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wwotr · 07-06-2011, 10:39 AM

http://nohotwire.com/

Anyone have/seen or heard of this?
It looks like a great idea, (as long as you don't loose the "Plug"), but what stopped me was the $486.00 to install it in my Truck!
In Theory it sounds good.
The Wires are all the same color and are surrounded by an Aluminum jacket.

I can get a LOJACK, (installed for about $850.00, that will Text my Cell Phone, shgouyld my Truck be stolen.

original-71 · 07-06-2011, 10:55 AM

that device has been around since atleast 1985, the reason i remember is cause my dad had it on my moms 1985 cutlass supreme. needless to say they tried to steal the car one night and did not succeed. he then put it on his 97 Z71 and had no problems with it. however iam sure the thieves have figured by now how to outsmart it. iam thinking of the LoJack also cause i have it my daily driver and feel safe about it. but we all know if they really want it they will take it.

ChevLoRay · 07-06-2011, 01:28 PM

I've had people tell me that locks just keep the honest people....honest.

If squirrels could drive, I'm sure that there would be alot more stolen vehicles, no matter what the owners did to keep it from being stolen.

Beelzeburb · 07-06-2011, 01:31 PM

There are a number of discussions about the Ravelco on other forums. I remember finding one wherein a gentleman had one installed on his Ram and theives completely butchered his wiring harness, but never got his truck to start. I've seen a few installed on vehicles (I worked valet for a few years) and was intrigued by the idea. In all the research I've done though, it seems that it wouldn't be any more effective than adding a couple of well hidden kill switches.

nate_g_2003 · 07-06-2011, 01:36 PM

seems like an overly complicated kill switch to me. A friend's mom had it on her Grand Am, and it seemed like it was sort of "chincy", if you will.

As for lojack, don't they have GPS tracking devices that would work the same way??

07-06-2011, 10:39 AM	#1
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Ravelco anti theft device http://nohotwire.com/ Anyone have/seen or heard of this? It looks like a great idea, (as long as you don't loose the "Plug"), but what stopped me was the $486.00 to install it in my Truck! In Theory it sounds good. The Wires are all the same color and are surrounded by an Aluminum jacket. I can get a LOJACK, (installed for about $850.00, that will Text my Cell Phone, shgouyld my Truck be stolen. __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

07-06-2011, 10:55 AM	#2
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Ravelco anti theft device that device has been around since atleast 1985, the reason i remember is cause my dad had it on my moms 1985 cutlass supreme. needless to say they tried to steal the car one night and did not succeed. he then put it on his 97 Z71 and had no problems with it. however iam sure the thieves have figured by now how to outsmart it. iam thinking of the LoJack also cause i have it my daily driver and feel safe about it. but we all know if they really want it they will take it. __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

07-06-2011, 01:28 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Ravelco anti theft device I've had people tell me that locks just keep the honest people....honest. If squirrels could drive, I'm sure that there would be alot more stolen vehicles, no matter what the owners did to keep it from being stolen. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-06-2011, 01:31 PM	#4
Beelzeburb Devil's in the Details Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 353	Re: Ravelco anti theft device There are a number of discussions about the Ravelco on other forums. I remember finding one wherein a gentleman had one installed on his Ram and theives completely butchered his wiring harness, but never got his truck to start. I've seen a few installed on vehicles (I worked valet for a few years) and was intrigued by the idea. In all the research I've done though, it seems that it wouldn't be any more effective than adding a couple of well hidden kill switches. __________________ '70 K10 Suburban - TBI 454, 4L80E, NP241C, Dana 60 & 44 - The 10+ Year Project Thread Datsun 240Z, 510 2 door and an old Honda motorcycle

07-06-2011, 01:36 PM	#5
nate_g_2003 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gregory, TX Posts: 413	Re: Ravelco anti theft device seems like an overly complicated kill switch to me. A friend's mom had it on her Grand Am, and it seemed like it was sort of "chincy", if you will. As for lojack, don't they have GPS tracking devices that would work the same way?? __________________ -Nathan- 1972 GMC K2500 Suburban "The Project" 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71 "The Daily Driver" 2005 Ford F150 Lariat SCrew 2WD "The Daily Driver" SOLD 1995 GMC Sierra C1500 SLE "The Daily Driver"SOLD 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2DSC 2WD Flareside "The Daily Driver/Project"SOLD



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