GPS/GSM tracking device from Jaycar

[Ric]

$149 http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=LA9011

A GSM and GPS Tracking solution to locate and track the whereabouts of your vehicle in real time via the Internet on a computer or Smartphone. The device is easy to install with only 2 - 4 wires to connect. Insert a GSM Sim card (not included) and hide the device away on a metal surface or carpet using the included hook and loop adhesive. It works by sending the vehicle's GPS coordinates via the GSM network to the free online tracking service, which shows the location on Google Maps. It can also SMS longitude and latitude coordinates to up to 3 mobile phones, as well as alerts when vehicle exits a pre-determined area or exceeds pre-set speed.

Other features include an engine kill function to remotely disable the petrol pump, and movement sensor to extend battery life. An SOS/Panic button is also supplied which can send an SMS to the pre-programmed mobile phones. The built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery will keep the device functioning for up to 4 days when power is disconnected, which could help you locate the vehicle should it have been stolen and abandoned.

There is no installation or on-going tracking charges. You only pay for the GSM sim card and service. Supplied with wiring loom, installation and operation manual.

[<GB>]

Sounds cool, I wonder how much a sim Card would cost to keep year to year

[Deep Heat]

Sounds cool, I wonder how much a sim Card would cost to keep year to year

I think pre paid with auto recharge on a long life plan would be best.

[XT_for_me]

I can offer a $9.99 a month Sim, on the Optus network, which includes up to 711 sms, and 250Mb of data. There is a $20 sim cost and $20 deposit required to get started, but NO CONTRACT.
Other plans are available.
PM me if you are interested!

[brainy]

If you're going to the trouble of getting one of these devices, you'd want to make sure it has the best coverage? So i'm thinking a telstra pre-paid sim would be more appropriate.

[wally09]

I'm concerned with the fuel cut function, I'm not all that knowledgeable on this but isn't fuel starvation catastrophic for turbo/supercharged engines?

[XT_for_me]

Not at all, in fact if you have a situation where over boost occurs the standard defense built into the ECU is a fuel cut.

[tangcla]

Sounds cool, I wonder how much a sim Card would cost to keep year to year

Vodafone $2 SIM, $30 (or is it $50?) minimum recharge on the 365 option... = win