IS350 Break In and Theft
11-06-07, 05:04 AM
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Sorry to hear what happened. 
It's astonishing Lexus does not incorporate the intrusion sensor everywhere, criminality isn't a local issue. The Euro models don't come with a simple shock sensor but have sort of an ultrasonic detector to survey the interior. I's a small metal box hidden in the front dome light assembly:
I tried locking the car with a window open, then stretched my arm into the car and the alarm sounded immediately. It's a very reliable system -never had a false alarm-and can be activated/deactivated with a simple push of a button. This should be standard!
It's astonishing Lexus does not incorporate the intrusion sensor everywhere, criminality isn't a local issue. The Euro models don't come with a simple shock sensor but have sort of an ultrasonic detector to survey the interior. I's a small metal box hidden in the front dome light assembly:
I tried locking the car with a window open, then stretched my arm into the car and the alarm sounded immediately. It's a very reliable system -never had a false alarm-and can be activated/deactivated with a simple push of a button. This should be standard!
11-06-07, 05:31 AM
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My alarm module is also on a internal hidden battery backup system so the alarm will still continue to function and sound off the siren even if the theif disconnects the wire off my car battery. Oh yeah, don't forget the horns and sirens. I have 7 and yes it's very loud when it sounds off lol. 3 of the sirens have internal battery backup so that means if the theif cuts the physical wire going to the siren, it will still be going off. A hot potato if you will. To disable it you will have to smash the siren into pieces.
My friends say my alarm is overkill, but I just like to take precautions
EDIT: Oh yeah forgot to mention the interior sirens. I have 6 of the so called "pain generator" piezo sirens. It sounds at such a frequency and volume that you have to cup your ears. The sound is incredibly painful especially in an enclosed space with 6 of them going off. The point of the internal sirens is to deter the theif from cutting the wires to the alarm. When you have to cover your ears, it makes it much more difficult to rip apart the dash and tear out the wires.
Yes it's true no alarm system is bulletproof. But the whole point of a good alarm system is to prolong the amount of time it takes a theif to disable it or give up on it all together.
Last edited by JeffTsai; 11-06-07 at 05:39 AM.
11-06-07, 06:38 AM
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Unfortunately, no alarm would prevent this. It would just increase the chances of the guy getting caught by a small amount. As I said earlier, I'm glad I didn't have an alarm, since it could have wound up with me killing a teenager who was just stealing a radar detector.
11-08-07, 12:13 AM
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I feel that if the alarm had a sensative shock or proximity sensor, the alarm going off when the lowlife was pressing on the glass and looking into the car, would have detered him.
With that, I called a reputable local shop today who does alarms and such. I explained that I did not want a complete aftermarket alarm, but I did want to add sensors to the existing alarm. After discussion, they suggested the following:
1. Add two shock sensors, set to very sensative so that the slightest pressure on the glass would set them off. They would be tied into the door open wiring.
2. Pass on the proximity sensor as it would be constantly going off.
3. Add an additional loud siren that is at least 120 decibles that would only sound off if the shock sensors are activated. This is in addition to the factory horn going off.
Total cost will be around $300 for parts and labor. The factory alarm will still work exactly the same with the exception being the additional sensors and siren.
I'll have the work done this upcoming Friday after the insurance adjuster does his thing and we agree on terms of reimbursement.
With that, I called a reputable local shop today who does alarms and such. I explained that I did not want a complete aftermarket alarm, but I did want to add sensors to the existing alarm. After discussion, they suggested the following:
1. Add two shock sensors, set to very sensative so that the slightest pressure on the glass would set them off. They would be tied into the door open wiring.
2. Pass on the proximity sensor as it would be constantly going off.
3. Add an additional loud siren that is at least 120 decibles that would only sound off if the shock sensors are activated. This is in addition to the factory horn going off.
Total cost will be around $300 for parts and labor. The factory alarm will still work exactly the same with the exception being the additional sensors and siren.
I'll have the work done this upcoming Friday after the insurance adjuster does his thing and we agree on terms of reimbursement.
11-08-07, 02:16 AM
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Make sure the alarm is easily adjustable by you, in the case that its too sensitive. Any Harley Davidson with exhaust could set that alarm off easy. It will rattle everything in your car, including your glass. Just a suggestion, sorry to hear about your car.
11-08-07, 06:39 AM
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Agree completely. My alarm in my WRX is on the sensitive side and when I park in some parking garages where the floor tends to flex when cars drive by it will sometimes set the alarm off. And heavy thunderclaps in the summer (or a loud motorcyle) can also set the alarm off. Just make sure there is a sensitivity adjustment on it, otherwise it will lose its effectiveness.
11-08-07, 07:31 AM
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The only motion sensor alarm that I've had experience with was on my 3 series. I am not sure the specs on it but it worked great for six years, never once had a false alarm. The one time someone did try to get by prying back the weather stripping it went off in time to scare them away.
One problem was me forgetting about it and my old girlfriend leaving her dog in the car. It was a little yorkie, so it kept hopping around in there during a 20 minute stop at the grocery store. Sucked for all the people loading their cars around mine.
Maybe if they put those in all cars parents wouldn't have to go to jail for leaving their kid in the car.
One problem was me forgetting about it and my old girlfriend leaving her dog in the car. It was a little yorkie, so it kept hopping around in there during a 20 minute stop at the grocery store. Sucked for all the people loading their cars around mine.
Maybe if they put those in all cars parents wouldn't have to go to jail for leaving their kid in the car.
11-08-07, 09:40 AM
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Sorry to hear what happened.
It's astonishing Lexus does not incorporate the intrusion sensor everywhere, criminality isn't a local issue. The Euro models don't come with a simple shock sensor but have sort of an ultrasonic detector to survey the interior. I's a small metal box hidden in the front dome light assembly:
I tried locking the car with a window open, then stretched my arm into the car and the alarm sounded immediately. It's a very reliable system -never had a false alarm-and can be activated/deactivated with a simple push of a button. This should be standard!
It's astonishing Lexus does not incorporate the intrusion sensor everywhere, criminality isn't a local issue. The Euro models don't come with a simple shock sensor but have sort of an ultrasonic detector to survey the interior. I's a small metal box hidden in the front dome light assembly:
I tried locking the car with a window open, then stretched my arm into the car and the alarm sounded immediately. It's a very reliable system -never had a false alarm-and can be activated/deactivated with a simple push of a button. This should be standard!
Any more pics of the General area...??
Also, do you NOT have a Sunglass holder in that area due to the oem detector??
Joe Z
11-08-07, 12:20 PM
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11-08-07, 01:36 PM
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