Ravelco vs. IGLA

[TrxCat]

Get the IGLA. Ravelco is cave man times.

 

[Jb123]

Anyone know the igla website? I see 2 similar, but different companies. Want to be sure.

 

[Billet P]

Anyone know the igla website? I see 2 similar, but different companies. Want to be sure.

Igla by AUTHOR — Anti-Theft Systems and Intelligent Automotive Electronics

AUTHOR is a leading developer of innovative automotive security solutions. Advanced digital anti-theft systems, GPS tracking and telematics technologies for cars, trucks and motorcycles.

iglaglobal.com

Anti theft CAN immobiliser - IGLA | The smart security feature for your vehicle

The device has an innovative mechanism of door locking that uses standard circuit conduits of the car so there is no additional wiring that can be easily found.

author-alarm.com

either site works. I personally refer to the second link (author alarm) as they’re the company who makes the units

 

[Phillytrx]

Get the IGLA. Ravelco is cave man times.

If it works don’t fix it.

 

[Tom488]

If it works don’t fix it.

Something something NASA something something pen something Russians something pencil...

 

[Phillytrx]

Something something NASA something something pen something Russians something pencil...

Joe, it’s time for your nap.

 

[22’TRX]

Had Ravelco installed and love the peace of mind. Piece of cake to remove and reinstall and is second nature now. These little punks stealing the trucks can run fancy computer programs to disable anything software related but they dont know the first thing about the hardware which makes ravelco worth it.

 

[Tom488]

Joe, it’s time for your nap.

I figured everyone would know the old (probably made-up) quote: "NASA spent millions of dollars and thousands of man-hours developing a pen that would write in the micro-gravity environment of space. The Russians just used a pencil".

ERGO...

Sometimes the simpler, low-tech solutions are the more reliable ones.

And I can even pronounce kleptocracy

 

[Egprelide]

The biggest thing for me was to keep security AND Remote Start. The Ravelco just cannot do that.

Think both work well. And some seem to have used both to layer the security.

 

[TrxCat]

If it works don’t fix it.

It does work but that button is atrocious. I love knowing igla is nowhere in sight

 

[Johnny@JustBoltOns]

Looking into this as well now. Torn between both. Found a shop in Stuart offering to install the IGLA for $1199. Waiting on a quote for Ravelco.

 

[dswalterwi]

IGLA requires splicing into factory wiring as well. at least, that is what I was informed

It says in all the videos and product description that it does not require cutting any factory wires????

 

[Egprelide]

It says in all the videos and product description that it does not require cutting any factory wires????

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The IGLA merely “taps” into the existing wires. This is to communicate and get power from the car. There isn’t splicing like a standard relay kill switch setup or Ravelco.

 

[04Ram2500Hemi]

For those with Ravelco, can you post a pic where you had the kill switch thingy installed?

 

[Tir421]

So are there any places in so cal that does the IGLA or Ravelco?

 

[Tir421]

With all the current stuff happening in ukraine, I thought you were discussing this Igla

Igla Man-Portable Air Defense Missile System | Military-Today.com

The Igla is a Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) developed by Soviet Union in the 1970s. It succeeded the older Strela series with better range and seeker sensitivity.

www.military-today.com

I say that would also work as a theft deterrent. Lol

 

[Aintdatsumish]

Ravelco Installed last week. I am satisfied! I think It all depends on your personal taste and usage of your truck. I do not like that the truck can be still towed or pushed away via the tranny release. However my truck is garaged and really never to far from my sight for to long.

 

[Johnny@JustBoltOns]

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can you share the shop name you found in stuart? also the amount of time they require for the install?

Gearhead Fabrications | Stuart FL

Gearhead Fabrications, Stuart. 16,595 likes · 116 talking about this · 385 were here. Automotive Repair Shop

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Drop off in the Am and pickup by the end of day. $1199 was what I was quoted.

 

[Jkam21]

My experience has been great thus far! No complaints at all. The only issue that I am having at the moment, which it really isn't that much of an issue as it pertains to their app and NOT the system itself is that, they mentioned they're experiencing some functionality bugs with their iOS app (Author Alarm). For now, I am using the very slim key fob. Technically, I can still use my phone via bluetooth to operate the system but from my understanding, the app would help disconnect it faster from the car with the disable/enable feature in the app. Other then that, it totally works! My truck will not turn over without the pin or signal from the fob/phone.

As far as cutting any wires, yes, wires will need to be cut in order to install this system. It's not as invasive as the Ravelco but wires will still need to cut.

No regrets so far.

I have had IGLA installed for almost two months now and have only used the phone app to "unlock" the system. I have only had one issue starting with the app and that was when I was on a phone call getting into my pick up, outside of that it has worked every time. I have also tested the system and it will not start without the phone inside the cabin of the pickup unless the windows are down and it still had to be at the outside mirror to be close enough to let it start.

 

[Random0351]

Just got my Ravelco installed yesterday. I do sleep a little easier knowing it’s there.