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03-06-2008, 11:08 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sewell, NJ
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Car Alarm Q's
Ive put a little over 3.5k into my car over the few months and i think its time that i instal an alarm system when i get it back from paint tomorrow. Plus im getting a nice profit shareing check from work so i fig im gona pay off some debt and use the rest to buy a nice alarm and maybe even get a little discount on insurance too.
So what alarms should i look for and what one should i stay away from? My tint shop sells and installs them and they have a little dicount on a Python system. Any opinions on it? I like the two way systems becuase of their remotes.
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03-06-2008, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Boston/North
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people ignore alarms going off these days.. you're better off with something like lo jack
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03-06-2008, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sewell, NJ
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yea i was looking at that too, but isnt it 700+ to buy and install? Dont get me wrong its worth it
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03-06-2008, 03:18 PM
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Mr Fantastic
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are you worried about someone stealing the car, or someone stealing things out of the car?
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03-06-2008, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Originally Posted by usp55
Ive put a little over 3.5k into my car over the few months and i think its time that i instal an alarm system when i get it back from paint tomorrow. Plus im getting a nice profit shareing check from work so i fig im gona pay off some debt and use the rest to buy a nice alarm and maybe even get a little discount on insurance too.
So what alarms should i look for and what one should i stay away from? My tint shop sells and installs them and they have a little dicount on a Python system. Any opinions on it? I like the two way systems becuase of their remotes. |
The really sad part of what goes on in todays market, is that if someone wants YOUR car, it's going to be stolen with or without ANY ALARM SYSTEM.  A $25.00 flashing strobe light on the dash(NO alarm really installed)will scare off most thieves IF they think it's attached to an alarm system. You have a computer chip built into your key that disables the fuel and starting system from the factory, so putting in an aftermarket unit will not do much except make noise which most professionals can knock off in a few seconds. 
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03-07-2008, 12:22 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Originally Posted by GP99GT
are you worried about someone stealing the car, or someone stealing things out of the car?
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well both i guess
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Originally Posted by edpontiac91
The really sad part of what goes on in todays market, is that if someone wants YOUR car, it's going to be stolen with or without ANY ALARM SYSTEM. A $25.00 flashing strobe light on the dash(NO alarm really installed)will scare off most thieves IF they think it's attached to an alarm system. You have a computer chip built into your key that disables the fuel and starting system from the factory, so putting in an aftermarket unit will not do much except make noise which most professionals can knock off in a few seconds.
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yea i get that, i guess im just looking for peice of mind. Where does one pick up this strobe light for the dash?
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03-07-2008, 02:45 AM
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Resident Camera Guy
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: North Jersey
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Kill Switch for the motor, and a flame thrower + pepper spray for the outside.
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03-07-2008, 07:57 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Boston/North
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Originally Posted by ar0ck
Kill Switch for the motor, and a flame thrower + pepper spray for the outside.
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& soon as someone gets hurt, they'll own you for life 
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03-08-2008, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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You should ask your insurance company about the different types of alarms as well as lo jack. My insurance company offers a 20% discount on your premium if you have lo jack installed. That would most likely negate a large part of the cost.
Most don't offer nearly as much for standard alarms systems.
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