Does the C6 need an aftermarket alarm system?
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Team Owner
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Does the C6 need an aftermarket alarm system?
I'm installing my stereo on Friday, and I don't want it to get stolen. How good is the stock alarm/security system stack up against an aftermarket one?
#2
Melting Slicks
IMHO - No need to add anything. A skilled thief can steal the car or the stereo either way, while an amteur will have trouble. The 'Vette already has the ability to prevent starting without the fob present, and the alarm will be loud enough to deter (but not stop) smash and grab theft. Motion sensors, etc. that might be added by an aftermarket system add very little protection. It is also highly possible that an incompetent installer can totally screw up the factory protections.
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Burning Brakes
The only thing that I think the stock alarm is missing is a proximity alarm. I'm hoping that the C6 shop manual will show me where I can tie in an extra input.
#7
Drifting
If you must or if it makes you feel better and getting that piece of mind then go get it. But be sure no Joe-blow is doing the install since the C6 got so much electronics involved and not to mention is prone to DBS.
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Melting Slicks
Originally Posted by TommyV
A motion /shock sensor would be nice.
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Has anybody ever called the cops, etc, when a car alarm has gone off nearby? Do you know anybody whose car, stereo, stash, etc, was saved by an alarm? Just curious.
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I did not order OnStar b/c I found out their ability to track a stolen car with satellite is useless if the car is indoors. I was going to get LoJack but I ran out of steam with the idea.
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Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by rosemaryburm
Has anybody ever called the cops, etc, when a car alarm has gone off nearby? Do you know anybody whose car, stereo, stash, etc, was saved by an alarm? Just curious.
No.