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HDDAN · 10-20-2009, 02:40 PM

I went to the drag strip and let air out of my rear tires three weeks in a row. Three times Onstar notified me that I had low air pressure in my rear tires. I am sure that they also know where I was at the time. So, Onstar can tell if you are drag racing your car. Is there a way to render the Onstar inoperable without losing ones warranty? I do not want Big Brother watching me.

shank0668 · 10-20-2009, 02:41 PM

Who said you can't drag race?

ShnOmac · 10-20-2009, 02:48 PM

Camaro509 · 10-20-2009, 03:02 PM

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get you.

tjd24 · 10-20-2009, 03:14 PM

Betro02 · 10-20-2009, 03:34 PM

You have one option, just take the onstar fuse out.

80Zedder · 10-20-2009, 03:42 PM

If Onstar really wanted to know where you are/were, they can track your car with their onboard gps. HOWEVER i highly doubt it would ever happen unless you steal a car with gps and someone reports it, so i am sure you can take off your tinfoil hat now.

Brokinarrow · 10-20-2009, 03:45 PM

Cut the antennae wire for it?

OnStar isn't gonna call the cops on you for racing, they haven't called them on me for excessive speeding. Further more, do they call you or just send an automated message/e-mail or text? I kinda doubt they even look at the location info, they just get a notification: such n such car, low pressure alarm on tires, and send out a message to notify you. I would think the only time they look at the location info is if you need directions/help.

HDDAN · 10-20-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80Zedder

If Onstar really wanted to know where you are/were, they can track your car with their onboard gps. HOWEVER i highly doubt it would ever happen unless you steal a car with gps and someone reports it, so i am sure you can take off your tinfoil hat now.

Listen pal with the wise cracks what my question was about was will they cancel your warranty for drag racing and can they prove that you were doing it by using the Onstar.

topgun1 · 10-20-2009, 04:05 PM

they wouldn't have put launch control on this car if they didn't think people would drag race it. Chevy knows this happens everywhere. Now if you show up at a dealer with a ripped transmission and said you were drag racing it, they likely won't cover it, but it's kinda like dont ask, don't tell. Now the only thing you need to really worry about at the drag strip is your insurance. If something happens to your car there, it will not be covered, as I saw a Vette dragster demolish a brand new BMW M3 at a test and tune. It is not Onstar's responsibility to police the cars that are produced and report what they think to be drag racing to GM. I'm sure you can deactivate Onstar without any questions. Now for that procedure, someone else will have to answer that. happy racing!

CamaroFemme · 10-20-2009, 04:10 PM

Tell them you're having your digital tire pressure monitor re-learn.

BlaSSt Off · 10-20-2009, 04:13 PM

Dont throw anything out the window while your driving either, they have the satalites set to monitor how far down the window is and how fast the car is going and the heat sensors and infrared cameras in the sky can tell if its a tootsie roll wrapper or a sig. and they notify the police and they send you a ticket!!!

topgun1 · 10-20-2009, 04:13 PM

tell them you're providing job security for them--just checking to see if they are awake.

Michael_Js · 10-20-2009, 04:13 PM

Re: Tell them you're having your digital tire pressure monitor re-learn.

Hehehe

Too bad that self-cancels in 5 minutes - or if you don't finish the 1st tire in 2 minutes!

I had to do this last evening when I put new rear wheels/tires on the front. Resetting all the wheels was fun! My girlfriend said i looked like I was in a pit crew running around to each tire, letting air out, and waiting for the horn to beep!

10-20-2009, 02:40 PM	#1
HDDAN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 1,510	SPY IN THE SKY I went to the drag strip and let air out of my rear tires three weeks in a row. Three times Onstar notified me that I had low air pressure in my rear tires. I am sure that they also know where I was at the time. So, Onstar can tell if you are drag racing your car. Is there a way to render the Onstar inoperable without losing ones warranty? I do not want Big Brother watching me.

10-20-2009, 03:02 PM	#4
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get you. __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

10-20-2009, 03:14 PM	#5
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10-20-2009, 03:45 PM	#8
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Cut the antennae wire for it? OnStar isn't gonna call the cops on you for racing, they haven't called them on me for excessive speeding. Further more, do they call you or just send an automated message/e-mail or text? I kinda doubt they even look at the location info, they just get a notification: such n such car, low pressure alarm on tires, and send out a message to notify you. I would think the only time they look at the location info is if you need directions/help. __________________

10-20-2009, 04:05 PM	#10
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,939 View My Garage	they wouldn't have put launch control on this car if they didn't think people would drag race it. Chevy knows this happens everywhere. Now if you show up at a dealer with a ripped transmission and said you were drag racing it, they likely won't cover it, but it's kinda like dont ask, don't tell. Now the only thing you need to really worry about at the drag strip is your insurance. If something happens to your car there, it will not be covered, as I saw a Vette dragster demolish a brand new BMW M3 at a test and tune. It is not Onstar's responsibility to police the cars that are produced and report what they think to be drag racing to GM. I'm sure you can deactivate Onstar without any questions. Now for that procedure, someone else will have to answer that. happy racing! __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

10-20-2009, 02:41 PM	#2
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Who said you can't drag race?

10-20-2009, 02:48 PM	#3
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313

10-20-2009, 03:34 PM	#6
Betro02 Drives: Powerful Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addison IL Posts: 142	You have one option, just take the onstar fuse out.

10-20-2009, 03:42 PM	#7
80Zedder Cheif Pounderhard Drives: 80camaro/Avalanche/srt8charger Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the vault Posts: 547	If Onstar really wanted to know where you are/were, they can track your car with their onboard gps. HOWEVER i highly doubt it would ever happen unless you steal a car with gps and someone reports it, so i am sure you can take off your tinfoil hat now.

10-20-2009, 04:10 PM	#11
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,880	Tell them you're having your digital tire pressure monitor re-learn.

10-20-2009, 04:13 PM	#12
BlaSSt Off Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 586	Dont throw anything out the window while your driving either, they have the satalites set to monitor how far down the window is and how fast the car is going and the heat sensors and infrared cameras in the sky can tell if its a tootsie roll wrapper or a sig. and they notify the police and they send you a ticket!!!

10-20-2009, 04:13 PM	#14
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	Re: Tell them you're having your digital tire pressure monitor re-learn. Hehehe Too bad that self-cancels in 5 minutes - or if you don't finish the 1st tire in 2 minutes! I had to do this last evening when I put new rear wheels/tires on the front. Resetting all the wheels was fun! My girlfriend said i looked like I was in a pit crew running around to each tire, letting air out, and waiting for the horn to beep! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

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