Good Security Systems??
 

Hey all,
I am writing this to gain some info from some of you that may know about good aftermarket security systems for cars... My girlfriend and I parked at a hotel last night, we go outside this AM to find they racked in her window, stole a 700 dollar purse, drivers license, medications, cash, etc.... (Before all of you start talking about why she had a purse in her car, I know, it was stupid, we have already had a conversation about that...). THANK GOD my Z was not touched, even though it was right by her car. I am assuming the thiefs didn't touch my baby because I really didn't have anything out, other than a sweat shirt, and a GPS cord (on the ground, dont think they saw it). Needless to say, the security system failed to go off, I am assuming the scum bag just racked the window and crawled in through the window. It made me realize how easily some systems can be overcome... So, I was wondering if anyone had any info on security systems, their prices, or how good the stock one on the Z is, and any type of recommendations for both me and her, think we are gonna buy two at one time!
Thanks!
Cheers!
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first thing i would do it remember to not leave valuables inside the car. A thief will get what they are after even with an alarm.

stop going to motel6?

Not sure if they are compatable with the Z but i had a Viper 2 alarm on my old cobalt and it worked great. Sensitivity was awesome, a leaf fell from a tree and set the alarm off one time. Also if someone tries to steal the car the engine dies. As for the Z, i have a Compustart alarm/remote starter...not installed yet but my buddy has the same system on his cobalt and he said its just as good as the viper alarms.

Is there any type of security mechanism at all built into the Z? (Yeah, I know---read your owner's manual...) Sorry.

yea... if you sit down in the car with the FOB in your back pocket and the alarm button gets pressed, the alarm goes off. Its especially useful for making you look like a ******* when you get back into your car at a gas station, and it takes you 5 mins toget the fob out of your pocket to turn it off.

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i get embarrassed when i get out of the car and lock it and the three beebs go off telling me i left the keys in the car and i have to get back in and get them

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I have had a Compustart alarm/remote starter system for more than a year. The remote has excellent range. So far no problems. I also have LoJack

I'm a Clifford fan, but both Viper and Clifford are now owned by Directed so some of the accessories available might be interchangeable. Check the list of the available accessories for each and you will find what you are looking for, and then choose the level of system you want add your chosen accessories to:

One of the best accessories I have ever had installed is the Clifford BlackJax, but it can be real pain as valets never seem to get the clue and always play with the switch after being told not to. I have been interrupted during many a meal by an embarrassed valet as I have had to go stop my car from the alarm going off, and it being stopped dead in its tracks. The best was in the middle of the parking ramp blocking both the ingress and egress lanes. (Wonder why he was driving in the middle ;) )

my has the same security system as the GT-R

motion sensor and sensor that noticed when they are trying to tow it

I think the stock system is pretty top notch. Your car does not work without the key fob and there is no bypassing it since its part of the ECU. (There is always a hack but I haven't heard of any....)

The beauty of the stock system is that the wires have not been hacked. One of the biggest PITA of a poorly installed aftermarket alarm system is trying put the car back to original. Excellent installers do little damage; poor installers just f@ck-up everything in their path.

Alarm
 

I have been wondering if installing an aftermarket alarm system is more difficult because of the push button ignition/intellikey system, or does it not effect installation? Sorry I don't know alot about electrical wiring, etc.

Also, I'm aware this sounds borderline ridiculous, but ever since I was a little kid , I wanted an alarm system that made the 3 tone unlock sound. ;) Thanks alot Samuel L. Jackson.......

P.S. Sorry, I know I should have went to the introduction section and said hello. I've been lurking awhile, supposed to get my Z this next week I hope.

if you want a real good security system get a secondary battery for it and hide it well.

Ultimate anti-theft system but high maintenance - pit bull.

Really good idea regarding the secondary battery. I was thinking about a viper, but I'll study up on that pitbull as well. I've had two vehicles broken into this past year, and they weren't even nice cars. I had my driver side window shattered just to steal a portable garmin worth maybe 100$. I planned on doing alot of interior upgrades to the Z (MT base) including a sound system, radar detect, Kenwood DNX6960 in dash, It just makes me nervous. :eek:


NOTE TO SELF: Save your Receipts! :tup:

Getting robbed is an awful feeling and makes you think that you could have done more to prevent it. Only after, you start to consider that security is more than a simple issue. It is a big one.
Talking security takes more than locking doors and windows when you leave home. There are lots of other things to consider like back and front yard, inside and outside lightning, alarms and safes.
Last summer I lost my laptop and was told by law enforcement officers that I would have to bid on my own laptop at auction unless I could prove the item belonged to me. Luckily my brother in law got me a Ghostprint kit for my birthday and my laptop was one of the first items I marked.
GhostPrint - Secure your Valuables
I hope it will be useful
The officers returned my laptop after providing them with the details of my invisible Ghostprint mark, saving me potentially having to buy my own laptop again!

there's no substitute for common sense
 

After reading the OP, I'm biting my tongue so hard it's starting to bleed.

The following recommended accessories will not prevent valuables left in plain sight from being stolen. I agree with the previous posts that covered that. However, these will help with regards to vehicle theft, carjacking, joyrides, etc. (This is the most constructive response I could post without starting an enormous flamewar resulting in bannination.)

1. Ravelco. Thieves would need to tow the car in order to steal it. (Other threads here discuss it, just do a search).
2. Escort Entourage C.I.S. (IMNSHO, better than LoJack; also 30% off the list price at Amazon).

Glad to hear your Z wasn't touched. I wish you well.

I thought the stock security system has an immobilizer and that they can't start the car without the keys since the key fobs need to be programmed to work with the specific car. Am i wrong?
With this system the only way they can steal the car is to tow it, just like how you would steal a car with ravelco. So buying the ravelco would be a waste of money.
If I am wrong, someone let me know because I don't like being misinformed LOL.

I know I'm late to the thread on this, I've just been searching the forum for topics on anti-theft.

I'm actually looking for a GPS tracking system. I see there are tons on the internet, but I know nothing about any of them. I was hoping for a little insight, recommendations, opinions, etc...