Help Needed: Securing 2011 370z Roadster

martu · 08-07-2011, 10:36 PM

Hi All,

I'm new to the site, looking forward to be around regularly, lots of good stuff going on.. I've been looking for ways, tips, best practices or whatever piece of information you might have regarding securing your 370z convertible. I recently move to the city and I already had 1 car prowl and 1 other attempt.

It seems like they put a wire or something right where the top gets in touch w/ the windshield, I've seen scratches around the visors. Any idea on how/what they are doing (bc the alarm didn't go off) and what can be done to avoid or prevent this?

THanks in advance,

martu

Roadster4Us · 08-08-2011, 07:53 AM

Sounds like they are trying to unlock the car with a wire (coat hanger maybe) by fishing it between the top and the window to push the unlock button. Going in through the front top, sounds like they are thinking they can pop the front hatch to unlock the top.

There really isn't much you can do to protect the car from that besides locking it up in a garage at night.

You could add a motion alarm, but those things tend to go off a lot.

ZeeingAround · 08-08-2011, 10:50 AM

Locking Car Cover.

ZRoland · 08-08-2011, 11:36 PM

Viper alarm 3 way with perimeter sensor. Add notification through your phone that notifies you if someone is breaking in.

BeachZTT · 08-09-2011, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeingAround

Locking Car Cover.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZRoland

Viper alarm 3 way with perimeter sensor. Add notification through your phone that notifies you if someone is breaking in.

Welcome!

If you don't have a garage, both of the above. If you are already having issues, it will be worth the investment. If someone screws up your top, it is going to be a pia to get it fixed correctly!

vividracing · 08-09-2011, 05:26 PM

The perimeter sensor is typically called a radar sensor, and it's a MUST for a Roadster. Also, get a battery backup for the alarm and have your alarm installer wire these up to the alarm siren. Make sure he installs those AND the siren. Your car will be so insanely loud if the alarm goes off, people will actually pay attention

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ZRoland · 08-09-2011, 10:48 PM

martu · 08-12-2011, 12:42 AM

Thanks guys, really valuable info here.

08-07-2011, 10:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
martu Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: wa Posts: 2 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Help Needed: Securing 2011 370z Roadster Hi All, I'm new to the site, looking forward to be around regularly, lots of good stuff going on.. I've been looking for ways, tips, best practices or whatever piece of information you might have regarding securing your 370z convertible. I recently move to the city and I already had 1 car prowl and 1 other attempt. It seems like they put a wire or something right where the top gets in touch w/ the windshield, I've seen scratches around the visors. Any idea on how/what they are doing (bc the alarm didn't go off) and what can be done to avoid or prevent this? THanks in advance, martu

08-08-2011, 07:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 16	Sounds like they are trying to unlock the car with a wire (coat hanger maybe) by fishing it between the top and the window to push the unlock button. Going in through the front top, sounds like they are thinking they can pop the front hatch to unlock the top. There really isn't much you can do to protect the car from that besides locking it up in a garage at night. You could add a motion alarm, but those things tend to go off a lot. __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

08-08-2011, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86624	Locking Car Cover. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

08-08-2011, 11:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZRoland Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas/Arkansas Posts: 120 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	Viper alarm 3 way with perimeter sensor. Add notification through your phone that notifies you if someone is breaking in. __________________ 370Z Magnetic Black Roadster Sports/NAV/Touring ARK exhaust, HPS intake tubes, K&N, Seibon CF NS front lip, Avant Garde, Cont DWS.

08-09-2011, 05:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	The perimeter sensor is typically called a radar sensor, and it's a MUST for a Roadster. Also, get a battery backup for the alarm and have your alarm installer wire these up to the alarm siren. Make sure he installs those AND the siren. Your car will be so insanely loud if the alarm goes off, people will actually pay attention Three Trumpet 12 Volt Air Horn Set With Compressor __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

08-09-2011, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZRoland Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas/Arkansas Posts: 120 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	__________________ 370Z Magnetic Black Roadster Sports/NAV/Touring ARK exhaust, HPS intake tubes, K&N, Seibon CF NS front lip, Avant Garde, Cont DWS.

08-12-2011, 12:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
martu Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: wa Posts: 2 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Thanks guys, really valuable info here.

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