alarms

Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 7:53 pm

ive got a 318i 1987 and the alarm system on it has not fob and isnt a bmw one what would i be best to replace it with and where can i have it fitted

Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:27 pm

Toad Cat1, had the Ai606 on my GSi which was pukka

Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:48 pm

look on the internet /phone GAP Security they come out to your work and fit it+ you get certificate as well.I had a MAXX Avitall Cat 1 Twin immobiliser fitted to my Scooby all done in about 1-2 hours.

Post Mon Feb 28, 2005 9:27 pm

the toad a1606 by far one of the best alarms for use and relaiblity

me sister had it on the sport

Post Tue Mar 01, 2005 1:28 am

I need an alarm too. Any chance of a group buy?
I've taken my old one out mate, guy I got the car off had lost the fobs and I was quoted Ãƒ”šÃ‚£120 for 2 new fobs, I can get a new alarm for that can't I, at least I know it'll work!!

Post Tue Mar 01, 2005 4:00 am

if anyone wants to do a group buy on Toad Alarms count me in!!

Post Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:01 am

i will get prices on the toad and also one of the auto watch alarms
they are both alarms i have fitted loads of and not one has come back with a problem.

Post Thu Mar 03, 2005 9:17 pm

Hi - I've just bought a Cheetah PRO2 alarm/immobilser/shock sensor/ultrasonic sensor off Ebay to fit to my 320i. Looks good, although I haven't fitted it yet. Not Thatcham approved, but I'm fitting it for security not insurance purposes.
Has, apparently good random code technology so can't be 'cloned' by some low-life near you when you park and arm.
Anybody fitted one of these? - any hints/tips/this bit'll make you swear a lot etc gratefully received.
Treeman612

ps unit cost Ãƒ”šÃ‚£45 plus Ãƒ”šÃ‚£10 postage direct from manufacturer in Singapore.

Post Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:18 am

Hmm -not bad at all- easy to fit and does what it say's is on the tin - instructions basic to say the least, aimed at installers- don't wire in the 4 pin connector cable which connects the top of the loom (green, blue, brown, violet) if you run E30 with c/l and dead-locking which works. The dead-locking circuitry in the c/l c/u (wot? central locking control unit) tells the alarm about door open/close status, so no need 4 the built-in central locking system. If you ain't got c/l or immobilser, you can retro-fit it with this - so far, so goood!

Post Mon Mar 21, 2005 12:30 am

Sorry, forgot - took 2 of us (1 electronic engineer 2nd class and me) about 5 hours to fit (sequential wiring test blew 30A fuse and damaged c/b solder track cos we connected the alarm c/l c/u not realising BMW c/l supplier had already built in the circuitry but not used it. Worth an hour off the install time cos it f***ed the hazard light circuit.) Laughed a lot when fitting so maybe 30 more minutes off the install? yee ha.....

Post Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:21 am

sextons

swansea / cardiff
toad alarm and you all can use my membership card for sw-cc to get the discount

Post Mon Mar 21, 2005 8:20 am

Arghhhhh!! Who said GAP security! Don't even bother, they use local alarm fitting centres around the country, charge double (no bullshit) for the privilige, and then to keep the warranty valid you've got to get the alarm serviced annually at a cost of Ãƒ”šÃ‚£117!!!!

Better off going straight to your local security centre.

Post Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:50 am

ive heard bad things about gap security too from when i used to own a calibra.

"twisted wired together and taped up" come to mind!

Post Mon Mar 21, 2005 5:06 pm

I have a clifford concept 300 fitted. Best thing with these alarms is you can upgrade bits on them. Thatcham Cat 1. I had the proximity sensor fitted as my car is a cab. Get too close and it "barks" at you!!!

I really like clifford alarms and have never had any problems with them

Post Mon Mar 21, 2005 5:36 pm

is this group buy going ahead coz im after one myself

Post Mon Mar 21, 2005 7:12 pm

ive now got an oringal alarm from ant now all i have to do is fit it
or maybe even get him to fit it as he is da mechanic im now working under

Post Sun Apr 03, 2005 9:47 pm

H-M3 wrote:is this group buy going ahead coz im after one myself

Me too (bttt!)

Post Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:00 pm

sigma arent bad,,,,

although i have been locked out my car twice with the engine running... which isnt fun in a delocked car.....

Post Mon Apr 04, 2005 12:06 am

e36 system3 alarms are pretty good, i`ve got one new in box ready to go in my 325i

Post Mon Apr 04, 2005 1:29 am

I need an imobiliser to make my insurance people happy... Obviously I'd prefer a full alarm system, but I cannae afford hundreds... Is fitting one myself & getting it inspected by an installer the best way? Or shall I just go with an immobiliser installed by them?

Any recommendations on cheap-ish ones either way?

Post Mon Apr 04, 2005 2:00 am

I have an avital 4400 n it nearly set fire 2 my sport wen the window module set fire inside of my dash

was not impressed 4 a Ãƒ”šÃ‚£1200 alarm!!

Post Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:49 am

Anyone on here good at identifying alarms??

I pulled a clifford out of my breaker, managed to pull the whole lot out in one piece, it's got a proximity sensor, it's got a huge black box, and a weird small box with G4 written on it, and like a small aerial coming out of it.

Post Mon Apr 04, 2005 2:12 pm

Simon, There not that old there only on G5 now I think. I had a G4 fitted to my CRX, it was a G4 concept 600 and it was agreat alarm it was Thatcham approved and it had loads of features and as blatantarrogance said bit's can be added on which is nice.

Post Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:13 pm

Anyone else interested in doing a Group Buy to get a discount??

Post Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:30 pm

have you got a supplier yet? If not, I can do it. Have contacts at toad to get at cost price...

Post Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:45 pm

I'd be interested in an alarm.

Post Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:46 pm

seconded. want one with remote central locking, too.

just for the chavtasticness, you understand

Post Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:19 pm

I want one with central locking too, I'm not bothered about the thatcham cert just want an alarm and remote locking.

Any idea on price?

Post Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:44 pm

I've seen some Toad pro cl's on ebay at Ãƒ”šÃ‚£69 and the Ai606 at Ãƒ”šÃ‚£120 and have been looking at getting one, the pro cl can be upgraded to total closure with an additoinal standard relay apparently which would be cool.

Post Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:48 pm

Andy_magic wrote:I've seen some Toad pro cl's on ebay at Ãƒ”šÃ‚£69 and the Ai606 at Ãƒ”šÃ‚£120 and have been looking at getting one, the pro cl can be upgraded to total closure with an additoinal standard relay apparently which would be cool.

Ebay is probably the easiest place to buy an alarm. What is "total closure"??

Post Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:02 pm

I got a cheapei last year for Ãƒ”šÃ‚£100 from the states with a 1/4 mile pager alarm and remote start. No full closure though, but i'm looking at adding this with a bit of jiggery pokery

Post Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:16 pm

You can leave your car with the electric windows (sunroof??) open and hit the arm button and it will lock the doors, do the windows up and maybe shut the sunroof.

I say maybe on the sunroof as I don't know how the alarm would know if the roof was tilited up or slid back.

I'm going to buy one and find out.