Unfortionate event. - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dewey · 2009-05-19, 09:15 PM

As some of you know already, on Friday night my rear-passenger side window was ripped out, many valuable things were stolen including my wallet with three photo ID's, two debit cards, my navigation headunit (Kenwood DNX-5120), a St. Christopher Medal (I'm not religious, it was a gift), my AccessPORT v.2, a bunch of change, and many more minor things.

So, getting to the main point, my stock alarm system did not go off. I am interested in purchasing a new security system that will hopefully deter thieves and vandals in the future and give me some nice little features at the same time.

Even though I don't have anything to secure at the moment, I am terrified that I will have to re-live this horrible experience. Especially cause my insurance wouldn't even file a report about it, and secondly, the police wouldn't even come to the scene of the crime to file a report.

I am interested in your inputs, do any of you have experience working with any types of car security systems? Are there any systems on the market right now specifically worth purchasing? And, if so, which ones and why.

As always, thanks for the advice/help in advance.

van · 2009-05-20, 04:26 AM

Thats sucks Chris, sorry man

cody · 2009-05-20, 08:30 AM

That's terrible Chris. You must be pissed!

I can tell you one thing that might help you. The OEM alarm system has an adjustment for sensitivity. I've had mine set on max sensitivity for the 6 years I've had it. It never goes off falsley and I would turn up the sensetivity more if I could, but I'm fairly confident that a braking window would make it go off. If you know where the "brain" is, you just turn the adjusment screw through a hole with tape over it with a flat head screwdriver IIRC. I really don't like talking about where the brain is publicly so shoot me a PM if you don't know.

Dean · 2009-05-20, 09:36 AM

Sorry to hear that.

If I recall correctly, keyless remote != security system... depending on year/model. So he may not even have the stock security system.

cody · 2009-05-20, 10:16 AM

His car is/was a bugeye. It's an upgrade that the dealer can install or you can save a ton of money and buy it online and install it yourself. It's very easy since the car is already wired for it from the factory.

wrxkidid · 2009-05-20, 10:21 AM

Those vipers are nice. I don't know a ton about them, but taylor had one on his truck and there was no way anyone would get into that thing when it was armed, and it was wicked loud. You could throw something semi heavy into the bed of the truck and it would set it off.

Sorry to hear about that man thats so gay.

Dewey · 2009-05-20, 03:33 PM

Well, I went with the Clifford Matrix 50.7X. It hopefully will protect me, and provide me with all the features I need. It really sucks driving around without being able to listen to my tunes though.

My brain went bad after I inspected it..

cody · 2009-05-20, 04:12 PM

Sucks man. Post up a "wanted" thread for a new head unit maybe. Khail usually has one or ten laying around.

khail19 · 2009-05-20, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Sucks man. Post up a "wanted" thread for a new head unit maybe. Khail usually has one or ten laying around.

How did you guess?

I have about five or six right now I think, some in various states of repair. There are a couple that are working fine, but nothing new enough to work with an iPod. Just regular CD/MP3 decks. I do have a nice Eclipse CD8455 in the car right now that I might be taking out in the near future. It was their top of the line unit a few years back, lots of tuning options.

I've had my car broken into a couple of times, but not since I installed the OEM alarm upgrade. It does suck and the police could care less. If you have homeowner's or renter's insurance they might be able to help you out. Otherwise you are on your own pretty much.

dknv · 2009-05-20, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by khail19

....It does suck and the police could care less. If you have homeowner's or renter's insurance they might be able to help you out. Otherwise you are on your own pretty much.

I've had a home, and a car burglarized, and one of my lessons learned: have an inventory with serial numbers if possible. I had a palm-pc with serial number that I reported on the police report, ended up turning up at a pawn shop, and I got it back!
Unfortunately, my V1 never did turn up ....

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-05-20, 09:40 PM

Drift King is right. I think the best way to solve your problem would be to rig your car to explode when someone breaks into it. Can you imagine how fast burglary would drop off if everyone would have that type of security. I can see the commercials now...

bigrobwoot · 2009-05-20, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

Drift King is right. I think the best way to solve your problem would be to rig your car to explode when someone breaks into it. Can you imagine how fast burglary would drop off if everyone would have that type of security. I can see the commercials now...

I remember seeing something that you could install on your car I make it shoot flames out both sides at the push of a button. I think it was Australia or something cuz it was illegal here, I don't really remember. Something like that would be cool

sperry · 2009-05-20, 10:47 PM

Dewey, somewhere I've actually got a DEI viper alarm and a turbo timer all wired up for a WRX that came out of my car when I stopped driving it daily. It would probably need some TLC to plug back up, but I'd sell it to ya for like $40. It's got the shock sensor, proximity sensor, backup battery, etc. It was top notch with all the add on features back in '02.

sybir · 2009-05-21, 12:07 PM

If Dewey passes, I'll take it for the hoopty.

sperry · 2009-05-21, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir

If Dewey passes, I'll take it for the hoopty.

Gonna add a turbo to go w/ that Blitz TT that's wired in-line?

(Please say yes!)

sybir · 2009-05-21, 12:31 PM

I forgot to add that particular note, lol. I'm going to have an NA motor that runs a cool-down cycle.

Dewey · 2009-05-21, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

Dewey, somewhere I've actually got a DEI viper alarm and a turbo timer all wired up for a WRX that came out of my car when I stopped driving it daily. It would probably need some TLC to plug back up, but I'd sell it to ya for like $40. It's got the shock sensor, proximity sensor, backup battery, etc. It was top notch with all the add on features back in '02.

I appreciate the offer Scott, but I have an alarm on the way. Thanks.

ScottyS · 2009-05-21, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir

I forgot to add that particular note, lol. I'm going to have an NA motor that runs a cool-down cycle.

Really? When will this beastie be going?

sybir · 2009-05-21, 09:31 PM

lolol. Same car as always, I was joking about running the TT on the wagon.

I'm not a huge fan of TT's on Subarus, I think they're overkill in most situations when a watercooled turbo is involved.

2009-05-19, 09:15 PM	#1
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	Unfortionate event. As some of you know already, on Friday night my rear-passenger side window was ripped out, many valuable things were stolen including my wallet with three photo ID's, two debit cards, my navigation headunit (Kenwood DNX-5120), a St. Christopher Medal (I'm not religious, it was a gift), my AccessPORT v.2, a bunch of change, and many more minor things. So, getting to the main point, my stock alarm system did not go off. I am interested in purchasing a new security system that will hopefully deter thieves and vandals in the future and give me some nice little features at the same time. Even though I don't have anything to secure at the moment, I am terrified that I will have to re-live this horrible experience. Especially cause my insurance wouldn't even file a report about it, and secondly, the police wouldn't even come to the scene of the crime to file a report. I am interested in your inputs, do any of you have experience working with any types of car security systems? Are there any systems on the market right now specifically worth purchasing? And, if so, which ones and why. As always, thanks for the advice/help in advance. __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning.

2009-05-20, 08:30 AM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	That's terrible Chris. You must be pissed! I can tell you one thing that might help you. The OEM alarm system has an adjustment for sensitivity. I've had mine set on max sensitivity for the 6 years I've had it. It never goes off falsley and I would turn up the sensetivity more if I could, but I'm fairly confident that a braking window would make it go off. If you know where the "brain" is, you just turn the adjusment screw through a hole with tape over it with a flat head screwdriver IIRC. I really don't like talking about where the brain is publicly so shoot me a PM if you don't know. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-05-20, 09:36 AM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Sorry to hear that. If I recall correctly, keyless remote != security system... depending on year/model. So he may not even have the stock security system. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-05-20, 10:16 AM	#5
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	His car is/was a bugeye. It's an upgrade that the dealer can install or you can save a ton of money and buy it online and install it yourself. It's very easy since the car is already wired for it from the factory. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-05-20, 10:21 AM	#6
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	Those vipers are nice. I don't know a ton about them, but taylor had one on his truck and there was no way anyone would get into that thing when it was armed, and it was wicked loud. You could throw something semi heavy into the bed of the truck and it would set it off. Sorry to hear about that man thats so gay. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2009-05-20, 04:26 AM	#2
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	Thats sucks Chris, sorry man

2009-05-20, 03:33 PM	#7
Dewey EJ251 Real Name: Chris Dewey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 520 Car: 98 RSTi Unicorn! Class: Street Modified	Well, I went with the Clifford Matrix 50.7X. It hopefully will protect me, and provide me with all the features I need. It really sucks driving around without being able to listen to my tunes though. My brain went bad after I inspected it.. __________________ Sponsored HEAVILY by BC Tuning.

2009-05-20, 04:12 PM	#8
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Sucks man. Post up a "wanted" thread for a new head unit maybe. Khail usually has one or ten laying around. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-05-20, 09:40 PM	#11
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Drift King is right. I think the best way to solve your problem would be to rig your car to explode when someone breaks into it. Can you imagine how fast burglary would drop off if everyone would have that type of security. I can see the commercials now... __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-05-20, 10:47 PM	#13
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Dewey, somewhere I've actually got a DEI viper alarm and a turbo timer all wired up for a WRX that came out of my car when I stopped driving it daily. It would probably need some TLC to plug back up, but I'd sell it to ya for like $40. It's got the shock sensor, proximity sensor, backup battery, etc. It was top notch with all the add on features back in '02. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-05-21, 12:07 PM	#14
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	If Dewey passes, I'll take it for the hoopty. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2009-05-21, 12:31 PM	#16
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I forgot to add that particular note, lol. I'm going to have an NA motor that runs a cool-down cycle. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2009-05-21, 09:31 PM	#19
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	lolol. Same car as always, I was joking about running the TT on the wagon. I'm not a huge fan of TT's on Subarus, I think they're overkill in most situations when a watercooled turbo is involved. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

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