Car alarms
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,411
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From: Okeechobee Florida
Re: Car alarms (69L68)
in my opinion they all suck...
if they want it they will get it...whatever it is...
you hear them go off "by accident" ALL the time and NOBODY EVER calls the police or does anything except say "somebodies alarm is going off"...
i opted for a keyless entry system to update my C-3...
A LOT cheaper and is just as cool...got a key fob and everything...
it has the tiny, red flashing light on the dash just like an alarm too so it appears to be an alarm...
:yesnod:
if they want it they will get it...whatever it is...
you hear them go off "by accident" ALL the time and NOBODY EVER calls the police or does anything except say "somebodies alarm is going off"...
i opted for a keyless entry system to update my C-3...
A LOT cheaper and is just as cool...got a key fob and everything...
it has the tiny, red flashing light on the dash just like an alarm too so it appears to be an alarm...
:yesnod:
Pro
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 619
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From: winnipeg MB
Re: Car alarms (SCVetteGuy)
i had a "radio shack" alarm in my car, its the one that panicks "PLEASE HELP ME". it didn't work very well so i removed the unit. It would act up in the middle of the night and things like that. now i have nothing, but the car never leaves my sight unless in the garage anyways so....
Racer
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 349
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From: Katy TX
Re: Car alarms (69L68)
I have a 74, which had manual locks. I installed a bar in the door frame the latched on to a solenoid so I now can open and lock my doors remotely. I used a Clifford alarm, which Im very happy with. i can also roll my windows up and down remotely, just something cool.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 23
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From: cottage grove MN
Re: Car alarms (69L68)
Was changing the dist. cap on my 81 last weekend , and while I was pulling off the protective shroud BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!. Went in the car and shut it off and it never came on again. (must have pulled on a wire or something???) :confused:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,713
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From: Shreveport LA
LA Events Coordinator
Re: Car alarms (69L68)
I installed an AutoPage XT-75LCD in my Vert....and I am VERY pleased! I have manual locks and windows. This one will page me, up to 1/4 mile, when someone messes with my car and will show up on the LCD pictureon my pager. It has auto ignition disengage, if someone or something approaches the car, it gives a warning beep, and if they touch the car, the siren goes off (120 dcbl)...VERY LOUD enough to hurt my ears.....and I get paged. If they open either car door or hood....all hell breaks loose! All this cost me (installed professionally) $450.00! Not bad for PEACE OF MIND!
P.S....I can also get the temp of the inside of the Vert..... :cool:
P.S....I can also get the temp of the inside of the Vert..... :cool:
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 296
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From: Sarasota FL
Re: Car alarms (69L68)
I just researched it myself. I decided on one I saw at http://www.neverstolen.com (it could be http://www.neverbeenstolen.com ). Anyway I want that one to make sure it doesn't start, but I want a cheapo, visible noisy alarm to keep the kids away from my stereo. It won't keep it from being stolen but it will keep the petty thieves away. The ravelco won't keep the stereo save though.
I think I can do both for around $300 total.
I think I can do both for around $300 total.
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 71
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From: Kailua Hawaii
Re: Car alarms (Marc80)
there was a lot of talk about this subject just a week or two ago... here ya go... http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=658168 many good points covered...
Racer
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 420
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From: Indianapolis IN
Re: Car alarms (69L68)
I think my plan is best of all. I plan to install an electric fuel pump with a hidden switch to it. This would allow the thief to start the car and get a short distance away before the carb runs out of gas. This would hopefully cause the car to block traffic, draw attention to the thief and cause him to bolt.
Whattya think?
Whattya think?
