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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:49 am Post subject: |
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HoustonPhotog wrote: |
Does that one require a cell sim card as well?
I did notice this :
The on-line web page tracking software has one month free trial, after that it is about 10USD per year. |
Ten bucks a year sounds pretty good to me. Not sure about the SIM card but both my Koodo and AT&T SIM cards cost $10.00 each to buy - not a biggie.
I've emailed the maker for clarification. _________________ '84 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX
'86 Westy Weekender Poptop/2.5 Subaru/5 Speed Posi/Audi Front Brakes/16 x 7 Mercedes Wheels - answers to 'Dixie'
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hans j Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2715 Location: Salt Lake City UT
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Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:57 am Post subject: |
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Yes it should require it. I saw the $20 more expensive one came with the free software though. The more expensive one also has a battery which could come in handy if it goes to a chop shop and they pull the battery for some reason?
Not sure if I would like one that has to be armed though, I would rather it on all the time and will send data when I request it. The kill option could be cool though. I could wire it in to one of my diesel ECU fuses so it will just idle and barely run. That way they could at least move it over to the side of the road or something and not over rev the TDI! _________________ 1986 Canadian Syncro Westy TDI - 1989 Syncro Single Cab - 2001 Audi S4 - 1981 VW Caddy ABA - 1980 VW Caddy EV - 1973 VW T-181 |
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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hans j wrote: |
Yes it should require it. I saw the $20 more expensive one came with the free software though. The more expensive one also has a battery which could come in handy if it goes to a chop shop and they pull the battery for some reason?
Not sure if I would like one that has to be armed though, I would rather it on all the time and will send data when I request it. The kill option could be cool though. I could wire it in to one of my diesel ECU fuses so it will just idle and barely run. That way they could at least move it over to the side of the road or something and not over rev the TDI! |
The one I posted has a battery built in. I think the remote is to set the alarm function of the system.
And the "Over speed Warning" will surely come in handy! _________________ '84 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX
'86 Westy Weekender Poptop/2.5 Subaru/5 Speed Posi/Audi Front Brakes/16 x 7 Mercedes Wheels - answers to 'Dixie'
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hans j Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2715 Location: Salt Lake City UT
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Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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So does the microphone pickup and record what's said inside? Doesn't seem to be much info on that one. Would make sense if it had a SD card installed.
I wonder if this would be enough to make them think twice?
http://www.zazzle.com/gps_tracking_sticker-217781776858307603
Tons of options out there for GPS tracking stickers...
Or maybe we should just customize our own with some sort of vanagon mafia logo... _________________ 1986 Canadian Syncro Westy TDI - 1989 Syncro Single Cab - 2001 Audi S4 - 1981 VW Caddy ABA - 1980 VW Caddy EV - 1973 VW T-181 |
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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hans j wrote: |
So does the microphone pickup and record what's said inside? Doesn't seem to be much info on that one. Would make sense if it had a SD card installed.
I wonder if this would be enough to make them think twice?
http://www.zazzle.com/gps_tracking_sticker-217781776858307603
Tons of options out there for GPS tracking stickers...
Or maybe we should just customize our own with some sort of vanagon mafia logo... |
Damn, I like the sticker. Anybody in the lower mainland/PNW want to split a sheet 2 and 2? _________________ '84 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX
'86 Westy Weekender Poptop/2.5 Subaru/5 Speed Posi/Audi Front Brakes/16 x 7 Mercedes Wheels - answers to 'Dixie'
@jakedevilliersmusic1
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www.crescentbeachguitar.com
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Wellington Samba Member
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randiego Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2008 Posts: 75 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:40 am Post subject: |
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This one seems the ticket. Self contained power and no monthly fees. Now all we need is a testimonial. _________________ '85 GL, 1.9, 4spd (Sold, we'll miss it)
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hans j Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:56 am Post subject: |
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randiego wrote: |
This one seems the ticket. Self contained power and no monthly fees. Now all we need is a testimonial. |
How much is it though after the 3 years of software/whatever is up? Do you have to buy a new one? Will it end up being $100 a year for as long as you own it? _________________ 1986 Canadian Syncro Westy TDI - 1989 Syncro Single Cab - 2001 Audi S4 - 1981 VW Caddy ABA - 1980 VW Caddy EV - 1973 VW T-181 |
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malibu Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2011 Posts: 116 Location: Horse Heaven, WA
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Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:41 am Post subject: |
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Both of the ones from new egg are available on amazon for cheaper.
This is the top selling device in GPS vehicle trackers on amazon. Sounds like it works from the reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/Tracking-Drive-Vehicle-Track...ps+tracker _________________ 85 westy weekender - 2.5 suby
85 full westy - 2.2 suby - Sold |
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plysaker Samba Member
Joined: August 20, 2007 Posts: 95 Location: EmeraldCity
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Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 12:33 pm Post subject: here is the answer! |
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http://www.thetileapp.com/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=CPC&utm_content=adoptjw1 _________________ "Darth Blue" 1985 ASI Bostig Reemo-falia! More than the Sum of His Parts, Which are many. Curently on the rack, getting a new heart. From Ford.
"Snowball" White 1967 Franken-Fastback, a survivor's story. At least 3 cars donated to the project. |
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hans j Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2006 Posts: 2715 Location: Salt Lake City UT
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Crankey Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2004 Posts: 2659
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Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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could something like this be integrated with a GPS speedometer ? |
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nemobuscaptain Samba Member
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adv rider Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2012 Posts: 288 Location: Everett,wa
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Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:21 pm Post subject: gps tracker |
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I didn't notice if this brand was already mentioned, but these are in stock at my local motorcycle shop. So they are most likely available at others.
Comes with 1 year subscription, Not sure of cost $ for additional years
http://www.kryptonitelock.com/RealTimeGPS/Pages/RealTimeGPS.aspx _________________ 86' Wolfsburg weekender 2.1, 4spd, , merian brown |
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rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 3058 Location: socal
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Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 2:10 am Post subject: |
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so many options out there, how to get a cheap sim that won't expire _________________ lucy our westy
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meet 'burni'
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Christopher Schimke Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2005 Posts: 5391 Location: PNW
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Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 7:34 am Post subject: Re: gps tracker |
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Kryptonite RealTime GPS - $395.95
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"No monthly fees, one year service included (300 locates)
Yearly renewal fee lower than most systems charge per month ($39.00 per year)" |
It would take time to amortize the high initial cost, but most people seem to keep their vans for a long time. The first year would cost you $33.00 per month, but every month after that would only be $3.25 per month. Or, if you look at it a different way, if you kept the unit for 3 years, it would cost you $$13.17 per month or $9.20 per month for 5 years. (Hope my math is right!) _________________ "Sometimes you have to build a box to think outside of." - Bruce (not Springsteen)
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hans j Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Ok this one is a no go for me $29.99 per month for service.
Personally I would rather pay a high initial cost and less after that. The device is always transferable to something else, so keep it cheap for the rest of it's life. _________________ 1986 Canadian Syncro Westy TDI - 1989 Syncro Single Cab - 2001 Audi S4 - 1981 VW Caddy ABA - 1980 VW Caddy EV - 1973 VW T-181 |
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milotrain Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2012 Posts: 3 Location: United States
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Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2013 9:22 am Post subject: |
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Not to derail the conversation but wouldn't it be cheaper and possibly better to just have a hidden fuel pump cutoff switch? Then the thief wouldn't be able to move the car, you wouldn't have to chase it down (with that dubious legality) and there is no monthly fee.
Fuel pump relays are low amp so the switch doesn't have to be a huge honking one, and you could hide it anywhere. |
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