Holden1989 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Went to fright night at Thorpe Park the other night, and took me over an hour to find the NA, at which point i thought it had been stolen - not good and was quite upset (not that it would have been stolen but telling the other half) So made me think, it hasnt got an alarm on it at the moment and it would be seriously easy to get into and just drive away (especially somewhere like that), has anyone got any recommendations for a basic but effective alarm that doesnt cost the earth? Dont want anything fancy, just something that goes beep TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Clifford are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Im sure there is good clifford alarms of Ebay, the guy comes out to your house and installs it, within a certain distance of course. But as with all Ebay stuff do some research before buying from the Seller. I myself have got a Cobra Alarm, was installed as part of my single build, think it was about £300 all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Your thinking has to be towards the joyrider type. With pro's it wouldn't make a difference what you do, also it's not really a pro-eye-catching car As above, bottom of the range clifford would be fine. As long as when you open the door it goes off, that should keep the regular scum at bay. If you want to spend a little more go for any clifford with blackjax, and make sure you use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Your thinking has to be towards the joyrider type. With pro's it wouldn't make a difference what you do, also it's not really a pro-eye-catching car As above, bottom of the range clifford would be fine. As long as when you open the door it goes off, that should keep the regular scum at bay. If you want to spend a little more go for any clifford with blackjax, and make sure you use it. Its the scum i was thinking about yes, i had spent all day surrounded by chavs so thoughts along those lines were going through my head Clifford are good. But which one, i have no idea what clifford does what Certainly dont want anything like a remote start (although when losing it in a car park that might help to find) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Clifford are good. I have a clifford, £400 installed. I really like it. Has proximity sensors, glass sensors and all openings are alarmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Yep, Clifford Concept 650, few bells and whistles, but it's a top alarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 But which one, i have no idea what clifford does what Certainly dont want anything like a remote start (although when losing it in a car park that might help to find) The cheapest one you can find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Yep, Clifford Concept 650, few bells and whistles, but it's a top alarm Thanks, thats all i wanted to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Kayla, I'm surprised you were able to insure it without an alarm fitted. I'd search for Clifford and Toad, and (possibly) fit something cheap if budget's very tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Kayla, I'm surprised you were able to insure it without an alarm fitted. I'd search for Clifford and Toad, and (possibly) fit something cheap if budget's very tight. I dont know about the insurance, Rob sorts it out, but dont worry it is insured Budgets not tight, just dont see the point in installing an amazing alarm, plus we have to get a new (amazing) one for the TT aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 No worries Kayla. A decent Toad alarm comes in at around £300 fitted, so that gives you a ballpark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Sit Animal on the front seat.. he scares most people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Some bargains here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 make sure you get an alarm with ultrasonics, the main reason for this is if it does not have it then they can smash your window and the alarm wont go off unless they open the door and the door pin switch operates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I've got a Toad alarm system for my car and it works a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 same here, never failed touch wood and its great scaring the mrs when it self arms and shes sat in the car haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 i have a viper 480xv for sale, if you are interested pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Some bargains here Great find, think we'll be giving them a call i have a viper 480xv for sale, if you are interested pm me. Thanks for the offer mate, however id ideally want to drop the car off, pay the money then pick it up next day sort of thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I have a laminated picture of MattH in my car. That's enough to deter any thieves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 I have a laminated picture of MattH in my car. That's enough to deter any thieves Why is it laminated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Why is it laminated Wipe clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I have a laminated picture of MattH in my car. That's enough to deter any thieves Now Kayla that sure is a budget alarm! Though it might put you off driving Don't even know why I am joining the Matt H bashing, his always very nice to me (not anymore I guess). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Great find, think we'll be giving them a call Thanks for the offer mate, however id ideally want to drop the car off, pay the money then pick it up next day sort of thing no problem, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 i'm having a toad alarm fitted on monday outside my office costing £190 all in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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