Branners Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 The UK spec alarm on my car failed on Saturday meaning I couldnt go to Time Attack at Brands Hatch. Im looking to get Matt Harwood to fit a new alarm for me but Im wondering what alarm systems people recommend. I dont want to spend more than about £250 including fitting so what options are out there? JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Matt's your best bet on advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I had a Toad alarm fitted to my NA which was about that price. Did the job and didn't give me any hassle. I have a Clifford all singing and dancing thing now which is totally OTT and has mood swings in the severe heat or cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazla Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I had an alarm fitted on Saturday. The car came without one which was a bumper for insurance purposes. I shopped about and theres not much on the market for under £250 fitted. Mine was £250 fitted and its a (toad sterling one) cat 1. Does everything you need it to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Had mine fitted by the guy who was recommended on here a few months ago ( Kevin i think !!!) £220 fitted on my drive;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 i got a toad fitted to mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I have a Clifford 600 and think it's great. It's got everything I need and more with lots of adjustability. I'm sure there are better and cheaper ones around but Clifford is familiar and user friendly IMO so i'm sticking with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I would never use anything other than the clifford, simply for the anti-Jax system. Pete's right they can be qerky sometimes though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I've not had 1 single problem with mine. I think the right installation is important too. I had mine done at Sextons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 My Toad was about £250-£300 can't remember which lol... But it does the job, had it fitted at sextons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Got a toad fitted too. Jamiep had the same guy a few weeks later to fit the same and i think a few others now have used him. I will dig out my original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I have a Clifford 600 and think it's great. It's got everything I need and more with lots of adjustability. I'm sure there are better and cheaper ones around but Clifford is familiar and user friendly IMO so i'm sticking with it. i have the 650p concept and i love it, a bargain IMo at £550 fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=101227&highlight=alarm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I've got a Sigma in the 964 and I can't remember what in the Supra. I can't comment on how good the Sigma is really, since I'm not a car thief. But the thing I do like about it is that it has a super-alarm feature. It's got a keypad, and you can key in a code which will disable the remote keyfobs after you've locked the car. You then have to open the car manually the next time (which means setting the alarm off), and enter a pin code to disable the alarm / immobiliser. After that, the key fobs work again. Given how often cars are stolen by people breaking into houses and stealing the keys these days I like that feature. I use it whenever I'm away from the house for a few days on business / holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Blackjax does the same and isn't a PITA once you get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 This might help decide too http://www.thatcham.org/security/index.jsp?page=75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 clifford for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Just go with the one Matt recommends in that price range, he has done two for me now and they have both been fine. I have had two bad experiences with Clifford alarms and would never use them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I have a Laserline 921k fitted by a mate who was a installer. It has been in since i bought the car and i have never had a problem with it. The alarm only cost £100 from memory, and was fitted for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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