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I don't think they could do it because I don't really believe it is satellite linked to that level. I think we pul down small amounts of info at specified times, but doubt it could track us as most of the caluclations run from the unit itself calculcating mileage/speed, etc....
The best device is Lo-Jack. I have seen it in action twice and could not believe the accuracy and speed in which they recovered the vehicles.
The best device is Lo-Jack. I have seen it in action twice and could not believe the accuracy and speed in which they recovered the vehicles.
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Not possible
Not possible, since our navigation system does not uplink. It means it can't send any information to anyone on the location of the Vehicle. We are half way, because the navi system knows where you are, but like I said its not able to tell anyone about it . This might be in future plans for acura and other car companies.
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Now that I think about it, it be cool if we could track ours cars on the internet, so when your girlfriend drives it, you could track her every movement
Originally posted by Inspire
It'd be the shi@t if... and I certainly hope that there will be an "add on" in the future that would allow us to be able to track our cars if stolen.
It'd be the shi@t if... and I certainly hope that there will be an "add on" in the future that would allow us to be able to track our cars if stolen.
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Originally posted by ArN 2000 TL
I don't think they could do it because I don't really believe it is satellite linked to that level. I think we pul down small amounts of info at specified times, but doubt it could track us as most of the caluclations run from the unit itself calculcating mileage/speed, etc....
The best device is Lo-Jack. I have seen it in action twice and could not believe the accuracy and speed in which they recovered the vehicles.
I don't think they could do it because I don't really believe it is satellite linked to that level. I think we pul down small amounts of info at specified times, but doubt it could track us as most of the caluclations run from the unit itself calculcating mileage/speed, etc....
The best device is Lo-Jack. I have seen it in action twice and could not believe the accuracy and speed in which they recovered the vehicles.
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Originally posted by monkeymato
The only down side about Lo-Jack is, it can be easily disabled. Ive read around that if you take the stolen car to a gas station, the metal overhang stops the transmit of the system. This gives the car jacker time to locate and remove the Lo-Jack system. My opinion if you get Lo-Jack is to hide it in a place that a person would not find it...ie inside the trunks carpet. Not sure if that will work though.
The only down side about Lo-Jack is, it can be easily disabled. Ive read around that if you take the stolen car to a gas station, the metal overhang stops the transmit of the system. This gives the car jacker time to locate and remove the Lo-Jack system. My opinion if you get Lo-Jack is to hide it in a place that a person would not find it...ie inside the trunks carpet. Not sure if that will work though.
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Originally posted by pianoman41
This has been discussed before. Lo-Jack installers do hide the transponder in very obscure places (inside frame rails, etc) and a metal overhang from a gas station will not significantly interfere with a Lo-Jack signal (if at all). Even an underground parking garage will not completely render Lo-Jack useless. Only its effective range will be diminished.
This has been discussed before. Lo-Jack installers do hide the transponder in very obscure places (inside frame rails, etc) and a metal overhang from a gas station will not significantly interfere with a Lo-Jack signal (if at all). Even an underground parking garage will not completely render Lo-Jack useless. Only its effective range will be diminished.
Granted of course a tube wouldn't be the most ideal of places to try to locate the transponder...however, my point was to query as to whether Lo-Jack can send out a signal in a place like that.
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How would a thief know to look for Lo Jack unless you have a sticker that says "protected by Lo Jack"
It doesn't emit a signal until you report it stolen and the police activate it right?
It doesn't emit a signal until you report it stolen and the police activate it right?
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Originally posted by NighthawkBlack
How would a thief know to look for Lo Jack unless you have a sticker that says "protected by Lo Jack"
It doesn't emit a signal until you report it stolen and the police activate it right?
How would a thief know to look for Lo Jack unless you have a sticker that says "protected by Lo Jack"
It doesn't emit a signal until you report it stolen and the police activate it right?
It doesn't emit until activated, correct.
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Originally posted by Acura3200
They would steal it and put it in a parking lot or a place where there are cars parked for long periods of time. It the car is still there after 1 or 2 days, they know you don't have LoJack and take the car wherever.
It doesn't emit until activated, correct.
They would steal it and put it in a parking lot or a place where there are cars parked for long periods of time. It the car is still there after 1 or 2 days, they know you don't have LoJack and take the car wherever.
It doesn't emit until activated, correct.
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Originally posted by patrick
But you would think that cops would know this too. Can't the cops case the car and wait for the car thief to show up? Then pop out, presto! Car thief behind bars.
But you would think that cops would know this too. Can't the cops case the car and wait for the car thief to show up? Then pop out, presto! Car thief behind bars.
I personally would not put any sticker on my car stating that I have LoJack. Why give the theives the edge. Most car thieves are petty crooks just looking for a joyride or too stupid to take the time to let the car "cool off".
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Originally posted by NSXNEXT
Unfortunately cops have more important things to do than sit and wait for petty car thieves.
Unfortunately cops have more important things to do than sit and wait for petty car thieves.
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