Originally Posted by 2ndTimeAround

Shotgun, only if you can effectively use it. Dogs only scare people who don't know how to handle them

If you have a carport enclose it and lock it, if not build a garage. Out of site out of mind for the nosy assholes peering over the fence. If you are going to leave your car at the mall. Get a monitoring system/2-way, a handgun and/or a GF who is old enough to pack. With a 2-way and all the BS, I lost my first one. Yeah it was great "knowing" my car was gone. So as soon as I hit the lot I could confirm it was not towed before the police report. BTW if it's in a lot w/ a tow service the police will ignore you until you confirm the service didn't tow it. So even with a 2-way keep your shooting abilities within a 100 hard dash of your car. Otherwise you end up just like I did a few seconds late and a S2000 short. FYI the police found my car less than 30 minutes later completely stripped (it only takes a few wrench/sockets to remove everything a thief will take). The theft and dump were in two different jurisdictions both considered it one of the worst (as far as parts loss). The insurance adjuster considered them amateurs, IDK what he expects from "pros", he stated he gets 4 to 6 S2000 thefts a month on his desk alone.

If someone trails you to the movies, expect your shit to be stolen. My final 2 cents get good comprehensive coverage if you can't afford to pay out of pocket.

Originally Posted by dandaman2883

First of all, stop with the stupid machismo gun bullshit. Someone is gonna read this and think it's ok to shoot someone just because they are stealing your car, then they are going to go to jail for manslaughter/murder. The only way you have the right to shoot is in defense of your life or someone elses, your car DOES NOT count!!!

All you need to protet your car is seat locks, an alarm, and common sense. If you know you are going somewhere where the car is gonna be out of sight for awhile (like the movies), take someone else's car or park it where there is a lot of traffic/high visibility.

If thieves want your shit they WILL find a way (i.e. a tow truck). Your job is to make is as difficult as possible for them to take it.

Originally Posted by DC4_2_AP1

Here is the link for the seat locks : https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/177...s-coming-back/

Originally Posted by J-Speed Inc.

Here's the way I look at it, Do I have a car that's easily stolen? Yes. Do I let it change my life in terms of paranoia? No. In the end, it's still just a car. Is shooting and possibly killing someone worth it? I say no.

I have seat locks installed and park my car in my garage every night. I have left it on the street for a few hours and have left it in parking lots. The car is fully insured so if something happens to it, insurance will cover it. If a thief really wants my car, he's gonna get it regardless of what I do.

Basically, don't let the car run your life. Enjoy it for what it is and stop worrying!

Originally Posted by Angelfire

what if its not fully insured?
its fully payed already so i dont have it financed to a bank. but insurance for a 19 yr old male in a 2 door convertible such as the S is well lets just say it isnt very nice to your wallet lol.