Theft prevention
Racer
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 310
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From: Brooklyn NY
Re: Theft prevention (ghost.rider)
Thanks for reminding me GHOST.RIDER
You are absolutely right! I have the radio theft deterrent enable just to get the red LED blinking as an alarm indicator. What’s up with GM? Too cheap to put a LED to indicate that the alarm is armed?
BTW, I still don’t get the “thinking” behind the “security” light in my instrument cluster. A light to REMIND me to arm the security system, but no light to indicate that it is armed! Who design these things and even worse, who approves them?
You are absolutely right! I have the radio theft deterrent enable just to get the red LED blinking as an alarm indicator. What’s up with GM? Too cheap to put a LED to indicate that the alarm is armed?
BTW, I still don’t get the “thinking” behind the “security” light in my instrument cluster. A light to REMIND me to arm the security system, but no light to indicate that it is armed! Who design these things and even worse, who approves them?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 819
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From: Santa Clara Ca
Re: Theft prevention (JayDB)
Just a few words on the subject.
Anyone who steals a Vette should be treated like it was the old west and they stole your horse.
They should be HUNG by a nice tall tree :mad :mad
Anyone who steals a Vette should be treated like it was the old west and they stole your horse.
They should be HUNG by a nice tall tree :mad :mad
Pro
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 532
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From: Tampa FL
Cruise-In III Veteran
Re: Theft prevention (steve badalamenti)
Does the CLUB count?
Actually I'm a firm believer in the CLUB. Kids who want a joy ride in your Corvette (But are unaware of the stock security) may just keep on walking to the next car.
Any visual deterant is well worth the small investment.
If someone ever steals my Corvette, I hope I never see it again!!!
Actually I'm a firm believer in the CLUB. Kids who want a joy ride in your Corvette (But are unaware of the stock security) may just keep on walking to the next car.
Any visual deterant is well worth the small investment.
If someone ever steals my Corvette, I hope I never see it again!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 3,326
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From: Taylor TX
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Re: Theft prevention (wwashing)
no need to get testy Bill. I was responding to JayDB, by submitting my "guess" for the outcome of the poll.
I agree with you, but I was stating "reality" - and that is I bet 1% of C5 owners have aftermarket alarms. That's all!
I agree with you, but I was stating "reality" - and that is I bet 1% of C5 owners have aftermarket alarms. That's all!
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Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 5,607
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From: Houston TX
Re: Theft prevention (steve badalamenti)
If you have a 6-speed, it is a simple matter to wire a toggle kill-switch into the clutch safety switch circuit.
I did it for 99-cents, and 1 hour of install time.
I did it for 99-cents, and 1 hour of install time.
:cheers:
-Tuan
