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Lo Jack
I had cut a decal for a friend and decided to mount a pair to the svx, just to intimidate the possibility of theft.
If anybody is interested in a set of decals contact me. I cut these in reverse, allowing for inside window application. they are only 5/16" tall letters, detailed and very appropriate size. |
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Macro jpg of decal
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very nice
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How many SVX's have been stolen?
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who knows,
i do know anyone questioning my beautiful machine would most likely step back once they see the decal. i park my car in pits of down town L A alot, and i always have that ( i hope it's still there) feeling walking back to the car. i would imagine most thieves are familiar with the potential of the lo jack system. jimi |
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You could also make some decals by the Lo Jack that state: "Equipped with tear-gas repellant system"
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How about a shiney metal spike in the center of the steering wheel with a numeric keypad mounted just under it? Don't forget the decal, "Protected by The Spike", oh and in small print "Ver 2.sp3 - powered by Microsoft"
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lo jack thingy
how much for it?
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And here I've always thought that for LoJack to work as planned you wouldn't want the thief to know it was installed, otherwise they would just reach under the seat and rip it out. A smart thief would realize that the decal was a bluff and take it just to piss you off.
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Just to piss you off, thats classic... thats something i would do...
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Well i would think that would be the case for all basic alarm systems, perhaps even the protected by SUBARU decal we have on our windows would tell the pros the this. However, it is not quite so simple as you write, to just reach under a seat and rip it out. The setup is quite a bit more involved than this, virtually every porsche, ferrari, lamborgini in southern cal, will be out fitted with lo jack. As for destination of equipment, there is no standard for each vehicle. The theif knows what he's up against, and walks away. It is proven. As for decal on widow, most theives are not "smart" when they see the decal they will think twice. I have seen lo jack decals on cars in and around L A. Before you do stick a lo jack decal on your car, i would recommend you check coverage areas, not every location is covered. I have a few that mount from inside window as posted, if you want a pair, just mail me a stamp and address, no charge just a contribution to the network. Find my address off "contact us" at www.museumquality.com my best jimi |
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As i said on checking the coverage areas, you would not want to place the decal if there is not coverage in your area. just wanted to be clear on that statement.
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Great info on auto theft, though our car is far from pop.
National Vehicle Theft Facts
This is the most recent and publicly available information. Federal Bureau of Investigation (Uniform Crime Report 2000) - www.fbi.gov 2000, 1.2 million vehicles were reported stolen. In the United States, One vehicle is stolen every 27 seconds. The national stolen vehicle recovery rate is 62%. The estimated total value of vehicles stolen nationwide was $7.8 billion. The average value per vehicle was $6,682 at the time of theft. Highway Loss Data Institute - www.carsafety.org Utility vehicles have the highest theft loss for the 4th year in a row. (1999) LoJack equipped vehicles sustain less than $1000 damage compared to $5000 worth of damage sustained to a non-equipped vehicle. (1997) National Insurance Crime Bureau - www.nicb.org 2000 Top 10 stolen vehicles in the United States Subaru SVX (kidding) Toyota Camry Honda Accord Oldsmobile Cutlass Honda Civic Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherkoee Chevrolet Full Size c/k Pickup Toyota Corolla Chevrolet Caprice Ford Taurus Ford F-150 Pickup Thieves typically choose these vehicles because of their huge profit potential when the cars are stripped down to their components, which then supply a vast black market for stolen parts.(2000) Hundreds of thousands of stolen U.S. vehicles are shipped overseas or driven across U.S. borders each year. (1996) The Honda Accord is the most commonly stolen vehicle in the United States. (1999) Vehicle theft is the costliest property crime in the U.S., costing consumers more than $7 billion annually. (1999) Newer models are more likely to be illegally shipped abroad, while older vehicles are mainly stolen for their parts. (2001) The popularity of Mini Vans, Pickups, Trucks, and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) is making them an increasingly attractive target for thieves. (1999) Most chop shop operators make two to four times a vehicles actual worth by selling its parts separately. (1996) Most skilled chop shop operators can surgically strip a car in less than 30 minutes. (1996) In 1999, the NICB returned nearly 2,000 stolen U.S. vehicles from Mexico, worth approximately $19 million. Export rings meet the demand for American-made cars, trucks, and utility vehicle in developing countries by stealing vehicles from the U.S. and shipping them across international borders and overseas for resale. (1998) Nearly 40% of all vehicle thefts occur in or near ports or border communities. (1998) The ten-cities/metropolitan areas (MSAs) with the highest vehicle theft rates in 2001 were: Phoenix, AZ Miami, FL Fresno, CA Detroit, MI Sacramento, CA Tucson, AZ Tacoma, WA Stockton, CA Seattle, WA Jersey City, NJ Theft is higher at port areas because thieves can easily ship or drive vehicles across borders and then sell them on the black market in other countries. (1998) In 1998, close to 450,000 cars and trucks were stolen nationwide in metropolitan areas with ports or in those close to international borders. CCC Information Services - www.cccis.com 2001 Top 10 stolen vehicles nationally 1991 Toyota Camry 1989 Toyota Camry 1990 Toyota Camry 2000 Honda Civic SI 1994 Chevrolet C1500 4X2 1995 Honda Accord EX 1994 Honda Accord LX 1994 Honda Accord EX 1988 Toyota Camry 1996 Honda Accord LX Imports are hot targets among American car thieves. (1998) The most populous states have the highest number of vehicle thefts. California led the pack, followed by New York, Florida, Michigan, Texas, New Jersey, and Illinois. (1998) The "safest" states for vehicles (States with the lowest vehicle theft rates) are North and South Dakota, Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska, and Montana. (1998) With pickup trucks' popularity growing, not only are the pickup trucks themselves in demand, pickup truck parts are in demand as well. (1999) Vehicle theft closely follows consumers' choices. (1999) Insurance Information Institute - www.iii.org Carjacking accounts for only 3.5% of all motor vehicle thefts nationwide. (1998) In 1998, the odds of a vehicle being stolen were 1 in 171. Weapons were used in about 90% of carjackings. |
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As for whether or not it's a deterrent, this is from their site: "LoJack is not intended to be a deterrent. The major benefit of the system is that the presence of the LoJack unit is not disclosed to the thief. " This is in answer to the question, "Why is there no exterior marking on the vehicle stating it has LoJack? Couldn't a sticker saying I have LoJack act as a theft deterrent?"
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I bet you more Camry's get stolen then there are SVX's still alive.
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