how do you protect your WRX?
08-09-2003, 04:32 PM
#31
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Originally posted by mjones
FYI, lo-jack has nothing to do with using GPS...
FYI, lo-jack has nothing to do with using GPS...
heard this from a friend who is a lojack (and other alarm systems) installer/dealer.
08-10-2003, 09:01 AM
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Thats true Tommy3rd, there are newer versions of lojack that are much more similar to OnStar. But instead of using a cellphone, they use the twoway pager network.
However, I was sort of intentionally vague about them. I think I made my distinction between the two my calling the 'normal' lojack that most everyone has as the 'consumer' version. The version they have that uses GPS is much more expensive and is targeted to 'commercial' customers. Such as delivery trucks, Fleet services, Limo's, and even Police Departments.
Its actually sort of a middle ground between 'stolen car recovery' and 'Automated Vehicle Location (AVL)' i.e. it only reports in its location when its requested, not at regular intervals. In my mind its a pretty good marketting strategy that gives them a product between normal lojack (about $ 350) and full blown AVL (about $2000)
Mike
However, I was sort of intentionally vague about them. I think I made my distinction between the two my calling the 'normal' lojack that most everyone has as the 'consumer' version. The version they have that uses GPS is much more expensive and is targeted to 'commercial' customers. Such as delivery trucks, Fleet services, Limo's, and even Police Departments.
Its actually sort of a middle ground between 'stolen car recovery' and 'Automated Vehicle Location (AVL)' i.e. it only reports in its location when its requested, not at regular intervals. In my mind its a pretty good marketting strategy that gives them a product between normal lojack (about $ 350) and full blown AVL (about $2000)
Mike
08-13-2003, 12:26 AM
#33
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Car Info: 08 WRX - 401whp/408wtq
brake club???
just a thought for those who are in favor of the brake club...
u know... you cant get an automatic car into gear without depressing the brake pedal... however, notice that little slit next to the shifter? its a shift-lock, stick a key in there, and u can get in any gear u please... and if i was a theif i wouldnt mind driving a few miles shifting into low gear and pulling the e-brake, just a thought...
and for manuals, well, clutch does it...
dont park near any wal-marts, or big cars with big doors... walk the extra couple of feet and get urself in a wide space... prevent those jealousy-induced dings as well...
for theft, try keeping an eye out for ur car... if someone lays a finger on it... you are permitted to unholster and shoot till he is "contained"
just my thoughts folks!
u know... you cant get an automatic car into gear without depressing the brake pedal... however, notice that little slit next to the shifter? its a shift-lock, stick a key in there, and u can get in any gear u please... and if i was a theif i wouldnt mind driving a few miles shifting into low gear and pulling the e-brake, just a thought...
and for manuals, well, clutch does it...
dont park near any wal-marts, or big cars with big doors... walk the extra couple of feet and get urself in a wide space... prevent those jealousy-induced dings as well...
for theft, try keeping an eye out for ur car... if someone lays a finger on it... you are permitted to unholster and shoot till he is "contained"
just my thoughts folks!
08-13-2003, 04:17 AM
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I purchased the newest type of LoJack called LoJack Early Warning Recovery System (along with the older standard LoJack):
http://www.lojack.com/foryou/early_warning.htm
You get a small box on your key ring. If the car is started without that little box (ie. you didn't start it with your keys) LoJack is notified and you are notified by email, phone, fax, etc. You can have up to 5 of these types of contacts. This way, you will be notified that you car has been started before you ever noticed that it was gone.
I paid $695 for both LoJack and the EWRS. The EWRS was free ($300 value) as a monthly special (or so they told me.)
I also use a steering wheel club but that is just for a visible warning. Most pros can cut the wheel to remove the club.
My feeling is that a "pro" will get my car no matter what I do but I am protecting my car from joy riders and non-pro theft.
http://www.lojack.com/foryou/early_warning.htm
You get a small box on your key ring. If the car is started without that little box (ie. you didn't start it with your keys) LoJack is notified and you are notified by email, phone, fax, etc. You can have up to 5 of these types of contacts. This way, you will be notified that you car has been started before you ever noticed that it was gone.
I paid $695 for both LoJack and the EWRS. The EWRS was free ($300 value) as a monthly special (or so they told me.)
I also use a steering wheel club but that is just for a visible warning. Most pros can cut the wheel to remove the club.
My feeling is that a "pro" will get my car no matter what I do but I am protecting my car from joy riders and non-pro theft.
08-13-2003, 10:58 PM
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If they tow it then they are "pros" most likely. I still have the old LoJack also, so I would hope to see the car stolen soon enough to call the police and ask LoJack to activate the transmitter.
I have to believe that most stolen cars are not towed. Besides, what thief isn't going to want to drive my WRX right away?
I have to believe that most stolen cars are not towed. Besides, what thief isn't going to want to drive my WRX right away?
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