Which Alarm

[OBES]

Hey,

Just looking options on what sort of alarm to get once i get my car back. Did a search, heaps of results, but nothing that really helped me out.

So....im after something from the top end of the market/maybe one of the tracking companies. Anyone had/use a tracking company or got a top quality alarm that they could share there opinon on.

Also, what brands to avoid??

Cheers,

Obes.

[ScottKing GTS-4]

Hey,

Just looking options on what sort of alarm to get once i get my car back.  Did a search, heaps of results, but nothing that really helped me out.

So....im after something from the top end of the market/maybe one of the tracking companies.  Anyone had/use a tracking company or got a top quality alarm that they could share there opinon on.

Also, what brands to avoid??

Cheers,

Obes.

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Try one of these PowerLocks: http://www.powerlock.com.au

Cant go wrong.

[BL01]

Try to avoid those that are sold in JB HIFI...they are pretty shit ones accept for the top end ones which will probably cost $450+

[OBES]

Come on guys....Any help would be apreciated.

[Paradizzle]

scottking, have you got the powerlock installed in your car? Do you have to install it on top of a normal alarm?

Whats the installation cost on one of those puppies?

[Haxorz]

Also very keen to hear from a powerlock customer about it's performance.

[frx026]

OBES

There have been several threads on here relating to "tracking alarms" I would suggest to you a system called car minder. It is not one of the cheapest systems on the market, but it is definatly one of the better more reliable ones.

ScottKing GTS-4

There are several reasons why NOT to buy a powerlock system.

1 - The supplier, check out the website for all the spelling mistakes that are made. Most half decent companies will have a website that works and is spelt correctly.

2 - From the powerlock.com.au website you can without any form of registration or identification download the PDF instalation manual for the powerlock system, it has very detailed information on how and where the unit is in the car, as well as all of its components. Great information to supply to a theif so he/she can edcate themselves on how to steal your car. No other company i have ever dealt with in the last 10 years makes this type of information so public. Read the manual, it all that is stopping your car from being stolen is some super glue and a spade connector.

3 - The installers recommended by this company contain a list of some "not so good" installers. They are simply using the CAR SAFE list which, companies can register for, however need no specific training to get the accreditation. Your instaltion which is the most important part of any security system would most likely be rubbish

4 - Where are they based? Usually a manufacturer will list an address in the contact details. No address is given in Australia, on ly the US address of manufacture.

5 - The warranty on this product instantly becomes void as soon as a theft or attempted theft is made.

6 - Anyone with an ABN can become a "certified installer" with no tests, training or proof of prior skills.

Summary,

You would be wasting your money on this product.

You would get better security by going to your local girl guide club, asking the smallest girl the for the yellow Ribbon in her hair and then using that ribbon to tie your car to a tree or something.

Believe it or not I am not trying to sound like a smartass, I just cant believe how bad the product is.

Cheers

FRX026

Edited April 7, 2006 by frx026

[Baysidebluebnr34]

Hi guys,

We have found the Mongoose to be the best (M80). We have a other brands too, but the Mongoose in my veiw is the one.

It has a;

=Five year guarantee

=Meets AS Standards (good for insurance)

=Triple Circuit Immobilisation

=Turbo timer compatable

=Micro wave sensor (when poeple get to close to the car with out touching it)

=Heaps more functions

If you need one let me know.

Edited April 7, 2006 by Baysidebluebnr34

[53XYN]

well if u are willing to spend around 1200 installed for a tracking Viper 5000 alarm system i have all 3 cars at home with viper 5000 , viper 780xi , viper 680xi and my dad has a honet 800s.. all made by DEI which have been very reliable and my insurnace company loves these alarms over cheap JB-Hi fi pager systems...

[Mid_Nite_R33]

hey guys,

Where in SE Melbourne is a good place to go for a good car alarm ($400-500 mark)?

Who sells the Mongoose M80 in melbourne?

Thanks

[Paradizzle]

hey guys,

Where in SE Melbourne is a good place to go for a good car alarm ($400-500 mark)?

Who sells the Mongoose M80 in melbourne?

Thanks

Yo pm 'Chris Rogers' off this site, he will fix you up with a good price/deal.

[Mid_Nite_R33]

Yo pm 'Chris Rogers' off this site, he will fix you up with a good price/deal.

What about installation of it in melbourne?

[Paradizzle]

What about installation of it in melbourne?

I just got mine installed yesterday off the guy he recommended, so he has GOOD contacts down here in Melbourne. The dude who did mine yesterday did an insane job, no f**ker is stealing my car.. if they want it they will be their for a while trying to start it, and it will page me before crim has a chance to get anywhere near my alarm and i can go and see what is going on.

[Chris Rogers]

I just got mine installed yesterday off the guy he recommended, so he has GOOD contacts down here in Melbourne. The dude who did mine yesterday did an insane job, no f**ker is stealing my car.. if they want it they will be their for a while trying to start it, and it will page me before crim has a chance to get anywhere near my alarm and i can go and see what is going on.

he's getting better I see

last one of his I looked at it took ME 10 minutes to find it.

MNR 33 - pm me when you are ready.

[Mid_Nite_R33]

Does anyone know of any reputable car security workshops in S.E melbourne area ?

thanks

[Chris Rogers]

styln car audio in brentliegh - see keith or travis.

[Haxorz]

All that said, FRX026, but is the product itself OK (albeit imperfect marketing and installation support network).

I don't care if there is a spelling mistake on the website if my car is still where I leave it when I return.

Only way I can see beating this system is by roll starting manuals or replacing the starter motor (or tray truck of course as per all systems).

[frx026]

or by downloading the instal manual, using the information to give the power lock module the signal it requires to start.

probably take you 20 secs or so to steal the car seeing they are so helpful with supplying all the info..

[Chris Rogers]

PJ,

you noticed that too!

MCC,

noiticed that post - see my reply in the other thread.

get it done right and the car will still be there. if it worries you pop a GSM pager or quicktrak on it.

[frx026]

Chris,

It never seems to amaze me that people just dont get car security.

I always thought that the more secret your were on the type of system you had or the way it was installed would benefit you in a breakin/ theft situation.

There are two crazy things in this post.

1 - A link to a car security company that allows for download ( without registration/ identification) wiring diagrams and information that could be easily used to steal a car with their system.

and... ( and this is the best one)

2 - photos of a car showing clearly it's rego details (number plate) and the type of alarm installed.

Chris, hopefully you would agree.

Guys, for the interest of keeping your cars safe, get a good alarm, have it professionally installed and then, dont tell anyone (not even your mom) what sort it is.

There are a lot of dodgy poeple that read forums to gain information to steal cars.

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