Stolen Headlights Anybody?
05-04-2004, 06:58 AM
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Stolen Headlights Anybody?
I recently purchased a beautiful 3.2S. I didn't have it for more than 2 weeks and The other morning I woke up to got to work to find that my headlights have been taken. Yes, Taken...furthermore these dicks busted my hood up and my bumper in the process.
1. Is this common because I never heard of this before?
2. Does anybody have any recomendations on a great car alarm?
I went to a place and they are charging 575 for a CLifford Avengaurd 5 installed. Is this alarm any good and do you think its worth getting such an expensive alarm?
Im perplexed.............nedd some advice
1. Is this common because I never heard of this before?
2. Does anybody have any recomendations on a great car alarm?
I went to a place and they are charging 575 for a CLifford Avengaurd 5 installed. Is this alarm any good and do you think its worth getting such an expensive alarm?
Im perplexed.............nedd some advice
05-04-2004, 07:28 AM
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It's VERY common to the point of being an epidemic in NY/NJ. Sorry to hear man. As long as your car is within earshot, a shock sensing alarm will probably be your best bet.
05-04-2004, 08:10 AM
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Was this a good or bad part of Miami? This is the 2nd time I heard of a CLS getting lights ripped off in Miami. It was common a few years ago with CL & TL's in the northeast more so. It has died down. Living in Miami be thankfull the car wasn't loaded onto a flat bed & on a ship now to latin America.
I added 2 shock sensors to the factory alarm. It's really easy to do. There are instructions somewhere. Try a search.
I added 2 shock sensors to the factory alarm. It's really easy to do. There are instructions somewhere. Try a search.
05-04-2004, 09:51 AM
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Originally posted by rbf351
it's really a waste to get an alarm, the car already comes with one, just add a shock sensor onto the stock alarm for 20 bucks
it's really a waste to get an alarm, the car already comes with one, just add a shock sensor onto the stock alarm for 20 bucks
We carry them ( www.c-c-c.net ), so shoot me an email ( juniorbean@yahoo.com ) and I'll see what we can do on pricing for you. Probably can have it overnighted to you too (for no extra fee).....
05-04-2004, 10:05 AM
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Originally posted by juniorbean
That's what I did.....
We carry them ( www.c-c-c.net ), so shoot me an email ( juniorbean@yahoo.com ) and I'll see what we can do on pricing for you. Probably can have it overnighted to you too (for no extra fee).....
That's what I did.....
We carry them ( www.c-c-c.net ), so shoot me an email ( juniorbean@yahoo.com ) and I'll see what we can do on pricing for you. Probably can have it overnighted to you too (for no extra fee).....
05-04-2004, 10:06 AM
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Originally posted by paulff3
bean, what happens when the shock sensor is triggered?
bean, what happens when the shock sensor is triggered?
LOL, mine's pretty sensitive, and I've had it go off once b/c my EZ pass (toll thing) fell off my window. I was like, WTF.... then saw it on my seat. LOL.
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05-04-2004, 10:08 AM
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Sets off the factory alarm....
LOL, mine's pretty sensative, and I've had it go off once b/c my EZ pass (toll thing) fell off my window. I was like, WTF.... then saw it on my seat. LOL.
Sets off the factory alarm....
LOL, mine's pretty sensative, and I've had it go off once b/c my EZ pass (toll thing) fell off my window. I was like, WTF.... then saw it on my seat. LOL.
05-04-2004, 10:42 AM
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If you live out of earshot of where you park your car, you might want to get an alarm with a pager. I live on the third floor of my building, and park the car on the opposite side so I wouldn't hear my alarm if it was going off. The remote thing is good so I can run down and check on the car, and also so my alarm isn't going off all night and pissing off the people who live on the 1st floor.
Shock sensor is probably all you need though, I'm kind of pissed I spent so much on my alarm.
Shock sensor is probably all you need though, I'm kind of pissed I spent so much on my alarm.
05-04-2004, 11:37 AM
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what does are factory alarm actually do? i have an 03 cl-s and it really doesnt do anything, unless something is wrong with it. i will roll the window down, turn the car off and lock it, then i will reach in and open the door and nothing will happen.
so what are some things that will trigger the alarm, cause i would love to get this shock sensor thing if someone bumps into my car.
so what are some things that will trigger the alarm, cause i would love to get this shock sensor thing if someone bumps into my car.
05-04-2004, 11:52 AM
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Originally posted by UNCTYPE-S
what does are factory alarm actually do? i have an 03 cl-s and it really doesnt do anything, unless something is wrong with it. i will roll the window down, turn the car off and lock it, then i will reach in and open the door and nothing will happen.
what does are factory alarm actually do? i have an 03 cl-s and it really doesnt do anything, unless something is wrong with it. i will roll the window down, turn the car off and lock it, then i will reach in and open the door and nothing will happen.
You have to OPEN, and then CLOSE the door then lock so it thinks you got out otherwise the alarm won’t be set.
Look for the red light on the door to flash first.
05-04-2004, 11:59 AM
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You can’t do all that while sitting in the car.
You have to OPEN, and then CLOSE the door then lock so it thinks you got out otherwise the alarm won’t be set.
Look for the red light on the door to flash first.
You can’t do all that while sitting in the car.
You have to OPEN, and then CLOSE the door then lock so it thinks you got out otherwise the alarm won’t be set.
Look for the red light on the door to flash first.
05-04-2004, 12:01 PM
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Originally posted by UNCTYPE-S
i guess i wasnt clear enough. i roll the window down first, get out of the car, click the lock button twice till the lights flashes on the door, reach my arm in, hit the unlock button and nothing happens.
i guess i wasnt clear enough. i roll the window down first, get out of the car, click the lock button twice till the lights flashes on the door, reach my arm in, hit the unlock button and nothing happens.
05-04-2004, 12:02 PM
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oh fuck, I guess I will need to lower my comprehensive deductible just in case this shit happens.
There should be an alarm system taht will shot these dickheads.
There should be an alarm system taht will shot these dickheads.
05-04-2004, 12:11 PM
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05-04-2004, 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by UNCTYPE-S
i guess i wasnt clear enough. i roll the window down first, get out of the car, click the lock button twice till the lights flashes on the door, reach my arm in, hit the unlock button and nothing happens.
i guess i wasnt clear enough. i roll the window down first, get out of the car, click the lock button twice till the lights flashes on the door, reach my arm in, hit the unlock button and nothing happens.
05-04-2004, 02:22 PM
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Another easy way of testing the factory alarm is to sit in the car, close the door, lock the car with the remote, wait for a few seconds, unlock inside and open the door, you will set it off
To stop it, get out the car and unlock with the remote.
To stop it, get out the car and unlock with the remote.
05-04-2004, 02:26 PM
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Originally posted by King of the Road
To stop it, get out the car and unlock with the remote.
To stop it, get out the car and unlock with the remote.
05-04-2004, 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by King of the Road
Another easy way of testing the factory alarm is to sit in the car, close the door, lock the car with the remote, wait for a few seconds, unlock inside and open the door, you will set it off To stop it, get out the car and unlock with the remote.
Another easy way of testing the factory alarm is to sit in the car, close the door, lock the car with the remote, wait for a few seconds, unlock inside and open the door, you will set it off
To stop it, get out the car and unlock with the remote.
05-04-2004, 05:35 PM
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Originally posted by UNCTYPE-S
i guess i wasnt clear enough. i roll the window down first, get out of the car, click the lock button twice till the lights flashes on the door, reach my arm in, hit the unlock button and nothing happens.
i guess i wasnt clear enough. i roll the window down first, get out of the car, click the lock button twice till the lights flashes on the door, reach my arm in, hit the unlock button and nothing happens.
If you did everything you mentioned and then opened the door it would set off the factory alarm ... I know because my dumbass did it just the other day
05-04-2004, 10:59 PM
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ok my alarm is fine. i had no clue that little light blinks 2 different ways. kind of dumb if u ask me but its right. i hit the lock button on the key fob, waited like 20 or so seconds and then reached in and manually unlocked the door and then opened it, and it sounded. yay!
05-05-2004, 06:21 AM
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Originally posted by YuppieCL
what is the part number for the shock sensor for the factory alarm? DEI?
what is the part number for the shock sensor for the factory alarm? DEI?
.... there is no factory shock sensor for our cars, it is an aftermarket product.P.S. you for you guys trying to trip your alarm, you can POP the hood release too!!
05-05-2004, 06:23 AM
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Originally posted by pimpscls
how hard is it to install the link above has no pics, or how much for installation usually. Im worried my system might get stolen
how hard is it to install the link above has no pics, or how much for installation usually. Im worried my system might get stolen
there are pictures on that link that I posted!! Just install it yourself, that is why there are step by step instructions...
. trust me if Manits23 managed it, anyone can do it.
05-05-2004, 09:58 AM
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what is the part number for the shock sensor for the factory alarm? DEI?
what is the part number for the shock sensor for the factory alarm? DEI?
) http://www.c-c-c.net/CustomCarCreati...curityMain.htm
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I don’t want to throw water on the fire (or Juniorbean’s sales 
) but has anyone’s headlights ever been “saved” by this thing?
Since the first step of the headlight removal involves surgical use of a crowbar or stomping down on the bumper is it really gonna help?
I would imagine that by the time the alarm goes off there’s already serious damage done to the hood/bumper/fender that will need to be fixed anyway.
) but has anyone’s headlights ever been “saved” by this thing?Since the first step of the headlight removal involves surgical use of a crowbar or stomping down on the bumper is it really gonna help?
I would imagine that by the time the alarm goes off there’s already serious damage done to the hood/bumper/fender that will need to be fixed anyway.
05-05-2004, 12:40 PM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
I don’t want to throw water on the fire (or Juniorbean’s sales ) but has anyone’s headlights ever been “saved” by this thing?
Since the first step of the headlight removal involves surgical use of a crowbar or stomping down on the bumper is it really gonna help?
I would imagine that by the time the alarm goes off there’s already serious damage done to the hood/bumper/fender that will need to be fixed anyway.
I don’t want to throw water on the fire (or Juniorbean’s sales
) but has anyone’s headlights ever been “saved” by this thing?Since the first step of the headlight removal involves surgical use of a crowbar or stomping down on the bumper is it really gonna help?
I would imagine that by the time the alarm goes off there’s already serious damage done to the hood/bumper/fender that will need to be fixed anyway.
Is the sensetivity "easy" to set so that you get very few false alarms? I wouldn't want mine to go off everytime a loud car or subwoofer passes by.
05-05-2004, 01:10 PM
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Originally posted by YuppieCL
what is the part number for the shock sensor for the factory alarm? DEI?
what is the part number for the shock sensor for the factory alarm? DEI?
05-05-2004, 02:06 PM
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To answer Shawn and kid_dr:
Yes, they can be adjusted... it's a little knob on the sensor that you "dial" in. I have mine set so sensative that a little tap on any part of the car forward of the rear doors (TL-S) will set-off the alarm. You'd need a bigger tap on the rear of the car since I had the sensor put in the front.... but it will still go off. In addition to my toll pass falling and setting it off I've had thunder set it off... so you can tinker with the adjustment and set it how you wish....
Yes, they can be adjusted... it's a little knob on the sensor that you "dial" in. I have mine set so sensative that a little tap on any part of the car forward of the rear doors (TL-S) will set-off the alarm. You'd need a bigger tap on the rear of the car since I had the sensor put in the front.... but it will still go off. In addition to my toll pass falling and setting it off I've had thunder set it off... so you can tinker with the adjustment and set it how you wish....
05-05-2004, 02:08 PM
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damn... my buddy got his headlights stolen from his '02 maxima in dolphin mall in miami, fl. it happened about a month or two ago. came out to like $3500 in damages.
all they did was pop out hte door handle with a screw driver, open door, pop hood, take out a few screws and bye bye headlights. that shit sucks.
thankfully it hasnt happened to me... i think i would kill someone if it happened to me after all the trouble i went throught to get my headlights cleared and get the clear reflector.
here's some tips... park somewhere that is well lit up and park in reverse so they can easily be seen by anyone walking by. so far this has worked for me.
all they did was pop out hte door handle with a screw driver, open door, pop hood, take out a few screws and bye bye headlights. that shit sucks.
thankfully it hasnt happened to me... i think i would kill someone if it happened to me after all the trouble i went throught to get my headlights cleared and get the clear reflector.
here's some tips... park somewhere that is well lit up and park in reverse so they can easily be seen by anyone walking by. so far this has worked for me.
05-05-2004, 02:11 PM
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P.S. you can wire them in a series for added protection if you wish.
I have 3 of them.. one for the cabin, one of engine bay and one for the trunk. Just need to get around to doing it...
I have 3 of them.. one for the cabin, one of engine bay and one for the trunk. Just need to get around to doing it...