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Vash · 06-04-2009, 03:31 PM

Get a 2 way paging alarm with a pro install. I have descibed the components in another thread on it recently.

Ok well here it is again. There are other brands but I like DEI.

DEI Brain with 2 way - Viper, Clifford, Hornet, Avital (all same sweatshop factory just diff labels).
DEI battery backup siren with key. DEI passlock bypass kit (if automatic for remote start).
DEI back battery for brain. DEI dual zone microwave sensor. DEI shock is in or included with the main units.

Have an authorized installer like Buy Moore.. I mean Best Buy do it.

Good Luck.

2SSJIM · 06-04-2009, 03:31 PM

As a side note, I enjoy driving past parked cars and setting off their alarms from the exhaust note

Yes, I am part of the problem, rather than the solution....[/QUOTE]

Me too!

2Muchmark · 06-04-2009, 04:02 PM

Great - thanks for all the responses. If I did get an alarm it might be one with a pager to inform me of an event.

Everyone ignores alarm sirens. Too bad but thats how it is.

What is the alarm system with GPS tracking that someone mentioned?

GOT PSI · 06-04-2009, 04:10 PM

onstar is useless once the battery is disconnected

snsdiver72 · 06-04-2009, 04:12 PM

I bought my wife a new Traverse the first week they were available fully loaded and bought a GM Expanded Remote for it that has a little tiny display on it and tells you everything that the DIC does as well. It has a paging system once you lock the car it will vibrate and beep until you investigate what the cause is and it has a significant range, for instance when we are at the woodlands mall, we tested it while she was inside the mall and it worked so that is another feature to have if it is available for the camaro.

GothamCamaro · 06-04-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snsdiver72

I bought my wife a new Traverse the first week they were available fully loaded and bought a GM Expanded Remote for it that has a little tiny display on it and tells you everything that the DIC does as well. It has a paging system once you lock the car it will vibrate and beep until you investigate what the cause is and it has a significant range, for instance when we are at the woodlands mall, we tested it while she was inside the mall and it worked so that is another feature to have if it is available for the camaro.

I looked it up...

17802088
2-Way Advanced Remote Start
List $250.00 GM Partsdirect.com price $211.75
0
For Use on Vehicles with Extended Range Remote Lock Control (AP8), and Power Lift gate

19156554
2-Way Advanced Remote Start
List $150.00 Gm Partsdirect.com price $127.05
0
For Use on Vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry and Engine Start (AP3), and Power Lift gate

Not sure this is available for the Camaro. Sounds cool.

rolnslo · 06-04-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snsdiver72

I bought my wife a new Traverse the first week they were available fully loaded and bought a GM Expanded Remote for it that has a little tiny display on it and tells you everything that the DIC does as well. It has a paging system once you lock the car it will vibrate and beep until you investigate what the cause is and it has a significant range, for instance when we are at the woodlands mall, we tested it while she was inside the mall and it worked so that is another feature to have if it is available for the camaro.

This thing? Looks interesting but I'd rather not carry around two key fobs considering the switchblade style key the Camaro uses.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...ote-usat_x.htm

http://fyi.gmblogs.com/2006/11/new_o...dvanced_r.html

GothamCamaro · 06-04-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolnslo

This thing? Looks interesting but I'd rather not carry around two key fobs considering the switchblade style key the Camaro uses.

Yup, that's the photo I saw for it.

2KZ28_For_Now · 06-04-2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolnslo

About the only kind of alarm addition over OnStar that I'd want is a tilt sensor to monitor if the car is being towed or jacked for the wheels. Other than that, I'm good with paying $10/mo for OnStar so I can have the vehicle tracked if it is stolen.

Some people have had good luck just wiring in a DEI shock sensor to an existing factory alarm trigger point, like the hood sensor. If the shock sensor is triggered, it sets off the factory alarm the same way it would if you opened the hood. I may give that a try, as it seems like a cheap alternative to going with a complete aftermarket system since the sensor is just $30.

https://www.directedstore.com/cgi-bi...archResult.asp

Sage advice.

FAF · 06-04-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2KZ28_For_Now

Sage advice.

good option

LSP2010 · 06-04-2009, 11:23 PM

no u don't

2010SSRSM6 · 06-05-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

Have an authorized installer like Buy Moore.. I mean Best Buy do it.

Good Luck.

Chuck Rocks!

MilotiNY · 06-05-2009, 09:18 AM

i wonder if onstar would be able to track a car in a different country, europe for instance. or is onstar a service that supports only the US and Canada territories. anyone?

coolbreeze · 06-05-2009, 10:11 AM

I would think some other type of alarm should be used since there has been someone on this board that has his wheels taken.

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06-04-2009, 03:31 PM	#15
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Get a 2 way paging alarm with a pro install. I have descibed the components in another thread on it recently. Ok well here it is again. There are other brands but I like DEI. DEI Brain with 2 way - Viper, Clifford, Hornet, Avital (all same sweatshop factory just diff labels). DEI battery backup siren with key. DEI passlock bypass kit (if automatic for remote start). DEI back battery for brain. DEI dual zone microwave sensor. DEI shock is in or included with the main units. Have an authorized installer like Buy Moore.. I mean Best Buy do it. Good Luck.

06-04-2009, 03:31 PM	#16
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	As a side note, I enjoy driving past parked cars and setting off their alarms from the exhaust note Yes, I am part of the problem, rather than the solution....[/QUOTE] Me too!

06-04-2009, 04:02 PM	#17
2Muchmark Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 856	Great - thanks for all the responses. If I did get an alarm it might be one with a pager to inform me of an event. Everyone ignores alarm sirens. Too bad but thats how it is. What is the alarm system with GPS tracking that someone mentioned?

06-05-2009, 09:18 AM	#27
MilotiNY Drives: Volvo XC90 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 67	i wonder if onstar would be able to track a car in a different country, europe for instance. or is onstar a service that supports only the US and Canada territories. anyone?

06-05-2009, 10:11 AM	#28
coolbreeze Drives: 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 27	I would think some other type of alarm should be used since there has been someone on this board that has his wheels taken.