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Guthdawg · 07-29-2009, 06:09 PM

so should one consider LoJack if OnStar can do this ? Keep in mind that OnStar works only with "line of sight"... Meaning, if that you are underground, OnStar may not be able to connect right ?

Thanks.

gplus · 07-29-2009, 06:26 PM

Great Idea

CamaroScotty · 07-29-2009, 06:32 PM

James Bond had a Lotus that exploded when a theft was attempted

Guthdawg · 07-29-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

James Bond had a Lotus that exploded when a theft was attempted

Scotty,
I heard that Chevy dealerships are now selling LoJack with new cars....Regardless if that's true or not, is OnStar considered as good as LoJack ? In my opinion, LoJack is better because it has it's own power supply....And its registered with the Police.. And they have 'recovery guaranteed' with paying deductiables for you if your car is not recovered in 24 hours. I don't see OnStar offering that (yet).

I'm not saying OnStar is awful, I currently have it and I'm paying monthly charges for it, I'm just saying from a theft point of view. Is LoJack better ?

Your thoughts are welcomed sir.

Brian

CamaroScotty · 07-29-2009, 06:47 PM

I guess time will tell....but I did like this video -

Guthdawg · 07-29-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

I guess time will tell....but I did like this video -

Good stuff... I guess the jury is still out. We will see.

5thGenCamaroChick · 07-29-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

OnStar is expanding on its Stolen Vehicle Assistance services with the announcement of a new technology that will give law enforcement another critical tool to help safely and quickly recover subscribers stolen vehicles. This new technology is called Remote Ignition Block and will allow an OnStar Advisor to send a remote signal to a subscriber's stolen vehicle to prevent the vehicle from restarting once the ignition is turned off.

This is probably a really stupid question, as I seem to have a penchant for asking them. Anyway, for those of us who already have our camaros and are subscribing to onstar, will we have to have additional equipment for the ignition block or is it already set up for it? (okay, you can laugh now)

omegaman · 07-29-2009, 07:24 PM

Thanks for the OnStar update but....

I would much rather have technology to remotely shut down the engine while it's running. If my car gets jacked here in the Phoenix metro area, in 3 hours it's in Mexico. Thieves aren't going to turn off the ignition until they cross the border - too late for existing OnStar technology to work.

DDustiNN · 07-29-2009, 07:26 PM

Didn't we have this discussion last week?

I think it's a great feature

broncosman · 07-29-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by omegaman

Thanks for the OnStar update but....

I would much rather have technology to remotely shut down the engine while it's running. If my car gets jacked here in the Phoenix metro area, in 3 hours it's in Mexico. Thieves aren't going to turn off the ignition until they cross the border - too late for existing OnStar technology to work.

that's when you gear up and do a "Bad Boys 2" mission to get your baby back. I'd go with ya.

PQ · 07-29-2009, 09:23 PM

I'll take my chances. I have insurance out the wasu.

SlingShot · 07-29-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blakout

How long do you think it would take a robber to disengage the OnStar system in your car, rendering it useless? Is it something as simple as cutting a wire or is it pretty much unstoppable and fully integrated into the car?

What if the criminal leaves the car running? Any way they can make the car stall out if the criminal decides to try and leave the car running to avoid something like this?

Don't forget there is GPS in it for tracking .....So they will find your car, just like LoJack ...

Myself I will renew each year for $300, it's worth it and you'll probably get a reduction in insurance having it....

Mayhem Matt · 07-29-2009, 09:48 PM

I think its a great Idea!!!

MerlinZero · 07-30-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

Don't forget there is GPS in it for tracking .....So they will find your car, just like LoJack ...

Myself I will renew each year for $300, it's worth it and you'll probably get a reduction in insurance having it....

well im getting a massive reduction in my insurance because of it. I like it.

07-29-2009, 07:24 PM	#22
omegaman Drives: very poorly Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 550	Thanks for the OnStar update but.... I would much rather have technology to remotely shut down the engine while it's running. If my car gets jacked here in the Phoenix metro area, in 3 hours it's in Mexico. Thieves aren't going to turn off the ignition until they cross the border - too late for existing OnStar technology to work. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1, Crystal Red, Auto, Exposed Carbon Fiber, Navigation.

07-29-2009, 09:23 PM	#25
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I'll take my chances. I have insurance out the wasu. __________________

07-29-2009, 09:48 PM	#27
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07-29-2009, 06:09 PM	#15
Guthdawg Drives: 2017 SS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 214	so should one consider LoJack if OnStar can do this ? Keep in mind that OnStar works only with "line of sight"... Meaning, if that you are underground, OnStar may not be able to connect right ? Thanks.

07-29-2009, 06:26 PM	#16
gplus Drives: 2010 RY SSRS 2010 IBM LT2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: beckley wv 25801 Posts: 79	Great Idea

07-29-2009, 06:32 PM	#17
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	James Bond had a Lotus that exploded when a theft was attempted

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CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	I guess time will tell....but I did like this video -

07-29-2009, 07:26 PM	#23
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	Didn't we have this discussion last week? I think it's a great feature