DaveyLC
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Originally posted by John
Can do that with just about any phone that has gps and runs java, cutting fuel and immobilising needs more money/brains though.
Yes you can, but its going to be rather obvious when there is a phone sat on your dashboard and to be fair more of a chance of someone breaking into your car 
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Wrighty
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dont snooper already do this kinda thing? once activated can text the google map co-ordinates to your phone
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John
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Wouldn't have it on your dashboard obviously, you'd hide it wherever you'll hide the box.
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DaveyLC
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Yes you can John..
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by Wrighty
dont snooper already do this kinda thing? once activated can text the google map co-ordinates to your phone
Yep LOADS of people do it already..
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Doug
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
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Originally posted by Doug
I fear it would be near useless.
Any decent car thief just uses one of these:
http://www.thejammerworld.com/product_detail_en_Mobile_Phone_Jammer_Handheld_Cellphone_Jammer_HPJ-01_85.html
Or they get one that does GPS and VHF (I think?) to knock out the trackers as well.
I'm sure every car theif has got one 
Its only got to kick out one packet and get a fix on a satelite for a brief second and you'll be notified that its moved, its then only got to receive a single sms message to disable the car.
[Edited on 05-01-2011 by DaveyLC]
You would be surprised at how many have them.
You can get ones that plug into your cigarette lighter for £15-20 these days 
Obviously the 14yo chavs joy riding a corsa won't have them. But any proper thief will do.
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stubs
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I still disagree that it would be near useless... rather that there is a reduced chance of it being 100% fullproof than say, 10 years ago... but at less than £100, still worth considering incase the car's taken by a less experienced theif.
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DaveyLC
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Its not just the theft issue either, its great for tracking fleets, rental cars or even just peace of mind if you lend your car to someone!
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lozarus
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good idea. i'm qualified to fit Tracker's(R)(company name) but for live tracking your looking at £500 plus a yearly membership fee so could take off!
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DaveyLC
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Waiting on some more hardware for testing and starting to build the site.. should be ready to beta test soon 
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BarnshaW
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we can all chip in and fit one to steve and we can track him, when he goes near his pc we can then all log off
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Ronson
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I've just skipped through the thread but as it gives you info on the cars location can it give tell you how fast the car is going? That's in reference to letting a mate borrow the car?
I'm interested in this but wont be buying one at the minute.
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DaveyLC
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Yeah.. Location, Speed & Heading.
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