Spare Wheel & Immobiliser for Rego

[69SS]

Nearly time for me to leave work and head home.. This is going to mean getting the 69 over the pits, or least making my first attempt. I just about have everything sorted ( still waiting on PS pump !! ).

But I do have a few questions that I am not sure about! :confused:

1) What can you get away with as far as the spare goes - same as fitted or a space saver or nothing, same goes for the jack, and if I need these do they have to be anchored down.

2) Immobiliser - I know I need one, any recommendations for our types or cars - I just want something simple that will pass the pits, and I hate those phone jack ones, a remote would be better.

Thanks guys. :D

[stuart]

You dont need a spare tyre or a jack and you dont need a immobilizer if the car is 25 years or older.

[69SS]

You dont need a spare tyre or a jack and you dont need a immobilizer if the car is 25 years or older.

Awesome, that is just what I wanted to here!

[blackoutsteve]

hear, not here! :p

If you wish to fit a spare and jack, it would be very wise to anchor it.
Camaros have the spare wheel anchor in the trunk on the right side.

Also, if you wish to install an immobilizer, and I would, then I would suggest a transponder. These are brands that I considered when shopping around.
Transponders don't require any pressing of buttons or alarm noises or anything like that. They purely shut 2 or 3 critical circuits off untill the key-ring transponder is within range of the reciever mounted in the column or behind the dash.
Usually ignition, starter and fuel pump if yours is electric.

http://www.autowatch.com.au/?matrixalarms&global[categoryISbb_content_categoriesID]=32

http://www.dynamco.com.au/products_immobilisers.php

The PFK/Autowatch products has very good reviews and are priced very fairly.

[69SS]

I Hear ya Steve ;) , I'll get an immobiliser once its regoed and thats exactly the type I am looking for. :p :D I wont be leaving it anywhere out of my line of sight.

Just glad I dont have to waste my money on a spare and jack thou. More money for shiney bits and go fast goodies.

[blackoutsteve]

immobiliser = British English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_English

immobilizer = American English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_English

"An immobiliser or immobilizer is an electronic device fitted.."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immobiliser :p :D

[69SS]

I should have know you would do that !! :) , I wasn't sure that you would pick up the bold S :D

Seriously thanks for the info on the immobilisers / immobilizers - looks the goods after reading some of the reviews.

[stuart]

Are yous guys tryan to take the p*ss out ov mye spallin

[blackoutsteve]

wot do ya meen?:p

[christian]

Go with auto watch,definitely one of the best,have been around for a while now and you can buy replacement remotes etc..
They do immobs and alarms.
Made in south africa where car theft is rampant

[69SS]

Us enginnerrer types arent good at spellin.... Ha ha.. Thanks for that Christian i'll check auot watch out too.

Man I cant wait to get the yeti mobile o the road...

[AUSCAMARO]

Man I cant wait to get the yeti mobile o the road...

Hahahaa.... We can't wait :D

[S[_]SPECT]

Looks like we need to hit Chris' place again.. Mitch, you're our social commitee.. what do you think ?

[Nev68]

What's the deal with the Immobiliser requirement in you part of the country?

[S[_]SPECT]

What's the deal with the Immobiliser requirement in you part of the country?

you dont need a immobilizer if the car is 25 years or older....said the resident DPI inspector..

[blackoutsteve]

The law is any new car after 2001 must be fitted with an immobilzer, but it's a good idea in any car..
We all say we don't leave our cars out of sight -which is rubbish in reality, and I bet you don't always leave home in them either.
Have you any idea how quickly these cars can be broken into? C'mon, you've all seen the original Gone In 60 Seconds right?

[AUSCAMARO]

SPECT;31776']Looks like we need to hit Chris' place again.. Mitch, you're our social commitee.. what do you think ?

You could be onto something there Birchy.

Stay tuned and I'll see what Chris rekons.

[69SS]

True enough Steve..

[TUFF68]

You dont need a spare tyre or a jack and you dont need a immobilizer if the car is 25 years or older.
Very true, had none of these when i passed rego