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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by hxg94tt, Aug 29, 2014.

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  1. Aug 29, 2014 at 10:49 AM
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    TnShooter

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    What? You do know that you are GUILTY until Proven Innocent.
    They don't need the box to prove you're GUILTY. You need it to prove you are Innocent.
     
  2. Aug 29, 2014 at 10:53 AM
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    It's the airbag 'brain' per se, and it only records the few brief seconds before an airbag deployment. It doesn't retain a history, so they can't 'download' your speeding history, unless you crash into something causing the airbags to deploy, then they can see what status the truck was in when the bags deployed. You can remove it, but your airbags and all systems tied to it won't work anymore.
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2014 at 10:53 AM
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    no
     
  4. Aug 29, 2014 at 11:05 AM
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    This is exactly what they want you to think. The bluetooth microphone is wired directly into this box. It's always on, recording and relaying everything you do into the SkyNet cloud.
     
  5. Aug 29, 2014 at 11:24 AM
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    Reserected from the dead.
    If you are worried about your driving history, just buy a new computer...with a truck around it.

    Please, the newer vehicles are amazing in what they can do with modern electronics. These are a benefit to have.
     
  6. Aug 29, 2014 at 12:28 PM
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    This is incorrect. A warrant is necessary to track via GPS. The paranoia unwarranted.
     
  8. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:18 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Tinfoil
     
  9. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:38 PM
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    The black box is only the beginning ,
     
  10. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:42 PM
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    Cell phones are being tracked , with no warrant , why not your truck,
    Have you ever heard of on star ?
     
  11. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:42 PM
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    [​IMG]
    ...based on previous posts, I think I know which one it is ;)
     
  12. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:43 PM
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    Not all vehicles have Onstar , the black boxes do not transmit GPS signals
     
  13. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:44 PM
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    At this rate , they all will soon .
     
  14. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:45 PM
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    And you know this because.........?

    Your tinfoil hat said so? ;)
     
  15. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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    At what rate , they don't
     
  16. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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    Look at where we are now !
     
  17. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:46 PM
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    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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  18. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:51 PM
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    How much of your privacy are you giving up ( with out knowing )
     
  19. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:53 PM
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    If you're this worried about your vehicle being tracked I seriously wonder what else you have done to attempt to be "invisible" from the government...
     
  20. Aug 29, 2014 at 2:53 PM
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    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Trust me after fighting with crazy Malaysian planes and whatnot Tacomaworld isn't the place to hear about conspiracies.
     
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