I'm planning on moving to another apartment that has reports of car theft/break-ins. I didn't do my research earlier, but people that live/lived there have reported multiple instances of this happening.

I just bought a 2004 Accord EX-V6 Coupe and the last thing I want is people breaking into my car. (I've had my last civic broken into/stolen twice)

What alarms would you guys recommend? Any other security measures?

I wanted to tint my windows too.

 

well, more or less the more secutiry precautions you take the better. Tint will definately be a help, try not to leave anythign valuable in sight inside the car(remove faceplate, dont leave cell phones, money, cd's etc laying around, a good alarm system, perhaps with pager if your willing to spend. even small things like steering wheel club/autolock and even wheel locks. basically the more security measures, the more of a pain in the *** the car is to steal, the better

 

A hidden cut off switch is a great add on to any alarm. I have seen were people integrated it into one the factory switches such as the passenger window disable or otherwise. Seen a few TV specials that showed the difference from under 1 minute to over 4 or 5 min.

 

i put a remote start alarm with an lcd pager and it basically tells you if your car got hit, door open, trunk open, or car on. my car will shut of automaticaly ones the parking break switch turned off. I got mine from ebay for 80 bucks ands i think its worth it. it did cost me 200 to install.

 

Your car has a factory alarm system in it.

Do you just need instructions in how to use it, or are you looking for something different?

 

who me? or the guy who created this thread?

 

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I agree with your suggestions, except that the steering wheel club/autolock has proved to be next to worthless. The thief just hacksaws right thru your steering wheel to remove your lock. Videotaped and shown on TV, it took about 5 SECONDS to saw the steering wheel. What a revelation. I have heard that the brake lock is effective (UNCONFIRMED). It is su;pposed to prevent the brake from being pressed, on most auto trans cars, that also means that the car can not go into gear.

 

WHats ya'll thought on the Viper alarms?

 

I had a Viper alarm on my previous car. No complaints...

Mushus315,
All apartment complexes have problems with theft. Thieves can window shop very easily at apartments. Gated entrances do nothing to stop them. Hell, even my friend's old complex with armed security guards everywhere had problems with theft, and at that place you couldn't even get in the gates without checking in with a guard who copied down your driver's license and license plate information.

Any alarm can do the job, given that it has the right features.
1. Back-up battery. If all a thief has to do to silence your alarm is cut the cables to your battery, you're screwed.
2. Shock sensor. It's something that factory alarms don't have, but will deter the novice thieves.
3. Window breakage sensor. Without it, a thief can break the window without setting off even the most sensitive shock sensor.
4. Starter kill. Does it really need explaining?
5. Rolling codes. It helps. A lot. It's not fool proof, though.
6. Proximity sensor. It can be very effective if set correctly.

Other things you can do/add:
1. In-car siren. It's a siren that you mount inside the car. Some are louder than others. The one I had emitted a very high pitch alarm at 145 dB. As a reference, 130 dB at a distance of 100 ft is considered the threshold of pain. A train horn 3 ft away is about 120 dB.
2. Locking car cover. If they can't see it, they don't know if anything is worth stealing. It'll also protect your car from most of the elements.
3. Hidden kill switches. Be creative. Don't use something as simple as needing the headlights on for the starter to work. Thieves will try the most commonly used ones, and they'll search for the normal spots to hide switches.
4. Remove valuable items when parked. Self-explanatory.
5. Turn off/down your audio system. If you have one, turn it down or off before pulling into your complex. The less things you "show off", the less things people will know you have. Many times, thieves have friends that live in the complex and tell them where to find stuff.
6. Passive arming/locking. I could have mentioned this above, but it's not completely necessary. Passive arming/locking can mean you lock your keys in the car a few times, but it also means your car will still be secure even if you forget to arm/lock it.
7. Garage parking. If you complex has them, you might consider getting one. They can be expensive, but you can almost always talk them down on price. For example, at the last apartment complex I lived in, I talked them down to $40/month for a 1-car garage.
8. Well-lit parking areas. Parking your car in dark areas just makes it easier for thieves. Also try to park your car within seeing and hearing distance.
9. Don't showoff. People like to show-off their cars and whatever mods they have. Avoid doing it like the plague. That also includes showing up to some random car meet where you don't know anyone.

I'm sure I could think of others, but I think I've been rambling long enough already...

 

thought its not for our cars but its a pretty good summart https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=1

 

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The original poster. He has a 2004 Accord EX-V6 Coupe which comes with a factory installed alarm. I wasn't sure what he was looking for.

 

Do u know how to get it working? I tried locking the door and opening it with the windows down. nothing happened.

thanks

 

Viper 791Xv i think its called is a great alarm and auto start. with many features