ellis Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Now I have my dream car I want to make sure she stays where she's meant to be! So, want to fit a top notch alarm/immobiliser with remote central locking and before I go down to my security place was wondering what you guys would recommend as a mutts nutts system. Price up to about £300 really. Ta in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 £300 will be entry level stuff really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 OK - well lets start from there then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 As said before, it's not gonna be top off the line. As i'm sure your aware, Cat 1 is a must whatever you go for though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Well, it depends.... I've fitted a top of the line clifford alarm from the US which isn't Cat certified, but it does exceed the standard, I have still left in the standard cat 1 system I previous had in which is controlled by my new system. The Clifford Rs3.5 has remote paging, turbo timer, autostart, shock, door, hood, winter mode and whole host of other features... The crazy thing is you can pick up the RS3.5 units for around 200 quid... Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I just got a Toad alarm fitted, with optional tilt sensors so no one runs off with the wheels it cost £360. its got remote locking, motion sensors, sensors on the doors, boot and bonnet. bump sensors. Have heard the Clifford Concept alarms are the mutts nutts at moment though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Clifford-Martix-RSX-3-5-alarm-W-auto-start-LCD-remote_W0QQitemZ7999473645QQcategoryZ15329QQssPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Here is the clifford 3.5 unit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 My advice, for what it's worth, is fit the most basic alarm that meets insurance needs. The more complex they are 9auto shut of windows, blah blah) the more dody wiring hacks into the cars looms, the more to go wrong, the more to rip out if the alarm unit itself plays up. I see more electronic troubles on MKIVs that are down to none factory alarms than anything else. 90% of the reloiability is in the installation, and installers are cost driven to rush things. Find a good installer in your area and don't hammer them on price. Ask for and check you get soldered and shrink wrapped joints, not twisted wires and insulation tape. i just ripped out 3 alarms from one MKIV, and the mess was terrifying, a real abortion. The loom was repaired, but a long tedious slog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 On that budget I'd be tempted by the Sigma M30 - old now but it does the job with minimal fuss, reliable too. In my opinion the best alarm system is the one nobody is expecting, I've never understood why people advertise what they have on their car in the public domain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrote Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Cat1 & TRACKER!!!!! Absolutely essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Cheers all - have a very good outfit locally and have opted for a Clifford G5 system - it'll take about 6 - 7 hours to fit apparently - shade under 400 notes fitted. Used these guys before for my old BM and they are good eggs, not fly-by-nights. (Oh, and Chris, I went for the UK TT in the end, sorry!!! I like the thought of a warm arse in winter and grandad cruise control!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Im with Chris W on this one.....basic factory alarm/imobiliser and a thacham approved stearing lock does me fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Mine doesn't seem to be working though!! Hence need for a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 If yo go for Cliffords Blackjax make sure you remember to switch it off when you drive so your car doesn't stop in the White Rose Centre car park with the alarm blaring and headlights flashing just because you were eyeing up a lass and forgot to enter the key-code! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 If yo go for Cliffords Blackjax make sure you remember to switch it off when you drive so your car doesn't stop in the White Rose Centre car park with the alarm blaring and headlights flashing just because you were eyeing up a lass and forgot to enter the key-code! A more annoying, time consuming and God damned awful system I have yet to see, had a car in a year or two back with one of these AND some other alrm, drove me demented, I think it was Monkey Marks.... (Sorry Monkey, nice car, shame about the (many) alarms Has anyone ever seen someone appoach a car with the alarm going in a public place and challenge the motives of the driver? A pure sop to the insurance companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 So what is the best and i mean best system to use in terms of a basic system that'll do the job? I was just thinking of a basic cat 1 system with remote locking and that's about it. Not arsed about the rest really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael parker Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 If yo go for Cliffords Blackjax make sure you remember to switch it off when you drive so your car doesn't stop in the White Rose Centre car park with the alarm blaring and headlights flashing just because you were eyeing up a lass and forgot to enter the key-code! Been there, done that, worn the red face!!!! Ended up getting my blackjax turned off in the end, great idea, pita if your taking your car in to a garage or forget to put the code in!!! Oh how embarassing to be in the city centre with your alarm bellowing 4 sirens in 1, indicators and brake lights flashing and everyone giving you the "what a muppet" look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Does a cat 1 alarm HAVE to have remote locking and unlocking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Does a cat 1 alarm HAVE to have remote locking and unlocking? Saves you scratching the door handle when you miss the keyhole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 So what is the best and i mean best system to use in terms of a basic system that'll do the job? I was just thinking of a basic cat 1 system with remote locking and that's about it. Not arsed about the rest really! Toad Ai606 without question. Nothing fancy, very reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Saves you scratching the door handle when you miss the keyhole You hinting at something? An EXPERIENCED drunk doesn't lock his car.... Or so I am told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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