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GrtOutdoorsAZ · 05-11-08, 03:06 PM

I'm still pretty intrigued by the Ravelco

check out some more info I found

- All connections for Ravelco are made in the engine compartment--none in the cabin or under-dash area.

- the Ravelco can disable any combination of the starter, fuel system, ignition system, or computer system. Even more, on some vehicles the cam or crank sensor can be disabled, too.

- all wiring is black and protected by steel covering...no pattern for hotwiring attempts. some dummy wires are added too and the wires work in pairs...if a thieft starts clipping them, your car wont run

Ravelco Anti-Theft System - GM High-Tech Performance Magazine
GM High Tech Performance article about Ravelco...w/ installation pictures

what I'm gathering also is that while alarms may be just as good, it's the installers that are the problem.

- you said you need multiple hidden traps, etc...am I really going to be able to get an 18 yr old Best Buy or auto accessory store employee to hook it up? I dont even really know what to ask for..."dude, make this system really really good". even if I quoted what you said above on what to do...how would I even know if he did it that way? since I cant install a system, I cant really check a system either I would think

- there are tons of websites that talk about how to remove/disarm Viper alarms...a lot of them talk about color coded wiring

viper car alarm disarm - Google Search

- you guys arent even slightly impressed by the 31 year and nearly 4 million no vehicle stolen track record? how come we dont hear stats about Viper, Clifford, etc? If ONE person out there had their car stolen when armed with a Ravelco, the company would not be able to plaster that fact all over everything they have.

- from a car alarm website:

Quote:

As soon as the thief enters the vehicle all he has to do is find the control module of the alarm system and he has several options at this point. He can simply unplug the control module, or pull the fuse on the red wire to cut power to it. He can also cut the black wire going to the control module (ground) this has the same effect as cutting power. He can also quickly trace the wires to the main harness and easily disable to starter kill that is installed.

Dont I stand a good chance of getting a standard install where things are relatively easy to find, wiring jobs are so-so, some wires are colored, etc?

before Ravelco install

after Ravelco install, can you tell a difference?