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Mike J · 03-19-2016, 06:10 AM

Other than onstar, what type of anti theft device would you use?

TX_ED_SS · 03-19-2016, 07:42 AM

I keep mine in the garage while at home. I don't have any aftermarket anti theft devices other than my .45

JerTM · 03-19-2016, 10:37 AM

Factory alarm, garage when home, and like TX_Ed I have a S&W .40 when I'm driving.

LT1Zob · 03-19-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TX_ED_SS

I keep mine in the garage while at home. I don't have any aftermarket anti theft devices other than my .45

+1. Mine's a Kimber .45

Nor Cal ZL1 · 03-19-2016, 10:57 AM

Factory alarm can be silenced/defeated in a few seconds outside the car by a thief. GM did a terrible job with wire and onstar module locations and both defeats are well known. Here is the usual method without identifying locations.

Cut wire to alarm horn
Break door lock, or in some cases they can do this electronicaly, which also disables the alarm.
Disabe Onstar comms. Again very easy due to location
Install hacked ecu, not necessary if they have captured the RFID
Break ignition and its gone. Usually all this takes less than a couple of minutes.

Best bet is a random kill switch that interupts igniton, and fuel. Some swear by Ravelco.

I would suggest making your own kill switch.

LT1Zob · 03-19-2016, 11:03 AM

A hungry pit bull from Michael Vick's old collection sitting in the passenger seat will suffice in a pinch too.

Mydivorcegift · 03-19-2016, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by gzobian

A hungry pit bull from Michael Vick's old collection sitting in the passenger seat will suffice in a pinch too.

OT.....

Michael Vick's dogs were not all killers. I know, I volunteered at the ASPCA in GA when all of this s... happened and worked with one of his dogs.

Worthless POS.

Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

paul84043 · 03-19-2016, 11:52 AM

I have a strange third pedal in my car that stops 99% of all people from being able to drive it.

Stewart · 03-19-2016, 12:08 PM

I use the factory alarm, onstar and installed RAVELCO When I have to park it at the airport I also wrap a chain through the spokes of the steering wheel after lowering it and pushing it all the way in and twice around the brake peddle with a pad lock. Got 10% off ins with the Ravelco on top of the 10% with onstar and factory alarm

Nor Cal ZL1 · 03-19-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by paul84043

I have a strange third pedal in my car that stops 99% of all people from being able to drive it.

The manual is just as sought after. They just want the drivetrain parts. I guess it may stop some but not in the bayarea. It is just as wanted as the auto.

ForgedReality · 03-19-2016, 12:30 PM

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Low Saturn · 03-19-2016, 12:52 PM

Not that I'm against guns. But owning or carrying a gun isn't going to stop a thief from stealing your car. They steal them in the middle of the night while the owner is asleep or when it's parked somewhere with the owner nowhere in sight.

Not that I wouldn't mind putting a few bullet holes through the roof of my Camaro from my upstairs bedroom window if I'm waken up by the engine starting. But that's very unlikely to happen.

URBAN LEGEND · 03-19-2016, 01:11 PM

All these guns do nothing if you don't see the thieves. I have 3 guns and live in a great neighborhood. Mofos in a rim theft ring stole my ZL1 wheels right in front of my home.

If I caught them in the act I'd still be shooting.

scandata · 03-19-2016, 01:19 PM

So-called factory "theft deterrent" system, lug locks, and crossed fingers. I'm not sure which of those three is most effective.

03-19-2016, 06:10 AM	#1
Mike J Drives: 2015 Topless Btch RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montreal...Land of mostly Mustangs Posts: 580 View My Garage	What type of anti theft device do you have? Other than onstar, what type of anti theft device would you use?

03-19-2016, 07:42 AM	#2
TX_ED_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 628	I keep mine in the garage while at home. I don't have any aftermarket anti theft devices other than my .45 Attached Images __________________ U.S. Army Retired

03-19-2016, 11:03 AM	#6
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,023 View My Garage	A hungry pit bull from Michael Vick's old collection sitting in the passenger seat will suffice in a pinch too. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

03-19-2016, 12:08 PM	#9
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	I use the factory alarm, onstar and installed RAVELCO When I have to park it at the airport I also wrap a chain through the spokes of the steering wheel after lowering it and pushing it all the way in and twice around the brake peddle with a pad lock. Got 10% off ins with the Ravelco on top of the 10% with onstar and factory alarm __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

03-19-2016, 12:52 PM	#12
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	Not that I'm against guns. But owning or carrying a gun isn't going to stop a thief from stealing your car. They steal them in the middle of the night while the owner is asleep or when it's parked somewhere with the owner nowhere in sight. Not that I wouldn't mind putting a few bullet holes through the roof of my Camaro from my upstairs bedroom window if I'm waken up by the engine starting. But that's very unlikely to happen. __________________

03-19-2016, 10:37 AM	#3
JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	Factory alarm, garage when home, and like TX_Ed I have a S&W .40 when I'm driving.

03-19-2016, 10:57 AM	#5
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	Factory alarm can be silenced/defeated in a few seconds outside the car by a thief. GM did a terrible job with wire and onstar module locations and both defeats are well known. Here is the usual method without identifying locations. Cut wire to alarm horn Break door lock, or in some cases they can do this electronicaly, which also disables the alarm. Disabe Onstar comms. Again very easy due to location Install hacked ecu, not necessary if they have captured the RFID Break ignition and its gone. Usually all this takes less than a couple of minutes. Best bet is a random kill switch that interupts igniton, and fuel. Some swear by Ravelco. I would suggest making your own kill switch.

03-19-2016, 11:52 AM	#8
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	I have a strange third pedal in my car that stops 99% of all people from being able to drive it.

03-19-2016, 12:30 PM	#11
ForgedReality Envy Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS - Black hood/hockey Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 915 View My Garage

03-19-2016, 01:11 PM	#13
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	All these guns do nothing if you don't see the thieves. I have 3 guns and live in a great neighborhood. Mofos in a rim theft ring stole my ZL1 wheels right in front of my home. If I caught them in the act I'd still be shooting. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

03-19-2016, 01:19 PM	#14
scandata Drives: 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Green Edtn Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 1,284	So-called factory "theft deterrent" system, lug locks, and crossed fingers. I'm not sure which of those three is most effective. __________________ 2015 2SS/RS vert, Spring Edition Green Flash (2015 - present) 2014 1LT vert, Blue Ray Metallic (2014 - 2015)