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So i just got my first skyline

It has no remote central locking and no alarm system. While i'm at it, i'd like remote start.

I've noticed a huge difference price wise between the main brands (e.g. viper etc) and other no name brands on ebay, but the specs seem to be the same.

Has anyone had any experience in the cheaper alarms? I dont need a state of the art alarm but i dont want to have somthing installed that gives up after a few weeks.

any thoughts?

cheers,

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Chris Rogers Grand Master

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Viper #1

also with the amount of threads of cars getting stolen

dont buy a cheapo if you value your car

really? so you are happy with an alarm that only drops the starter?

autowatch for me thanks. drops 3 ckts requires a proper installer to fit the thing and its oz stds - something the viper is not.

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all comes down to who installs it, no matter what alarm system it is the install is the main issue because you get lazy installers who dont solder and leave wires exposed so be carefull who you take it to.

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I've also been looking at the ebay ones compared to ones in autobarn. The ebay ones (for $45) have the same specs - sometimes more - than the ones in the stores. Might just buy a cheapo one and see how it performs, not a huge loss if it packs in on me, car is always locked away so can always get a expensive one.

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So i just got my first skyline

It has no remote central locking and no alarm system. While i'm at it, i'd like remote start.

I've noticed a huge difference price wise between the main brands (e.g. viper etc) and other no name brands on ebay, but the specs seem to be the same.

Has anyone had any experience in the cheaper alarms? I dont need a state of the art alarm but i dont want to have somthing installed that gives up after a few weeks.

any thoughts?

cheers,

remote start is highly illegal in Australia (ADR rules suck)and a defect

so is the turbo timer function of some car alarms

and check your insurance, cause some won't cover you unless it is an AUSTRALIAN approved model

some shops won't install ebay crap, and a how about a warranty ?? shop local, buy local for support reasons

don't try to install it yourself

a guide for approved car alarms and other info

http://www.nrma.com.au/documents/brochures/crimesafe-car.pdf

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Another option is GPS tracking systems, I fit them for www.intellitrac.com.au, basic tracking systems starting from $299 fitted might be an option for use. If you need more info feel free to pm me

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remote start is highly illegal in Australia (ADR rules suck)and a defect

Hi guys,

I'm the Australian Government and we don't want anyone to have unique or interesting cars, because, you know, only hoons drive nice cars.

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