M80 Is It Worth The Au?

[Rekin]

Hey,

Just got back from stylyn audio (place in melb Chris Rogers recomm)

Have booked in:

M80AU + Internal Siren + Central locking hookup + labour = $630

Will give the internal siren a drop ( -$50) as it's not really needed.

Is the ultrasonic worth the extra money? Or should I just go the M80G?

Cheers

Patrick

[Chris Rogers]

you mean glass break. AU is one I do not do. GB and shock are usually enough for me.

[Rekin]

the ultrasonic unit has 2 sensors judging by their pic. Does this get placed on the dashboard somewhere visible or where is the common place for them. I could always ask but stylyn but posting on SAU is easier

Cheers

[hobzta]

from my experience the ultrasonic sensors are more a pain the ass than anything else. I would just go for the glass break and not worry about the ultrasonic. If you lock your car all the time (which I would hope you would) then there is no need for the ultrasonic, coz they will have to break a windows or open a door to get into the car, both of which will set of the alarm anyhow.

Even thou you can set the sensitivity on most ultrasonic sensors, I used to get most people coming back a few weeks after installing the alarm ask me to turn it off or pu the sensitivity as low as possible. Just due to they pick up any movement in the car. For instance you lock a flying bug in the car, the snesor will pick it up if it moves after the alarm has armed, also things like sun blinds falling down etc. Just a pain in the ass in my opinion.

[Chris Rogers]

the ultrasonic unit has 2 sensors judging by their pic. Does this get placed on the dashboard somewhere visible or where is the common place for them. I could always ask but stylyn but posting on SAU is easier

Cheers

both sides of th dash.

the above post is why I do not sell them.

[Trav33]

To answer your Q...

I had an ultrasonic sensor in my VN Calais, and it was hidden under the plastic near the gear shifter. From my experience, they will work through plastic and can be hidden, but will not work through metal.

[Rekin]

hrmm valid points about the ultrasonic. Ill drop by tomorrow and change my quote to the m80G.

Thanks

[Rekin]

had a chat with the staff at stylyn.

They mentioned that if you have window tint, and the window is hit it wont shatter as the tint is holding the broken peices. So the mic may not detect the hit and removal of the tinted window.

Also, you can arm the alarm with the windows down and anyone who sticks their arm through would trigger the alarm.

This would be useful if you at petrol station and dont want to put windows back up and similar scenario's.

I'll stick with the ultrasonic and keep sau updated on my experience

Cheers

[Rekin]

update:

Got alarm fitted today by stylyn, couldnt be happier, cant say the same for my neighbours as im testing this out

Have to get used to the 2 ultrasonic sensors infront of my face

What are some good features to enable on the mongoose?

ignition door lock, last door arming, perimeter nite lite etc.

Anyone had experience or just leave it all set on default.

Thanks

[Chris Rogers]

update:

Got alarm fitted today by stylyn, couldnt be happier, cant say the same for my neighbours as im testing this out

Have to get used to the 2 ultrasonic sensors infront of my face

What are some good features to enable on the mongoose?

ignition door lock, last door arming, perimeter nite lite etc.

Anyone had experience or just leave it all set on default.

Thanks

just leave it standard. send me a PM and I'll tell you a few things

[Rekin]

Spent a couple of days testing the alarm, ie kicking the tyre , sticking hand through window etc and it all works.

One thing which is worrying me is in the manual, mongoose has a lights on warning. Where it beeps if you leave your lights on and arm the car.

I tested this but no siren/noise was made to alert me that the lights were still on...

Do i have to wait a couple of minutes for a voltage drop in order for the siren to chirp or is something not working?

Cheers

[foznice]

I wouldn't stress dude. Your car should beep at you anyway if you leave your lights on.

[Rekin]

Went back to alarm installer, they only install the lights-on warning feature on request.

- Patrick