Most effective anti-theft device: Lo Jack Early warning system or GPS?
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Most effective anti-theft device: Lo Jack Early warning system or GPS?
I would like feedback from someone that has either device for positive or negative feedback.
The early warning system works in conjunction with the lo jack system to notify you within a 15-30 min ("no longer than an hour") timeframe if your vehicle has been moved by an unauthorized user.
while the GPS system provides real time data on the location of your vehicle.
more information about both systems here:
GPS: http://www.socaldirecttrack.co...dserv
Early warning system: http://www.lojack.com/what/how_it_works.cfm
The early warning system works in conjunction with the lo jack system to notify you within a 15-30 min ("no longer than an hour") timeframe if your vehicle has been moved by an unauthorized user.
while the GPS system provides real time data on the location of your vehicle.
more information about both systems here:
GPS: http://www.socaldirecttrack.co...dserv
Early warning system: http://www.lojack.com/what/how_it_works.cfm
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Re: Most effective anti-theft device: Lo Jack Early warning system or GPS? (Hatch4urSnatch)
81,000+ members on here and not one person has either system?
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Re: Most effective anti-theft device: Lo Jack Early warning system or GPS? (dvp95)
But I like the idea of the early warning. LoJack's downfall is that by the morning, when you notice your car gone, it may be stripped already, which could happen with the GPS. 1 hr is much better than having the GPS, car getting jacked, and never knowing it.
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Re: Most effective anti-theft device: Lo Jack Early warning system or GPS? (dvp95)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dvp95 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I dont have either, but 15-30 (possibly up to 1 hr) is a hell of a long time.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes, that is one of the major drawbacks to this system.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ex_autoxer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But I like the idea of the early warning. LoJack's downfall is that by the morning, when you notice your car gone, it may be stripped already, which could happen with the GPS. 1 hr is much better than having the GPS, car getting jacked, and never knowing it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, that is why it's an early warning system. and the GPS notifies you via email, pager, cell, home phone, etc. if your car has moved a certain distance.
yes, that is one of the major drawbacks to this system.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ex_autoxer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">But I like the idea of the early warning. LoJack's downfall is that by the morning, when you notice your car gone, it may be stripped already, which could happen with the GPS. 1 hr is much better than having the GPS, car getting jacked, and never knowing it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
No, that is why it's an early warning system. and the GPS notifies you via email, pager, cell, home phone, etc. if your car has moved a certain distance.
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Re: Most effective anti-theft device: Lo Jack Early warning system or GPS? (Hatch4urSnatch)
the GPS can't be fooled... if the car leaves that area..it's set off...so unless they're stripping your car at the neighbor's house....it will go off the second it leaves a specified area. Whereas if your wheels aren't moved...and they drag your car up onto a flatbed...I don't believe it'll set off the early warning system for lojack.
I like the idea of having a pinpoint location..and having features that can be activated via the internet with accessory outputs...if I purchase one I'll be moving their starter kill wiring to a more essential system like fuel delivery. Click a button... disable the car, go pick it up, and hopefully even catch the ********* trying to figure out why it's not running anymore.
I like the idea of having a pinpoint location..and having features that can be activated via the internet with accessory outputs...if I purchase one I'll be moving their starter kill wiring to a more essential system like fuel delivery. Click a button... disable the car, go pick it up, and hopefully even catch the ********* trying to figure out why it's not running anymore.
