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Jekyll-N-Hyde · 12-31-2009, 12:37 PM

OK guys before I know it my car will be here Sad to say my luck over the past 24 hours has been bad with theft so it leaves me wondering since I got a escort 9500ix radar detector for christmas. Is the Factory Alarm good enough to use or will I be better off buying a different/aftermarket one?

I know my car already has automatic start and probably wont have shock sensor since most factory alarms dont however when its set and you open the doors will it go off ?

Any help would be Great if you know anything about this alarm

Thanks

HeavyD · 01-01-2010, 01:49 AM

I think it will be some time before these cars are "stealable", being able to simply break in is another method.

Coldpants · 01-01-2010, 02:24 AM

I would rate the factory alarm D- no shock sensor, no tilt sensor, no glass break sensor. I got a new alarm with that and more. If your in a car with a car theft problem upgrade as soon as u can.

SS Drifter · 01-01-2010, 12:54 PM

Factory alarm score - I (for incomplete)

I tested the alarm by rolling down a window, locking doors with remote and then opening the driver door with the inside handle. The first time it did nothing, the alarm had not armed. To arm, the remote lock button must be pressed with the door open or pressed twice with door closed. The same test the second time around sounded the alarm with short-soft pulses of the horn. I would not call this attention getting.

The factory remote start works great. I've used it to 200 feet with a clear view of the car, much less if operating through buildings. I doubt that an aftermarket remote start will work any better.

As disappointing as the factory alarm is, I will not opt for an aftermarket alarm until someone makes a kit that doesn't require butchery of the wiring harnesses. I don't like the crimp lock wire taps they damage wire strands. Unfortately, this seems to be the normal method of installation.

BlackZCamaro · 01-03-2010, 03:46 AM

Three aftermarket things are necessary for safe keeping of a 5th gen.

1. Garage (This is a must. No exceptions.)
2. Take your iPod/Zune/TomTom/Garmin/Passport/etc. OUT of the car. It's not that hard, and you may be able to stash it somewhere out of sight in the car. Out of sight = Out of mind. Maybe in your pocket/purse, whatever is necessary.
3. Your common sense. Alarm systems are for personal attackers/assault/passive ATS. Seriously, why do you think you get a panic button on the FOB? It's not to scare the guy who's under the dash trying to hotwire the car, its for everyone else to see you are in danger.

Peace of mind starts with proactive safety.

TheLazyBrownDog · 01-03-2010, 05:52 AM

There are much better alarms out there, I have a CompuStar on my 4Runner with a pager that has a range of a little over a mile. Factory alarms are about useless unless YOU are in range to hear it, as most people will ignore alarms anyway thanks to improperly set shock sensors (think the boy who cried wolf). If you are worried about it I would reccomend one that can notify you.

Kendell347 · 01-04-2010, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coldpants

I would rate the factory alarm D- no shock sensor, no tilt sensor, no glass break sensor. I got a new alarm with that and more. If your in a car with a car theft problem upgrade as soon as u can.

Unfortunately, I don't have my camaro yet, but the camaro should come with just a keyless entry, I would not consider keyless entry an alarm. Granted a keyless entry may provide a horn honk if something happens, but nothing to the extent of a 6 tone siren or full alarm system. Usually dealers try to sell an alarm to you during the checkout / final process. Thats how they make $$$$.

Michael_Js · 01-04-2010, 01:53 PM

I agree with the low grades & Incomplete. I don't want my Baby broken into at all, or towed away...the alarm will do nothing in these cases. Mine is well protected, but, anything can be stolen...Wish I had her in a garage :(

viper1cobra · 01-04-2010, 06:51 PM

All of the comments are correct. However there is stilla layer of defense that is embedded in the key itself. The fact that it is a laser cut key, and unique to only your car plus a proximity switch that is embedded in the remote.

Small consolation if it is towed away, but it is another layer of defense.

dr1ven · 01-05-2010, 05:04 PM

Any alarm recommendations ?

Our1stCamaro · 01-05-2010, 05:11 PM

Just have onstar on speed dial if they take the car.

SS Drifter · 01-05-2010, 11:37 PM

Removed my post cocktail post. It was in bad taste.

:(

12-31-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	Factory Alarm in 2010 Camaro SS rate it ? OK guys before I know it my car will be here Sad to say my luck over the past 24 hours has been bad with theft so it leaves me wondering since I got a escort 9500ix radar detector for christmas. Is the Factory Alarm good enough to use or will I be better off buying a different/aftermarket one? I know my car already has automatic start and probably wont have shock sensor since most factory alarms dont however when its set and you open the doors will it go off ? Any help would be Great if you know anything about this alarm Thanks

01-01-2010, 02:24 AM	#3
Coldpants Nerdy one Drives: #000000 & #FF8000 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: (elba), ct Posts: 806 View My Garage	I would rate the factory alarm D- no shock sensor, no tilt sensor, no glass break sensor. I got a new alarm with that and more. If your in a car with a car theft problem upgrade as soon as u can. __________________ Dave McFly: Modern cars are awash in “It-goes-to-11” ergonomics. No one asked for it. It’s just in your car because—like black mold or a carjacker with herpes—it can be. SHORT FAT ROUND NINJA

01-03-2010, 03:46 AM	#5
BlackZCamaro No 3rd Gen Lovin. Drives: Seven and counting...... Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 18	Three aftermarket things are necessary for safe keeping of a 5th gen. 1. Garage (This is a must. No exceptions.) 2. Take your iPod/Zune/TomTom/Garmin/Passport/etc. OUT of the car. It's not that hard, and you may be able to stash it somewhere out of sight in the car. Out of sight = Out of mind. Maybe in your pocket/purse, whatever is necessary. 3. Your common sense. Alarm systems are for personal attackers/assault/passive ATS. Seriously, why do you think you get a panic button on the FOB? It's not to scare the guy who's under the dash trying to hotwire the car, its for everyone else to see you are in danger. Peace of mind starts with proactive safety. __________________ 1967 SS 396/375, 1969 327/350, 1969 427/450, 1970 350/360 LT1, 1971 LT1 FI/?, 2000 383 FI Z28, 2002 1SC Z28.

01-04-2010, 01:53 PM	#8
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: 5,299 View My Garage	I agree with the low grades & Incomplete. I don't want my Baby broken into at all, or towed away...the alarm will do nothing in these cases. Mine is well protected, but, anything can be stolen...Wish I had her in a garage :( __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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;

01-04-2010, 06:51 PM	#9
viper1cobra Member Club Elite #131 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary H50 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Far West TEXAS Posts: 1,729 View My Garage	All of the comments are correct. However there is stilla layer of defense that is embedded in the key itself. The fact that it is a laser cut key, and unique to only your car plus a proximity switch that is embedded in the remote. Small consolation if it is towed away, but it is another layer of defense. __________________

01-01-2010, 01:49 AM	#2
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	I think it will be some time before these cars are "stealable", being able to simply break in is another method.

01-01-2010, 12:54 PM	#4
SS Drifter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 588	Factory alarm score - I (for incomplete) I tested the alarm by rolling down a window, locking doors with remote and then opening the driver door with the inside handle. The first time it did nothing, the alarm had not armed. To arm, the remote lock button must be pressed with the door open or pressed twice with door closed. The same test the second time around sounded the alarm with short-soft pulses of the horn. I would not call this attention getting. The factory remote start works great. I've used it to 200 feet with a clear view of the car, much less if operating through buildings. I doubt that an aftermarket remote start will work any better. As disappointing as the factory alarm is, I will not opt for an aftermarket alarm until someone makes a kit that doesn't require butchery of the wiring harnesses. I don't like the crimp lock wire taps they damage wire strands. Unfortately, this seems to be the normal method of installation.

01-03-2010, 05:52 AM	#6
TheLazyBrownDog Drives: 98 S10, 97 4Runner Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT Posts: 112	There are much better alarms out there, I have a CompuStar on my 4Runner with a pager that has a range of a little over a mile. Factory alarms are about useless unless YOU are in range to hear it, as most people will ignore alarms anyway thanks to improperly set shock sensors (think the boy who cried wolf). If you are worried about it I would reccomend one that can notify you.

01-05-2010, 05:04 PM	#10
dr1ven Drives: '10 CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 174	Any alarm recommendations ? __________________ 2SS/RS CGM. Black Int. Black Stripes. Grnd Effects. 1100: 09/1/09 3800: 12/18/09 Picked Up at the Dealership: 1/4/10

01-05-2010, 05:11 PM	#11
Our1stCamaro Drives: VR 2ssRs Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 177	Just have onstar on speed dial if they take the car.

01-05-2010, 11:37 PM	#12
SS Drifter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 588	Removed my post cocktail post. It was in bad taste. :( Last edited by SS Drifter; 01-06-2010 at 01:24 PM.

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