesn't really provide full protection for the professional thieves, I think the use of etching the VIN and using a steering wheel club will deter the real crooks more that an alarm system, but theres nothing we can really do for vandals though !

http://www.vinetcher.com

 

That id sticker thing is a really good idea though.
Good find i have never heard of that.

 

That id sticker thing is a really good idea though.

Make sure you get the VINEtcher also, the dealers do it for over $250, it permanently etchs your VIN number onto the windows and thieves will have to replace all the glass before they can resell your car, I think ID Sticker is more a visual deterent saying your car is registered to the NVIP. I got both for $26.95, that along with the original steering wheel Club on eBay all for under $60cdn, which my car is now known as to be protected as "Layer No.2" protection by the NVIP. Layer No. 3 protection would mean adding a kill switch on top of those on Layer No. 2 and Layer No. 4 is using a GPS locating service like LoJack or Boomerrang ontop of the Layer No. 2 deterences.

 

Yea I prefer to put stickers like Lojack or Clifford on my car rather than Greddy and HKS the window etching is a great idea too but my fav is still hiding in the bushes with a 12 gage

 

A sniper rifle is the best Security / anti theft device

 

helll yea

 

i saw a special on the news about where theives were using vin numbers to get keys made for the the cars the wanted to steal. in az etching doesnt matter cuz the car will more than likley end up in mexico or on the indian reservation, either way your not getting it back.

 

Ok, I just etched all my windows today with the kit I ordered from VINEtcher.com. It was fairly easy to do and took me about an hour to do a good job. If anyone is interested in ordering a kit please PM me so I can give you a my name as a referral and I get a $3 rebate from each referral.

Here is some data from the National Crime Center on the type of cars most stolen in 2002 and our Lancers is there under the Mirage name plate:



Highway Loss Data Institute's Top 10 Most Stolen Autos in 2002 Based on Ratio of Cars on the Road


3 Mitsubishi Mirage
4 Jeep Wrangler
5 Lincoln Navigator 2WD
6 Dodge Intrepid
7 Lincoln Navigator 4WD
8 Dodge Ram
9 Ford Expedition
10 Chrysler Sebring

 

I got mine done by Sherlock (www.sherlock.ca). They actually mark about 50 different places on the car, but not with the VIN itself, with a sherlock number, that starts with 3 letters that correspond to the closest international airport (YUL in my case). I had it done by the dealer and it looks very professional, at least, on the windows where it is visible.

just my 2cents
fluke

 

Sherlock is great, only problem is that they want $199+ to do it and cost as much as an actual alarm system, the VIN kits cost only $19.95us and I'am automatically registered into the NVIP(National Vehicle Identification Program) data base as sponsored by the North American Insurance Bureau ...well I'am a cheapskate want can I say !

 

the #1 option in auto security

i got one in my car and no one has touched my ride yet

 

thats awesome almost as good as packin a sawed off shotgun and certainly more fun to watch

 

time to go get me a Chimp! lol Bronx or Philadelphia zoo??

 

G-L-O-C-K......never fails.....and you can use it under water too!!

 

Amen to that I got my 40 cal glock and love it