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11-19-2021, 10:09 AM
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 Drives: Camaro Super Sport, Six on the Stik Join Date: Jul 2021
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Are our Alarm Systems Any good?
Are our alarm/Security systems any good? Do we need to upgrade them. Has anyone done a review/test on them?
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11-19-2021, 10:34 AM
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Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016
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nope onstar is trash i finally just got rid of it
ive had many friends had car stolen with onstar and first thing they do is rip is out or swap ecu so it doesnt work anymore
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11-19-2021, 11:09 AM
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Drives: 2015 Corvette 3LT with Z51 Join Date: Nov 2013
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The only worthwhile anti-theft system is comprehensive coverage with a low deductible through a non-shady insurance company.
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11-19-2021, 11:27 AM
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Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014
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11-19-2021, 11:49 AM
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Give speed a chance
Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Mesa, Az
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I think one of the best theft deterrents is some type of hidden kill switch. Turn off the fuel, ignition, starter or all of the above. Sure, it won't stop a rollback tow truck or a determined professional but it will frustrate the joy ridding screwdriver punks and maybe they'll go bother someone else.
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2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.
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11-19-2021, 01:52 PM
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Drives: 2015 Corvette 3LT with Z51 Join Date: Nov 2013
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11-19-2021, 01:56 PM
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Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS & '99 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Austin, TX
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I have a cellular kill switch in my 99 Z28 that I've hidden pretty well. Its on my cellphone plan and all I have to do is text 'Stop!' to the number and it will kill power going to the fuel pump ultimately disabling the vehicle, even if its in motion.
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11-19-2021, 04:10 PM
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Drives: 2023 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jan 2009
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I know some people will laugh and scoff at this....Most thieves now are coming with signal boosters/code readers and are just driving away with newer vehicles.
#1 Use a club.....most of these high tech thieves are coming with electronic equipment, not a hacksaw or lock picker anymore. Always install your club with the lock facing inwards towards the dash...much more difficult to pick/break (unless they cut the steering wheel) #2 Use a Faraday pouch/box, prevent signal boosting to begin with. None of this stops a flatbed, but if you make it difficult enough they may go somewhere else... I was at Great Wolf Lodge a few weeks ago in Niagara falls and when I was leaving I must have saw 5 cars/minivans with clubs on....I felt like I was back in the early 90s when they were much more popular....
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11-19-2021, 04:21 PM
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Drives: 22 Camaro 2SS, 20 Subaru Crosstrek Join Date: Aug 2021
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A couple of additional thoughts - pick a box over a pouch if possible, the flex in the pouch over time will lead to cracks/gaps in the mesh that actually blocks the signal. And buy from someone you can easily return it to, then test it as soon as you get it. Small manufacturing flaws can allow gaps for the signal to get through. In researching them recently, it seems like some manufacturer keys have more problems than others depending on the construction of the box.
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11-19-2021, 04:24 PM
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Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2020
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It must be excellent. My car hasn't been stolen yet.
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11-19-2021, 06:44 PM
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Give speed a chance
Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Mesa, Az
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And the Club? They cut my steering wheel with bolt cutters and just removed it.
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11-19-2021, 07:02 PM
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Drives: 19 camaro19mustang72 chevelle 67pon Join Date: Aug 2020
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Don't ware skinny jeans ..that alarm can be Embarrassing
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11-19-2021, 07:04 PM
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Drives: 2020 Callaway Camaro SC630 Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Pennsylvania
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A 3 pedal car helps...
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11-19-2021, 08:17 PM
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Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Phoenix
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I’ve seen some Camaro owners add a shock sensor to the current alarm system. Also somebody mentioned a steering wheel club but I think a clutch or brake club is even better.
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