Why do they still make car alarms? (2015)

Re:Why do they still make car alarms? (2015) by jiofih on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @09:41PM (#25841995)

Light flashes twice, the mirrors fold. Visible at any distance.

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Re:Why do they still make car alarms? (2015) by onion2k on Tuesday January 19, 2021 @10:03PM (#25842135)

The curvature of the Earth will stop you seeing the car from about 5 miles (assuming you're 6 feet tall and the lights are 2 feet above the ground.)

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Re:Why do they still make car alarms? (2015) by denni9th on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @01:36AM (#25843204)

But are you really locking your car from 5 miles away? I doubt the radio in the key will be strong enough for that distance.

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Re:Why do they still make car alarms? (2015) by TeMPOraL on Wednesday January 20, 2021 @04:58AM (#25844532)

Hold my Pringles while I use the can they came in as a directional antenna.

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