vbalouzian Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I just had the LOJACK installed on the gt500. I asked him if the gt500 are popular, hes response. Any car with a supercharger is a prime suspect for thievery. the take the engine and the supercharge and the rest are parts at a local junk yard. I asked him if it was easy to steal, he said he can have this car interior in 15 seconds and sure enough he started popping op panels, He called it "these are LEGO cars'. don't feel bad he said he does most of the bently's and the Ferrari's over at a prominent dealer and he said those cars are no different. so just a word of caution where you take your car and keep an eye on that supercharger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 So, what does Lojack run these days including installation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008ShelbyGT Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 So, what does Lojack run these days including installation? I paid around $936 for LoJack with Early Warning System (lifetime subscription) from the Ford dealer. Probably could get a better deal but I did not shop around. I recommend it because the car cannot be actually replaced because they aren't making any more (1 of 2300 2008 SGT) and the sentimental value... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 With todays technology i would think twice about giving someone bad out there a dead accurate GPS location of my car so it will be more vulnerable to professional criminals to steel it, if they can hack the security system they can pin point my car and they can cripple that device. So the question is do i need that increased risk and exposure for the limited return? Am quoting their fine print from their website: http://lojack.com/ "LoJack is a vehicle theft recovery system that helps combat the significant problem of vehicle and motorcycle theft. While the typical theft prevention device, vehicle security system, car alarm, or motorcycle alarm offers little protection against professional thieves, LoJack enables law enforcement agencies to track and recover stolen vehicles, often within a few hours. LoJack is available for personal auto and motorcycle theft recovery, as well as for commercial tracking and commercial recovery. Because LoJack frequently enables quick commercial vehicle recovery and personal vehicle recovery, theft of a vehicle costs the consumer or business far less in time and money." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPRSNK Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 They'ld have to get past my dogs and my guns to get to the car. Need to post a sign of the dogs by the garage that says "I can make it to the fence in 2.9 seconds..Can you? Lojack is a good thing tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbalouzian Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 So, what does Lojack run these days including installation? IT WAS 695 AT THE DEALER AND IT RAISED MY PAYMNET BY $15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorritt Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 With todays technology i would think twice about giving someone bad out there a dead accurate GPS location of my car so it will be more vulnerable to professional criminals to steel it, if they can hack the security system they can pin point my car and they can cripple that device. So the question is do i need that increased risk and exposure for the limited return? Am quoting their fine print from their website: http://lojack.com/ "LoJack is a vehicle theft recovery system that helps combat the significant problem of vehicle and motorcycle theft. While the typical theft prevention device, vehicle security system, car alarm, or motorcycle alarm offers little protection against professional thieves, LoJack enables law enforcement agencies to track and recover stolen vehicles, often within a few hours. LoJack is available for personal auto and motorcycle theft recovery, as well as for commercial tracking and commercial recovery. Because LoJack frequently enables quick commercial vehicle recovery and personal vehicle recovery, theft of a vehicle costs the consumer or business far less in time and money." Friend, I am a retired LEO from So/Cal< 34yrs. Now, I am the Law Enforcement Liaison for LoJack in the Bay Area. Just to get the record straight, LoJack is Not GPS based. There is no need to worry about anyone having a location "my" car. The system Only goes active when it is reported stolen to law enforcement and is entered into the states computer. The LoJack installed on your car is passive and NOT sending anything until it is activated. Then it can be tracked by police and no on else. BTW, my baby has LoJack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Lojack is definately on my MODLIST........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I have it in all my cars and I sleep a wee bit better at night knowing that if the worst case senario happens, I still have one additional chance to get my properity back. There was a news story here in Los Angeles several years ago where the L.A.P.D. was notified that a Lo Jack equipped car had been stolen. The owner was aparantly out of town and came home after 3 days to find that his brand new Range Rover has been taken out of his garage. L.A.P.D activated the car's Lo Jack system and tracked it's beacon to a position that was 18 miles off shore of the Los Angeles Harbor. They notified the Coast Guard who later boarded a cargo ship that was headed to Columbia, and not only did they find the stolen Range Rover sitting in a cargo container, they also found 35 other stolen cars that were being shipped out of the country. I believe in the system and glad that I have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I have it in all my cars and I sleep a wee bit better at night knowing that if the worst case senario happens, I still have one additional chance to get my properity back. There was a news story here in Los Angeles several years ago where the L.A.P.D. was notified that a Lo Jack equipped car had been stolen. The owner was aparantly out of town and came home after 3 days to find that his brand new Range Rover has been taken out of his garage. L.A.P.D activated the car's Lo Jack system and tracked it's beacon to a position that was 18 miles off shore of the Los Angeles Harbor. They notified the Coast Guard who later boarded a cargo ship that was headed to Columbia, and not only did they find the stolen Range Rover sitting in a cargo container, they also found 35 other stolen cars that were being shipped out of the country. I believe in the system and glad that I have it. I have one on my Shelby and one in our family car (to protect our son). It may be worth more in a large urban area like Los Angeles. Where there are literally thousands of Police cars and scores of Police helicopters that are equipped with LOJACK tracking systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Make friends w/ the Lojack installer, I had mine installed w/ the early warning system for $490. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcthorne Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Make friends w/ the Lojack installer, I had mine installed w/ the early warning system for $490. :happy feet: Does your installer want to sell any more at that price? Heck for that price I'll take it in the box and install it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Friend, I am a retired LEO from So/Cal< 34yrs. Now, I am the Law Enforcement Liaison for LoJack in the Bay Area. Just to get the record straight, LoJack is Not GPS based. There is no need to worry about anyone having a location "my" car. The system Only goes active when it is reported stolen to law enforcement and is entered into the states computer. The LoJack installed on your car is passive and NOT sending anything until it is activated. Then it can be tracked by police and no on else. BTW, my baby has LoJack. Thx for the explanation....that changes the way i think of it ...I will consider it for sure at the earliest opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07-SHLB Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 They'ld have to get past my dogs and my guns to get to the car. Need to post a sign of the dogs by the garage that says "I can make it to the fence in 2.9 seconds..Can you? Lojack is a good thing tho. Do your dogs shoot the guns when you are not home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff500 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I was told from dealer there's no way they can steal car without the keys, other than towing or flatbed. I was quoted $795 for lojack with the early monitoring system installed at my home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I always take both keys with me when am with my blazer and leaving her home...But i wish this is verified, great to know that they cannot break in that electrical circuit and start her up without the keys.It will give me the peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I was told from dealer there's no way they can steal car without the keys, other than towing or flatbed. I was quoted $795 for lojack with the early monitoring system installed at my home. I am thinking of installing a power kill swich so it cant be stolen even with the keys................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I have it in all my cars and I sleep a wee bit better at night knowing that if the worst case senario happens, I still have one additional chance to get my properity back. There was a news story here in Los Angeles several years ago where the L.A.P.D. was notified that a Lo Jack equipped car had been stolen. The owner was aparantly out of town and came home after 3 days to find that his brand new Range Rover has been taken out of his garage. L.A.P.D activated the car's Lo Jack system and tracked it's beacon to a position that was 18 miles off shore of the Los Angeles Harbor. They notified the Coast Guard who later boarded a cargo ship that was headed to Columbia, and not only did they find the stolen Range Rover sitting in a cargo container, they also found 35 other stolen cars that were being shipped out of the country. I believe in the system and glad that I have it. Wow, reminds me of the "Gone in 60 Seconds" movie.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07alloyGT Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I am thinking of installing a power kill swich so it cant be stolen even with the keys................. LOJACK is a Class IV theft deterrent device (the highest class I think) & the Ravelco is Class III device. The Ravelco is wired into everything involved in starting the engine. Without the 'plug' all you get is accessory power. http://ravelco.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker45 Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I just got the Prestige extanded range security system with the Street Eagle GPS set-up. The remote is really cool and not too big. The GPS is very cool and has a ton of features including Speed warnings and Remote ignition kill. http://www.streeteaglegps.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonW Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't LoJac require a tracking device to be installed in the patrol cars to be effective? Or do they simply install a tracking device at GHQ and dispatch the cars from there? I don't know of any law enforcement agencies here in Southwest Missouri that use LoJack, so it's use may be limited to larger metropolitan areas. BTW, I use the Vandal Alert system on my Marauder. With this system, the vehicle CANNOT be started without using the remote or replacing the ignition circuit relay. IMHO, a very good system for the money. I use it, always apply my e-brake, and turn the wheels full lock. It's impossible to start, and difficult to tow or even winch up onto a flat bed. Maybe a potential thief will decide it's too much work and look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff500 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Any police patrol car you see with the 4 short antennas on the roof are lojack tracking cars, I see a lot of them in my area (Boston). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 The tracking systems are installed in police cars and police helicopters, if your in a large city. LOJACK may not be worth it if you live in a small area. Unless you think somebody who steals your car may take it to an urban are to do whatever with it. Contact your local department and state department and ask them if they have it. I fly helicopters in Los Angeles. On any even given day the law enforcement helicopters are asking each other about LOJACK # XXXXX. About half the time the response is recovered/located. This happens several times a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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