Did you add a Car Alarm to you Z???

kenchan · 03-08-2012, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Thief's will never get in..

you ARE from the stoneage!!

Footloose301 · 03-08-2012, 05:25 PM

I put in a Viper 5901. Couldn't be happier with it. It's nice to know when somebody backs into your car in a parking lot or smashes out a window. The factory alarm is not much of an alarm at all.

alcheng · 03-08-2012, 05:28 PM

(1)
If: They want some stuffs in your car
Then: They smash the window and take it

(2)
If: You have an alarm
Then: They disconnect it in 20 secs and steal it.

(3)
If: You have a sophisticate alarm
Then: They tow it

(4)
If: You have a sophisticate alarm and handbrake on
Then: They bring a flat-bed tow truck

(5)
If: You are completely freaked out right now
Then: Pray

(6)
If: You don't want to Pray
Then: Don't own a car

cheers

MattP725 · 03-08-2012, 06:05 PM

Locking lugs can be taken off very easily without the key... if you're worried about the wheels, buy an alarm with a tilt sensor. I've taken off locking lugs after losing the key and it takes just seconds.

onzedge · 03-08-2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

(1)
If: They want some stuffs in your car
Then: They smash the window and take it

(2)
If: You have an alarm
Then: They disconnect it in 20 secs and steal it.

(3)
If: You have a sophisticate alarm
Then: They tow it

(4)
If: You have a sophisticate alarm and handbrake on
Then: They bring a flat-bed tow truck

(5)
If: You are completely freaked out right now
Then: Pray

(6)
If: You don't want to Pray
Then: Don't own a car

cheers

chops · 03-08-2012, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick911sc

They'll steal your rims way before the car

you can install an aftermarket tilt sensor relatively easily to the STOCK alarm.

as for locking lugs, checkout gorilla's spinning collar locks. they work like a charm!

Hawk6 · 03-08-2012, 09:07 PM

I want my car to sound like R2D2 when the alarm goes off but I can't find anyone who can custom this... Anyone know how? Post it or pm me

RedNismoZ · 03-08-2012, 09:23 PM

Leave nothing in your car, easy.

GNS · 03-08-2012, 10:12 PM

Footloose301 · 03-09-2012, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by italy3541

i agree and having the 2way system helps.. but if you are in the mall and it goes off, by the time you get the page and get out to your car, your stuff is gone, or the car that hit urs has already sped away.. and lets face it 90% of people ignore a alarm going off especialy in a mall parking lot.. most people wont even turn to look and see what car its coming from...

also as it is with all 2way systems eveything cuts down on range.. window tint, block building, metal buildings, other cars etc... so a lot of systems will advertise 2miles or 1 mile of range.. what they fail to tell you is that is in a wide open field with nothing blocking the signal...

now if you paid the extra and got the smartstart system with your viper alarm then ur fine as long as you have cell service you will know whats going on.. but again try to get back to your car before there gone while ur in the mall.. doubt that u can make it in time...

Of course, but it's an extra step. Also the flashing blue light might deter some thieves, who knows. I don't have anything but a radar in my car for them to steal.

happytheman · 03-09-2012, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

I have to. I live in a shady area. We have many old growth trees in my neighborhood. Should this make me worry about my cars?

Stand up at its best!

I concur that the Z is hard to steal. If it is, they're going to tow it. Turn your wheel in so they can't easily pull it out of the spot you're in.

BlackZeda · 03-09-2012, 08:19 AM

I am not sure if it really works or not, but I have been buying LoJack with my cars in the recent years. It does give me a discount on my insurance, so I guess it is at least worth that much.

Maybe it just gives me warm feelings imagining that someday some a$$hat will steal my car and either incinerate himself in a fiery wreck or being shot in his stupid face at the conclusion of a police chase...

elmo · 03-09-2012, 10:38 AM

Awesome Feed back i really appreciate the info from everyone. i think ill take all the advise and stay clear of the "shady areas" lol and save the money and not get an additional system and probably just get some new lug locks , the gorilla ones look legit ,as my boy said the same thing the ones from the factory are pretty essly taken off thatll make me sleep alil easier at night seeing how i just found out each wheel is about $1000 to replace ..

happytheman · 03-09-2012, 02:40 PM

eh...the sport rays are more like $800, but it's not something you want to have to dig deep for because of some a$$hat.

TheBoomSpoon · 11-27-2014, 04:59 PM

After having my stereo stolen this past week out of mine i will be doing the following. Instead of 20% tint on windows it will now be much darker and illegal.

I will be adding an additional alarm.

Try avoid parking the z anywhere in a city especially at night. Soon i will finally buy a 3-4k civic beater so this hopefully doesnt happen again.

I think someone followed my z home from shopping and later that night good ole smash n grab... ill never know. 2k is estimate from progressive and dec 10th is finish expected date. With a 500 deductible its certainly awesome they are replacing everything since i had my receipts when i purchased the stereo upgrades...

03-08-2012, 05:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	I put in a Viper 5901. Couldn't be happier with it. It's nice to know when somebody backs into your car in a parking lot or smashes out a window. The factory alarm is not much of an alarm at all. Leadfoot likes this. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

03-08-2012, 09:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
RedNismoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 429 Drives: a broken Nismo. Rep Power: 13	Leave nothing in your car, easy. __________________ Nismo or no go

03-08-2012, 10:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
GNS Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 52 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 13	RonRizz likes this.

03-09-2012, 08:19 AM	#27 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 21	I am not sure if it really works or not, but I have been buying LoJack with my cars in the recent years. It does give me a discount on my insurance, so I guess it is at least worth that much. Maybe it just gives me warm feelings imagining that someday some a$$hat will steal my car and either incinerate himself in a fiery wreck or being shot in his stupid face at the conclusion of a police chase... Footloose301 likes this.

03-09-2012, 02:40 PM	#29 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	eh...the sport rays are more like $800, but it's not something you want to have to dig deep for because of some a$$hat. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

03-08-2012, 05:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,893 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418352	(1) If: They want some stuffs in your car Then: They smash the window and take it (2) If: You have an alarm Then: They disconnect it in 20 secs and steal it. (3) If: You have a sophisticate alarm Then: They tow it (4) If: You have a sophisticate alarm and handbrake on Then: They bring a flat-bed tow truck (5) If: You are completely freaked out right now Then: Pray (6) If: You don't want to Pray Then: Don't own a car cheers

03-08-2012, 06:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	Locking lugs can be taken off very easily without the key... if you're worried about the wheels, buy an alarm with a tilt sensor. I've taken off locking lugs after losing the key and it takes just seconds.

03-08-2012, 09:07 PM	#22 (permalink)
Hawk6 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vero Beach, Fl Posts: 125 Drives: 2012 370Z Blk Cherry Rep Power: 13	I want my car to sound like R2D2 when the alarm goes off but I can't find anyone who can custom this... Anyone know how? Post it or pm me

03-09-2012, 10:38 AM	#28 (permalink)
elmo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 20 Drives: 2012 307z 6mt Rep Power: 546	Awesome Feed back i really appreciate the info from everyone. i think ill take all the advise and stay clear of the "shady areas" lol and save the money and not get an additional system and probably just get some new lug locks , the gorilla ones look legit ,as my boy said the same thing the ones from the factory are pretty essly taken off thatll make me sleep alil easier at night seeing how i just found out each wheel is about $1000 to replace ..

11-27-2014, 04:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
TheBoomSpoon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 223 Drives: 2009 370z 7at Rep Power: 11	After having my stereo stolen this past week out of mine i will be doing the following. Instead of 20% tint on windows it will now be much darker and illegal. I will be adding an additional alarm. Try avoid parking the z anywhere in a city especially at night. Soon i will finally buy a 3-4k civic beater so this hopefully doesnt happen again. I think someone followed my z home from shopping and later that night good ole smash n grab... ill never know. 2k is estimate from progressive and dec 10th is finish expected date. With a 500 deductible its certainly awesome they are replacing everything since i had my receipts when i purchased the stereo upgrades...

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