GPS tracking

[theicecreamdan]

Does anybody know what you need to be able to put some stuff inside your car, and then be able to look up on your laptop exactly where its at? I know it can be done, but I'm just what it takes. Hopefully on a budget.

[S14DB]

I like the Viper Unit: http://www.directed.com/security/viper/gps.asp

Info:
http://www.ehow.com/how_7843_select-gps-car.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_7012_gps-car-tracking.html

others:
http://www.advantrack.com/
http://www.laipac.com/
http://www.hunterpro.com/

[theicecreamdan]

I was hoping for something a little more DIY.

[S14DB]

No, we won't help you stalk your Ex-GF....

I have seen some rigged up stuff with a computer and cell phone to the net. They suck a lot of power don't work when the car is off. They cost a lot to set up. These were in show/dealer cars for extreme demo's.

Your best option is to go with a service.

[S14DB]

I know you want to be "Jane Bond" but it ain't worth it with the price of these systems coming down as their popularity goes up. LoJack, Viper, Peak, Blue Water, Spy Chest, Boomerang, GlobalGuard are all good brands. I'll grab the websites since you can't figure out Google.

[S14DB]

http://www.lojack.com
http://www.bluewatersecurityprofessionals.com/
http://www.spytechs.com/gps/default.htm
http://www.boomerangtracking.com
http://www.satsecurity.com/

[theicecreamdan]

lots of good info man, thanks

[theicecreamdan]

http://www.spytechs.com/gps/gps_real_time.htm

There has to be a way to build my own.

[trsilvias13]

watch hogan know best..funny reality show about hulk hogan. he hella strict on his daugther and he finally let her out on her first date (she 16 pretty cute and dating a 23 year old) and he put a tracker on her SUV just to watch where they were going. pretty funny. and his 14 year old son (lucky bastard) has a supra .. pretty nice

[S14DB]

You are going to have to get a cell data plan at $40-80(depending on MB) a month for that system. Most of the big brands are Half that.

To really build your own you're looking at:
Laptop hardwired to the car: $1500+
GPS: $100
Cellular Wireless Connection card: $250
Auto inverter/charger:$100

Then you have to keep the battery charged sucking all that power to run the system. Unless you want so special "mobile office" setup it's not worth it over a pre-made system.

[theicecreamdan]

good points

[DriftGirl]

I use GeoTracer in my Lexus

'real-time' pimpin' :coolugh:

[theicecreamdan]

I use GeoTracer in my Lexus

'real-time' pimpin' :coolugh:

http://salestores1.com/ratttrtriire.html

here's a link to one of those systems for anybody else that finds this thread, so far this is one of the simplest, budget oriented kit I've seen. Thanks drift girl.

edit: are there any montly charges for geotracer?

[SochBAT]

OR, you could always juryrig a wireless crap cam and a d-mic. They always state where they are going when they steal cars.

[theicecreamdan]

*jumps in stolen car in front of camera and microphone* "I'm going to my garage, at my house on 1313 mockingbird lane, Boise Idaho haha I hope nobody heard me"

[SochBAT]

BUT, you can watch, guess the speed, watch the wheel to see steering, etc etc. Save your $ for your gym membership. Or you can give the instructor some special attention.