Re: Alarm choices Reply #15 – April 21, 2021, 02:18:43 PM Quote from: Monkey on April 21, 2021, 12:12:36 PMThe immobiliser with the proximity ring used to be my go-to immobilising device.Very good, right up until the key ring breaks or you have a starting issue and can't trust it when diagnosing!Nowadays, I'm going for a tracker and a hidden switch in the car.Agreed, my point was if the insurance co. were insisting on some CAT measure then that would be my option. I doubt I'd fit one if I didn't already have one fitted. I did consider removing my alarm but it was a spider web of black wired heavily integrated into the loom. I didn't want to open that can of worms. I thought I'd best leave it, at least till it gives me any trouble.
Re: Alarm choices Reply #16 – April 21, 2021, 02:55:24 PM I installed a Clifford alarm/immobiliser when I put my car back together, no dodgy scotch locks or tape. Used proper connectors and de-pinned the factory terminal blocks swapping out for alarm wires.Most annoying thing is the battery drain. Keep thinking about a solar panel trickle charger. 1 Likes
Re: Alarm choices Reply #17 – April 22, 2021, 08:05:32 AM Feel your pain, my blue one suffers from that, I've bought a ctek for the blue one now.But the red one and Corrado will need a solar one. Have you seen any decent ones?
Re: Alarm choices Reply #18 – April 22, 2021, 02:47:27 PM big fan of fitting a hidden switch on the fuel pump, personally think alarms are a waste of time. The neighbours house alarm goes off all the time and nobody ever goes to check
Re: Alarm choices Reply #19 – April 22, 2021, 08:57:21 PM I feel alarms are irrelevant when you talk about today's mk2 - in reality, do you really think someone is going to "hotwire" a mk2? I doubt it today, certainly true 10 yrs ago. In todays world it'll be put on a low loader and stripped for bits.I would never recommend an alarm system for theft prevention on a mk2 - yes for general security ( window smashed, tilt sensor for wheels etc) but not for theft.security on a Mk2 needs to be a Thatcham approved cat6 tracker, dont bother with the cheap ebay ones, you need confidence not doubt. To keep your own mind at bay add a cat2 touch imobaliser - we prefer the cobra as it a really neat install but to be fair choose whatever you fancy - as long as it's a certified cat2.We been installing alarms for 20+ years, clifford approved, toad, cobra etc - the truth is they are all about the same, its all down to how good your installer is My Mk2 has a CAT2 touch imob. and a cat6 tracker. I have ever confidence that if someting did happen id get it back. 1 Likes
Re: Alarm choices Reply #20 – September 27, 2021, 03:09:38 PM Have a look at thatcham approved trackers Alarm/immobiliser approved and authorised to alert the police instantly incase of theft detection.
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