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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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dont you guys think it would be cool if your alarms go off.. your key vibrates so you know?? i just thought of this cause someone slightly scratched my car on top of the left taillight.. and then.. someone that lives with me.. swiped my car on the driver side rear fender and my brothers! boy am i pissed...........
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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that'd be pretty cool. at least gives you a chance to run outside in case someone hits you and then takes a second to look at the damage.

haha...how funny would that be if someone scratched your car, then they got out to check out the damage, and turned around to see some guy charging at them with a flying Chuck Norris roundhouse with their name on it?
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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could be done--and would be nice... but unless lexus switches to a long distance transmitter/receiver, such as FM, it wont do you any good. Im not sure what the range is on the key; but i doubt it works past 100 yards unless there's no interference.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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It has been done... LINK

This is a aftermarket product though.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by nabisco
It has been done... LINK

This is a aftermarket product though.
true long time ago tooo....
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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volvo S80 has that feature ($495) but would you get a volvo just because of that?

Personal Car Communicator (PCC), including keyless drive, two-way remote communication of vehicle's security status, and heartbeat sensor:

The Personal Car Communicator (PCC) is your car key's smart connection with your Volvo S80 applying the latest in two-way radio technology. When in range, you'll always know the status of your car. Locked or unlocked. Alarm activated or not. If the alarm has been activated, the heart beat sensor will also tell you if there is someone inside the car. The PCC also includes keyless entry and keyless drive.

http://www.volvocars.us/models/s80/FeaturesOptions.htm
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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That's unfortunate!

Hopefully, you can fix your car as easily and quickly as possible. Good luck!
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by nabisco
It has been done... LINK

This is a aftermarket product though.
Clifford makes cool stuff! But I really wouldnt want to carry around another thing.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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Trunk Monkey beats all of them.
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