Cayman and security (bear with me...) - Page 2 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK

Hoping to hear your thoughts on this.... So what additional security do you use on your Cayman / Boxster? I'm now in the truly lucky position to have my Cayman build slot but then I thought "hang on, this is the most expensive car you've ever owned, not to mention your first brand new car" How am I going to secure it? So I just wondered what people here have done? I'm thinking of a Ghost Immobiliser II and the trusty steering lock. Cheers! T1b

Simples. Go ahead, make my day ...

I parked my 2-year old 987 on the street in Islington. My security measure was looking at it on my way out of the flat to make sure it was still there. If you're feeling very cautious, a steering Klub is a deterrent. Enjoy your car in good health and good spirits.

Slippydiff said: Simples. Go ahead, make my day ... Yup! That would do it! I'm guessing very few here bother with the Tracker? We were burgled last year and had both cars stolen off the drive . (Kind of dreading the insurance quote to be fair!)

T1berious said: Yup! That would do it! I'm guessing very few here bother with the Tracker? We were burgled last year and had both cars stolen off the drive . (Kind of dreading the insurance quote to be fair!) Ouch, one is bad enough, but two I think there are plenty of other small tracking units that enable you to monitor your car or receive notifications on your phone, but how many are officially sanctioned by your insurer is a different matter altogether.

slippydiff said: Ouch, one is bad enough, but two I think there are plenty of other small tracking units that enable you to monitor your car or receive notifications on your phone, but how many are officially sanctioned by your insurer is a different matter altogether. To be honest, it was a wake up call. Crime happens and thinking it won't happen to you is great right up until it happens. Should have got a decent alarm system and a bollard when we first moved in, didn't and have made up for that now. Not saying the house is now impenetrable but someone's going through a lot of locked doors to get keys etc. Then again with your average M3 / M4 at over 75k maybe I'm over thinking this. Edited by T1berious on Tuesday 17th May 18:21

If you're thinking of adding a Ghost system, check with Porsche. Any meddling with the electronics is very likely to screw up a large part of your new car warranty. I think activating the Porsche tracker and using physical systems are probably the best you can do.

Twinfan said: If you're thinking of adding a Ghost system, check with Porsche. Any meddling with the electronics is very likely to screw up a large part of your new car warranty. I think activating the Porsche tracker and using physical systems are probably the best you can do. I think you're right. Last thing I really need is that sort of drama. Cheers for the sanity check and comments peeps

T1berious said: Yup! That would do it! I'm guessing very few here bother with the Tracker? We were burgled last year and had both cars stolen off the drive . (Kind of dreading the insurance quote to be fair!) What cars may I ask?

I have the Porsche tracking system dealer-fitted (was operated by Cobra, now Vodafone). Never stolen so I can’t tell you how well the police tracking works, but I can tell you that if I forget the dongle, or don't leave it in when I leave the car at OPC for service and they move it, then I get a call from the control centre within a couple of minutes

mikef said: I have the Porsche tracking system dealer-fitted (was operated by Cobra, now Vodafone). Never stolen so I can’t tell you how well the police tracking works, but I can tell you that if I forget the dongle, or don't leave it in when I leave the car at OPC for service and they move it, then I get a call from the control centre within a couple of minutes I'll chat to the Sales Exec at the weekend about that and get an idea of the costs. I'm guessing that's an annual subscription?

julian987R said: T1berious said: Yup! That would do it! I'm guessing very few here bother with the Tracker? We were burgled last year and had both cars stolen off the drive . (Kind of dreading the insurance quote to be fair!) What cars may I ask? BMW 440i and a M2 Competition (plus an unhealthy detailing habit...) Edited by T1berious on Tuesday 17th May 20:00

T1berious said: I'll chat to the Sales Exec at the weekend about that and get an idea of the costs. I'm guessing that's an annual subscription? I’ve just taken delivery of a new GT4. Insurance mandated a Tracker with driver key fob, so way easier to go with the Porsche Vodafone fitted one for now. Cost is £235 for year one I also installing a post tomorrow just for deterrent effect - £85 …and I use a steering lock because it’s so easy why wouldn’t, I 🙂 Edited by SpyderMatt on Tuesday 17th May 20:58

Understand your concern - who wouldn't be with what had happened to you before, but the factory security is actually pretty damned good. Hopefully you haven't gone for keyless entry, if you have keep the key in a faraday pouch religiously when not in use. Thieves know they'll only get the car away using the OE keys, so keep them safe, and keep your driver (tracker) card separately, and never leave it in the car, or with the keys. If really really worried whip a fuse out, easily done and no warranty concerns. If the OPC agrees to aftermarket security being OK, make sure you get something official in writing, and don't necessarily go for the most obvious option. But remember Porsche aren't all that significant compared to other makes. Have a google, you may surprise yourself.

T1berious said: I'll chat to the Sales Exec at the weekend about that and get an idea of the costs. I'm guessing that's an annual subscription? Yes, £217/year to Vodafone Automotive

mikef said: Yes, 217/year to Vodafone Automotive Seems like a no brainer

When my neighbours RS3 got stolen off their drive a few years ago they asked the police why they hadn’t targeted anything else nearby like my Boxster. Police said that Porsches are much less theft risk than other German fodder as there’s less demand for parts and they’re rubbish for filling up with a load of lads tooled up for burglaries. May explain the lower insurance premium.

soxboy said: When my neighbours RS3 got stolen off their drive a few years ago they asked the police why they hadn’t targeted anything else nearby like my Boxster. Police said that Porsches are much less theft risk than other German fodder as there’s less demand for parts and they’re rubbish for filling up with a load of lads tooled up for burglaries. May explain the lower insurance premium. Has to be said, I got a quote for insurance (6 points + big theft claim) and was shocked at the quote coming in at much less then I was expecting. Only £400 more than the quote on the M2C.

[url] |https://thumbsnap.com/tTDHmzrH[/url] Car is closer than it looks - you couldn’t drive round the post…..& Tracker fob enabled…

SpyderMatt said: [url] |https://thumbsnap.com/tTDHmzrH[/url] Car is closer than it looks - you couldn’t drive round the post…..& Tracker fob enabled… Spoke to the OPC and got the info regarding the Tracker etc. I'll be going for a Disklok on the GTS. Already got a post so I'll be mirroring what you've gone. (Love the car BTW!)

I was recommended https://smartrack.uk.net/ £295+Vat - takes only an hour to instal and the subscription is £95+Vat Per Year or £10.99+Vat a month. Thatcham approved and runs on the Global Telemetrics network. Anyone have experience of it?

julian987R said: I was recommended https://smartrack.uk.net/ 295+Vat - takes only an hour to instal and the subscription is 95+Vat Per Year or 10.99+Vat a month. Thatcham approved and runs on the Global Telemetrics network. Anyone have experience of it? Offers no benefit over and above the original, and likely to have the potential to affect any warranty...so why would you?

Fnumber1user said: julian987R said: I was recommended https://smartrack.uk.net/ 295+Vat - takes only an hour to instal and the subscription is 95+Vat Per Year or 10.99+Vat a month. Thatcham approved and runs on the Global Telemetrics network. Anyone have experience of it? Offers no benefit over and above the original, and likely to have the potential to affect any warranty...so why would you? My CR is not under an official Porsche Warranty.

As its a new build car I'll be going with the Porsche approved tracker (especially as its already configured with it, all you have to do is start a subscription). Had a chat with the OPC on Saturday while finalising the build and talked about the options etc. So between the Tracker, the security post and a Disklok I don't really see any way to secure it further! I guess when we're away I might put a clamp on it. Cheers for the input! Much appreciated! T1b