alarms

[wickedtyper]

hey guys, is it worth getting an alarm for a DC2 ITR? or is the MING immobiliser installed stock good enuff? what type of alarms do you guys have? and what is the general opinion on what is best?

[Slow96GSR]

Most thieves will pass a car if they see the little flashing light. They might bump the car to see if it goes off but for the most part an alarm is just another thing they have to disable to take the car and it will also call attention to the car. Of course a tow truck will take the car faster than any one person. In my opinion a simple alarm that is inexpensive will do just as good as an expensive alarm. It all depends on the options you want, like paging or auto start. I myself use Clifford, made by DEI, in all my cars. I wouldn't think of owning a car without an alarm. Just make sure to burry it deep in the dash or be like me and put it somewhere else in the car.

[spoondc2r]

personally i believe those sweet recaros are worth having an alarm. just as an extra deterant for those potential theifs. i had an alarm sitting at home not installed when my recaros got stolen and i was pretty dirty. so from my pov the alarm is worth it and maybe change one or two of your bolts for you seats.

as for types of alarms possibly one with a pager system so if your car does get broken into you will know it. just my two cents.

[Bayani]

Gee, I might be Biased, but I'd recommend it :)

[Jomsy]

your immobiliser wont let you know some punk just smashed your window to rip off you stereo while your parked out the front of your mate place

[VTECACCORD]

why is this even a question.

Every DC2R should have an alarm with at least 2 points of immobilisation, tilt sensor, glass break sensor.

Ur asking for it to be stolen if u dont have an alarm, honda's security is pathetically easy to bypass.

[defect]

So where do you live? I need some dc2r recaros :D
joking.

Yea every car that has some sort of valve to you should have a alarm.
you never know when someone wants your car. when you do, its already too late.

[sml-089]

its a pretty cheap mod to get usually and also gives u a better piece of mind and security. even if it only slows down a theif its a help. but my alarm/immobiliser just acts as a joke to my mates as the just slap my bonnet and make my alarm go off just to piss me off. lol. but a worthwile mod IMO

[ITRBoI]

if you worried get GPS alarm system.....cops will be there in about 10 to 15 minutes they can also turn it off from their computer system as well......just like back to base alarm

[Bludger]

Cobra, no fancy stuff, just quality

[Kazaf]

Autowatch ;)

They are good from what I hear, and from experience

[Bayani]

Or talk with me :)

[sml-089]

Bayani, how much u got the rhino rav2 for? just interested in price as to compare to what i payed

[XcOn]

Mongoose best alarm goin, the m80 series has a code hopper which generates a new code every time the alarm is activated so theives cannot jump codes.

[ITRBoI]

Mongoose best alarm goin, the m80 series has a code hopper which generates a new code every time the alarm is activated so theives cannot jump codes.

this is not a bad alarm too...... :thumbsup:

[Bayani]

sml-089;
You want supplied or installed? :)
We'd more than likely get it cheaper as I get some pretty damn good prices.

FYI: The overwhelming majority of Alarms with remotes are Code-Hopping and Anti-Code grabbing. Bar those on the Entry-level and possibly a few mid level.

On that note, only about 7% of thefts occur when the theif had access to the keys.
Code-Grabbing and Scanning isn't as big as it used to be; and is more likely to happen to new cars, or highly modified vehicles.

In comparison, the m80 to the RAv2 are largely the same features.

Rhino Brochure (http://www.rhinosecurity.com/downloads/Rhino_Car_Catalogue_2006.pdf?PHPSESSID=fd79e41fea6 8d8d40eb472f514e4ec8a)
M80 Details (http://www.mongoose.com.au/car-security/index.php?product_id=M80G)

[Kazaf]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customavatars/avatar3473_1.gif I pity the fool.. who does not have a secure alarm system in their Integra!

[Moya]

Viper 1000 here. ****en love it.

[Mr_will]

i have a clublock :)

[Bayani]

Viper 1000 here. ****en love it.

Why's that?

[[SDCTVE]]

Codealarm remote ignition alarm/immobiliser
with sensors on windows, doors, boot and bonnet
$600 fully installed from jb hi fi

[VTECACCORD]

Keep in mind the alarm is only as good as the installer.

Feautrues don't do shit if you can find the alarm yank it out and throw it out the window.

Don't be fooled by features.

[teaseR]

Viper 1000 here. ****en love it.


2nd that with microwave senor
apparently one of the best in the market
just got one.. and for damn cheap too

[[SDCTVE]]

well that all depends where you wanna hide it. i reckon for 600 bucks professionally installed is pretty good, its pretty sensitive tho. the sound of a loud car makes it go off or even a sub thumping past. YOU WOULD KNOW if som1 even touches your car!

[VTECACCORD]

pull off the lower dash cover, and peer up under the dash, see that wad of wiring going to the black box. Thats the alarm

Consider that $600 Wasted. JB HiFi rarely do good alarm installs.

And thiefs aren't dumb they can shut down ur siren before they even open the car door.

Microwave Sensors have a huge tendency to false, they really are garbage.

[[SDCTVE]]

so what makes an alarm a "good alarm"??????

[[SDCTVE]]

hey guys, is it worth getting an alarm for a DC2 ITR? or is the MING immobiliser installed stock good enuff? what type of alarms do you guys have? and what is the general opinion on what is best?

That was the question and the answer is get an alarm fitted! at the end of the day if someone wants to break in your car or drive off with it they will!

an alarm just makes the job harder....a club lock isnt a bad investment either!

if a theif passes your car and sees a flashing light and a club lock im sure theyl think twice!

[jbounce]

Ive got a Brant (Keypad Alarm, like on Wrexxys), very good alarm system.
The lights look crazy at night when all the numbers on the keypad flash in cool random patterns.
Cost about 1000 though. Better to shop around and consider your options.

[Bayani]

[QUOTE=VTECACCORD;1067916]pull off the lower dash cover, and peer up under the dash, see that wad of wiring going to the black box. Thats the alarm

Consider that $600 Wasted. JB HiFi rarely do good alarm installs.
QUOTE]

That's about right.

I'm actually relocating all my alarm to other areas of the car for the time being. -- In the coming weeks I'll be getting a Rhino RAv2.. 3-Point, Australian Standard Approved and Insurance Backed.

$600 installed would have got you what I'm getting.

The Codealarm wouldn't be a 3-point. Just for installs, Strathfield charge $550 for 3-points. Rediculous prices for mediocre work.

Do your research. :)