Security Systems
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From: Corrales, NM
Sicurity Systems
Hi everyone,
This past week my other car (non-vette) was broken into at work and the stereo head unit removed. Not a tragic loss, but hoops to jump through to get it replaced. My concern is for the Vette which has no security system and a very expensive sound system. Originally I was thinking primarily about theft of contents but there is also the reality that the whole car could be taken. From those that have stayed up to date on such matters, is one system recommended more than another? The salesman at the local car sound/security store suggests a Clfford system. Any advice?
Many thanks,
Ken
This past week my other car (non-vette) was broken into at work and the stereo head unit removed. Not a tragic loss, but hoops to jump through to get it replaced. My concern is for the Vette which has no security system and a very expensive sound system. Originally I was thinking primarily about theft of contents but there is also the reality that the whole car could be taken. From those that have stayed up to date on such matters, is one system recommended more than another? The salesman at the local car sound/security store suggests a Clfford system. Any advice?
Many thanks,
Ken
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Re: Sicurity Systems (ENCHANTMENT)
Originally I was thinking primarily about theft of contents but there is also the reality that the whole car could be taken.
Hagerty: Corvette Most Stolen Classic
Chevrolet's Corvette from 1966-1982 is the country's most stolen classic vehicle, according to Hagerty Insurance. A study of claims submitted from July 1999 to December 2002 found that nearly twice as many of those Corvettes were stolen as the second most often purloined classic, the 1964-1969 Ford Mustang. Also in the top five: The 1958-1967 Chevy Impala, 1968-1969 Camaro and pre-1974 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Chevrolet is by far the most stolen brand, accounting for 39.3 percent of Hagerty's claims; Ford finished second and Mercedes-Benz was third.
Chevrolet's Corvette from 1966-1982 is the country's most stolen classic vehicle, according to Hagerty Insurance. A study of claims submitted from July 1999 to December 2002 found that nearly twice as many of those Corvettes were stolen as the second most often purloined classic, the 1964-1969 Ford Mustang. Also in the top five: The 1958-1967 Chevy Impala, 1968-1969 Camaro and pre-1974 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Chevrolet is by far the most stolen brand, accounting for 39.3 percent of Hagerty's claims; Ford finished second and Mercedes-Benz was third.
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Re: Sicurity Systems (ENCHANTMENT)
One thing to think about that is often overlooked is the keyfob. My alarm's keyfob has an LCD screen on it. Looks real purdy but after a few weeks of having it on my keychain and putting it in my pocket the LCD screen is all cracked and doesn't work anymore.
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Re: Sicurity Systems (Boofers)
Thanks Ben,
I'm not sure of other alternates. The system that was presented to me has the LCD /Key chain you mentioned. I will have to ask them about a guarantee for the complete system before I decide.
Ken
I'm not sure of other alternates. The system that was presented to me has the LCD /Key chain you mentioned. I will have to ask them about a guarantee for the complete system before I decide.
Ken
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Re: Sicurity Systems (ENCHANTMENT)
My pager is giving me grief (yes, my vette has a pager system), so I'm taking a look at my options again. I could get another pager for $150 and I won't need to do any work on the car. But, I've looked around for a replacement for the system.
There's two options. Have a shop install it, or do it yourself. Many shops do not sell the systems seperate, but they would be willing to demonstrate them for you, and help you decide on what you need. I recommend going to some of the auto stereo stores in your area and ask about the security systems that they sell.
As already mentioned http://www.directed.com is one place to find many of the security systems. There is also http://www.audiovox.com and http://www.crimestopper.com or even http://www.lojack.com/.
Personally, I think I will wait until I graduate with my BS in Computer Engineering with concentration in Electrical Engineering, and minors in engineering, physics, and mathematics. Cause by then I will be able to interface my existing system with a cell phone or two-way radio and then my car can call me if it needs to, instead of the current systems which have an advertised range of 1500 feet, and in a parking garage forget it.
There's two options. Have a shop install it, or do it yourself. Many shops do not sell the systems seperate, but they would be willing to demonstrate them for you, and help you decide on what you need. I recommend going to some of the auto stereo stores in your area and ask about the security systems that they sell.
As already mentioned http://www.directed.com is one place to find many of the security systems. There is also http://www.audiovox.com and http://www.crimestopper.com or even http://www.lojack.com/.
Personally, I think I will wait until I graduate with my BS in Computer Engineering with concentration in Electrical Engineering, and minors in engineering, physics, and mathematics. Cause by then I will be able to interface my existing system with a cell phone or two-way radio and then my car can call me if it needs to, instead of the current systems which have an advertised range of 1500 feet, and in a parking garage forget it.
