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Just walked outside and two guys had there paws all over my car looking in the windows and checking under the body.. did not look like car guys they looked like low lifes! then they got real defensive when i asked them what was going on:Devious: Had to make room in the garage how would i feel if i woke up and she was a gonner!? How safe are the Viper alarms with the paging keyless opener?
WTF!!!
Jacostang
07-08-08, 11:24 PM
Wow, what did they look like?
svtrichie
07-08-08, 11:29 PM
you should have called the boys in blue. I would have followed them.
sinspawn7
07-08-08, 11:36 PM
thats messed up
04moostang
07-08-08, 11:40 PM
I had a couple of guys pace my street one day while washing the stang. go inside really quick for a glass of water come out and one is walking up to my house. then turned around and they drove off.
recently i had the tail light covers stolen off my car and valve stems cut off. and we weren't the only house. lousey ignorant fools with no respect for other's property.
AZSonicSnake
07-09-08, 12:03 AM
wow! thats kinda scary... reasons like this are why my stang only sleeps in a garage....
The alarm unfortunatly is only as good as the installer and the job done installing it. Last week I was walking my dog and walked up on two ladies standing on the side fo the road with an excursion parked in the middle of it. I could see them from some distance and as I got 100 ft the alarm went off and I noticed teh one lady motioning that the alarm would not shut off. As I walked up and asked them about it she explained that it had been acting up over the last few days and this time went off while it was driving and shut it down. They were happy when I told them I had installed security for over 10 yrs and could probably help. The alarm would not reconize the disarm funtions but would still report that the alarm had been set off. I told her I could possibly disconnect it if she liked and she said to have at it. I was amazed that I opened the door and the alarm beeped but did not go into full alert. When I peaked my head under the dash(which was not hard in a lifted explorer) the alarm and all of its wires were exposed just above the dead pedal. Took 2 secs to disconnec the hrns and and completely disarm the 2 way pager alarm, she was happy and sad at the same time.
If they were lookin under the front they could have been looking to see fi your alarm siren was exposed where they can cut the wire. I would peek under the hood and make sure it is not exposed, but if you want be to give it a good once over I would be happy to help protect another stang......
chewbaccajones
07-09-08, 12:20 AM
Just walked outside and two guys had there paws all over my car looking in the windows and checking under the body.. did not look like car guys they looked like low lifes! then they got real defensive when i asked them what was going on:Devious: Had to make room in the garage how would i feel if i woke up and she was a gonner!? How safe are the Viper alarms with the paging keyless opener?
WTF!!!
That's messed up. If you see them again, whip out the camera phone and snap a pic.
Wow, what did they look like?
Ask Don Imus...
I have security cameras on my house. Cost me 2k for 3 cameras and a DVR but for the peace of mind it gives its worth every penny. My stangs in the garage with the Trans Am, but the H3 and Beemer get to camp out.
One low cost suggestion I have is there are really bright flashing light things you can buy at any auto store, they plug into the lighter but they are bright and use very little battery but can be seen from about 100 feet away at night, Id suggest getting one, they are only 5 bucks.
I had my car stereo guy install a light that changes in variances of flashing with my alarm at the top of my headliner (view it farther higher up) I know everyone cant afford alarms and its definitely not going to keep them from breaking in but a good fake flashing brite lite might make em think you have something special. Sun Valley Stereo 28th and Thomas talk to John, tell him Joe Tokoph sent you, he's a really cool guy and will hook you up on anything stereo or alarm related, if its electronics hes the man! For the record, I dont get any kick back, but he'll treat you special if he knows I referred you, hes done electronics in my cars for 20+ years, geez Im getting old!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21V5R0KN55L._SS500_.jpg
Thought this looked cool as well. http://www.drivewayalarms.pro/
wickedcobra
07-09-08, 02:08 AM
:gun3:
DVSRICK
07-09-08, 02:22 AM
:gun3:
:iagree::Gun1:
I love my car and my truck but if someone was gonna steal it, take it. I have gap on both of em. If I walked out on em I would ask what they were doing, they probably aren't gonna steal the car now anyway because I have seen them.
Blackmagic1
07-09-08, 11:10 AM
Ihave the Viper, but not the paging one. However I am glad it has a VERY bright Blue LED that flashes ,when the alarm is set. Installer put it halfway up the windshield post. VERY bright at night and still quite visible during the day.I also encountered 2 "questionable types" looking at my car and one noticed the flashing blue light. He pointed it out to his companion and they both left.
AODGTVert
07-09-08, 11:55 AM
That sucks man. My car has an alarm that kills the starter when activated. The fuel pump works, but won't crank. Don't know the brand though. I also have cameras with a recording DVR system that was about 600 bucks, watching over the driveway and corner spot lights that stay on all the time, to keep the area lite-up. My house looks like a fortress at night. LOL
Ruckus46gt
07-09-08, 12:02 PM
sucks bout wouldnt this be scouting not scamming? Scamming would be if they were like i'm leaving to head bacy to texas tomorrow but want the car and the banks closed so if i send a service to pick it up with a money order for this blah blah blah that would be scamming. Car alarms are overated people dont even look anymore when when is going off. they are easy to kill the siren part at least rest of the alarm takes a few minutes. Crap all you have to do is pop the hood and disconnect the battery then pull the system off and 10 mins later your out. I've removed 2 alarms from old cars a viper and a generic brand one and yea not hard to remove if you know what you need to drop the panels etc. Unless your install guy got fancy thats all it would take. A brighter light wont do anything but piss off you or your neighbors for a bright flashing light. Mix scare a teenager from smashing yoru window for a stereo but for people going to steal a car they already know all the tricks and what to look for. If they want the car they will take it end of story there is nothing you can do.
Always keep a camera handy, you never know.
AODGTVert
07-09-08, 12:24 PM
I also have a truck club on the steering wheel and my dad's jeep is parked behind it. Try taking it now!:biglaugh:
I have an alarm but it just stopped working the blue flashing light everything i need to get it looked at? But like your said if they want it bad enough they will find a way... :hi::hi:
My neighbor is a Federal Officer and another lives right down the road. I dont see nobody in our neighborhood. Of course its well know who these guys are. One kid even leaves his BMW parked outside with the top down.
I would be happy to help anyone out that has questions about their security system from troubleshooting problems to seeing if it is really secure.
I would be happy to help anyone out that has questions about their security system from troubleshooting problems to seeing if it is really secure.
Would you be able to look at my car alarm?
be happy to take a look at it, I am near val vista and ray and should be around the house most of the weekend.
Stern90LX
07-13-08, 04:00 PM
I ripped out the Alarm that was in my car when I bought it. Piece of junk it was. My security feature? Hidden fuel pump cut off switch. You'd never find it unless I pointed it out to you. Only way to take my car is with a flat bed when that switch is in the OFF position. heheh
Pro Car thieves won't take a car if it won't start right away. They limit themselves to as little amount of time as possible when taking a car. If it's going to take more than a minute they generally leave it.
Jacostang
07-14-08, 11:26 PM
I ripped out the Alarm that was in my car when I bought it. Piece of junk it was. My security feature? Hidden fuel pump cut off switch. You'd never find it unless I pointed it out to you. Only way to take my car is with a flat bed when that switch is in the OFF position. heheh
Pro Car thieves won't take a car if it won't start right away. They limit themselves to as little amount of time as possible when taking a car. If it's going to take more than a minute they generally leave it.
I'll be up in Prescott..Where do ya live???:biglaugh:
I have been looking for a reason for the first east side tech night. Maybe we could have a security gathering where I could go look over any current systems for any errors or trouble shooting as well as to give them a look to see if they are actually secure.
As I said earlier I worked for over 10 yrs installing audio and security. I have worked at shops that specialized in security as well as a couple of really clean/anal shops that has made for a good mix. This along with my degree in electronics would qualify me technically, and after a short time you will know that I am honest enough to trust to deal with your car and your alarm.
Would anyone on here be interested? If you are then please put down if there are days good or bad for you.
I would definitely be there I really need to get my alarm looked at. I would just like to have a little peace of mind when I take it out of the garage. Just let me know when??
Built4speed
07-15-08, 04:01 AM
man that sucks. my friend has a viper alarm system but is very sensitive. we would barely rock his car and his alarm would be screaming. but with a car like yours then a sensitive alarm wouldnt be too bad. i HATE people who have no respect. but your a man with a fairly nice build. they were probably scared when u came out lol. but it wouldnt be a bad idea to invest in some sort of security for your car. maybe even some surveliance for it too. what did they say when you confronted them?
man that sucks. my friend has a viper alarm system but is very sensitive. we would barely rock his car and his alarm would be screaming. but with a car like yours then a sensitive alarm wouldnt be too bad. i HATE people who have no respect. but your a man with a fairly nice build. they were probably scared when u came out lol. but it wouldnt be a bad idea to invest in some sort of security for your car. maybe even some surveliance for it too. what did they say when you confronted them?
They just got really nervous and started asking every question in the book about my car it was definitely a weird situation they knew they were busted and tryed to play it off so i had to make room in the garage for the cobra.
an alarm that is too sensative is just as bad as one that is not as sensative as it needs to be. It really is not too hard to tune them to what you like if you know how. Some people say that alarms are useless and that they do not pay attention to them but I can promise that if my trucks alarm went off you would look at it. Between the regular siren, the interior siren(called a pain generator), the horn honking and finally two words - MECHANICAL SIREN!
AODGTVert
07-16-08, 10:00 AM
Just buy a train horn set and connect them to your alarm. :biglaugh:
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