Additional Theft Deterrent
Melting Slicks
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The idea of a "deterrent" is to give the potential thief a reason to move on. Granted, the C4 is considered by society to be "less desirable." The manual transmission is an increasingly effective deterrent as time goes on. I am fortunate that most of the places I park are decent areas, but I still use a steering wheel club when I do park in sketchy areas 
But this dummy LED is kind of appealing, if I don't have to cut up my interior too much. Also the horn chirp (factory system) would lend this light even more credibility.
Not everyone has the luxury of parking in decent areas and enclosed garages 98% of the time.
But this dummy LED is kind of appealing, if I don't have to cut up my interior too much. Also the horn chirp (factory system) would lend this light even more credibility.
Not everyone has the luxury of parking in decent areas and enclosed garages 98% of the time.
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They make 12volt LED's that are both flashing and non-flashing. The flashing LED like the OP and I have used have the flashing mechanism incorporated into the light housing.
In a 92-up, using the orange and pink wires in the center compartment, the pink is only hot in RUN (Ignition on):
orange to LED (+)
pink to LED (-)
When the ignition is OFF, the pink wire is at ground potential through other devices on the ignition circuit. The LED will be ON because it is grounded through the pink wire.
When the ignition is ON, BOTH leads of the LED are at the (+) potential, so no current flows. The LED is OFF.
In a 92-up, using the orange and pink wires in the center compartment, the pink is only hot in RUN (Ignition on):
orange to LED (+)
pink to LED (-)
When the ignition is OFF, the pink wire is at ground potential through other devices on the ignition circuit. The LED will be ON because it is grounded through the pink wire.
When the ignition is ON, BOTH leads of the LED are at the (+) potential, so no current flows. The LED is OFF.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this detailed answer. I appreciate it! Dan
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From: Question Government
Jus' Saying...
OK, so I was originally just posting my theft deterrent advice to be helpful in the event a thief wants to steal your Vette. I omitted it's more likely a thief would smash a side window to gain access to take something that's not attached inside your Vette. Such as a purse, backpack, briefcase, or any carrying case that looks like it could have a laptop inside. Therefore, never leave anything like that in sight. If you park outside often, the flashing LED light could help.
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I don't think that will hack up your car if you take the time to do it right.
I don't think that will hack up your car if you take the time to do it right.
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OK, so I was originally just posting my theft deterrent advice to be helpful in the event a thief wants to steal your Vette. I omitted it's more likely a thief would smash a side window to gain access to take something that's not attached inside your Vette. Such as a purse, backpack, briefcase, or any carrying case that looks like it could have a laptop inside. Therefore, never leave anything like that in sight. If you park outside often, the flashing LED light could help.
Best strategy with a convertible is to just leave it unlocked and never leave anything easily carried inside. If you lock it, you'll come back to a cut top and whatever's easily carried that was inside will be gone.
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From: Question Government
True!
And if you have a convertible, it's not even likley the window will be broken.
Best strategy with a convertible is to just leave it unlocked and never leave anything easily carried inside. If you lock it, you'll come back to a cut top and whatever's easily carried that was inside will be gone.
Best strategy with a convertible is to just leave it unlocked and never leave anything easily carried inside. If you lock it, you'll come back to a cut top and whatever's easily carried that was inside will be gone.
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I own a 2008 Porsche Cayenne. I would llike to have a Remote Starter. Not a chance I'm going to TOUCH the electrical in that car. I'm bright enough to know that I don't know enough about that car's electrical system to fix it if I make a mistake, nor to even attempt the install in the first place. I also don't trust the 20-something year olds at the Porsche dealership to be able to fix my F-up either because they don't know anything more about the car's electrical system than I do. Even at $165 an hour.
I don't disagree that I want someone competent and with an acceptable attitude to do the job. OTOH, it's just a car not a missile with a nuclear warhead that will lay waste to a major city. I have seen many an alarm system or theft deterrent installed with no issues. I don't disagree that some will have issues especially if you get some fly by night guy that does it for cash. With a reputable shop, you should be fine or at least the odds are with you.
Last edited by aklim; Jun 19, 2018 at 03:04 PM.
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Convertibles do get picked on. A simple 4 inch slice along the driver's side in the soft top will allow access for a slim arm or a tool to open your door from the inside. That's why I believe convertibles need a real alarm that also have motion detection and/or proximity sensors. Flashing LED light: $10. Car alarm with all the latest bells and whistles: $400.
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I ordered and received yesterday the exact same lights as the OP. They are high quality. They work just like IHATEBARKINGDOGS said they would. Not installed yet just tested on the battery. Since you get 2 I will be glad to sell my extra one for $3.00. Dan
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There is a price tag on most anything I own. If I have to worry, why pay more for comprehensive insurance? Buy liability to satisfy legal requirements and save the rest and gain a headache.or but a more comprehensive policy and let them worry. It's all an object and replacement is easy