Will you install an aftermarket Security System? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ShoGun · 04-04-2012, 08:59 PM

Hey guys! First post on the forums

How many of you will be installing aftermarket security systems such as LoJack or the Viper security in your new BRZ?

Also any further thoughts or concerns about theft / vandalism if you live in a "not-so-safe" city?

gdi2290 · 04-04-2012, 09:28 PM

what system do you prefer?

Buggy51 · 04-04-2012, 09:29 PM

Out of curiosity, how does LoJack/Viper differ from each other? Pros? Cons?

If you install these, would they lower insurance, etc

sfwg · 04-04-2012, 09:32 PM

Yep along w/ remote start

YaX · 04-04-2012, 10:25 PM

So glad I don't have to think about whether my car will be there in the morning.

F' that. I'd move if I did. Sure, it could be stolen tonight, but I'd still not buy a aftermarket alarm on my next car. There's no need here.

blacknbean · 04-04-2012, 10:29 PM

gotta see how it plays out in terms of how ez and in demand these cars are. i hope its not like the honda days when you cant even take your car to the mall :/

ShoGun · 04-04-2012, 11:03 PM

I want to get GPS surveillance on my car (LoJack or Viper SmartStart) but I hear the car transmits a weak signal when in a covered area (no GPS triangulation)

The standard 2 way security system has about a 1 mile range and tells you the status of your car at all times. The added Proximity sensor would be nice too so people dont get too close for too long:

Dave-ROR · 04-04-2012, 11:08 PM

I doubt I will. The car isn't limited enough for me to care too much about it being stolen. I also doubt it'll be much of a theft target.

Deja vu at least the 3rd time on this topic

Oriental Life · 04-04-2012, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShoGun

The added Proximity sensor would be nice too so people dont get too close for too long:

I had these on my cars... Not a fan. Too many erroneous alarms. A toy, that aggravates rather than prevents anything. I've seen people behaving more violently around cars with proximity sensors. And it didn't help to prevent small theft. My cars have been broken into... twice. Both times had proximity sensor.

ShoGun · 04-05-2012, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I doubt I will. The car isn't limited enough for me to care too much about it being stolen. I also doubt it'll be much of a theft target.

Deja vu at least the 3rd time on this topic

Sorry about the repeat topic.

I'm more worried since it'll be my daily driver :P Maybe just a GPS will do so if it does get stolen the police can recover it quickly for me

dookie11 · 04-05-2012, 12:03 AM

Viper/Clifford/Python 2way alarm with backup battery is all you need. Customize your siren so you know it's your car. Default shock sensor setting is best so you don't get false alarms from idiot choppers and ricer rockets driving by.

If you're really paranoid, get a club for your steering wheel and club for your pedals, and the REAL wheel boot lol.

Keep in mind though, if they really want it, they'll get it. Remember that tow truck video that was posted a while back?

Aus86 · 04-05-2012, 12:15 AM

They cause more problems then they are worth. The stock imoblisers are more then enough.

And if it gets stolen hopefully you would be smart enough to have insurance.

Also if it has keyless start (not sure on brz) I'm sure that will be fun wiring in.
But if it's piece of mind your after. Go for it.

Future · 04-05-2012, 12:21 AM

Will do Sherlock (theft deterent) + GPS tracker (the ones YOU see where your car is, not any remote company)

ShoGun · 04-05-2012, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dookie11

Keep in mind though, if they really want it, they'll get it. Remember that tow truck video that was posted a while back?

yea I saw that.. hence the gps paranoia

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04-04-2012, 09:32 PM	#4
sfwg Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: 2007 saturn ion(dd) Location: tucson, az Posts: 188 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep along w/ remote start __________________ 2014 FRS

04-04-2012, 11:08 PM	#8
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	I doubt I will. The car isn't limited enough for me to care too much about it being stolen. I also doubt it'll be much of a theft target. Deja vu at least the 3rd time on this topic __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

04-05-2012, 12:03 AM	#11
dookie11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: Girls crazy with his booty Location: SoCal Posts: 1,123 Thanks: 373 Thanked 63 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Viper/Clifford/Python 2way alarm with backup battery is all you need. Customize your siren so you know it's your car. Default shock sensor setting is best so you don't get false alarms from idiot choppers and ricer rockets driving by. If you're really paranoid, get a club for your steering wheel and club for your pedals, and the REAL wheel boot lol. Keep in mind though, if they really want it, they'll get it. Remember that tow truck video that was posted a while back? __________________

04-05-2012, 12:15 AM	#12
Aus86 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Ae86 Location: Australia Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No need. They cause more problems then they are worth. The stock imoblisers are more then enough. And if it gets stolen hopefully you would be smart enough to have insurance. Also if it has keyless start (not sure on brz) I'm sure that will be fun wiring in. But if it's piece of mind your after. Go for it.

04-04-2012, 09:29 PM	#3
Buggy51 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: Put Put Location: CA Posts: 607 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Out of curiosity, how does LoJack/Viper differ from each other? Pros? Cons? If you install these, would they lower insurance, etc

04-04-2012, 10:25 PM	#5
YaX Señor Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2005 Holden Monaro aka Pontiac GTO Location: Austin, TX Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So glad I don't have to think about whether my car will be there in the morning. F' that. I'd move if I did. Sure, it could be stolen tonight, but I'd still not buy a aftermarket alarm on my next car. There's no need here.

04-04-2012, 10:29 PM	#6
blacknbean Butterscotch Boss Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: 335i Location: SF Posts: 71 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	gotta see how it plays out in terms of how ez and in demand these cars are. i hope its not like the honda days when you cant even take your car to the mall :/

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