Lo-Jack???

Hi all, Just looking at the option of getting Lo-Jack in place..... I garage the puppy at home and at work under lock and key but on those visits to the store or offices I need to feel a little more secure..... The "little lady" thinks that I'm always in a rush when I don't have a visual of my vehicle..... Can anyone tell me more, cost, install etc....? Thanks,

I was under the impression that late model p-cars are equipped with immobilizers, and the only way to steal one is to haul it onto a flatbed...

Yes, they are equipped with immobilizers 3-points to start.... pretty good yet I'm afraid that a flat-bed will come by..... I'm not really afraid of the common thug it's the pro that I'm afraid of...... -Eli

Does that happen in LA?

I've heard of it happening a while back but I'm not going to be the next..... I'd rather be safe than sorry, I just got off the phone with a buddy of mine down a Kckenna Porsche who has just become an authrized installer... I'll see what the details are when he gets in... didn't want for him to crash on the hwy.... -Eli

Lee, Did you get the GHL louds on your ride? I don't remember.... and what is the feedback so far? -Eli

Would you really want your car back after it has been stolen? no lo jack for me.

Got the regulars. I like them very much. Not obtrusive for everyday driving (but they are a little loud in the morning when the idle is rough). When you want to hear the song, just crack the window and jump on it. Wife says "Paulina" sounds much better and likes the sound she hears from the house AM/PM. Sweeeet music!

I just put on a set of the LOUDS on mine and I've had nothing but fun since..... They are pretty quiet even at start up. Just a quick rumble and then nothing. They are very quiet at stops and whenever I'm not stepping on it....

Do you have a 24 hour monitor on your wife and kids? Get a life and get on with it. Worry about the important things and not your precious P-car which can be replaced. A proffessionals who is determined that he wants your car will take it whether you are driving it or if it is parked. There are may devices available that will disable the Lo-jack anyway. Worry about something worth while.

Hi Eli, I got Lo-jack installed since new (about $600 to $700). Took about 30 mins to install. Like you I keep a close eye on the car, and avoid valet and street parking. Under these normal circumstances I don't think is necessary. But a nagging little voice in the back of my mind needed some sort of reassurance, and that voice was kept quiet with a Lo-jack install. Cheap mental health . BTW: Over the weekend I placed my first order at Pelican (under the Drive Werks division), and today I received one of the items in the order. Thanks for stocking what I needed. Cheers.

OK, but Lo-Jack does not prevent a car from getting stolen because it is, intentionally, stealth. It does help the Insurance and police by making it easier for a car to be recovered. I had it installed on my first Porsche during the rush of the purchase process (Sir, would you like to have the extra special rust inhibiting undercoating installed for only $400?). Then, the more I thought about it, the more I realized that I didn't really care whether I recovered my car if it is stolen. In fact, I proabably would not want it back because, due to its high value, it is less likely to be written off for incidental damage (think Type II overrevs, and don't think that your dealer will feel sympathy because the dumba$$ thief can't heel and toe and hit third instead of fifth while he is "driving like he stole it"). Also, I realized that, from a statistical standpoint, my Porsche is far less likely to be stolen than a Honda or a Toyota. For these reasons, I said "no thanks" when I got my second Porsche. Now, to the thief that just read this, I didn't say anything about saying no to spring guns, now did I?

Yes TD, I agree with you. I didn't make a claim that Lo-jack would keep my car stealth and prevent it from getting stolen. This is my first P-car after 30 yrs waiting for it. So as I said I needed to quiet that nagging voice in the back of my head. But most likely I won't install it on the next one (although I can't think of P-car #2... I love this thing!). I've found where the unit is installed, and if I can find it - a professional crook can certainly do the same... The best value I see at this point with the current install, is potentially assisting the police in catching the freaking idiots that decide stealing the car.

Sorry to say but that is a reply that makes me a little "So you tell your family and friends to get a life and leave their house and garage door wide open? Why do material things need to be protected???? I'm not looking for your "IMO" comments here, and tell me to get a life just is rude! It's been said many times before but I'm going to say it again because I hope that some day it will sink in & I'd like to know I helped: "IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING POS. TO SAY DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL". "Not very nice of you" Sorry to sound a bit harsh, I'm just trying to express how offensive your comments are to me". -Eli

Fast 40th. I hear you, and I don't blame you (I did the same thing myself). I am just trying to give everyone the benefit of my further reflection on the issue. Eli, I'm just trying to save you some money because, IMHO, there are better uses for your money, particularly when I do not think that Lo-Jack, when you understand what it can and cannot do, will really give you peace of mind for the type of concern you have.

Thanks for your comments, they are something to consider..... I still haven't made up my mind on it just yet..... -Eli

I had lo-jack installed in my car at the dealer. You do get an insurance break and if someone ever did flatbed my p-car away I would want the cops to track his *** down. Not to get my car back, but on the hopes that he can be prosecuted.

Check carefully on the insurance breaks: Not every company offers a discount, and even those who do frequently offer you an alternative way to get the same discount. For me, the Lo-Jack did not offer any discount. Yeah, I would love to catch the crims, but I also don't want a "violated" car back.

Eli: What I am saying is that it would be overkill. Go talk to your local cops and ask them how many fine cars are stolen and not recovered and ask them how many had Lo-Jack. I think you would be surprised as to how many did and the cars were never recovered. It is very easy to remove the system when the car is stolen. Your car already has a good alarm and cut-off. Someone who is going to have the ***** to flatbed your car out of a parking lot will probably know how to disable the Lo-Jack too.

I appreciate those comments, and I'm not upset, I think it was just a figure of speach "Get a life" that upset me..... I'm still doing some research on the matter so I'll keep you all posted if I decide to install this thing.... -Eli

I'll chime back in... About 10yrs ago, close to Eli's hood (Santa Monica), an acquaintance of mine (landlord) had his 993 cab stolen from his underground parking garage... Result: thanks to Lo-Jack car was recovered, crims were caught and spent a nice vacation in the big house (... hopefully they didn't drop the soap... ) I know "individual results may vary", but at least I know this was a success story. Hence why I had a nagging voice yelling at me to install it...

This is true... but I did get 10% or 15% off my Gieco policy.

Even more to consider I guess..... What do you pay on the dues? Do they vary? -Eli

I got mine done through the dealer for $500 after some negotiations from $900...:-) It's a piece of mind and it's not an arm and a leg so.... btw about your GHLs , do they sound a bit irregular/craked for about 15-30 seconds when started cold in the morning...?

GHL's - Not at all, as a matter of fact the first min or two at 1K RPM they sound pretty tone. After the warm up then are very quiet..... until I start driving that is..... -Eli

My GHL's sound very nasty (rough and loud) for the first 30 sec. The OEM mufflers do a better job of masking morning rough idle.

What RPM range do you have in the warm up? I have 1K....

about the same. It is very balky in the morning and I have to let it warm up a little or play clutch games for the first few hundred yards. (It was 37 deg here this AM for reference. Car is in detached garage)

This might be the reason, you're in a cold climate..... -Eli

No doubt. No complaint either. The GHL's are perfect!

Glad to hear it, I've been happy so far.... -Eli

I usually drive off (slowly) rigth away during warming up... may be I need to let it seat and warm up for 30 second... but after that It's all good ...

I usually let it sit for about two minutes..... You can hear the idle adjust down during which time you can hear this soft whistle.... Once that goes the RPM drops and you can notice that noise leaves. Give it a try tomorrow...... -Eli

yup, that's it, ... I should have known better....., give her a minute to warm up then when it's my turn...It's all good :-)

Yes, it's a pain sometimes but as soon as that minute or two is done it's all smooth sailing..... -Eli