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Best Alarm/LoJack?


joelkimba

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Hey Guys!

Got a few questions:

 

What is everyone using for Alarm System (besides the simple factory lock/unlock)?

 

Has anyone gotten the Ford Upgraded Alarm?

 

Is there a “recommended/best” system out there?

 

How about LoJack?

 

Other Anti-Theft recommendations?

 

 

Thanks!

 

Joel.

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I had LoJak installed at the time of purchase/delivery- I think it was $695. I've never had a vehicle stolen, and certainly hope I can say that for the rest of my life, but I don't want to take any chances with this car. I have heard good things about LoJak as well. I also use a steering wheel lock bar (Club) whenever I park where I won't be able to see the vehicle for a while. They are around $30 at WalMart or any auto parts store.

 

Good luck!

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I would suggest going with a GPS auto tracking system, making sure it's a reputable company of course. Lojack is ancient by today's standards. Yes, most police cars are equipped with Lojack tracking, but it will only work if the stolen vehicle is in close proximity to the patrol car. And you should see what we (officers) see when the Lojack is activated...we get an arrow that points to the general direction of the stolen vehicle, not very good when you're at a busy intersection.

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Lojack, because it was already in the car at purchase

 

The notification does work promptly.

Recently, my fob battery was low, as soon as I moved the car Lojack called my cell phone.

 

But my understanding is that you have to call it in to Lojack as an actual event when you get the notification call, so that Lojack may notify local law enforcement.

If that is true, then wondering what happens if you aren't around your phone or email to get the notification...

 

Best of luck deciding on the best solution for your Shelby.

Larry

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Lo Jack = dependant on local towers.

 

SmartAlert = GPS.

 

Hence why I installed SmartAlert. It wasn't cheap, but am extremely pleased thus far...

 

 

http://www.myskyway.com/skydoc/SmartAlert/FrostandSullivanAward.html

 

 

 

Hey Guys!

Got a few questions:

 

What is everyone using for Alarm System (besides the simple factory lock/unlock)?

 

Has anyone gotten the Ford Upgraded Alarm?

 

Is there a "recommended/best" system out there?

 

How about LoJack?

 

Other Anti-Theft recommendations?

 

 

Thanks!

 

Joel.

 

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