Is the enhanced security package really worth it?

[aajohnny]

So I'm curious as to if the enhanced security package really worth it? I mean what security does the Mustang without it have? does anybody know if it lowered their insurance at all too?

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[Kahboom]

Lowjack will lower insurance more then the enhanced security pack. Just a basic shock alarm, and some lug nuts that require a special bit, honestly not worth the extra cost over the base alarm.

 

[OracleHCR]

I have the enhanced security package but get more of a discount for the passive auto theft system that comes stock on the Mustang.

 

[racer24crm]

I bought it for the locking center console and the motion alarms for when the windows are down, however, those are a little too sensitive. They've gone off just from people simply walking by when the windows are down. I figure the typical smash and grab thief will be frustrated enough with the locking console to give up and get out quick. They would really have to spend some time prying it open.

 

[PonyGrrrl]

I didn't feel that it was worth the extra charge on a non vert and really don't want the annoying false alarms on a windy night.

 

[khaosryder]

I didn't feel that it was worth the extra charge on a non vert and really don't want the annoying false alarms on a windy night.

Yeah that option is really for the convertibles imo.

 

[hiccup]

I think most of us only have it because the S550 we wanted at the dealership already had it on it's option list. But if I actually ordered a GT I wouldn't have opted for it.

 

[Stripes]

The convertibles come with this option from factory.

The alarm doesn't include a shock sensor (at least not the one I have). It does, however, have a tilt sensor and the interior movement sensors. That's about it.

I actually wish if came with a shock sensor. That being said, you can actually rig one to your hood latch system. It's essentially a G-Sensor that will disconnect the ground signal (using a relay) for the hood pin alarm system so it will fool the car into thinking the hood was opened when the G-Sensor reaches a threshold.

I installed this myself for a work truck for a previous job. For an F-250 actually.

 

[hiccup]

The convertibles come with this option from factory.

The alarm doesn't include a shock sensor (at least not the one I have). It does, however, have a tilt sensor and the interior movement sensors. That's about it.

I actually wish if came with a shock sensor. That being said, you can actually rig one to your hood latch system. It's essentially a G-Sensor that will disconnect the ground signal (using a relay) for the hood pin alarm system so it will fool the car into thinking the hood was opened when the G-Sensor reaches a threshold.

I installed this myself for a work truck for a previous job. For an F-250 actually.

So it's standard on the convertibles huh? Wasn't aware of that. Thx

 

[DivineStrike]

I like it for the locking of the center console.

 

[goldengooner]

So it's standard on the convertibles huh? Wasn't aware of that. Thx

not its not
the enchanched security package is not standard on the vert

 

[KevinG]

Yes, I ordered it with mine. $400 was about the same as a hacked up wiring job at a stereo shop for an aftermarket alarm.

Love it.

 

[Stripes]

not its not
the enchanched security package is not standard on the vert

Maybe not on the UK export versions.

At least the Canadian ones have it standard. I went ot the Ford configurator, and selected Convertible for each v6, EB, EB Premium, GT, GT premium and it was automatically ticked off and cannot be un-ticked. I suspect the same is for the US versions.

 

[havasu486]

$395.00, Hell yes.

 

[goldengooner]

Maybe not on the UK export versions.

At least the Canadian ones have it standard. I went ot the Ford configurator, and selected Convertible for each v6, EB, EB Premium, GT, GT premium and it was automatically ticked off and cannot be un-ticked. I suspect the same is for the US versions.

I need to check that again then, ordered so many bits, that maybe it was standard on the GT, by the way i drive a California Special, Canadian Spec

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