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JTruck · 05-06-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MoCamaro20

I don't get why some people automatically think I'm just going to **** with everyone. Chill out. You don't know me. If some one threatens my life and I feel in danger I have the gun in the console. Just saying

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zissophiss · 05-06-2015, 02:47 PM

I did a ride along with my old college roommate after he became a cop. Using the PA system and yelling at a bunch of crack dealers was fun but I could not imagine doing it in my own car.

maddoggyusa · 05-06-2015, 02:50 PM

PA good for Blues mobile... not for Camaro

ZED SLED · 05-06-2015, 02:57 PM

You should just install a karaoke machine in your car.

CamaroSkooter · 05-06-2015, 03:01 PM

I have this PA/siren in my S-10 Blazer: (well, not this exact one, but similar, just an older model)

When I bought it and installed it, it was mostly a novel thing that I thought would be cool to mess with my friends with.

In theory, it was great. However, in practice all I really use it for is the "air horn" that's part of it and occasionally telling someone at night that their headlights are not on, that someone should turn off their blinker, or moo'ing at cows when I drive past a pasture (yes, I've actually done that one, it's kind of funny).

On a scale of 1 to 10 on "worth it" investment, I'd give it about a 4. It's kind of cool, but after a while it's nothing special and you end up wondering why you spent so much money on something that you never really use.

And if you ever click it over to one of the siren noises and actually use it on public roadways, you can easily get yourself in a LOT of trouble very quickly. I've been able to show my restraint, but it's incredibly tempting to use it for irresponsible acts and get yourself in a world of legal hurt real quick before you even realize it.

Long story short: save the money and just upgrade your horn to something a little louder, because that's pretty much all you'll ever use it for.

Evergreen6 · 05-06-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MoCamaro20

I don't get why some people automatically think I'm just going to **** with everyone. Chill out. You don't know me. If some one threatens my life and I feel in danger I have the gun in the console. Just saying

Because you ****ing said so, that's why:

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Originally Posted by MoCamaro20

I think it would be fun. Not doing the cop sirens but actually talking at car meets and messing around with friends on the microphone. Whats your guys view on it? And I would need some where nice to mount it

Good luck with that gun in the console.

richard200593 · 05-06-2015, 03:08 PM

Used to have one in an old f150. They are a blast for being juvenile and pulling pranks. If that's what you want to do (no judgement by me at all) I say go for it, but if your honestly trying to say "I think I could use it for car shows and not in a juvenile manor" I think it's not worth the one or two times it could actually come in legit handy. Own up to enjoying some juvenile fun and get one!

PsychoZL1 · 05-06-2015, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoCamaro20

I don't get why some people automatically think I'm just going to **** with everyone. Chill out. You don't know me. If some one threatens my life and I feel in danger I have the gun in the console. Just saying

Honestly we don't care whether you get a PA for your car or not and we don't care what you do with the PA once you get it.

You asked for everyone's opinion on it and we told you what we think. Were you expecting a different outcome?

CamaroCracka · 05-06-2015, 03:56 PM

There are idiots out there who try to take guns from people, especially when they are drunk. The you shoot them and go to jail for a very long time. PA or not, that is not a good plan, even if you lived in a stand your ground state.

nosmr2 · 05-06-2015, 04:04 PM

Had one in the car when I was 16. The novelty of being an annoying teenager wore off after a few months and I removed it and sold it to a friend who wanted to be an annoying teenager. I could think of plenty of other ways to spend money on my Camaro at this point.

Evergreen6 · 05-06-2015, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

There are idiots out there who try to take guns from people, especially when they are drunk. The you shoot them and go to jail for a very long time. PA or not, that is not a good plan, even if you lived in a stand your ground state.

Think about it...gun in the center console... (what kind of gun would even fit in there?)

I can't even think of what the center console looks like, but I think it's real shallow in my car. I've only carried a gun in a lock box, in the trunk, never in the console.

JTruck · 05-06-2015, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Evergreen6

Think about it...gun in the center console... (what kind of gun would even fit in there?)

I can't even think of what the center console looks like, but I think it's real shallow in my car. I've only carried a gun in a lock box, in the trunk, never in the console.

I could easily fit my conceal carry in the center console and do so often.

Evergreen6 · 05-06-2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JTruck

I could easily fit my conceal carry in the center console and do so often.

Not really doubting it, just imagining the barrel length. It's gotta be a real small pistol. TBH I haven't carried in a vehicle, it's always been in a lockbox. I have a pistol (Glock 17) for use at home and that I carry in rural areas but I've never carried in a glovebox or console.

PalmerGA · 05-06-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

there illegal in ny

Ha! What isn't?

(I grew up near Utica, so I have a right to criticize)

05-06-2015, 02:47 PM	#16
zissophiss Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Charlotte Posts: 220 View My Garage	I did a ride along with my old college roommate after he became a cop. Using the PA system and yelling at a bunch of crack dealers was fun but I could not imagine doing it in my own car. __________________ "Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

05-06-2015, 02:57 PM	#18
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,620 View My Garage	You should just install a karaoke machine in your car. __________________

05-06-2015, 03:01 PM	#19
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I have this PA/siren in my S-10 Blazer: (well, not this exact one, but similar, just an older model) When I bought it and installed it, it was mostly a novel thing that I thought would be cool to mess with my friends with. In theory, it was great. However, in practice all I really use it for is the "air horn" that's part of it and occasionally telling someone at night that their headlights are not on, that someone should turn off their blinker, or moo'ing at cows when I drive past a pasture (yes, I've actually done that one, it's kind of funny). On a scale of 1 to 10 on "worth it" investment, I'd give it about a 4. It's kind of cool, but after a while it's nothing special and you end up wondering why you spent so much money on something that you never really use. And if you ever click it over to one of the siren noises and actually use it on public roadways, you can easily get yourself in a LOT of trouble very quickly. I've been able to show my restraint, but it's incredibly tempting to use it for irresponsible acts and get yourself in a world of legal hurt real quick before you even realize it. Long story short: save the money and just upgrade your horn to something a little louder, because that's pretty much all you'll ever use it for. __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

05-06-2015, 03:08 PM	#21
richard200593 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 887 View My Garage	Used to have one in an old f150. They are a blast for being juvenile and pulling pranks. If that's what you want to do (no judgement by me at all) I say go for it, but if your honestly trying to say "I think I could use it for car shows and not in a juvenile manor" I think it's not worth the one or two times it could actually come in legit handy. Own up to enjoying some juvenile fun and get one! __________________ Performance: mrt v2.0 exhaust/CAI Intake Cosmetic: Zl1 factory Reproduction wheels Bmr 1.2/1.4 springs/Oracle plasma drl lights, footwell ambient lighting, 45th Gobo lights Audio: Memphis pr600 amp/Fosgate 12" t0 sub/******* stealth box

05-06-2015, 03:56 PM	#23
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,044	There are idiots out there who try to take guns from people, especially when they are drunk. The you shoot them and go to jail for a very long time. PA or not, that is not a good plan, even if you lived in a stand your ground state. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

05-06-2015, 02:50 PM	#17
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	PA good for Blues mobile... not for Camaro

05-06-2015, 04:04 PM	#24
nosmr2 Drives: 2011 L99 SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 500	Had one in the car when I was 16. The novelty of being an annoying teenager wore off after a few months and I removed it and sold it to a friend who wanted to be an annoying teenager. I could think of plenty of other ways to spend money on my Camaro at this point.