Thank you! Yesterday they robbed 5 catalytic of 5 Tundra in my neighborhood 😡 I’m going definitely buy it.. I was lucky because I was working when that happened and my tundra saved it. Thank you for your advice 👍
I installed this alarm on my Motorhome which sits on a 2021 Ford E-450 chassis about 5 months ago so I feel I can offer some real life experience to these comments. It works very well. It’s louder than it sounds in the video. Mine is ON when in storage more than it is OFF so I go through batteries every three months. You can adjust the sensitivity based on your desire. I had to adjust mine down as heavy rain hitting the large tailpipe would set it off. The neighbors didn’t like that in the middle of the night. I set the sensitivity so that a gentle rap of my finger to the exhaust tip will set it off. Mine is mounted as far away from the muffler and CAT as possible to keep it away from the heat. They are not very visible so I doubt that a CAT thief is going to notice it or know where the alarm is even coming from. I’ll admit that my alarm is my first line of defense. The second is a CATSTRAP.
I did about 30 seconds of Googling and came up with the CATSTRAP & alarm combo as a solution. A few YT videos later, plus your comment, and I'm pretty much sold.
I like this. I have mine Booby trapped, if anyone attempts to cut off my CC they will get a nice smoke screen of brake dust released around where they are cutting. It will be impossible to keep it out of their eyes or mouth and I can guarantee they will never try it again if they even can
The arming noise goes off and then a beep a few seconds later. That delay allows you to close the door as you get out. It works well if you happen to keep the fob int the truck. So far I like them and they have worked well.
Can you do a tutorial on the heck you change the battery on the alarm once you take the time to get it installed on the pipe and just a few weeks later the battery runs out, I live in the midwest so apparently you can't buy this because the cold will quickly run down your battery, they should mention that in their website video spill. 😒
Had my cats stolen on my 21 Tundra, shit hurt cause the wait has been horrible for parts. They cut my fuel line among other things. Grew up poor and have experienced hard times myself, I've never understood a thief, especially when you rob or take from other people. I worked incredibly hard to be where I am and still working hard as shit only to have someone do some weak ass shit like this. I'm sure thieves get high as a kite on the rush of successfully stealing something. It's a vicious cycle.
They are most likely ' high as a kite ' while steeling stuff and not concerned with your thoughts or feelings. These types of people are angry along with numerous mental health issues and will never be able to afford a nice Tundra. Take some precautions to protect your stuff !!
@@Diesel735 I had mine stolen 2012 tundra don't want that to happen again. I want to get the alarm what is it called and where do I buy it if you don't mind me asking
@@virginiaescalante2520 girl…it’s right in title of vid&at the beginning of his tutorial he states and holds the package….now if you can’t see it he does say it or google it…..I just understand WHY u took time to type this Q….did you take the TIME to watch&listen…better yet…do you research this type of stuff before purchasing or asking asks that are answered in searches?!? Maybe it’s a “girl ting” but I am a girl&I’M BLONDE..lol. If it’s a language barrier that’s understandable but make THAT known so we can properly assist you✌🏽. Nobody has answered your Q cuz the obvious….you pickin up? OneLove!
I like your video and the price is worth it at least as a secondary deterent . Where i live thieves are using sawsall or wheel saws-battery driven and it does not take long to cut an exhaust piple. Maybe with a Cats EYE sensor too AND a CAT CAGE/Shield if you find one. Problem is mfgrs do not make shields or cages for all vehicles that are threatened.
Just letting y’all know in the video it doesn’t sound loud but in real life when you’re under the truck it’s really loud, installed my shield and alarm yesterday
@@andrewmuskus123 no I haven’t experienced anything yet just seeing what is going on around me in the city I live in and my uncle got his stolen off his tundra. After that happened is when I decided to install my shield and alarm
I use one of these. I bought another one cause it's so good. I have now placed a sheild under my 2023 Silverado and the alarm now sits against the inside of the sheild so the moment they attack the sheild it will go off. I dont set the gap and provided you set it on your exhaust toward the rear of your vehicle it wont burn up. Least mine didn't. Spend an extra 10 bucks and spray the cats too.
You gotta give these people credit. It's the same alarm I have on my Specialized Roll bicycle and Honda Navi just with an added heatshield and straps. It's loud enough and sensitive but it would sure be nice if there was a Bluetooth or WiFi link. They're cheap enough to add these days and might only add another $20 to the price.
I'm in Oakland CA where these thefts are rampant- I had my stolen (my Tacoma has TWO to them) about 4 weeks ago. Costs of about $4200- included was welding rebar over the the pipes as a deterrent. I just installed this today- hope it helps.... but one of our neighbors Brian just had there's stolen THREE times and the had a cage welded over there converter- what a pain in the ass!
@@MuscleAmerican Fortunately only 2 weeks- I'm a contractor and my truck is a pretty important tool! I hope this device helps but who knows- thieves are so brazen now- doesn't matter if its night or day.
They don’t rattle under my trucks and it’s loud enough to scare away thieves. I use their new tripwire alarm kit on my trucks and a sawzall can’t even touch it before the alarm triggers. I’m happy with it.
Local cat thief Micky: 1. Walks by your truck. Gives it a push. Alarm "warning beep" goes off. Keeps walking. 2. Calls "Joey the Fixer". Joey come by, slides under truck, sees alarm, sprays it with "crack filler foam" 3 Micky comes by in an hour and removes cat! This might be OK for some people. I want something "beefier" I plan on installing a similar device shown by a Canadian U-tuber. PLUS installing high security armor with "secure" bolts. Everyone has there own ideas/levels of security. PS: A motion sensing under carriage alarm could also deter gas thieves from drilling a hole in your gas tank.
I think that I stopped/prevented my cat from being cut. I went to a Home Depot at nighttime to return some large items, the area I parked had no other cars around. I got out to get a large orange cart to unload my return they were all located near the front of the building, during this time a sketchy old SUV pulled right up next to my truck as I started back to my truck with the orange cart, the two guys drove away and starred me down.
I've got one of these vibration alarms for 2 years and I'm using for same purpose. It does not need to be attached to exhaust pipe. Mine is under hood close to front. Not as hot. The vibrations from a saws all will rattle through entire truck so location is kinda irrelevant. And really t's only a deterrent.
Had my cat stolen off my 2008 TSX. My only concern with this product is the alarm doesn’t seem very loud.. Still worth a try for a inexpensive product 👍
Thanks for the information! I have a Prius and am having a cat shield installed. But I wouldn't mind having this alarm as well. Then I can feel comfortable.
2008 / 2014 Prius - These work well and are inexpensive - speaking from experience you will get 8 - 12 months out of one in a cold/hot weather climate. Eventually, either the heat or subzero temperatures get to them.
Along those lines, using the best battery lasts long and is a better value in the long run. See Project Farm for battery comparisons. High end lithium batteries are worth the extra price for critical applications.
I just got my catalytic converter stolen from my Tacoma on Christmas Eve. Needless to say I’m pissed. Unfortunately an alarm is useless as I learned the hard way. My truck alarm went off but they just kept sawing away until they cut it off. By the time we woke up and went to the front door to see what was going on they were dragging it into the car and sped off.
@@MuscleAmerican that’s the other thing that sucks. I’ve been told it could take up to three to four weeks for the replacement to come in. We have so many thefts around here that supplies are low.
My car that I have parked outside has a catalytic shield while my other car that I have in a garage has no deterrent for cat thieves. Might get this for that car when I take it out in town.
I own a 2021 Toyota Tundra TSS Off Raod and was just hit for all four of my CCs. It now sits in the shop with a waiting period of about 4 months for parts. I'm so mad, I don't know what to do. I do have a question though, How well does it work with the truck isn't being shaken and the fools are under the truck sawing away at the actual converters? Can a test be done on that? I'd like to see how sensitive it is when they are under the truck going away at the pipe. Any videos on that would help tremendously. Right now, I'm looking at having a full plate installed under the truck and would love to save $600. Thanks for the video and info.
4 Months with your brand new truck! Oh man I’m sorry to hear that. The alarm is VERY sensitive. It will definitely go off when someone starts sawing away on your pipe but hopefully it goes off even before that when they are messing around with the vehicle etc... The best way to defend against cat theft is a cat shield but as you know they are pricey.
Do you think this would inadvertently also be an alarm for wheel thieves because it may pick up possible movements in the process of taking tires off the car?
@@MuscleAmerican also pretty obvious this alarm was probably for something else in the R&D begins…they probably added the wiring&CAT install directions after the HUGE uptick in the thefts…. Just a thought…I’d buy 4 or 5 and really F*#+ those mofo crack heads up!! They are now stealing in the middle of a sunny day hike ppl in neighborhoods taping on cells…with the plate numbers…and most time thieves are driving stolen vehicles to do their scum of this planet violations! Urgh!
Have you ever ran to someone's car to check if someone is stealing it when you hear their alarm go off, I don't think so because most people do not want to get involved, so who is going to catch the thief if he just ignores the little alarm. It needs to be connected to a much louder alarm to do any good at all.
The saw that they use is louder than the alarm, they probably won’t even hear it when they are sawing it off. I had a catalytic converter stolen a couple months ago off my Tundra. I installed a shield after had a my catalytic converter replaced.
I have this exact alarm set up after my 98 ranger got stolen. The catalytic converter was one of the things stripped after it was located and returned to me However i’ve noticed a problem with my own. The control wont engage the alarm. It was working fine for the last few months until on july 4th it wouldnt engage at all. Must be a programming issue
If the alarm goes off and nobody is around, will it turn off after certain amount of time or until it's turned off by the remote or until it runs out of battery?
The saws they use a definitely louder than that alarm. And, besides that, they just don't care. These thieves are extremely brazen. Daylight.....people around.....no worries for them. Lax penalties.....no consequences.
@@MuscleAmerican it’s better than nothing, for sure. My solution was a stainless steel plate made by Miller Cat along with a tilt-sensitive alarm (I have a Prius, so it would need to be jacked up). So far so good about 1 year later.
@@arachosia You know welding a couple of 3/8 and drill bits to your cat is a much better way to protect it than any of that and it's a lot lighter and simpler
It doesn't seem very loud. You could do a decibel test with your cellphone from 30 feet away. I also don't like the warning alarm. This allows the theif to look for the Alarm and destroy it.
In addition to anything, such as a cage, consider an MC (or bicycle, I guess) alarm with a remote pager. Just do a little research. There are better options. BTW, there are other alarms sold for bicycles (whatever) that look like that alarm. So, obviously, some company makes these and they are sold under different names. I saw one for under $18.00.
Ha, I have the same alarm for my e-bike, minus the heat shield. A word of caution, the more you use it, the sooner you’ll have to change the battery on the alarm. Got mine through Amazon. Very inexpensive.
I bought two of them for my truck. It work well but not loud enough. I wish it was more of motion detector with eye like a house alarm than bump and shake alarm. Remote is very plastic and it can break if you leave it in your pocket. Hope they will improve soon so I can buy them again.
You can buy a wireless door chime/alarm with motion sensor (like what businesses use). If you park fairly close to where you live you can place receiver/alarm inside (nightstand), sensor anywhere under vehicle (away from heat/water safe), and know the second something crawls under. I used this method a few months before springing for a full aluminum shield. Only had 2 animal false alarms but worked great.
The vibration from a saw is going to be different from shaking the vehicle. Have you tried testing the with fine vibrations of something similar to a saw?
Seems like cats/dogs/etc will false trigger. And like someone else said, the reciprocating saws are way louder than this. Cat shield is what I got for my tundra.
My first impression , not loud enough. Could it a much louder to warn you , say one is at home and being loud enough to get one's bird shotgun and give the gangster a warning shot
This is a fairly generic motion sensor alarm. What's unique about it is the heat sheild, packaging info and branding. They will probably sell lots, because the price is affordable. But everything has its limits.
Its sad that we even have to think about this stuff. Mine was just stolen off on my 2006 Toyota Highlander. Took it to a muffler shop and they replaced it. They only charged me $350 plus tax and had it done the next day. I also have a Corolla that I park in my garage but I really don't know where to park my Highlander now. Thieves stole it when it was parked in back of my apartment building.
Has anyone tried to open the device an see if you can connect it to a relay that autosets it like when RAP turns off power in your vehicle, Then maybe possibly another relay off of the alarm to connect to the vehicle alarm? Or even a wireless relay that can be connected to a home automation system or a home alarm so that if the converter is tampered in the driveway it sets off the house alarm or gets alexa screaming "Vehicle Theft". I know it can be done, but wondering about the reliability of such a cheap device.
I put a cage around the cat...and it will take a while to cut it.and I have my viper alarm too. They already tried to still it 2 times. They have to take the whole car .
It’s the same thing . All made in china and then marketed for specific purposes . Honestly an unprotected cat in today’s environment is like leaving your 1000 roadster unlocked in front of a homeless shelter
I, DONT HAVE THAT PROBLEM BECAUSE WHAT I DO I TAKE ALL OF THE CATS OFF OF MY TRUCKS AND GUT THE INSIDES OUT THEN PUT THEM BACK ON THE TRUCKS. AS LONG AS THEY ARE ON THE TRUCKS THEY WILL PASS A STATE INSPECTION.
That is a weak alarm. Best is the cat shield. Heck.if you're vehicle is your transportation and a investment. Don't you think its better to invest a better product to protect your cat converter.
I bought a door alarm for a shed, it works on proximity and is mounted on the body between the door edge and frame right even with the cat. The thief starts under the car at the cat with his saw and they trip the “eye” and the alarm goes off. I also found it on you tube.
I have electrified mine, and everything around it. It turns on when the car is off, and charges when the car is running. I have to be careful, it will drop you dead touching it. So far I've just gotten neighborhood cats, and a raccoon
The thiefs know that if they get caught they will not be sent to jail for nonviolent crimes such as converter thieft. When was the last time you heard of a catalytic converter thief prosecuted and given jail time. It would be on every nightley news if they did. I was told after the thiefs were caught that it was a good thing that they got caught, that the only reason they were doing it was because they were on drugs. They were to go to a drug class to help them get of of drugs and they were to do community service. If you break hunting laws they can take you gun, you 4 wheeler and truck everything involved in breaking the law.If they get caught stealing converters the only thing the law takes is your converter they are found with and they are right back on the street driving the same vehicle they hauled you stuff off with.
No it’s extremely sensitive. And if they actually touch or start cutting the pipe it will definitely go off. I shook the truck to show how sensitive it really is.
Sorry, I just don't see the value of this. It looks like it'd be easy to spot and remove with 2 snips, or break it with a hammer after 5 seconds of it going. And then they just need 90 seconds while you get your shorts on and a ball bat.
WAIT MAN! If you leave the device in the truck you will never hear it go off Nor will the thieves hear it until after they have cut through the pipes. You will be at home asleep and your alarm will go off and you wont even know it. You have to keep it on your person and remain within so many feet of your vehicle, something this cat never even mentions. He should have said it is an alarm only to hopefully scare off the thieves, NOT an alarm that notifies you once it has been triggered.
The remote doesn’t alarm only the actual device on the vehicle. It’s to scare them off like a car alarm and if your in range you will definitely hear it.
Recommended by another site is hardened chain welded for a few feet along along the pipe and cat . If you know some that welds better . 3/8 in. Case Hardened Yellow Zinc Plated Anti-Theft Security Chain Might want to add a few lengths . on each side .
Thank you! Yesterday they robbed 5 catalytic of 5 Tundra in my neighborhood 😡 I’m going definitely buy it.. I was lucky because I was working when that happened and my tundra saved it. Thank you for your advice 👍
I installed this alarm on my Motorhome which sits on a 2021 Ford E-450 chassis about 5 months ago so I feel I can offer some real life experience to these comments. It works very well. It’s louder than it sounds in the video. Mine is ON when in storage more than it is OFF so I go through batteries every three months.
You can adjust the sensitivity based on your desire. I had to adjust mine down as heavy rain hitting the large tailpipe would set it off. The neighbors didn’t like that in the middle of the night. I set the sensitivity so that a gentle rap of my finger to the exhaust tip will set it off. Mine is mounted as far away from the muffler and CAT as possible to keep it away from the heat. They are not very visible so I doubt that a CAT thief is going to notice it or know where the alarm is even coming from.
I’ll admit that my alarm is my first line of defense. The second is a CATSTRAP.
Solid comment Dave thanks!
I did about 30 seconds of Googling and came up with the CATSTRAP & alarm combo as a solution. A few YT videos later, plus your comment, and I'm pretty much sold.
Thanks for showing us this but I've got to tell you, I find it hard to believe the thieves would even hear this over the sound of their Sawsall.
Thanks for your commentary. I am not in the sketchy area either, but they stole my cat. Thanks for the post.
I like this. I have mine Booby trapped, if anyone attempts to cut off my CC they will get a nice smoke screen of brake dust released around where they are cutting. It will be impossible to keep it out of their eyes or mouth and I can guarantee they will never try it again if they even can
That’s the coolest thing I have ever heard!
Thanks for the help, I just got a prius and I wont waste anytime not protecting her.
The arming noise goes off and then a beep a few seconds later. That delay allows you to close the door as you get out. It works well if you happen to keep the fob int the truck. So far I like them and they have worked well.
Can you do a tutorial on the heck you change the battery on the alarm once you take the time to get it installed on the pipe and just a few weeks later the battery runs out, I live in the midwest so apparently you can't buy this because the cold will quickly run down your battery, they should mention that in their website video spill. 😒
Had my cats stolen on my 21 Tundra, shit hurt cause the wait has been horrible for parts. They cut my fuel line among other things.
Grew up poor and have experienced hard times myself, I've never understood a thief, especially when you rob or take from other people. I worked incredibly hard to be where I am and still working hard as shit only to have someone do some weak ass shit like this. I'm sure thieves get high as a kite on the rush of successfully stealing something. It's a vicious cycle.
They are most likely ' high as a kite ' while steeling stuff and not concerned with your thoughts or feelings. These types of people are angry along with numerous mental health issues and will never be able to afford a nice Tundra. Take some precautions to protect your stuff !!
I had mine stolen here in plano texas , 2021 tundra I’ve been waiting two months now for parts ..
What's your solution for next time? This product or alam or what
@@Diesel735 I had mine stolen 2012 tundra don't want that to happen again. I want to get the alarm what is it called and where do I buy it if you don't mind me asking
@@virginiaescalante2520 girl…it’s right in title of vid&at the beginning of his tutorial he states and holds the package….now if you can’t see it he does say it or google it…..I just understand WHY u took time to type this Q….did you take the TIME to watch&listen…better yet…do you research this type of stuff before purchasing or asking asks that are answered in searches?!? Maybe it’s a “girl ting” but I am a girl&I’M BLONDE..lol. If it’s a language barrier that’s understandable but make THAT known so we can properly assist you✌🏽. Nobody has answered your Q cuz the obvious….you pickin up? OneLove!
I like your video and the price is worth it at least as a secondary deterent . Where i live thieves are using sawsall or wheel saws-battery driven and it does not take long to cut an exhaust piple. Maybe with a Cats EYE sensor too AND a CAT CAGE/Shield if you find one.
Problem is mfgrs do not make shields or cages for all vehicles that are threatened.
Just letting y’all know in the video it doesn’t sound loud but in real life when you’re under the truck it’s really loud, installed my shield and alarm yesterday
Have you had any problems since you installed your shield and alarm? Any more theft attempts that have been foiled?
@@andrewmuskus123 no I haven’t experienced anything yet just seeing what is going on around me in the city I live in and my uncle got his stolen off his tundra. After that happened is when I decided to install my shield and alarm
good info thanks
Can you hear the alarm loud enough over the sound of the metal saws that it would deter the thief.
I use one of these. I bought another one cause it's so good. I have now placed a sheild under my 2023 Silverado and the alarm now sits against the inside of the sheild so the moment they attack the sheild it will go off. I dont set the gap and provided you set it on your exhaust toward the rear of your vehicle it wont burn up. Least mine didn't. Spend an extra 10 bucks and spray the cats too.
You gotta give these people credit. It's the same alarm I have on my Specialized Roll bicycle and Honda Navi just with an added heatshield and straps. It's loud enough and sensitive but it would sure be nice if there was a Bluetooth or WiFi link. They're cheap enough to add these days and might only add another $20 to the price.
I'm in Oakland CA where these thefts are rampant- I had my stolen (my Tacoma has TWO to them) about 4 weeks ago. Costs of about $4200- included was welding rebar over the the pipes as a deterrent. I just installed this today- hope it helps.... but one of our neighbors Brian just had there's stolen THREE times and the had a cage welded over there converter- what a pain in the ass!
Wow that sucks! How did you have to wait for your cats to get replaced?
@@MuscleAmerican Fortunately only 2 weeks- I'm a contractor and my truck is a pretty important tool! I hope this device helps but who knows- thieves are so brazen now- doesn't matter if its night or day.
That's a no for me. Rattling around under my truck and hanging down. The alarm is probably not as loud as the Sawzall they use to cut it off
They don’t rattle under my trucks and it’s loud enough to scare away thieves. I use their new tripwire alarm kit on my trucks and a sawzall can’t even touch it before the alarm triggers. I’m happy with it.
Local cat thief Micky:
1. Walks by your truck. Gives it a push. Alarm "warning beep" goes off. Keeps walking.
2. Calls "Joey the Fixer". Joey come by, slides under truck, sees alarm, sprays it with "crack filler foam"
3 Micky comes by in an hour and removes cat!
This might be OK for some people.
I want something "beefier"
I plan on installing a similar device shown by a Canadian U-tuber. PLUS installing high security armor with "secure" bolts. Everyone has there own ideas/levels of security.
PS: A motion sensing under carriage alarm could also deter gas thieves from drilling a hole in your gas tank.
Yeah a cat shield is the best option to keeping thieves away.
I think that I stopped/prevented my cat from being cut. I went to a Home Depot at nighttime to return some large items, the area I parked had no other cars around. I got out to get a large orange cart to unload my return they were all located near the front of the building, during this time a sketchy old SUV pulled right up next to my truck as I started back to my truck with the orange cart, the two guys drove away and starred me down.
Yikes! They were probably going to jack it.
I was told by me appraiser that he had a client that worked at home depot and stole hers twice day time hours at home depot. They don't care
I've got one of these vibration alarms for 2 years and I'm using for same purpose. It does not need to be attached to exhaust pipe. Mine is under hood close to front. Not as hot. The vibrations from a saws all will rattle through entire truck so location is kinda irrelevant. And really t's only a deterrent.
Had my cat stolen off my 2008 TSX. My only concern with this product is the alarm doesn’t seem very loud.. Still worth a try for a inexpensive product 👍
It’s pretty loud in person. It says 113dB on the box and will definitely scare someone off.
I have this alarm on my Ebike and believe me it is PLENTY LOUD.
They take mines off my tsx too.. they were in and out less than 1 min I have footage of it
I have 4 converters on my truck so I got 2 alarms and installed one on each side .
Thanks for the information! I have a Prius and am having a cat shield installed. But I wouldn't mind having this alarm as well. Then I can feel comfortable.
where did you get the cat shield, I talked to Toyota dealer and they had nothing
The price of Cat Shield?
That shit won't work . They'd hit it with a hammer and that would be that
This reminds me of those old alarms. Some loud car is going to drive by and set that thing off.
Their electric saw will make more noise than the alarm, so I am not sure this will really scare anyone.
2008 / 2014 Prius - These work well and are inexpensive - speaking from experience you will get 8 - 12 months out of one in a cold/hot weather climate. Eventually, either the heat or subzero temperatures get to them.
I mean, a reciprocating saw hits 110+ while cutting metal. So don’t think that will deter them at all
Better keep an extra battery or 2 for your remote in the truck - or at least a reminder of when you might need to replace the battery - just a thought
Along those lines, using the best battery lasts long and is a better value in the long run. See Project Farm for battery comparisons. High end lithium batteries are worth the extra price for critical applications.
I just got my catalytic converter stolen from my Tacoma on Christmas Eve. Needless to say I’m pissed.
Unfortunately an alarm is useless as I learned the hard way. My truck alarm went off but they just kept sawing away until they cut it off. By the time we woke up and went to the front door to see what was going on they were dragging it into the car and sped off.
Oh man that sucks. How long is the wait to get it fixed?
@@MuscleAmerican that’s the other thing that sucks. I’ve been told it could take up to three to four weeks for the replacement to come in. We have so many thefts around here that supplies are low.
My car that I have parked outside has a catalytic shield while my other car that I have in a garage has no deterrent for cat thieves. Might get this for that car when I take it out in town.
I own a 2021 Toyota Tundra TSS Off Raod and was just hit for all four of my CCs. It now sits in the shop with a waiting period of about 4 months for parts. I'm so mad, I don't know what to do. I do have a question though, How well does it work with the truck isn't being shaken and the fools are under the truck sawing away at the actual converters? Can a test be done on that? I'd like to see how sensitive it is when they are under the truck going away at the pipe. Any videos on that would help tremendously. Right now, I'm looking at having a full plate installed under the truck and would love to save $600. Thanks for the video and info.
4 Months with your brand new truck! Oh man I’m sorry to hear that.
The alarm is VERY sensitive. It will definitely go off when someone starts sawing away on your pipe but hopefully it goes off even before that when they are messing around with the vehicle etc... The best way to defend against cat theft is a cat shield but as you know they are pricey.
@@MuscleAmerican Thanks for the reply. Definitely something to consider. And yes, you are right. The Cat Shields are very pricey. Thanks for sharing.
Tundra is #1 on that list.
Do you think this would inadvertently also be an alarm for wheel thieves because it may pick up possible movements in the process of taking tires off the car?
Yes you could use it for many different reasons. Any kind of movement will set it off. People use it as a bicycle alarm as well.
@@MuscleAmerican also pretty obvious this alarm was probably for something else in the R&D begins…they probably added the wiring&CAT install directions after the HUGE uptick in the thefts…. Just a thought…I’d buy 4 or 5 and really F*#+ those mofo crack heads up!! They are now stealing in the middle of a sunny day hike ppl in neighborhoods taping on cells…with the plate numbers…and most time thieves are driving stolen vehicles to do their scum of this planet violations! Urgh!
Have you ever ran to someone's car to check if someone is stealing it when you hear their alarm go off, I don't think so because most people do not want to get involved, so who is going to catch the thief if he just ignores the little alarm. It needs to be connected to a much louder alarm to do any good at all.
The saw that they use is louder than the alarm, they probably won’t even hear it when they are sawing it off. I had a catalytic converter stolen a couple months ago off my Tundra. I installed a shield after had a my catalytic converter replaced.
What kind of shield you go with?
Awesome video!! I may have to get this. Thanks.
I have this exact alarm set up after my 98 ranger got stolen. The catalytic converter was one of the things stripped after it was located and returned to me
However i’ve noticed a problem with my own.
The control wont engage the alarm. It was working fine for the last few months until on july 4th it wouldnt engage at all. Must be a programming issue
If the alarm goes off and nobody is around, will it turn off after certain amount of time or until it's turned off by the remote or until it runs out of battery?
The saws they use a definitely louder than that alarm. And, besides that, they just don't care. These thieves are extremely brazen. Daylight.....people around.....no worries for them. Lax penalties.....no consequences.
It’s a deterrent and for $30 it’s worth a try
@@MuscleAmerican I agree. Price doesn't break the bank. I have five co workers who were victims of this. The average price to repair....$1500.
@@MuscleAmerican it’s better than nothing, for sure. My solution was a stainless steel plate made by Miller Cat along with a tilt-sensitive alarm (I have a Prius, so it would need to be jacked up). So far so good about 1 year later.
@@arachosia You know welding a couple of 3/8 and drill bits to your cat is a much better way to protect it than any of that and it's a lot lighter and simpler
@@Johnny-tq9no no, I don't know that. I have no idea what you mean. Welding drill bits to the cat? What would that do?
It doesn't seem very loud. You could do a decibel test with your cellphone from 30 feet away. I also don't like the warning alarm. This allows the theif to look for the Alarm and destroy it.
In addition to anything, such as a cage, consider an MC (or bicycle, I guess) alarm with a remote pager. Just do a little research. There are better options. BTW, there are other alarms sold for bicycles (whatever) that look like that alarm. So, obviously, some company makes these and they are sold under different names. I saw one for under $18.00.
Ha, I have the same alarm for my e-bike, minus the heat shield. A word of caution, the more you use it, the sooner you’ll have to change the battery on the alarm. Got mine through Amazon. Very inexpensive.
Thanks for the tips!
I bought two of them for my truck. It work well but not loud enough. I wish it was more of motion detector with eye like a house alarm than bump and shake alarm. Remote is very plastic and it can break if you leave it in your pocket. Hope they will improve soon so I can buy them again.
You can buy a wireless door chime/alarm with motion sensor (like what businesses use). If you park fairly close to where you live you can place receiver/alarm inside (nightstand), sensor anywhere under vehicle (away from heat/water safe), and know the second something crawls under. I used this method a few months before springing for a full aluminum shield. Only had 2 animal false alarms but worked great.
@@MrMice... link to what u taking about?
Catalytic converters are covered under comprehensive insurance. Incase you didn't know...
Yeah but they are back ordered so it could be months before you got a new one.
One gravel road or off road trail and it's busted or gone.
Got that allarm for my Harley Sportster. Junk. Goes off every time I hit bump
Even with it disarmed?
The vibration from a saw is going to be different from shaking the vehicle. Have you tried testing the with fine vibrations of something similar to a saw?
It’s very sensitive so it would go off as soon as someone tried cutting it.
Seems like cats/dogs/etc will false trigger. And like someone else said, the reciprocating saws are way louder than this. Cat shield is what I got for my tundra.
Yeah that’s definitely the best option
My first impression , not loud enough. Could it a much louder to warn you , say one is at home and being loud enough to get one's bird shotgun and give the gangster a warning shot
Yes finally a awesome video
Thanks for video
What would a little noise do?
If was loud as a car alarm that draw attention
Then this would of been worth it
It first makes a warning beep and then if it’s shaken again it makes a continuous alarm like a car alarm.
This is a fairly generic motion sensor alarm. What's unique about it is the heat sheild, packaging info and branding. They will probably sell lots, because the price is affordable. But everything has its limits.
Very handsome Pickup!
i installed a motion sensor flame thrower under my truck.. 60% of the time it works everytime
Don’t act like your not impressed
Its sad that we even have to think about this stuff. Mine was just stolen off on my 2006 Toyota Highlander. Took it to a muffler shop and they replaced it. They only charged me $350 plus tax and had it done the next day. I also have a Corolla that I park in my garage but I really don't know where to park my Highlander now. Thieves stole it when it was parked in back of my apartment building.
That’s good you got it replaced quickly and relatively cheap. That’s not the case for most people.
Thanks.
Has anyone tried to open the device an see if you can connect it to a relay that autosets it like when RAP turns off power in your vehicle, Then maybe possibly another relay off of the alarm to connect to the vehicle alarm? Or even a wireless relay that can be connected to a home automation system or a home alarm so that if the converter is tampered in the driveway it sets off the house alarm or gets alexa screaming "Vehicle Theft". I know it can be done, but wondering about the reliability of such a cheap device.
I bought 1 but the sound is low what seems the problem. Is it defective or it just the alarm is not loud
My city nothing happened yet ten years and have living with good people respect your catalyc only stolen cars or tires jajaja
add a blaring light flashing under the car along with alarm
Warning beep tells thief there’s an alarm. Finds it, smashes it with a hammer, proceeds to cut pipe.
😂
LOL @ pickup line!
I put a cage around the cat...and it will take a while to cut it.and I have my viper alarm too. They already tried to still it 2 times. They have to take the whole car .
Thinking about getting a shield or alarm
My $14 bicycle alarm off of Amazon looks almost exactly like this.
It’s the same thing . All made in china and then marketed for specific purposes . Honestly an unprotected cat in today’s environment is like leaving your 1000 roadster unlocked in front of a homeless shelter
I added a shock and tilt sensor to my stock alarm on my 21 Tundra....
How much that run ya
@@ebsa123123 about 250.00
I, DONT HAVE THAT PROBLEM BECAUSE WHAT I DO I TAKE ALL OF THE CATS OFF OF MY TRUCKS AND GUT THE INSIDES OUT THEN PUT THEM BACK ON THE TRUCKS. AS LONG AS THEY ARE ON THE TRUCKS THEY WILL PASS A STATE INSPECTION.
Cat-a-LIT-ic converter. :) Thanks for posting.
Ha ha yeah your right. Wish I had a accent to blame it on!
If it’s sensitive then does it not go off while driving on bumpy road?
You turn it on with the remote and off when your driving. If you didn’t then it definitely would alarm.
Is it water proof or mud proof.
Yes it is
Well by putting out the video, I'm sure their this thinking on how to by pass this.
How much was this? Having an 8 inch lift on my f150 seems easier and faster to steal rather then carrying a jack around for sure
It’s $30. I put a link in the description.
What happened to regular car alarms. They don’t go off when someone starts cutting. ❓❓❓❓. Never warn someone. Just go off.
Yeah the car alarm should go off.
It seems a professional CatThief could easily defeat this system. Plus it is not all that loud.
That is a weak alarm.
Best is the cat shield.
Heck.if you're vehicle is your transportation and a investment.
Don't you think its better to invest a better product to protect your cat converter.
LOL, sketchy area, cats are stolen in parking lots at the grocery or schools, offices, parking garages in any area.
How does the alarm stand against mud & snow? To replace battery, do you have to unmount/uninstall alarm unit? Thank you.
Does great against the elements. And yes you would have to uninstall it to replace the battery and that lasts about 1 - 1.5 years.
I have a fool proof anti theft system at home. A fence and a 110 pound german shepherd that is possessive about HER Truck.
I bought a door alarm for a shed, it works on proximity and is mounted on the body between the door edge and frame right even with the cat. The thief starts under the car at the cat with his saw and they trip the “eye” and the alarm goes off. I also found it on you tube.
That’s a good solution!
Please share the brand if you could of the shed alarm you used. I am very interested. Thank you.
How long does the battery last on the alarm?
It says 2 years
@@MuscleAmerican that not bad it will last awhile thanks
I wonder if some sort of "horn" could be fit to the device to increase output volume.
Train horn.
I have electrified mine, and everything around it. It turns on when the car is off, and charges when the car is running. I have to be careful, it will drop you dead touching it. So far I've just gotten neighborhood cats, and a raccoon
🤣 I hope you’re serious
I don't think that's loud enough for it to be a deterrent.
takes 5 minutes or less for the thieves to get the cc
that alarm aint gonna do squat
The thiefs know that if they get caught they will not be sent to jail for nonviolent crimes such as converter thieft. When was the last time you heard of a catalytic converter thief prosecuted and given jail time. It would be on every nightley news if they did. I was told after the thiefs were caught that it was a good thing that they got caught, that the only reason they were doing it was because they were on drugs. They were to go to a drug class to help them get of of drugs and they were to do community service. If you break hunting laws they can take you gun, you 4 wheeler and truck everything involved in breaking the law.If they get caught stealing converters the only thing the law takes is your converter they are found with and they are right back on the street driving the same vehicle they hauled you stuff off with.
I like the wheels are size are they and what tires ?
The tires are KO2s 265/75R16. The wheels are the new trd pro wheels. I did a video on the tires if you wanna check that out.
It so needs to be more sensitive I feel they could get under there and it would not go off.
No it’s extremely sensitive. And if they actually touch or start cutting the pipe it will definitely go off. I shook the truck to show how sensitive it really is.
I spray painted mine neon Orange
Same then I saw a news segment where they had a pile of converters from a theifs house and there were a couple painted ones in it.
This is at the RSL Academy in Herriman 😂
Hey does this alarm sound off on the keyfob that comes with it or is it just in the alarm mounted to the chassis?
Just on chassis and not the keyfob
@@MuscleAmerican Thank you
Sorry, I just don't see the value of this. It looks like it'd be easy to spot and remove with 2 snips, or break it with a hammer after 5 seconds of it going. And then they just need 90 seconds while you get your shorts on and a ball bat.
I think a catalytic converter cover sheet metal will deter these food stamps thieves.
WAIT MAN! If you leave the device in the truck you will never hear it go off Nor will the thieves hear it until after they have cut through the pipes. You will be at home asleep and your alarm will go off and you wont even know it. You have to keep it on your person and remain within so many feet of your vehicle, something this cat never even mentions. He should have said it is an alarm only to hopefully scare off the thieves, NOT an alarm that notifies you once it has been triggered.
The remote doesn’t alarm only the actual device on the vehicle. It’s to scare them off like a car alarm and if your in range you will definitely hear it.
Does it need to be turn /off on every time you get in and out?
Yes with the remote it does
How much does that thing rattle wh8ile you're driving down the road?
I’ve only heard it rattle a few times while driving
But the thieves watch this, and will adapt.
Its the same as the bike alarm
The alarm was not very loud or high pitch at all.
It’s similar to a car alarm
I feel as tho this things going to go off just during normal driving
It definitely would if you turned it on but when you’re driving you turn it off with the remote.
Just weld some rebar to the catalyst converters…..they see that they won’t even try sawing it 😎
Rebar is easy to cut. It's a soft metal
Recommended by another site is hardened chain welded for a few feet along along the pipe and cat . If you know some that welds better .
3/8 in. Case Hardened Yellow Zinc Plated Anti-Theft Security Chain
Might want to add a few lengths . on each side .
@@camaroman101 not mines !!
@@vmobile890 mine lookes like spider webs around my verts
I imagine its louder then the sound on the video right?
Yes sounds as loud as a car alarm
This is just a motion sensor .
Yes that’s correct