clark17357 Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 While this topic has probably appeared befroe, I could not get a bead on it. Add to that the fact that technology in car alarms/security systems changes rapidly and I concluded it was a topic worth discussion. My car does not have any security system (I did not want the factory one because I knew I would be getting something aftermarket). What do the rest of you have or suggest? My car is not driven every day and, when not being driven is in a garage under a cover. Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 While this topic has probably appeared befroe, I could not get a bead on it. Add to that the fact that technology in car alarms/security systems changes rapidly and I concluded it was a topic worth discussion. My car does not have any security system (I did not want the factory one because I knew I would be getting something aftermarket). What do the rest of you have or suggest? My car is not driven every day and, when not being driven is in a garage under a cover. Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Jim I suggest never parking her out of earshot and carrying a loaded side arm. :D Maybe Lojack or Monkey in the trunk would require less Court days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatirider2 Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Here's all you need. http://www.trunkmonkey.com/content/view/44/1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 I suggest never parking her out of earshot and carrying a loaded side arm. :D Maybe Lojack or Monkey in the trunk would require less Court days. I have seen the Trunk Monkey but, like everything else that works well, they are illegal here in California. The loaded sidearm had potential but, just yesterday The Governator signed a law that semi automatic pistols (if you are going to defend your Shelby, you need firepower) must be capable of stamping information on each spent shell casing that identifies the pistol. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 I have seen the Trunk Monkey but, like everything else that works well, they are illegal here in California. The loaded sidearm had potential but, just yesterday The Governator signed a law that semi automatic pistols (if you are going to defend your Shelby, you need firepower) must be capable of stamping information on each spent shell casing that identifies the pistol. Jim The trunk monkey is the <bleep> I want one of those :D I have seen the Trunk Monkey but, like everything else that works well, they are illegal here in California. The loaded sidearm had potential but, just yesterday The Governator signed a law that semi automatic pistols (if you are going to defend your Shelby, you need firepower) must be capable of stamping information on each spent shell casing that identifies the pistol. Jim on the shell seriously ? :blink: just goes to show you should always police the area and get your spent casings. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 The trunk monkey is the <bleep> I want one of those :D on the shell seriously ? :blink: just goes to show you should always police the area and get your spent casings. :D Yes, seriously. No one had bothered to look into what that will cost and all sidearms in existence before the new rule goes into effect are grandfathered in so that only leaves 20 million (WAG) out there, right. Now that you all know I cannot have a Trunk Monkey, what other security device should I get for my car? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 What ever system you decide upon add this http://www.lojack.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I decided to take this issue to law enforcement. I contacted a detective for the San Diego Police Department and an officer for the California Highway Patrol and both agreed with Rossgt - Lojack has to be part of the package. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stg Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Here's all you need. http://www.trunkmonkey.com/content/view/44/1/ COFFEE ALL OVER THE DESK THAT IS A GOOD STG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I heard they don't like being called "monkey" any more, they prefer "little almost people with hair". Al Gore has been pushing this alot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500_Grad_merged Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I'm looking to put at least a GPS unit in mine. I would like to have open that texts/email me when the car moves. The only ones I've found so far require a monthly or years subscription. Any ideas? The new GORE2000 -> http://www.patentlysilly.com/patent.php?patID=6982161 Buy your cows now and stop global warming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I heard they don't like being called "monkey" any more, they prefer "little almost people with hair". Al Gore has been pushing this alot! Al Gore invented the trunk monkey or was a trunk monkey I can't remember :D I'm looking to put at least a GPS unit in mine. I would like to have open that texts/email me when the car moves. The only ones I've found so far require a monthly or years subscription. Any ideas? The new GORE2000 -> http://www.patentlysilly.com/patent.php?patID=6982161 Buy your cows now and stop global warming! They were trying to sell me one like that for my bike, it sounds more friendly then lojack. It actually tells you where the car is, I'd rather go bust a cap in his butt then call the popo anyway. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goakley1 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Check out this one, too... Mobile Guardian It looked pretty cool... http://www.mymobileguardian.com/vehicle_tracking.html Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500_Grad_merged Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I can only pray for the one who tries to take my car. If I catch them, the popo will be their last thing they will be worrying about. There's a lot of cool things I've seen and would mind trying them out, and taking my baby would be justifiable enough to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Check out this one, too... Mobile Guardian It looked pretty cool... http://www.mymobileguardian.com/vehicle_tracking.html Gary We should have one of our resident dealers inquire about selling this through their dealership and give us all a great deal. Lojack would be great, but check with your local PD-their website says not all of them have Lojack capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 just yesterday The Governator signed a law that semi automatic pistols (if you are going to defend your Shelby, you need firepower) must be capable of stamping information on each spent shell casing that identifies the pistol. Jim WTF,THIS MY FRIENDS IS BOTH STUPID AND WRONG :angry: :angry: :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autoplay Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 How bout 1 of those tiny little dogs that starred in the Taco Bell commercials? They just as noisy as a car alarm,and their teeth look vicious when provoked Heck,do it up .....have the doggie colllar sent in to Mr. Shelby,for a signature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milstang Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 We should have one of our resident dealers inquire about selling this through their dealership and give us all a great deal. Lojack would be great, but check with your local PD-their website says not all of them have Lojack capabilities. Correct Lojack does not work unless the police departments have the receivers. I have been looking at other options such as: http://www.uscaraudio.com/2_way_car_alarms/ http://www.directed.com/ The last one has links to Viper, Python etc. In addition they have optional auto starts for manual transmissions which are far and few between. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Correct Lojack does not work unless the police departments have the receivers. Good luck. Is it your sense that, if LoJack is available in your area (which it is in mine), it is the way to go? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milstang Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Is it your sense that, if LoJack is available in your area (which it is in mine), it is the way to go? Jim Sure if you plan on never taking your car out of town. Lojack is great and I will probably get it just for the extra insurance in major cities. (where lojack is most prevalent) I will also get one of the gps alarm systems just in case I head out to that car show in Timberdoodle. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Is it your sense that, if LoJack is available in your area (which it is in mine), it is the way to go? Jim My big question would be if they can track the vehicle if it leaves their recevier's coverage area-if the answer is no, I'd look for something else. If they can track it anywhere with their reciever, I'd get a lojack. I checked with the PD's in my area yesterday-they don't have lojack capability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Correct Lojack does not work unless the police departments have the receivers. I have been looking at other options such as: http://www.uscaraudio.com/2_way_car_alarms/ http://www.directed.com/ The last one has links to Viper, Python etc. In addition they have optional auto starts for manual transmissions which are far and few between. Good luck. Good Info, I had no idea about the PD capability issues, will definately have to check into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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