Aftermarket alarm recommendations

Started by Call the midlife!, February 4, 2022, 09:57

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Call the midlife!

Can anyone point me in the direction of a decent, plain and simple alarm system please?
DIY fit, door sensors and probably cabin sensor but no requirement for immobiliser (I know they pretty much all come with immobiliser capability but don't require it).
And as small a fob as possible!
Cheers.
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tricky1138

Cobra seam to have small remotes, or I remember my old Subaru having a Sigma remote which was quite small.

TBH no-one takes any notice of car alarms going off - is it a requirement of your insurer, or why are you wanting one fitted?
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Call the midlife!

I know what you're saying, I'm just looking for options at the moment to see if it's worth it.👍🏻
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Alex Knight

An immobiliser is far more beneficial than an alarm IMHO.

Call the midlife!

Quote from: Alex Knight on February  4, 2022, 11:30An immobiliser is far more beneficial than an alarm IMHO.
Yup, that's why I got rid of the Apexi when I had it fitted and swapped for the EMU, still have the OEM immobiliser, that's the only reason for not wanting an aftermarket one.

It's just a fact finding mission at the moment while I've got the car in bits (again) and it'll be easy to run the sensor wiring etc.
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1979scotte

A really good steering lock is better than an alarm IMHO.
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Quote from: 1979scotte on February  4, 2022, 19:46A really good steering lock is better than an alarm IMHO.
I've got a good quality wheel bar on the bus when it's parked up for the night but if they're that determined it's a ridiculously easy job to remove the steering wheel...
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Joesson

Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  4, 2022, 20:15
Quote from: 1979scotte on February  4, 2022, 19:46A really good steering lock is better than an alarm IMHO.
I've got a good quality wheel bar on the bus when it's parked up for the night but if they're that determined it's a ridiculously easy job to remove the steering wheel...

Am I correct in saying that an auxiliary steering lock is clamped to the steering wheel? If so removal of said wheel would perhaps present another challenge for the would be thief if wanting to drive the car away.

shnazzle

If you're still running the stock immobiliser, I wouldn't bother with an alarm.
The only way to steal the mr2 is to steal your keys.

The only other way is to break in, remove the stock ECU, replace it with another one for which you have a working key, and then pair it with the barrel.
... It's just not going to happen is it?

For insurance purposes; if its DIY fit, it most likely won't be accepted as a valid alarm. Worth checking.

If it's just for stopping people from messing about in your car and maybe stealing a stereo... Any eBay special really. As long as it makes a loud noise.

This day and age, close proximity sensor immobilisers and GPS trackers are the only way forward
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Quote from: Joesson on February  5, 2022, 13:35
Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  4, 2022, 20:15
Quote from: 1979scotte on February  4, 2022, 19:46A really good steering lock is better than an alarm IMHO.
I've got a good quality wheel bar on the bus when it's parked up for the night but if they're that determined it's a ridiculously easy job to remove the steering wheel...

Am I correct in saying that an auxiliary steering lock is clamped to the steering wheel? If so removal of said wheel would perhaps present another challenge for the would be thief if wanting to drive the car away.
There are ways and means of steering one without the steering wheel attached, I'm not going into them here as it's not a good idea 😂
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Quote from: shnazzle on February  5, 2022, 13:48If you're still running the stock immobiliser, I wouldn't bother with an alarm.
The only way to steal the mr2 is to steal your keys.

The only other way is to break in, remove the stock ECU, replace it with another one for which you have a working key, and then pair it with the barrel.
... It's just not going to happen is it?

For insurance purposes; if its DIY fit, it most likely won't be accepted as a valid alarm. Worth checking.

If it's just for stopping people from messing about in your car and maybe stealing a stereo... Any eBay special really. As long as it makes a loud noise.

This day and age, close proximity sensor immobilisers and GPS trackers are the only way forward
Yeah, I'm in full agreement with all of that, it was mainly for the engine cover to alert me of anyone trying to steal my blue hoses...😂
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Bossworld

Quote from: Call the midlife! on February  5, 2022, 15:08
Quote from: shnazzle on February  5, 2022, 13:48If you're still running the stock immobiliser, I wouldn't bother with an alarm.
The only way to steal the mr2 is to steal your keys.

The only other way is to break in, remove the stock ECU, replace it with another one for which you have a working key, and then pair it with the barrel.
... It's just not going to happen is it?

For insurance purposes; if its DIY fit, it most likely won't be accepted as a valid alarm. Worth checking.

If it's just for stopping people from messing about in your car and maybe stealing a stereo... Any eBay special really. As long as it makes a loud noise.

This day and age, close proximity sensor immobilisers and GPS trackers are the only way forward
Yeah, I'm in full agreement with all of that, it was mainly for the engine cover to alert me of anyone trying to steal my blue hoses...😂


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