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63Vdubmann
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« on: July 02, 2008, 05:29:02 pm » |
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What's a good one out there  I haven't had to buy a car alarm in a long time. What im looking for is a pager type alarm system for my bug. I am going to be driving it regularly now and want to install a good one. It might help  |
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Isaac Potter
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« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2008, 07:03:09 pm » |
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directed electronics makes most of them, viper hornet , avital i use a 742t self installation. all the cool whistles and gadgets dont really apply to old vws, remote start, power door locks, power windows, interior lights. front hood decklid , doors, starter kill ,remote battery, combined with a shifter lock http://electrogalaxy.dtopinc.com/index.html?object=dei742t |
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J Dotson
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« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2008, 08:34:23 pm » |
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That pager option sounds like a good idea.Unless your with in ear shot of your car some alarms just ani'nt worth squat.I mean ya see them going off all the time at shopping mall etc parking lots and people just don't care of even notice it happens so often.At least you'd get some notification its going off, huh? I'd be interested in that too if some more input on them.  |
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ErikTheRed
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2008, 09:13:08 pm » |
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Unless the car alarm snares the culprit, keeps him subdued, and phones the police for you, don't bother wasting your money.
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2008, 09:16:08 pm » |
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hidden fuel pump switch is ideal, a factory unused switch looks best...hard to find in plain sight  |
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« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2008, 11:46:29 pm » |
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Unless the car alarm snares the culprit, keeps him subdued, and phones the police for you, don't bother wasting your money.
I agree. I don't think alarms are of much use for most applications. I don't keep anything of value in my cars, and don't lock the doors. I'd rather they get in the car without breaking the window, rummage through everything and find nothing to be on their way to the next victim. It's happened to me before, and all I had to do was clean up the papers they rummaged through. Nothing broken, nothing stolen. Now, my work van I could use an alarm on that. Kinda hard not to keep things of value inside of it. THAT vehicle I do lock up tight and keep parked in front of my door. An alarm on that would be nice at night due to that reason. My VW's, they're locked away in the garage, out of sight, and impossible to get out with 2-3 other cars blocking them in on a single width driveway. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2008, 12:38:32 am » |
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If someone really really wants your car, they'll get it. Hook it to a tow, or push it onto a trailer, or whatever. LoJack would be my choice in addition to other stuff. At least then you might find it later.
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ErikTheRed
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2008, 03:58:44 am » |
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I agree. I don't think alarms are of much use for most applications. I don't keep anything of value in my cars, and don't lock the doors. I'd rather they get in the car without breaking the window, rummage through everything and find nothing to be on their way to the next victim. Exactly. A broken window costs more to replace than a cheapo CD player anyway. The best "alarm" is an unlocked car with nothing to steal inside. And if a good thief wants your car that badly, he'll get it. Ooopps! Hey Sinikl, was that last line sexist? I mean, I just said " he'll get it", so don't I get a ration of crap about my sexist remark that assumes all thieves are men? I should be ashamed of myself.  |
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63Vdubmann
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« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2008, 10:08:55 am » |
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Well I know I'm not leaving my bug unlocked! That's forsure. I agree totally on if they want it that bad they'll get it. I'll think of some think. My car use to be locked up in a shop. It will still be locked up in a carport though. Alright know how about insurance? I've always had full coverage on it and still do. But I have never got it appraised for a value. Are there any local places in So Cal I can go I might be over thinking |
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« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2008, 02:21:43 am » |
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x's 2 on the lojack. A 90% chance you get your car back if it gets stolen isn't all that bad.
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« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2008, 11:06:04 am » |
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« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2008, 11:24:28 am » |
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Now thats funny |
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« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2008, 02:01:21 pm » |
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They smell though |
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« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2008, 04:36:54 pm » |
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They smell though It's like every thing else I've got -- just gotta wash it occassionally |
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« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2008, 10:57:43 am » |
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It's like every thing else I've got -- just gotta wash it occassionally
LMAO! I can't argue with that |
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