Getting the IGLA installed this morning!

 

Just wondering, if you put an invisible kill switch on your car like Ravelco or IGLA or Compustar, is there any indication for a thief to realize you’ve done that? Maybe even a little window sticker?

 

Not sure about the others but Ravelco comes with window stickers. You can also mount the Ravelco so that it's visible.

 

A kill switch doesn't stop them from popping the neutral pull and flatbedding it away.

 

Absolutely correct! But a kill switch or any other anti-theft device are only intended to discourage thefts of opportunity. Joyriders and other thieves who rely on expediency account for huge majority of all car thefts. They get antsy when a theft takes more than a few seconds and will likely abandon a car theft attempt if it takes much more than a minute or two. Flatbed or tow truck thefts probably account for less than 10%, and maybe even far less. Do what you can to protect your car, including keeping current on your insurance.

 

Hmm. I wonder if I should get a dummy Ravelco or sticker as a deterrent? I do have a kill switch but that may deter a thief from looking for it. Just another layer. Along with the club and disabling neutral release. I know they can still steal it but we’ve seen layers of protection save some of these cars too.

 

Had the IGLA installed Thursday.

 

I'm looking at the Car Cat Creation one myself.

 

When/if u get neutral strap cover, I’d recommend using security screws.

 

So the install of the IGLA at 1320 Motorsports in Spring Hill, FL was flawless and Matt's customer service was outstanding.
There were Demons, a Trackhawk, an HC Durango, and a few other HCs at the shop.

I highly recommend giving them a call if you are in Central or Southwest Florida. I'm heading back in a couple weeks for a little performance boost!!!

 

So the install of the IGLA at 1320 Motorsports in Spring Hill, FL was flawless and Matt's customer service was outstanding.
There were Demons, a Trackhawk, an HC Durango, and a few other HCs at the shop.

I highly recommend giving them a call if you are in Central or Southwest Florida. I'm heading back in a couple weeks for a little performance boost!!!

Why central or southwest florida......I'm in VA, and they installed mine.....lol.

Also put in my front & rear dash cams for me at the same time.

(no installers or dealers in VA, and I was down there on vacation...so....)

 

I have a brand new kill switch for sale from car cat never used it because I sold the car.

 

A simple toggle switch well hidden to kill ignition/fuel prevents most of the casual joyriders, and from what some are posting, besides the obvious parking outside at home we have seen some folks targeted/followed to shopping/restaurants and then the theft is attempted. The switch will prevent this

 

For what I paid for this car, I enjoy the peace of mind with the IGLA!

 

IGLA all day and twice on Sunday. It took under an hour to get it done.

 

I don't disagree ,both(rev and igla) are more elegant kill switches..

 

IGLA saved my car. After 3 months of ownership and 2 months w/ IGLA. Only taking the car out every now and then after getting IGLA, they tried stealing it… saved my car. Added Carlock hoping their GPS and vibration detection works, not getting good results after a day. Will likely add a Compustar w/ drone for that.

 

Good plan. I’m not taking any chances - I’ve got Ravelco, IGLA, and Compustar with drone, along with a separate additional tracker and an Apple air tag in case they load it on a truck (the only way they can steal it now).

 

Add shock sensor and window breakage sensor to the OEM alarm. For car jacking, need the above mentions systems to keep your Kitty.

 

Anyone know where to get this?

 

Can someone explain in detail what the IGLA is? Their website seems to be lacking in specifics, pricing, and installer locations.

Compustar similarly doesn't explain itself very well. It just says it's a remote starter on the site. Similarly difficult to get pricing recommendations or what the differences in the skus are.

Something about the Ravelco site seems kinda shady for lack of a better term as well with how hard they go on selling it to you. Lots of different font colors and CAPITAL LETTERS and insisting it's NO BULLSHIT. It's like, I don't know how to describe it. Like tough guy marketing.

 

I think the lack of specific details helps keep it off the radar for crooks to fixate on and reverse engineer. If you call an IGLA installer they can explain all the benefits. It's expensive, but worth it to me.

 

There is no legal limit to the number of kill switches you install, either. Also, time delay relays and a variety of other means are available. A three-way switch (two states in addition to "off" can start a smoke machine, a siren, and/or a variety of things. They even had ankle-level flamethrowers in South Africa to roast attempted carjackers, but I am not recommending those.

 

I bought 2 additional key fobs and had the module locked out so no one( even a dealer) can make new fobs. I have an AIRPOD hidden in the car and a steering wheel/seatbelt lock that I use. You turn the wheel all the way over and no one is gonna push this beast. This works for me, plus fully insured.