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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:22 pm

I'm after getting a kit for my 325 and have seen a few universal ones on offer, ranging from locking to actual remote starting too!

One that does interest is one that does the windows too.

Would this work on the E30 cos don't you have to have the ignition on to work the windows or is there an override for this?

Any one had any experience in using / fitting these?

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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:26 pm

i've got a toad alarm on my cab does the central locking and windows and after 40 sec's of the keys being out of the car the windows go up winkeye
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:28 pm

sounds good! :P Don't suppose you have details (model etc)?
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:29 pm

for the windows to go up once the alarm is armed, you need a window lifter module... this is seperate from the alarm itself! they dont cost much... you then wire them up to the windows and one of the wires to the alarms output signal so it makes them go up on alarm activation
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:55 pm

cliffy's is toad ai606 with total closure
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 2:50 pm

fowler wrote:cliffy's is toad ai606 with total closure
thats the one :cool:
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:39 pm

i've seen it for Ԛ£300 fitted... not too bad really! Does it replace the factory imobilser too?
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 3:47 pm

you can have both however my factory mob was fucked
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:13 pm

cliffybabe wrote:
fowler wrote:cliffy's is toad ai606 with total closure
thats the one :cool:
spoke to a couple of fellas last nite and one reckoned they were shite.. the other was a fan...
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:21 pm

the old difference of opinion !?! Great! lol
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:22 pm

FBF, Yeah mate nice chatting to you last night glad folwer got the service light off for ya

I'm the fan cos theres one on my motor and folwer just pic's on me :cry:
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:31 pm

fbf, any reason why your other mate wasn't a fan?
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:33 pm

NH325CAB wrote:fbf, any reason why your other mate wasn't a fan?
When i asked folwer he couldnt give a reason, Most zoners will back a Toad ai606 or a clifford alarm
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:39 pm

and the toad comes with window lifters?
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:41 pm

na i had to get the module for the windows and central locking but its well worth it
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:42 pm

well i have an alarm and imob already (although haven't a clue what type) ..... maybe i just need the central locking and lifter module then.
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:43 pm

NH325CAB wrote:well i have an alarm and imob already (although haven't a clue what type) ..... maybe i just need the central locking and lifter module then.
Yeah drop into a alarm shop get them to take a look athey might be able to use a universal jobby to get your system all linked up winkeye
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:46 pm

Ah good thinking! :)
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:54 pm

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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:03 pm

Toad ai606 is a proper alarm - plenty of features also

but end of the day, alarm is only as good as the person who fits it..
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:05 pm

NH325CAB wrote:i've seen it for Ԛ£300 fitted... not too bad really! Does it replace the factory imobilser too?
i didnt know there was a factory immobiliser!!
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:52 pm

sorry cab didnt mean to complicate the issue.. fowler said they were crap cos he was winding up cliffy..

my own view is (and ive had one toad alarm on a merc) id have another one in a heartbeat. it was good
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Post Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:56 pm

excellent.... in that case i will pop down my local alarm shops and get some quotes... cheers all! :)