Car alarms

[SNKS2K]

Hey guys,

Any recommendations on a aftermarket alarm system for the s2k?

[[ricer]]

mongoose m80 with the paging system

[euro69]

depends on your price range...

[kam]

are the quicktrax systems any good ? fully monitered with the ability to remotly shutdown the car

[Bayani]

Mongose are designed overseas and are shipped here en mass --thus low costs.

If you want something Australian designed and engineered; to Australian and New Zealand Standards, that are insurance company approved, PM what you'd like. :)

Let me know where you are too, might be able to get an installer for you to come out to your house.

[SNKS2K]

depends on your price range...

price is not really an issue but anything from 250 - 450 is how much i want to spend

i should check out JB or something...

[SNKS2K]

and definately an australian standard one. the last thing i need is the insurence complications

[euro69]

mongoose m80 is good....

[-MuGen PoWer-]

i suggest get a pro to install the alarm rather than just a normal shop like strathfield car radio etc.
A good alarm depends on how good the install is.
I recommend the mongoose m80 as well.

[ludecrs]

I love how every non S2000 owner has replied to this thread, with the exception of the thread creator.....

[Bayani]

price is not really an issue but anything from 250 - 450 is how much i want to spend

i should check out JB or something...

What did I just say about JB?!
For 300 I'll get you an Australian Standard Approved 3-Point Immobiliser & Alarm System. + Courier. :)
Lower your premiums!

Euro69, and Mugen Power,
Do you both have m80's?

[zero33]

I love how every non S2000 owner has replied to this thread, with the exception of the thread creator.....

i guess every other S2000 owner doesn't have an alarm...

any one got a Brant alarm? thoughts? or a AutoWatch thoughts?

[crazy_legs]

Does the M80 interfere with the current s2k's bulit in immobiliser?
So what does the s2k owners use?

[Bayani]

You can get an MAP80G.
This is the upgrade model, I think.

Some alarms allow you to install them ONTOP of the current immobiliser. You could essentially have 4-points. LOL.

I mainly find people suggest alarms that they themselves use; not neccessaily because they have intricate experiance with them.

FYI, My car came pre-fitted with an alarm that I recommended to the previous owner. I'll be ripping that out and putting one of our ones in.

[blusir2]

Hey guys,

Any recommendations on a aftermarket alarm system for the s2k?

hey dude...

i got one installed from a guy i know that works for himself.. he got me a alarm which still uses the original remote.. coz i didnt wanna carry 2 remotes, as our remote has the boot release and i use that a lot coz our car has no space inside.. its pretty good..also coz he works for himself he really takes the time to make everything right and not have bundles of wire everywhere.. good wiring skills..

-black wiring
-fuel cut
-ignition cut
-its got the normal standard alarm features

the standard alarm/immobiliser still works and all the functions of the remote also still work so i like it...

just gimme a yell if u want the guys number... i think it cost me about $300 or so fitted..

[Bayani]

What's the alarm he installed? LOL

[blusir2]

think it was a cyclops or sumthin.. dun remember .. was like a yr ago.. lol

left a msg on his fone to let me know wat brand it was.. will update when he replies my msg..

[SNKS2K]

i'm in Melbourne tho...

[Vuey]

i guess every other S2000 owner doesn't have an alarm...

any one got a Brant alarm? thoughts? or a AutoWatch thoughts?

to be honest , alarms dont really do shit these days . When you hear a car alarm these days , do you really do anything about it ?

In saying that i had the Mongose M80 installed in mine with the mircowave sensor and 3 point immobilizer as well . The 3 extra immobilizer didnt interfere with the OEM system .

All up , cost me $350 fitted . Very good alarm i must say . Alot of features (which you never end up using :p ) .

My girlfriend's s2000 also has the same system fitted to her car. As for tracking systems , if your not insured then you will need one , but they really are pointless . Cause if theives want your car they will get it no matter what .

[Bayani]

I do, Vuey. LOL

We're getting Rhino Tracks and Rhino RAM system put in to the work car this week.

Tracking systems can be very useful for fleet cars.

[ALPS]

I love how every non S2000 owner has replied to this thread, with the exception of the thread creator.....

I am seriously looking into getting one as well. What do i go for? i want one that'll beep the remote and let me know somethings up. so i can run out and pound the bastards. my car got keyed infront of my house. My mums rear window was smashed infront of our house. I want to wake up and catch the bastards right away. and prevent ofcourse them from taking the car or my sound system.

[zhong]

I use ebay alarms for all of my cars.. Because in the end, it's not what brand alarm that matters - it's how well it's installed that does.

I use one remote, and one remote only - I have all functions any alarm would have, have boot release, silent mode, panic mode. My immobilizer is still in tact, my central locking works as per factory, my lights flash when I arm/disarm, my boot pops up as it would with the factory remote. All my wires are black, and all my wires are hidden and cannot be accessed easily. I also have a motion sensor dongle, and the facility to add window modules and other modules as desired. My remote isn't daggy, and doesn't have an LCD screen on it lol.. Pretty good imo.

Best thing, it costed me $60 delivered next day. Ebay ftw! XD Just make sure you get the right person to install it and don't do a bodgey job and you'll be alright. If thieves really wanna steal your car, they will.

Peace.

[VeYzZii]

I use ebay alarms for all of my cars.. Because in the end, it's not what brand alarm that matters - it's how well it's installed that does.

I use one remote, and one remote only - I have all functions any alarm would have, have boot release, silent mode, panic mode. My immobilizer is still in tact, my central locking works as per factory, my lights flash when I arm/disarm, my boot pops up as it would with the factory remote. All my wires are black, and all my wires are hidden and cannot be accessed easily. I also have a motion sensor dongle, and the facility to add window modules and other modules as desired. My remote isn't daggy, and doesn't have an LCD screen on it lol.. Pretty good imo.

Best thing, it costed me $60 delivered next day. Ebay ftw! XD Just make sure you get the right person to install it and don't do a bodgey job and you'll be alright. If thieves really wanna steal your car, they will.

Peace.

You sleep better at night knowing you got the best of the best.. Regardless the fact that in most cases it wont make a difference. Like you said if they want the car, theyll get it. Thats why a GPS tracker is the best option, theyll get the car, but wont go very far with it :)

[MrJohn]

YEA on looking for a new alarm system atm too.. M80i probably?? i got quote 460 .. i dunno if thats expensive hence vuey got his done for 350?

[9large]

^ That was 4 years ago mate... before you were born on OH.

[VeYzZii]

YEA on looking for a new alarm system atm too.. M80i probably?? i got quote 460 .. i dunno if thats expensive hence vuey got his done for 350?

Get the M80, but get an microwave sensor with it.. Helps alot seeing that we have soft-tops. Works a charm, unless you have a hole in the roof. And if your not on a budget get a tracker too. I got all of them + installation for 1000.

[ALPS]

Get the M80, but get an microwave sensor with it.. Helps alot seeing that we have soft-tops. Works a charm, unless you have a hole in the roof. And if your not on a budget get a tracker too. I got all of them + installation for 1000.

I like this! i'm willing to spend upto 1000 for a good system. any more details on where to go?

[MrJohn]

^ That was 4 years ago mate... before you were born on OH.
LOL! ****! ooops

[9large]

Haha it happens to the best of us :)

[VeYzZii]

I like this! i'm willing to spend upto 1000 for a good system. any more details on where to go?

Yea dude. I got it all done at Dsire4sound, Rosyln Street Liverpool. They're real nice guys. My S2000 was the first they done and it took them a day cause of some delays. But im sure theyll do a great job. And if you dont have tints, you can work out a deal with the tinter next door..

[ALPS]

Yea dude. I got it all done at Dsire4sound, Rosyln Street Liverpool. They're real nice guys. My S2000 was the first they done and it took them a day cause of some delays. But im sure theyll do a great job. And if you dont have tints, you can work out a deal with the tinter next door..

damn. a bit far lol. im in melb. i wish i was in sydney. all the good shit is up there

[JayTea18]

i bought one of these. If you love your car like i do , they deserve the best. The feature i love best about this alarm you can start the car with an i phone. Havent got mine installed yet though.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-VIPER-RESPONDER-5902-COLOUR-PAGER-ALARM-REM-START-/250822846109?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a6634e69d

Honestly alarms only slow down a crook. All it takes is smash window pop the hood and kick the out the siren,take out the positive lead and then play around with the steering column . If it has a immobiliser all you have to do is find it and un plug a few wires and the computer wont know its there. Lol i sound like a crook it just a few things and electrician told me. He told me to get this and if installed properly it will be lethal . The for an example wire the alarm to a separate battery , put the siren down low where it cant be tampered with.

[ALPS]

i bought one of these. If you love your car like i do , they deserve the best. The feature i love best about this alarm you can start the car with an i phone. Havent got mine installed yet though.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-VIPER-RESPONDER-5902-COLOUR-PAGER-ALARM-REM-START-/250822846109?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a6634e69d

Honestly alarms only slow down a crook. All it takes is smash window pop the hood and kick the out the siren,take out the positive lead and then play around with the steering column . If it has a immobiliser all you have to do is find it and un plug a few wires and the computer wont know its there. Lol i sound like a crook it just a few things and electrician told me. He told me to get this and if installed properly it will be lethal . The for an example wire the alarm to a separate battery , put the siren down low where it cant be tampered with.

How do you know that it is the best? also, what type of sensors are they? magnet on each door and if the door opens? or is there motion sensors? like if they slash the roof and jump in the car without opening doors? what if a cat jumps on my car? is that going to set it off? i think it's best i find a good alarm specialist and discuss it with them. just don't know who to go to. I'm thinking these guys: http://www.glprosound.com.au/ they've installed my sound system for me. Don't know how they are with alarms though.

[VeYzZii]

i bought one of these. If you love your car like i do , they deserve the best. The feature i love best about this alarm you can start the car with an i phone. Havent got mine installed yet though.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-VIPER-RESPONDER-5902-COLOUR-PAGER-ALARM-REM-START-/250822846109?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a6634e69d

Honestly alarms only slow down a crook. All it takes is smash window pop the hood and kick the out the siren,take out the positive lead and then play around with the steering column . If it has a immobiliser all you have to do is find it and un plug a few wires and the computer wont know its there. Lol i sound like a crook it just a few things and electrician told me. He told me to get this and if installed properly it will be lethal . The for an example wire the alarm to a separate battery , put the siren down low where it cant be tampered with.

Hey dude. Those alarms arent aimed at stopping your car from getting stolen, rather they attract buyers by putting features that are useless but fun, like 'interior temperature, so you know if it has warmed up or cooled off enough to make your drive'... On a rating from 1 to 5 on protection theyre on about 1. This isnt a biased view, its the truth. I wouldnt suggest that alarm for protection of an S2000.

[Simmoyo]

The xx owner put in an after market alarm system and only pulled some of it out when he sold the car.

Has anyone seen this alarm set up before?

This is some of what he left behind, no names or numbers besides that sticker so I cant look it up


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[Torell]

How do you know that it is the best? also, what type of sensors are they? magnet on each door and if the door opens? or is there motion sensors? like if they slash the roof and jump in the car without opening doors? what if a cat jumps on my car? is that going to set it off? i think it's best i find a good alarm specialist and discuss it with them. just don't know who to go to. I'm thinking these guys: http://www.glprosound.com.au/ they've installed my sound system for me. Don't know how they are with alarms though.

I can vouch for gl pro sound. Imo prob the best installers in melb. But you pay for what you get. One of the owners has a civic type r to boot. Myt even get a discount if uve got ur ozhonda stickers up

[Simmoyo]

Anyone tried getting an alarm from these guys? http://www.commandoalarms.com/itmidx6.htm

I don't know why they are so cheap but their alarms are packed with features

I think these are their best 2

1) Commando FM-870

http://www.commandoalarms.com/itm30032.htm

2) Scytek

http://www.commandoalarms.com/itm30031.htm