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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 06:37 PM
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is the c7 alarm system ok or need an aftermarket one Thanks
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It's not any better than any other modern factory alarm except 2/3LT models have an internal motion sensor.
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It's not any better than any other modern factory alarm except 2/3LT models have an internal motion sensor.
did you add an aftermarket alarm and if so what kind
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Nah. If it gets stolen I'll just get another one through insurance.
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Old Aug 4, 2017 | 11:35 AM
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Depends on what you want it to do / protect from. And if you keep some of the security features with OnStar going you have tracking and disabling features available.

For me, I'm fine with what it provides, was never a big fan of alarm systems.
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I think the factory one is sufficient. It's got intrusion, motion, and movement sensors and doesn't false alarm on me, so that's a good combination.
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If I had some uninsured mods or some special connection to this particular car I'd do a switch for fuel pump or something like that. At the end of the day if someone wants it that bad they'll flatbed it.
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The one thing to remember with the 2LT/3LT alarm when you have a passenger in the car is to push the motion disable button before you get out and leave the passenger in the car. Ask me how I know.
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The one thing to remember with the 2LT/3LT alarm when you have a passenger in the car is to push the motion disable button before you get out and leave the passenger in the car. Ask me how I know.
Let me tell you something with a law enforcement point of view. If a good thief wants your car. No alarm is going to help you. Its gone.
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Originally Posted by DAVE396LT1
I think the factory one is sufficient. It's got intrusion, motion, and movement sensors and doesn't false alarm on me, so that's a good combination.
add in dash cam with motion and shock sensor and you're pretty much covered.....just don't take off the top without having a merrette handy.
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Vehicle alarm systems are pretty much useless. They have a high rate of false alarms and no one pays attention when they do go off.
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add in dash cam with motion and shock sensor and you're pretty much covered.....just don't take off the top without having a merrette handy.
What the heck is that?
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VIN number and one shady employee at any GM dealer in the country. Order a key and it's gone. That's why a lot of people cover their external VIN.
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Originally Posted by DAVE396LT1
I think the factory one is sufficient. It's got intrusion, motion, and movement sensors and doesn't false alarm on me, so that's a good combination.
On my first two Vettes installed extra vibration alarms that would go off when the wind was blowing hard! No need with my 2014 C7 or now my Grand Sport. The movement alarm scares the heck out of me every time I forget to shut it off and jack up the car!

I also like that little red blinking light that reminds folks it has an alarm. Have one on the alarm system I installed on my Street Rod.
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