Another way Big Brother..ummm errrr Onstar.. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Hicompression · 11-12-2009, 01:45 PM

..can control you and your Camaro! Check this out, quoted directly from an email I received from Onstar today...

"Stolen Vehicle Slowdown†† is now available on select 2009 model year GM vehicles. OnStar Advisors, working with law enforcement, can now send a remote signal that gradually slows down the stolen vehicle. It's just another way OnStar helps to protect you and others on the road."

Break out your tinfoil hats! So...if I ever did anything wrong...and law enforcement found out I had Onstar...they could slow/shut me down. Cheaters!

Downwithopp · 11-12-2009, 01:46 PM

I already wear a tinfoil outfit, I'm safe.

Brokinarrow · 11-12-2009, 01:51 PM

Yup, this has been known for a lil while now. There was a news article about it being used on a stolen Tahoe. Dunno about anyone else, but I'm not involved in anything that could get me hunted by the cops/government

EsteSS · 11-12-2009, 01:51 PM

I never gave onstar my license plate...I should be good.

67 Convertible · 11-12-2009, 01:53 PM

How is this not a good thing? You would have to call them to report it stolen in the first place! What is all the paranoia with on star? Do you really think that on star and the LEOS are sitting around waiting for you to do something wrong so they can shut you down? I think most would have better things to do with their time.

Skyblu · 11-12-2009, 01:54 PM

This is the MAIN reason I WILL be keeping onstar so if the car does get stolen at least there may be some chance of recovery, I don't fear big brother I have no reason to, I don't have anything to hide. I think this is an awesome feature that should be in all vehicles, this also gives you a better insurance rate.

boxmonkeyracing · 11-12-2009, 01:56 PM

if you're so worried break the freakin antenna off and do a little body work where it use to be.

Brokinarrow · 11-12-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyblu

This is the MAIN reason I WILL be keeping onstar so if the car does get stolen at least there may be some chance of recovery, I don't fear big brother I have no reason to, I don't have anything to hide. I think this is an awesome feature that should be in all vehicles, this also gives you a better insurance rate.

Chance of recovery WITHOUT massive damage from a high speed chase!

Brokinarrow · 11-12-2009, 02:01 PM

Here, everyone paranoid of OnStar check this out first:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51809

jrboyd_1980 · 11-12-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsteSS

I never gave onstar my license plate...I should be good.

Your vehicle was automatically enrolled in onstar.. They don't use license plate numbers they use your VIN.

And are you guys looking at doing something where cops will chase you down?

SlingShot · 11-12-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hicompression

Break out your tinfoil hats! So...if I ever did anything wrong...and law enforcement found out I had Onstar...they could slow/shut me down. Cheaters!

So don't do anything wrong ....

tjd24 · 11-12-2009, 02:08 PM

its not paranoia if they're really watching him...

Skyblu · 11-12-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

Chance of recovery WITHOUT massive damage from a high speed chase!

Exactly!!

Camarorss350 · 11-12-2009, 02:28 PM

11-12-2009, 01:45 PM	#1
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,469	Another way Big Brother..ummm errrr Onstar.. ..can control you and your Camaro! Check this out, quoted directly from an email I received from Onstar today... "Stolen Vehicle Slowdown†† is now available on select 2009 model year GM vehicles. OnStar Advisors, working with law enforcement, can now send a remote signal that gradually slows down the stolen vehicle. It's just another way OnStar helps to protect you and others on the road." Break out your tinfoil hats! So...if I ever did anything wrong...and law enforcement found out I had Onstar...they could slow/shut me down. Cheaters! __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

11-12-2009, 01:51 PM	#3
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Yup, this has been known for a lil while now. There was a news article about it being used on a stolen Tahoe. Dunno about anyone else, but I'm not involved in anything that could get me hunted by the cops/government __________________

11-12-2009, 01:53 PM	#5
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	How is this not a good thing? You would have to call them to report it stolen in the first place! What is all the paranoia with on star? Do you really think that on star and the LEOS are sitting around waiting for you to do something wrong so they can shut you down? I think most would have better things to do with their time. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

11-12-2009, 02:01 PM	#9
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Here, everyone paranoid of OnStar check this out first: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51809 __________________

11-12-2009, 02:08 PM	#12
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	its not paranoia if they're really watching him... Attached Images __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

11-12-2009, 01:46 PM	#2
Downwithopp Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 352	I already wear a tinfoil outfit, I'm safe.

11-12-2009, 01:51 PM	#4
EsteSS Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 186	I never gave onstar my license plate...I should be good.

11-12-2009, 01:54 PM	#6
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 993	This is the MAIN reason I WILL be keeping onstar so if the car does get stolen at least there may be some chance of recovery, I don't fear big brother I have no reason to, I don't have anything to hide. I think this is an awesome feature that should be in all vehicles, this also gives you a better insurance rate.

11-12-2009, 02:28 PM	#14
Camarorss350 camaro blogger Drives: 2010 Black on Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central NJ + Atlanta GA Posts: 358

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