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ravensjeff · 04-27-2011, 04:10 PM

Has anyone had LoJack installed in their Camaro? Or have had it in any other vehicle? With all of the mod work done to my car, I'm looking at additional security/peace of mind options.

Maurdib · 04-27-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ravensjeff

Has anyone had LoJack installed in their Camaro? Or have had it in any other vehicle? With all of the mod work done to my car, I'm looking at additional security/peace of mind options.

I have it, but it came with the vehicle, I've never really paid attention to it though

bajamoon · 04-27-2011, 04:41 PM

I had it on my previous car and bike, won't get it again. Most thieves know where the system is located and the damn battery would on the key fob would die every two months or so.

jrgacek · 04-27-2011, 04:43 PM

big waste of money. onstar works way better in vehicle recovery after theft. lojack is a horrible tracking system, but onstar uses gps and will locate it exactly.

DJBullitz · 04-27-2011, 04:43 PM

I got it. Have not had to use it or had any issues with it. Did it for peace of mind as you say. Never had it before now.

Iggy · 04-27-2011, 07:33 PM

I have it as well, like others have mentioned, it was for the piece of mind more than anything. I haven't yet had it tested, but I have always been curious as to how well it actually works.

Capthowdy · 04-27-2011, 07:39 PM

I have it on both my harleys and my 5th gen...I am in S fl...they steal your car and it's on a contianer ship for export in 45 minutes...you have to be fast at recovery down here...

SlingShot · 04-27-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Capthowdy

I have it on both my harleys and my 5th gen...I am in S fl...they steal your car and it's on a contianer ship for export in 45 minutes...you have to be fast at recovery down here...

We have the Port of Tampa, and Onstar won't work out of North America and LoJack will ... Have it on all three of my cars.

gelboy1015 · 04-27-2011, 08:11 PM

I've got it.

Caution · 04-27-2011, 08:14 PM

Figured the onstar was good enough, have there been any 5thgens stolen, haven't heard of any???

camaro4mybday · 04-27-2011, 08:15 PM

i can tell you both have there draw back and positives. lojack relys on the police to do a report and activate the lojack through there computer systems, this can take a little while, also it requires the law enforcment vehicles to have the lojack equipment installed in there cars i can tell you not many actually do id say there is a small % in most major law enforcement units. but it works indoors, in garages, in shipping containers. onstar can be activated by a phone call and your vehicle can be pin pointed instantly down fall is once the battery is disconnected your onstar is time limited also if the antenna does not have a view of the sky it doesnt work all the well.

ravensjeff · 04-27-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro4mybday

i can tell you both have there draw back and positives. lojack relys on the police to do a report and activate the lojack through there computer systems, this can take a little while, also it requires the law enforcment vehicles to have the lojack equipment installed in there cars i can tell you not many actually do id say there is a small % in most major law enforcement units. but it works indoors, in garages, in shipping containers. onstar can be activated by a phone call and your vehicle can be pin pointed instantly down fall is once the battery is disconnected your onstar is time limited also if the antenna does not have a view of the sky it doesnt work all the well.

That is a good summary. I also read that LoJack says to do a $80 system check every 2 years to make sure its still able to work properly.

I keep my car in a garage, in a decent neighborhood, and rarely park anywhere suspect. I'd just hate to lose a car with all these mods that I love because of not being proactive. Still undecided. I don't mind spending the money, I just don't want to waste it.

1BADLS3 · 04-27-2011, 11:35 PM

My question is, if your car was stolen, why would you want it back?

Ladybugsmom · 04-28-2011, 12:11 AM

I have LoJack. Advantage over Onstar is that it uses radio frequency, rather than satellite, so even in a garage or container, the car can be found. Also, LoJack will call you immediately if your car moves AT ALL without the fob in it. With Onstar, you have to report it stolen befre they track it. Lastly, my insurance gave me a discount for LoJack, but not one for Onstar. (and my LoJack fob battery has never been a problem, at almost 2 years...)

04-27-2011, 04:10 PM	#1
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	LoJack Security System Has anyone had LoJack installed in their Camaro? Or have had it in any other vehicle? With all of the mod work done to my car, I'm looking at additional security/peace of mind options. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

04-27-2011, 07:39 PM	#7
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,048	I have it on both my harleys and my 5th gen...I am in S fl...they steal your car and it's on a contianer ship for export in 45 minutes...you have to be fast at recovery down here... __________________ THE "MENACE"

04-27-2011, 08:14 PM	#10
Caution Drives: 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 69	Figured the onstar was good enough, have there been any 5thgens stolen, haven't heard of any??? __________________ 2SS/RS 6M MGW short throw shifter, ADM race cold air intake, Kooks 1 7/8 Headers, Kooks 3 inch exhaust, Pedders rear subframe bushing inserts, Pedders radius arm bushing inserts, Stillen drilled and slotted rotors, "Mike the Powdercoater" yellow powdercoated Brembos, ADV.1 Wheels and Dunlop run flat tires, and VMAX ported throttle body

04-28-2011, 12:11 AM	#14
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	I have LoJack. Advantage over Onstar is that it uses radio frequency, rather than satellite, so even in a garage or container, the car can be found. Also, LoJack will call you immediately if your car moves AT ALL without the fob in it. With Onstar, you have to report it stolen befre they track it. Lastly, my insurance gave me a discount for LoJack, but not one for Onstar. (and my LoJack fob battery has never been a problem, at almost 2 years...) __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

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04-27-2011, 04:41 PM	#3
bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	I had it on my previous car and bike, won't get it again. Most thieves know where the system is located and the damn battery would on the key fob would die every two months or so.

04-27-2011, 04:43 PM	#4
jrgacek Drives: 2011 camaro ss synergy green Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: las vegas,nv Posts: 14 View My Garage	big waste of money. onstar works way better in vehicle recovery after theft. lojack is a horrible tracking system, but onstar uses gps and will locate it exactly.

04-27-2011, 04:43 PM	#5
DJBullitz Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 3rd Coast, Texas Posts: 111 View My Garage	I got it. Have not had to use it or had any issues with it. Did it for peace of mind as you say. Never had it before now.

04-27-2011, 07:33 PM	#6
Iggy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IOM/white stripes Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 96	I have it as well, like others have mentioned, it was for the piece of mind more than anything. I haven't yet had it tested, but I have always been curious as to how well it actually works.

04-27-2011, 08:11 PM	#9
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	I've got it.

04-27-2011, 08:15 PM	#11
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	i can tell you both have there draw back and positives. lojack relys on the police to do a report and activate the lojack through there computer systems, this can take a little while, also it requires the law enforcment vehicles to have the lojack equipment installed in there cars i can tell you not many actually do id say there is a small % in most major law enforcement units. but it works indoors, in garages, in shipping containers. onstar can be activated by a phone call and your vehicle can be pin pointed instantly down fall is once the battery is disconnected your onstar is time limited also if the antenna does not have a view of the sky it doesnt work all the well.

04-27-2011, 11:35 PM	#13
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	My question is, if your car was stolen, why would you want it back?