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thejbyrd · 02-05-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Nothing is theft proof. Insurance and On-Star are your best options. But I plan to smear feces all over the steering wheel every night so if a theif steals my Camaro, I'm hoping he'll rub his eye and get pink eye.

racert33 · 02-05-2009, 03:15 PM

i don't believe Lo Jack is supposed to be a theft deterent. Ive checked it out for my bike and it says not to advertise that it has lo jack. they do it like this to keep people from recognizing that a car doesn't have it, it keeps theifs guessing and hoping the vehicle doesn't have it

CamaroSSforme · 02-05-2009, 03:19 PM

I don't live in an area that would make it likely to get stolen and if it is...well that is what insurance is for.

Also - Passkey III, from what I understand, works rather well.

Mine will be covered at all times and I rarely go to areas known for high crime (and if I go there I'll take my Saturn Aura..it's a great car but not exactly a magnet for thieves).

CamaroSkooter · 02-05-2009, 03:25 PM

So, is no one even going to bother having an alarm system installed?

GothamCamaro · 02-05-2009, 03:43 PM

I'm assuming the concern on alarms is just for the V8's?

I had Lojack back in the day, it worked great, no one tried to steal the car. lol

Onstar will help and that one program one of our members mention in another Alarm system thread, where as soon as the car is turned on, we can get notified via text or email. I have the link at home or search for it, the thread is somewhere.

RSPARKS5 · 02-05-2009, 04:35 PM

I believe in the good old kill switch theory bypass fuel pump and coil works great for me. easy to install and you are the only one that knows where you put them.

Corvin · 02-05-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Nothing is theft proof. Insurance and On-Star are your best options. But I plan to smear feces all over the steering wheel every night so if a theif steals my Camaro, I'm hoping he'll rub his eye and get pink eye.

Just remember that you did that the night before or else you might end up with the pink eye....

Nexus6 · 02-16-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pondo

It's not worth going to jail over someone stealing a car which is replacable. Don't park ya car in bad areas, take the beater. Otherwise, that's why I pay for comprehensive insurance...

In the great state of texas,any person in the commision of a crime has no right to sue you.That means their family can NOT sue you for wrongful death.The most that would happen is you would have to stand before a grand jury.Either my CHL insurance or the NRA would cover those expenses for me.All i can say is,I feel sorry for the chump that thinks he's gonna jack my car.

SRFnSNO · 02-16-2009, 01:09 PM

Viper GPS (Cell phone and web based)
Also these can get you discount on auto insurance.

ZYAL8R · 02-16-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gib

Install a Trunk Monkey Security System www.trunkmonkey.com LOL

Seriously though, buy a holster for a large caliber handgun (44 mag or 50 cal) and leave it on the seat in plain view when you leave your car. When a would be theft looks into the vehicle, he will wonder where is the gun and the owner. Works great in convertibles.

i like this guy's ideas....both of them!

Optimus Prime · 02-16-2009, 01:20 PM

I like that new GM vehicles with OnStar can kill the engine. Actually, it doesn't kill the engine, just retards it, so they can only go like 3 mph, and with the GPS location, cops (me!) can find and retrieve the vehicle rather quickly.

But yes, for the love of God, door locks!! That's one of the biggest mistakes with auto thefts/burglaries I see is people don't lock their doors cause "nothing like that ever happens around here". It only takes one person to walk down a street checking door handles and you've got a rash of break-ins. I actually had a car theft once in a fairly nice neighborhood where the people left the vehicle unlocked and left the keys in the console!!! Once again, the excuse was "that's never happened here before".

ssdavidw · 02-16-2009, 02:29 PM

I've had OnStar on my GM vehicles since 2001. It really doesn't give me a high level of confidence as a theft recovery device.

It is extremely easy to disable. I understand the Camaro has an all in one antenna, but my 2002 and 2005 Avalanches have an OnStar antenna that you can unscrew in about 5 seconds. Unscrewing it greatly reduces the cellular service range. The Camaro won't have that problem, but I imagine putting a tin can over it or something else that will disrupt or limit the cell signal will still be possible.

There's no battery backup and it depends entirely on the car having power. If the battery is disconnected or is otherwise disabled (bad car accident) then your OnStar is worthless. Given that the Camaro's battery is in the trunk, I'm curious to know if popping the trunk triggers the car alarm and in general how hard it is to gain access to the trunk.

Fortunately I don't have any personal experience with trying to recover a stolen OnStar equipped vehicle. This last item is based on what I have been told from people that have had their vehicles stolen. From what I understand, OnStar will not even begin tracking a stolen vehicle until they get an order from the police. This means that if your car is stolen at 2am, you find it stolen at 9am, you report it to the police and they report it to OnStar, it won't be until many hours later that OnStar starts tracking and looking for it.

I think some of the other suggestions in this thread will be a lot more effective than relying on OnStar.

Nexus6 · 02-16-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optimus Prime

I like that new GM vehicles with OnStar can kill the engine. Actually, it doesn't kill the engine, just retards it, so they can only go like 3 mph, and with the GPS location, cops (me!) can find and retrieve the vehicle rather quickly.

But yes, for the love of God, door locks!! That's one of the biggest mistakes with auto thefts/burglaries I see is people don't lock their doors cause "nothing like that ever happens around here". It only takes one person to walk down a street checking door handles and you've got a rash of break-ins. I actually had a car theft once in a fairly nice neighborhood where the people left the vehicle unlocked and left the keys in the console!!! Once again, the excuse was "that's never happened here before".

It depends on your view. I have a friend that drives a BMW,he never locks his doors,ever!.When i asked him about this his reply was "if someone wants to break into my car they are going to get in no matter what,I just dont want them breaking the window to get in.cause then i'll have to replace whatever is stolen PLUS the window they broke" .

mine will be parked in a garage that is enclosed behind a gate.On that gate there is a sign that says "No tresspassing,Violators will be shot,survivors will be shot again" .when i'm not home,the keys will be in the little "fire safe" that sits inside of the very big and bolted to the concrete, gun safe.Which also happens to be in a closet with a dead bolt on it .

DeathChill · 02-16-2009, 03:45 PM

Just curious if the Canadian Camaro's will have OnStar? This will potentially be my first new car (potentially because I don't really have a cosigner at the time and I need to be approved based on my credit first!) so I've never experienced it and was curious about it.

Will certain models get it or will it be across the board?

02-05-2009, 03:43 PM	#47
GothamCamaro Then you're gonna love me Drives: 2010 Black Camaro Tumbler RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Gotham, IL Posts: 1,597	I'm assuming the concern on alarms is just for the V8's? I had Lojack back in the day, it worked great, no one tried to steal the car. lol Onstar will help and that one program one of our members mention in another Alarm system thread, where as soon as the car is turned on, we can get notified via text or email. I have the link at home or search for it, the thread is somewhere. __________________ *Own- "Does it come in Black?" Exterior/ Grey Interior 2LT/RS Automatic* _____________________________________ The Batman would only drive a 2010 Camaro and buy from Camaro Scotty. 'Nuff said. *Anyone that knows of a place that is making the Concept Shifter for the new Camaro. (Auto specifically) Please let me know.* Order# NDTMVP Ordered 10/23/08. 2000 on 5/21/09... It begins..... 4B00 on 6/26/09... In transit to the Cave 5000 on 7/6/09 it waits for my arrival! 1000000 on 7/10/09 The Tumbler is in the Cave!

02-16-2009, 01:20 PM	#53
Optimus Prime Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 728	I like that new GM vehicles with OnStar can kill the engine. Actually, it doesn't kill the engine, just retards it, so they can only go like 3 mph, and with the GPS location, cops (me!) can find and retrieve the vehicle rather quickly. But yes, for the love of God, door locks!! That's one of the biggest mistakes with auto thefts/burglaries I see is people don't lock their doors cause "nothing like that ever happens around here". It only takes one person to walk down a street checking door handles and you've got a rash of break-ins. I actually had a car theft once in a fairly nice neighborhood where the people left the vehicle unlocked and left the keys in the console!!! Once again, the excuse was "that's never happened here before". __________________ Current: 2014 BRM 2SS/RS 1LE w/NAV, NPP, Recaros Former garage: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M 2011 Avalanche LT

02-16-2009, 02:29 PM	#54
ssdavidw Camaro OCD Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS, RS, RJT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somerset, NJ Posts: 189 View My Garage	I've had OnStar on my GM vehicles since 2001. It really doesn't give me a high level of confidence as a theft recovery device. It is extremely easy to disable. I understand the Camaro has an all in one antenna, but my 2002 and 2005 Avalanches have an OnStar antenna that you can unscrew in about 5 seconds. Unscrewing it greatly reduces the cellular service range. The Camaro won't have that problem, but I imagine putting a tin can over it or something else that will disrupt or limit the cell signal will still be possible. There's no battery backup and it depends entirely on the car having power. If the battery is disconnected or is otherwise disabled (bad car accident) then your OnStar is worthless. Given that the Camaro's battery is in the trunk, I'm curious to know if popping the trunk triggers the car alarm and in general how hard it is to gain access to the trunk. Fortunately I don't have any personal experience with trying to recover a stolen OnStar equipped vehicle. This last item is based on what I have been told from people that have had their vehicles stolen. From what I understand, OnStar will not even begin tracking a stolen vehicle until they get an order from the police. This means that if your car is stolen at 2am, you find it stolen at 9am, you report it to the police and they report it to OnStar, it won't be until many hours later that OnStar starts tracking and looking for it. I think some of the other suggestions in this thread will be a lot more effective than relying on OnStar. __________________ 2010 Camaro - Red Jewel Tintcoat, 2SS, RS, Auto, Black Interior, Cyber Gray Rally Stripes

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02-05-2009, 03:15 PM	#44
racert33 waiting for white Drives: vertically challenged 95 c/k Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: IL Posts: 110	i don't believe Lo Jack is supposed to be a theft deterent. Ive checked it out for my bike and it says not to advertise that it has lo jack. they do it like this to keep people from recognizing that a car doesn't have it, it keeps theifs guessing and hoping the vehicle doesn't have it

02-05-2009, 03:19 PM	#45
CamaroSSforme Got my two Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - RJT/Black Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 430	I don't live in an area that would make it likely to get stolen and if it is...well that is what insurance is for. Also - Passkey III, from what I understand, works rather well. Mine will be covered at all times and I rarely go to areas known for high crime (and if I go there I'll take my Saturn Aura..it's a great car but not exactly a magnet for thieves).

02-05-2009, 03:25 PM	#46
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	So, is no one even going to bother having an alarm system installed?

02-05-2009, 04:35 PM	#48
RSPARKS5 Ordered from scotty Drives: 82 malibu wagon/ 08 hhr panel Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: chicago il Posts: 89	I believe in the good old kill switch theory bypass fuel pump and coil works great for me. easy to install and you are the only one that knows where you put them.

02-16-2009, 01:09 PM	#51
SRFnSNO Drives: Blown & Flamed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jerzy Posts: 654 View My Garage	Viper GPS (Cell phone and web based) Also these can get you discount on auto insurance.

02-16-2009, 03:45 PM	#56
DeathChill Drives: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mission, BC Posts: 862	Just curious if the Canadian Camaro's will have OnStar? This will potentially be my first new car (potentially because I don't really have a cosigner at the time and I need to be approved based on my credit first!) so I've never experienced it and was curious about it. Will certain models get it or will it be across the board?