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I say the dei unit first because its a gps unit. You can get real time tracking with it. Next cop the lo-jack unit. you can call it a over kill. I call it layers. All of my cars and fam cars have 2 tracking units on them with ews. Better safe then sorry.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The more layers the better.
I have a Matrix 3.5 that I bought a couple years back with all the sensors and backup sirens, etc.. It's got to be one of the best alarms for theft prevention, but once it's gone on a flatbed, you need something else.
When you say DEI GPS, are you referring to AutoMate GPS? Viper 210V? Python 210P?

 

all dei gps system ar the same

 

I read a couple of years back in the paper a theft ring that got broken up in or around San Bernadino county thanks to lojack and I know of a guy second hand that got his car back when the same thieves stole someone elses car that had lojack.

Rumors about tracking systems abound because so few people have them and I think people can't afford them so they readily accept negative rumors to justify them not getting it.

 

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Are they stand alone? Or do you need a DEI alarm for them to work?

 

it can be used as a stand alone, but I reccommend that a alarm be added for better security

 

I think the LOJACK system is not worth it cuz no matter what your never gunna get the car back with out any battle scars and if you do get it back and try to sell it your going to have to part everything...well thats just my thoughts

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FRODO-1320 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think the LOJACK system is not worth it cuz no matter what your never gunna get the car back with out any battle scars and if you do get it back and try to sell it your going to have to part everything...well thats just my thoughts</TD></TR></TABLE>

So if someone stole your car and just drove it around not crashing it up or parting it you would still part the car out huh? That doesn't sound like it has anything to do with lojack and wether or not to get it.

 

Lojack sounds to be a better deal if it does not excess any monthly charges. Based on the response from Lojack, its just a flat fee. Or am I wrong? Correct me if I’m wrong, but based on my research, DEI GPS systems would require an activation fee, monthly or annually fee, and not to mention cost of product and installations. In the long run Lojack would definitely be cost effective including what they cover if the car would to be a total loss.. IF this is the case, I would go with Lojack anyday. Havent really seen the installs on these but I'll take &lt;&lt;&lt;wrx-killer-Sti eater / FCM &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; words for it. These guys are the ****....

 

I have been thinkin of gettin lojack on my hatch, but some of my friends say its not worth it because my car is older and what not.

The thing they say is, if they steal the car at night by the time you wake up and you activate the lojack. The parts off the car will be half way to Mexico...lol..you know what I mean.

Am probably am going to get it anyways after experiencing my car getting stolen and the f*#kin thieves took everything. Great info thanks a lot.

 

If your car moves and the car is not on (towing, etc...) there is an early theft warning alert. I don't know if they call you, or call the cops or what, but they did think about that.

 

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I seen plenty of cars stolen with lo-jack. most retreived with out harm. And if the car is stolen it not reported to car fax. unless there is sevear damage. We have to update your thoughts with acutal facts.


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdmslut1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have been thinkin of gettin lojack on my hatch, but some of my friends say its not worth it because my car is older and what not.

The thing they say is, if they steal the car at night by the time you wake up and you activate the lojack. The parts off the car will be half way to Mexico...lol..you know what I mean.

Am probably am going to get it anyways after experiencing my car getting stolen and the f*#kin thieves took everything. Great info thanks a lot. </TD></TR></TABLE>


If you are to get a lojack unit. And its on a honda/acura you really need the ews. Not the basic unit from lo-jack. This way you are alerted when the car is moved with out your knowledge and tracking starts right there. This is the unit thats busting everyone. Hell alot of you guys need to call lo-jack to see if yor car has lo-jack all ready on it. Esp if you have a used car. I just did a gsr last week with a stealth alarm and was very impressed with this lo-jack install. And the customer did not know the car had it till I told him. Some theif will be in for a surprize if they tamper with this one.


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chinoty &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Lojack sounds to be a better deal if it does not excess any monthly charges. Based on the response from Lojack, its just a flat fee. Or am I wrong? Correct me if I’m wrong, but based on my research, DEI GPS systems would require an activation fee, monthly or annually fee, and not to mention cost of product and installations. In the long run Lojack would definitely be cost effective including what they cover if the car would to be a total loss.. IF this is the case, I would go with Lojack anyday. Havent really seen the installs on these but I'll take &lt;&lt;&lt;wrx-killer-Sti eater / FCM &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; words for it. These guys are the ****.... </TD></TR></TABLE>


Hey you forgot a couple, suspended hatch, nsxxtreme, b18c ej8, 94dc4 and the others that help out here. Thanks for the compliment

 

 

Sorry if I didn't catch this, I am thinking about getting lojack for my car with the ews. But what happens if it gets towed on a flat bed?

 

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Um, they figure out where it went?

 

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Um, they figure out where it went?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well if a theif brakes into your car and starts it then it would alert lojack? but if the car isn't even broken in and the motor didn't even start cause it got towed onto a flat bed how would the ews warn you is what i'm wondering no **** lojack would figure out where it went

 

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Um, they figure out where it went?</TD></TR></TABLE>


Rofl

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Well if a theif brakes into your car and starts it then it would alert lojack? but if the car isn't even broken in and the motor didn't even start cause it got towed onto a flat bed how would the ews warn you is what i'm wondering no **** lojack would figure out where it went</TD></TR></TABLE>

If the car is moved the unit sences it with a built in shock senser. if you start the car with out the key chain fob and it moves you will be alerted. Remember lo-jack is not gps.

 

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If the car is moved the unit sences it with a built in shock senser. if you start the car with out the key chain fob and it moves you will be alerted. Remember lo-jack is not gps.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yup, it detects movement. It doesn't matter if it is driven, towed, or pushed. It doesn't matter if the vehicle is started or not.

 

This thread has some useful info

I had a Viper 5000 (w/ proximity sensor and backup battery) installed on my car just last year and right before they came out with the new systems with a 1-mile radius Anyways, I just spent $15k on a turbo/motor build and need to beef up my security. I'm definitely going to get Lo-Jack because it is the only security system that the police use. GPS tracking is great but I don't plan on putting myself in danger and confronting thieves myself, plus guns are illegal

Furthermore, I would like to get something to prevent people from even thinking about stealing my car like a boot.

So what do the alarm guru's think about the boot as an added layer of security? Will it prevent my car from being moved at all? I'm assuming no because a tow truck can pick up the front or rear end, or even just drag the car onto the flat bed. Also, will it damage my expensive wheels in any way?

http://www.mitico.com- Rhino boot ($450)
http://www.tirelock.com - Pitbull tirelock combo set ($350) Universal Boot ($500)

 

Some good info here. Thinking also about getting Lo-Jack!!!

 

Well, I will say do not put your eggs in a basket with lo-jack. Please remember this. Lo-jack is not a custom install. It like walmart. And burger king. Its allways going to be the same no matter were you go. I use lo-jack and have them in a couple cars. I was very disappointed with the install. Its a hit and miss with it. My units have be reinstalled correctly by myself. Like it should have from the start. You would be better off by going to a high end shop that take alarms very serioulsy. And have them install a gps system in the car. Just because you have gps does not mean you have to go to the crooks and face them ono on one. Dei works with the policeto find your car. Just like computrack. Does any one here remember teletrack? That was the shyt.