Wheel Locking Lugs / General Security

[JGRWilson]

Hey folks,
First I want to state GREAT FORUM.
Anyway, first time 'vette owner- got a convertible '04 C5 at the end of February, and I've been very happy. At the same time a buddy of mine got a Honda S2000. To make a long story short late last Sunday night / early Monday morning the punks jacked his car up and stole his four wheels/tires, and spray-painted/vandalized his convertible top.
Got me to thinking. I broke out my owners manual and it seems to me that the factory alarm system is centered around the door locks/ignition system. No motion detector/mercury switch.
Does anybody have a recommendation for an after-market alarm system? I've done some prowling around (no pun intended) and it appears that Chevy/GM doesn't have any upgrades available.
I also saw a string below talking about wheel locking lugs. Does anybody have any recommendations on a solution to this problem?
Don't get me wrong- I'm heavily insured, but I really would like to make it harder for the somewhat less-determined thief. I also don't have the option of garaging- my garage is full of motorcycle-related stuff. I keep the car covered, but I'd still like to deter the punks.
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Sincerely,
John Wilson

 

[GusVette]

Hey folks,

I also saw a string below talking about wheel locking lugs. Does anybody have any recommendations on a solution to this problem?
Sincerely,
John Wilson

I'd like help on this item as well. Are locking lugs a good investment. I park in my garage, but when traveling it would be nice to know removing the wheels would be much more difficult!
Any Recommendations?
Thanks,
Gus

 

[Villain]

What's up guys?

Unfortunately, the wheel locks will only slow a person down but with the right equipment, that is readily sold in retail stores, these locks can be taken off as easily as a regular lug. A tilt sensor would be a nice deterent.

 

[GusVette]

Good To Know!

Thanks for the reply
Gus

 

[1g1yy]

So there is no point in buying wheel locks?

 

[fdxpilot]

So there is no point in buying wheel locks?

Anything that slows 'em down will help. Your average punk probably doesn't carry specialized tools around. That said, if a professional car thief wants your car, he will get it.

 

[Villain]

So there is no point in buying wheel locks?

I have them on my car and they give me a false sense of security, but I know if someone wants my wheels they'll get them unless I'm standing there.