Shovels Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Can anyone recommend a good alarm system? I'm thinking of having a Clifford system installed, but they do a number of different versions. I really want to have proximity sensors to sound the alarm if people get too close, add on a turbo timer through the larm at a later stage, window closure, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTT2004 Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I would go clifford everyday of the week. I would go for the Concept 650 or the 950 but that is all they do now anyways. The concept 650 is very good. CAT1 and you can add the window closure and turbo timer later on. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobAndrews Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I've got the Intelliguard 950, you should be able to get someone to sort out the turbo timer for nothing, the company that fitted mine did it for free ! I also went back and got the windows done later for £65 instead of the apparent usual price of £95. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-alex Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 intelliguard without doubt dont even think about "oh yeh but this ones cheaper" cost me 450 for the lot ? not bad considering what you get..... free lifetime warranty as well (all) can be serviced every year foc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovels Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 do any of you know of anywhere I can buy it from /get it installed - I live near Exeter - Devon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 i've got a cobra on mine which is great and simple to use... shovels, i got mine installed by torque imports when i bought the car, and they are in your neck of the woods in devon have a look at their website: http://www.torque-imports.co.uk , im sure they could get an alarm/immob fitted for you or point you in the direction of someone to get one sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovels Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 Found this website... Click Here but it seems load cheaper than most other companies. Am I missing something ot is this just a good price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C33JAY Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I had my Concept 650 fitted by Gap Security who carried out an excellent fit plus removed all the Old Toyota alarm stuff, this was all done in my drive way @ home in a day, like I say an excellent job treated the car like it was there own !!! (not too many like that in my experience) it all cost me best part of £500 squid, oh and the alarm has the proximity which croaks like a frog when you get near the motor. worth a try :o) they have a Web sitej ust type Gap Security. Rgds CJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 That MNC link looks like a supply only, which technically they shouldn't do. Beware of supply only as a lot of dealers won't fit them, or will charge a high premium to do the installation, and they almost certainly won't entertain warranty. I'd also beware of anyone offering to fit a Clifford too cheaply. They need to be installed properly, or they will have problems. Personally, I'd never have an alarm installed by mobile guys either. Before anyone jumps down my throat, I hear of so many people that have had installations done by mobile guys, and if/when something goes wrong, they either make excuses as to why they cannot come back, or simply don't turn up and ignore your phone calls. Try to go by personal recommendations. There are some really good installation companies out there, but there are plenty of cowboys too... BTW, I highly recommend Clifford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTT2004 Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I no my alarm which is a concept 650 cost me £350, which is a very good price I think. that was at http://www.torquesystems.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C33JAY Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Like all of us we give recommendations on experience and the good thing about Gap Security is they are a reputable Oragnisation with the means for customers to complain and receive any redress where needed. I also like having the opportunity to watch over someone who ive entrusted taking my car to bits :o) good luck anyway with what ever you decide :o) Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 TOAD ALARMS.....Ai606 best of the bunch....old model so there are some real bargains to be had. Simple no fuss alarms and never goes wrong if properly installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Old? - What's replaced it then? The Ai606 is a bloody good alarm system, but it's not as flexible as a Clifford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovels Posted March 8, 2005 Author Share Posted March 8, 2005 Thanks for all your help. Gonna speak to some people about fitting, etc. Gonna go for a Clifford as they seem to do the stuff I want. Cheers again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 i have a spare moss alarm can be wired up in minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewizzy Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 I got the Clifford 650 with Turbo timer, car was picked up at 9am from my work, alarm fitted brought back at 5pm to my work, brief training session, said to call him If i ever want anything changing, called next day to change proximity detector setting, came and did it at my work, called the day after that to change the blackjax code, came and did it at 7pm in the evening same day, called the day after that to tell him that Ive just accidentaly ripped the top of the plainview button off, came same day (about 30 mins after I called him) to replace the button, laugh at me and then to tell me that he's not going to charge me for the button! All that for £450 fitted! mobile installer too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Old? - What's replaced it then? The Ai606 is a bloody good alarm system, but it's not as flexible as a Clifford. Matt fitted me one of these over a year ago and it's been perfect. Haven't even had a single false alarm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 The new Compact Series (C1, C2, C4, etc) ...All in one box solution rather than the previous modular units that the 606 is based on. I vote for the 606, had a Toad alarm in my prelude too, no problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 The new Compact Series (C1, C2, C4, etc) ...All in one box solution rather than the previous modular units that the 606 is based on. I vote for the 606, had a Toad alarm in my prelude too, no problems at all. Nope, they run alongside the modular systems. The modular systems are far superior. Ai606, A101 etc. The 'C'ompacts are aimed at mobile fitters for installation simplicity. They should also be cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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