Best Anti-Carnapping Device

[randyproject]

Hi everybody. I stumbled upon this group.. and I readily registered as member...very helpful pala dito. I think I've got the best anti-carnapping system. we're launching it soon and all of you are invited. Just email me at randyproject*yahoo.com.

This is how it works:

When you have this system, nobody can turn your engine on without your permission. When you leave your car, you'll activate a secret switch... presto. you're engine is locked... it has been tested successfully, my partner's car had been installed with this system for three years now. We're planning to have it mass marketed. C'mon, join us!!!

randy

[vicoyski]

There is only 1 who showed up kanina. Cguro tinamad na yung iba at wait n see rin. Nevertheless, the one who showed up ay convinced and has scheduled for installation na. Anyway, we plan to arrange a weekly demo of the device. Update ko n lang kayo.

Sorry, I couldn't make it... I had to accompany my wifey, who had a minor surgery yesterday. We just got home today. Will look forward to seeing your product on your next scheduled demo.

[vicoyski]

Hi everybody. I stumbled upon this group.. and I readily registered as member...very helpful pala dito. I think I've got the best anti-carnapping system. we're launching it soon and all of you are invited. Just email me at randyproject*yahoo.com.

This is how it works:

When you have this system, nobody can turn your engine on without your permission. When you leave your car, you'll activate a secret switch... presto. you're engine is locked... it has been tested successfully, my partner's car had been installed with this system for three years now. We're planning to have it mass marketed. C'mon, join us!!!

randy

This is good when you leave your car parked... But, how does it work during a carjack? Can you shut-off the engine remotely after your car's been jacked?

[retinasurgeon]

sinu po un nandun pwede pong makahinge ng report? hehehe.. :D

interested talaga ako dito..

Twas me, did some research on engine cut-off devices and remote on cars, with the use of SMS. Wala akong makita sa Internet.

I raised a few questions during the demo, I have to admit that I was a little bit impressed with the current technology, using SMS for this function. It uses your cellphone, as a supplement to your keyless entry, to open and close your car. Nothing much, on this side, but here's the thing I was impressed, you can actually cut off your engine using a text message. I think this is the most important feature for most of us. Also, it can send info to a designated master phone, if your car was opened or closed, if somebody turned your engine on. Using the tracker available on your GSM network, you can also triangulate your cars' position if ever it was stolen. They said that since GSM cell sites in Manila are denser compared to the provinces, you can triangulate with fair amount of accuracy. You can actually use any phone, even if it is not on the same network, to open or close, or even disable the engine. To enable the engine, you have to send another message to the gadget.

I was concerned about security, (e.g. somebody enabling or disabling your car, but you must know the password to enable this on your car. Any other text message sent to that SIM will be useless, unless it follows a specific pattern with the password.

Where do we install it inside your car, I'm still trying to find a very inaccessible portion of my vehicle.

Another question is whether you can disable it by taking off the battery. Cesar did mentioned that the gadget has a memory power of 4 hours, and I don't think carnappers or carjackers will remove the battery and tow the vehicle just to make a getaway.

Another situation i asked was what if your car was carjacked and they went to an area with no signal. Well, since SMS signals have a lifespan of 24 hours unless it has been received by the intended receipient, once the vehicle comes to an area with signal from your network, it will activate the sent command.

Well, for me, I'm getting one. It's not that I want to use it, but, I'm preparing.... just in case.... Sure beats buying a new handgun, fighting it out with would be carjackers with military training. Cesar could probably answer more. SO if you have inquries, ask him. hehehe

[retinasurgeon]

This is good when you leave your car parked... But, how does it work during a carjack? Can you shut-off the engine remotely after your car's been jacked?

My old Mitsubishi Lancer had a similar device, where you insert a baby mono plug to make the engine start. Well, actually, you can make the engine start but it stalls every 30 seconds. Now, vicoyskis' question raises the issue, if you disable the car, with the carjackers still near you, you're still at risk. It's not a matter of carnapping but of carjacking. Also wanted it installed on my car, but yun nga, carjacking na eh, nandun ka kung kukunin yung car.

[cesar]

sinu po un nandun pwede pong makahinge ng report? hehehe.. :D

interested talaga ako dito..

Tol, c retina surgeon nagpunta and we will install it na tom. If u r interested, u can come tom same time, same place. Na-invite kami ng Ford Club Phils on their EB. Hope all u guys can come and see the demo how effective it is.

[cesar]

Sorry not tom but on sun same time and place.

[attynorby]

My Fortuner, My New Textmate: Thanks to TextAlert!

I had it in my car since last week. I was a little hesitant to post my review because of security purposes. A security device must remain a secret to achieve its ultimate purpose. I was also concerned with the secrecy of TxtAlert's functions; however, after consulting the group, they gave me the go-signal to post my review (and some proddings from some members of this group); what concerns them though is a DPA in one of the demos, neither us will know.

I am posting my mini-review for the benefit of the members of this website; I am returning the favor that this site has given me, in terms of valuable information. It was also through this site that I discovered TxtAlert -- thanks to Cesar. This review does not intend to promote the device in any way -- it will still be your take in the end.

Since its "re-launch", I was the first one who PMd Cesar and demanded a brochure and a demo; it was granted. Immediately after the demo, I had the device scheduled for installation. The group gladly obliged to install it in our house in Cavite.

Honest as they are, they informed me that it was their first time to install it in a Fortuner. I said, "Okay lang yan, I believe in your device so you can have my car as your test car (guinea pig)." It would greatly help them if they have the electrical manual of the vehicle. I assure you now, particularly to the Fortuner owners, that the group has perfected the installation of TxtAlert -- after a not-so-laborious installation.

I purposely limited TxtAlert's general character to five, as presented below. You may PM me or Cesar for further details.

1. TxtAlert is GSM-dependent. I suggest that you choose the provider that you are currently using on your cellphone. This is to save from SMS costs and a faster reply time from your new textmate.

2. TxtAlert is password-protected. Just like our ATMs and any security device, you can program your own password -- a combination of 4 alpha-numeric-symbols. Yes, you can also use any of the existing symbols in your cellphone. You can use any cellphone to give a "designated command", via SMS, to your new textmate, so long as you know the password. Your new textmate will only reply to your "master" cellphone after a command is performed.

3. TxtAlert knows of only one Master. You can program any cellphone to be your new textmate's "master". It is only through this "master" cellphone where your new textmate will reply via SMS. So, even if you use another cellphone to send a command, it will be your "master" cellphone which will receive the reply from your new textmate.

4. TxtAlert is configured to specific commands. The inventor of this device has already set the essential commands to prompt your new textmate. You can either PM me or Cesar for these commands. The "reaction time" of your new textmate primarily depends on your GSM-provider's reliability.

5. TxtAlert is independent from your existing anti-theft device. You can still use your vehicle's remote alarm system the way it is being used before. The two devices do not conflict with each other.

TxtAlert is a very ideal device against carjacking and carnapping situations.

In a carjacking situation, you may surrender your vehicle without any hesitation and/or resistance; it will depend on your "rehearsed/practised" reaction. After a safe distance, you can immobilize your vehicle by sending a specific command using any cellphone. Your worry now is what if your cellphone was also stolen? Well, you have to find a cellphone right away! Also, it is important for you to remember your new textmate's cellphone number. Find a way to do it in case that you are "shocked" by the event. I once jokingly said to my wife to write my new textmate's number in all my briefs, hahaha. I gave my new textmate's number to my wife and all the members of the family, except the password, which my wife also knows because of necessity, and to "track/locate" me (a downside, hehe). You must also have an idea, if possible, of your vehicle's relative location after the incident. This is to facilitate its recovery. You may use your GSM's locator/tracker.

When you park your vehicle, you can arm/disarm TxtAlert either by miss-calling or texting a specific command to it. If you miss-call, you will not receive a reply, no extra cost; if you text, your new textmate will reply after performing your command. By arming/disarming, there is a dual effect: TxtAlert will be armed/disarmed, meaning, it will now be prompted to send you SMS messages, and the doors will be locked/unlocked. The "immobilizer" function is independent and you have to prompt the command.

So, in a carnapping situation, or in any unconsented use of your vehicle, you will be informed by your new textmate via text, if a "door is opened", or "engine was started". If you opt for an optional upgrade of the device, you can install a shock sensor; hence, you can also be informed if your vehicle was "shocked". These messages will naturally prompt you to check on your vehicle, or "immobilize" it by sending a text command, especially if "engine was started".

Aside from TxtAlert's GSM-dependability, it is also dependent on your car's battery. In a carjacking/carnapping situation, it is seldom that the criminals unplug your battery cable; unless, they will pull your vehicle. Disconnecting the battery cable is often the MO of criminals who steal things inside your vehicle; by this time, though, you have already been alerted when a door was opened (or was "shocked"), before they can even pull the hood lever. An optional upgrade would be to have a back-up battery, if you really need one.

After you shell-out the device's purchase price plus installation fee, and the cost of the SIM card, your only other recurring expense is the SMS cost of your cellphone and your new textmate's. So, make sure that yours and your new textmate's SIM is always loaded. Mine is Globe; I bought the Php300.00 card; it will last for 60 days; the "pasa-load" thing seems to be impractical and more expensive because of its short life-span.

As stated above, you can still use your "default" alarm system along with TxtAlert. They function independently. It is good. If the other fails, you still have the other one. Actually, you can also use TxtAlert solely for the purpose of protecting your vehicle. If the area is dangerous, better to arm both devices.

It is a must that your vehicle is equipped with centralized-power locking system. Arming and disarming not only prompts TxtAlert but also locks/unlocks your doors. Since your "default alarm system"/remote also locks/unlocks the doors, you have to lock/unlock your vehicle using your "default alarm system"/remote; if not, your vehicle will sound your "alarm" if it was disarmed/unlocked using TxtAlert. It is again emphasized that the two devices work independently and "cannot read" each other's command(s). If your car does not have a "default alarm system", you do not have to install one; TxtAlert will do the job.

One of the useful function of TxtAlert is you can check how much load your device has using any cellphone, by texting a specific command; replies to the master cellphone. So, you do not have to remove the SIM from its console everytime. What is a minor downside is the reloading of the SIM; I had to remove the SIM from the console to reload; well, every two (2) months naman and it is not really a hassle.

One more thing, TxtAlert is programmed in such a way that messages are deleted after some time; hence, the "Inbox" will never be full. TxtAlert can receive your commands 24/7 so long as there is signal.

Another useful command is the verification of the "status" of your car; whether TxtAlert is armed/disarmed, or the immobilizer is on/off, or a sensor was activated.

Regarding the location of the device, I suggest that the device should be located where you can easily access it but hidden from prying eyes. This is to visually check the status of TxtAlert's GSM's strong/weak signal, to see if it is functioning properly, and to reload your SIM. In my Fortuner, I was the one who suggested the location; it is now being suggested by Cesar's group; you can choose your own though.

I hope that my impromptu review/post will, at least, for the moment, satisfy your curiousity about TxtAlert. You can post further queries, or PM Cesar about it.

Thanks for giving me a new textmate, TxtAlert!

Easy driving!

Disclaimer: The above post is my personal opinion/feedback about TxtAlert and does not intend to promote TxtAlert. It is your take in the end.

[retinasurgeon]

There is also a thread on attynorby's feedback on TxtAlert. I want to reiterate that I do not have any proprietary interest, or being paid to post this message.

Let me also make the claim that there is no perfect anti-carnapping/carjacking device . TxtAlert is intended not to be the perfect anti-carnapping/carjacking device, but give us a way to fight it out with would-be carjackers and carnappers, at least, to give you time to delay the possiblity of them running away with your vehicle, until the police themselves can arrive to deal with the carjackers (providing they not the criminals themselves). As attynorby has stated, it uses GSM network as a means to arm or disarm an alarm (independent your your built-in system) alert you if your car has been opened or if the engine has been started, and it also gives you a means to immobilize your engine, and lock your car, in case they are outside, and are trying to trouble shot your car. lock your car to deny them access, that is if you already have found a safe place to hide, and have called the police. (Let's hope na when they see the criminals, they will not greet each other na PAKNER!! )

It would be difficult to give more details as I think attynorby has given an excellent review.

Suffice for me to say, that I hope I will not be the first one to try this on an actual situation, but at least, I may have a means to try to hinder them from taking vehicle, without necessarily putting yourself in the forefront. As I said before "beats buying a handgun, and trying to fight it out with carjackers with military or paramilitary training.

Also, I would like to apologize to the members of the police force and military (the honest ones). It is not a means to put you guys down, but maybe just a wake up call to rid the ranks of scalawags.

P.S. There is a perfect anti-carjacking device, one that can have force shields, with photon torpedoes, can teleport you to your place without leaving the car, can fly and can do a warp jump of factor 10 (For Star Trek fans) Let's hope there are no carjacker Klingons here.

[ceaclimaco]

sir question lang po

gagamitin ko sana ito sa car ko na balak kong ipasok sa rent-a-car... para magamitan ko ng CAR LOCATOR... para alam ko kung saan saan na byahe ang kotse ko

ayaw ko sana ipaalam sa rent-a-car na may ganong feature or may alarm ang kotse ko

now the question is this

magagamit pa din ba ng rent-a-car yung kotse ko? of course i will be giving them the original key. or everytime na bubuksan nila ang door... mag text sa akin?
paano naman ma distinguished ng alarm kung ORIGINAL KEY or forcible entry ang nangyari?

thanks in advance

[number001]

sir question lang po

gagamitin ko sana ito sa car ko na balak kong ipasok sa rent-a-car... para magamitan ko ng CAR LOCATOR... para alam ko kung saan saan na byahe ang kotse ko

ayaw ko sana ipaalam sa rent-a-car na may ganong feature or may alarm ang kotse ko

now the question is this

magagamit pa din ba ng rent-a-car yung kotse ko? of course i will be giving them the original key. or everytime na bubuksan nila ang door... mag text sa akin?
paano naman ma distinguished ng alarm kung ORIGINAL KEY or forcible entry ang nangyari?

thanks in advance

Quoting Attynorby

5. TxtAlert is independent from your existing anti-theft device. You can still use your vehicle's remote alarm system the way it is being used before. The two devices do not conflict with each other.

As stated above, you can still use your "default" alarm system along with TxtAlert. They function independently. It is good. If the other fails, you still have the other one. Actually, you can also use TxtAlert solely for the purpose of protecting your vehicle. If the area is dangerous, better to arm both devices.

It is a must that your vehicle is equipped with centralized-power locking system. Arming and disarming not only prompts TxtAlert but also locks/unlocks your doors. Since your "default alarm system"/remote also locks/unlocks the doors, you have to lock/unlock your vehicle using your "default alarm system"/remote; if not, your vehicle will sound your "alarm" if it was disarmed/unlocked using TxtAlert. It is again emphasized that the two devices work independently and "cannot read" each other's command(s). If your car does not have a "default alarm system", you do not have to install one; TxtAlert will do the job.

[marlon22701]

Best anti-carnapping device?

.....a vigilant owner packed w/ a .45!

[attynorby]

Best anti-carnapping device?

.....a vigilant owner packed w/ a .45!

...my final option, actually. 9mm though, Glock 26. Loaded with double-action and armor-piercing bullets.

[cesar]

Quoting Attynorby

5. TxtAlert is independent from your existing anti-theft device. You can still use your vehicle's remote alarm system the way it is being used before. The two devices do not conflict with each other.

As stated above, you can still use your "default" alarm system along with TxtAlert. They function independently. It is good. If the other fails, you still have the other one. Actually, you can also use TxtAlert solely for the purpose of protecting your vehicle. If the area is dangerous, better to arm both devices.

It is a must that your vehicle is equipped with centralized-power locking system. Arming and disarming not only prompts TxtAlert but also locks/unlocks your doors. Since your "default alarm system"/remote also locks/unlocks the doors, you have to lock/unlock your vehicle using your "default alarm system"/remote; if not, your vehicle will sound your "alarm" if it was disarmed/unlocked using TxtAlert. It is again emphasized that the two devices work independently and "cannot read" each other's command(s). If your car does not have a "default alarm system", you do not have to install one; TxtAlert will do the job.

You can disarm the device first bago mo ipahiram para di mag send palagi ng alert ung device. In case u wanted to locate the car via Telco's locator u can still locate it kahit nakadisarm ung device. There is no difference dun sa forcible entry at nabuksan ang pinto while nakaarm ung device.

[attynorby]

May limitation ang Globe "locator" paglabas ng MM. Madalas, hindi rin ma-locate, just like when I am in Batangas. I advise that you test first the telco's (Smart/Globe/Sun) efficiency in locating your "sim" so that you will be familiar with its limitations.

[retinasurgeon]

My final option. My secret identity... now to find a phone booth..

I hope there won't be a need for violence. Bigay na lang natin kotse

[attynorby]

I hope there won't be a need for violence. Bigay na lang natin kotse

[hector angel]

...my final option, actually. 9mm though, Glock 26. Loaded with double-action and armor-piercing bullets.

OT: masisira ang glock mo niyan bossing... hehehe... use the gun once you are sure that your passengers are safe.

maski ano namang carnapping device may flaws.... konting ingat na lang

[marlon22701]

...my final option, actually. 9mm though, Glock 26. Loaded with double-action and armor-piercing bullets.

^


(My choice is a .45ACP, more stopping power & accuracy albeit a Glock packs more ammo & weighs less....still a good choice sir but you may want to reconsider the ammo that your using, a suggestion if you may, upgrade your firing pin to somethin that can handle your choice of goodies.)

[chuaed]

napansin ko last thread na ito is 12-22-2005... kailangan buhayin muli dahil laganap na naman ang carnapping...

last night habang nanonood ako ng Ripleys, napansin ko itong anti-carnapping device na ginagamit matagal na sa South Africa... at sa tingin ko ay eto ang pinaka effective deterent laban sa carnapping at kidnapping na nangyayari dito sa Manila at sa ibang lugar dito sa Pilipinas...

The Flame Blaster

The Flame Blaster consists of a small, 3-liter container of petroleum gas, which is typically mounted in the trunk of the vehicle, and nozzles fitted under the front doors of the vehicle. The electronic ignition system of the Flame Buster is activated by pushing a button (located near the foot pedals), resulting in three-meter long jets of burning liquid petroleum being thrown from both sides of the vehicle. The Blaster can be used five times before the gasoline tank needs to be refilled. The intensity of the blast can be set to individual' motorists' preference and the flames have been shown to cause no paint or other damage to the car. The system is not intended to kill assailants but rather to distract them and afford motorists the chance to escape a potentially life-threatening situation. The biggest drawback of the Flame Blaster is its high risk of injuring innocent passersby. Still, the device is completely legal when used for purposes of self-defense.

mayroon sana ganitong device dito sa atin...

tamang tama kotse ko may 50 liters ng lpg... lechon labas ng mga kriminal...