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what kind of alarm systems do people use on c10s. do you have to have power locks? ive got a c10 without power locks.

I havent looked into alarm systems much for these trucks but maybe someone could give me a simple straight answer. thx

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Im researching this now for a GMC 3500 that I just restored- no power locks either. Remember that any alram is just a deterent for amateurs. If someone really wants your truck, they will get a tow truck. Just need to be careful where u park. Thieves study a cars parking routine. Dont always park in the same place.

I m putting in a GPS tracking device and an alram w/cutoff to starter + remote starter. Also have a steering column lock. Probably going with a Viper alarm. Just make sure u find a knowledgeable installer.

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I've got a viper 790xv in mine. has the 2 way paging system.

I installed aftermarket power door lock actuators into the truck.
The door panels don't have the switches, but the remote will lock and unlock, along with the ignition locking or unlocking the car depending on the switch position.

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oh ok. ya thats so true. if a theif wants it theyll find a way. thx for the info man.

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hmm good idea ocbaud. what lock actuators did u install?

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Viper. My truck has power door locks. Doors lock when armed. Unlock when disarmed. Doors lock after a few seconds of powering on the key. This feature will lock you out if you forget about it!! Doors unlock when the key is turned off! Love it!!

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Thats what i have i love it except my driver door wont stay open and when i start my truck then get out i forget to unlock my doors lol

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I worked in a car audio shop for awhile when I was younger and the from my point of view the best you can buy is from DEI, DEI makes the viper alarm, and they have other companys like python and hornet well Im not sure if there still around or not its been awhile.. but I bought a python befor I quit working there in 98 and it still works to this day....they make great car starters too, I put them in my mothers my grandmothers and my aunts cars when I worked there and they are still working to this day..... If I remember right viper was the top of the line, not being that is was better it just had more options then it was the python then the hornet......But DEI is the way to go

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all yeah guys you can reprogram so it doesnt lock unless you hit the button

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The best insurance you can afford is better.I drive a repo tow truck i can take anything in under 30 sec and not get out of the truck.I have towed cars with the alarm screaming in the middle of the night no one ever looks out.I'm honest and don't steal but others do.A gps is ok but most good theif's can unhook it or cover it with brass wire mess so it don't work.

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I agree with u that u can take any vehicle within 30 seconds BUT can u ealaborate about the brass wire mess. Most GPS r suppossed to alert u- via phone or computer- if the truck is broken into, low battery, etc. That alarm should go off once a thief breaks into the truck and then the GPS will stop working after the thief finds it.

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I dont think you could get my truck in 30 seconds or less......just where its parked and after 10 seconds there would be a gun hanging out of the bedroom window...hahaha..im not saying im going to shoot im just joking around I live in PA what else can I say

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I quit paying attention to car alarms going off back in the early 90's! :lol:

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i agree with a viper. had one in mine and it did everything, door lock, windows up, remote start, etc... it would warning beep and page me if someone was even looking in her. kind of a pain when it was really windy though. overall a GREAT alarm for piece of mind.

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old school your one of hundreds of people i have seen say that. i too repo cars and people never seem to realize how heavy they sleep. 99% of the time people dont wake up unless i beat on there door to get the keys. if you drove it in there i can get it back out with the tow truck. can you rise from a dead sleep and get out of bed,get your eyes open,figure out whats going on, get your gun and be coherent enough in say 10 seconds? if so you dont have a chance at stopping anyone from taking your truck and remember its parked where it cant be had with a tow truck i will come back the next night with a key park up the road and walk down your driveway get in it and drive it away. anyways back to original post. car alarms are pretty well pointless at this point. people are so used to hearing them go off they dont even look outside anymore.I set alarms off every night even right next to the house and people never come out no lights come on etc.

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^^ i agree... this isnt the movies:lol:

but i do have 1 thing to say... the pager on the viper will wake you up!

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I agree too. Even when I was a LEO, we ignored them! :lol: But I did install alarms for about 10 years. There was more than one lady that I installed a system for with a pager that mentioned how fantastic it would be to know if someone was trying to steal her vehicle while she was shopping somewhere. My canned reply was "for hundreds less, you would know the same thing when you came out and saw it gone!"

My best system? Good insurance, hide the valuables, and leave it unlocked. That way they won't have to jack anything up to get inside when they take it! :haha:

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:lol:

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:haha: go outside and open the doors of the goat! He's UNLOCKED!!! :lol: been just leaving him unlocked since the last incident.

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Due to the fact that alot of people just totally ignore alarms (like in NYC) some places have outlawed them. You cannot legally put an alarm on a vehicle here that is loud, doesnt shut off within a few seconds and I believe one that doesnt make certain sounds.I dont even have an alarm in my new car.If youre really worried about theft a lojack is prolly the best right now but im sure that the thieves have that all figured out how to bypass too. Any anti theft is only as good as the thief that steals your car

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My point exactly. Your Goat was brutalized for them to gain entry!! :(

BTW, you had an alarm on the Goat at the time of said incident, didn't you? :ito:

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yep... the thieve was smart enought to know they could bust out the glass and crawl inside but not unlock the doors or open them. hell i didnt even know that and i own it!

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you guys need to look up that tim robins movie I cant remember what its called but its all about him battling car alarms all over new york it was so funny

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Is the name of the movie "Noise?"

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Yep!! :haha: