what alarm on GU?

[familybus]

as above im after a basic alarm that will let me know if some filth is trying to break into my GU, all i need on it is central locking via remote, door protection etc etc for around the $300 mark whats the best value? thanks

[vrunner]

You could try the genuine nissan alarm, part number B2600VD000AU

[Trusa]

If you're going to run a turbo timer ensure alarm has an auto arming function. This will automatically lock doors and arm alarm a set period after engine has turned off (I think mine is 30 seconds).

It does mean you need to lock the doors by hand (with central locking this shouldn't be a problem) but you lock the doors, leave timer running and go about your business rather than waiting for your timer to end to arm alarm manually (which means you are not making use of your timer).

As for good value, I don't know much about brands. Just thought you should consider the above option. Bought mine from Autobarn during a sale, works great but unsure of brand. Dual stage immobiliser, shock sensor, 2 code hopping transmitters and I believe they retail for $300 ish. There's a heap on Ebay, just research first which brand and what features you want and you should find something similar and cheaper.

[murcod]

www.dynamco.com.au make some really good value units.

[Tas_Dean]

My best piece of advice- AVOID shock sensors. They are a pita. Get something with a glass breakage sensor instead. cyclops are a good brand, but there are plenty of others.
Get a full black-wired alarm, they are the only ones that insurance companies count, especially if the vehicle is in a high (theft) risk category.

Don't be fooled by the prices at places like autobarn selling rhyno, supply only I can get a battery backup, black wired alarm with glass breakage for around $180.

Cheers, Dean

[murcod]

Dean, Dynamco make Cyclops (see post above yours.)

[blkmav]

Don't get an auto-arming aka AU Standard. I have one fitted and it's a PITA in the bush because every time you stop the alarm arms.

[chimpboy]

Jaycar australian standards car alarm.

[murcod]

Don't get an auto-arming aka AU Standard. I have one fitted and it's a PITA in the bush because every time you stop the alarm arms.

Part of the Australian Standards (there are a couple of different ones for alarms BTW) is that the alarm must immobilise the vehicle's ignition within a certain time from the engine being switched off. Mine does this by simply immobilising the engine- ie. if you try to start it you can't and the alarm will sound. However, it will not trip the alarm if you open the doors after it's auto armed itself.

[blkmav]

Don't get an auto-arming aka AU Standard. I have one fitted and it's a PITA in the bush because every time you stop the alarm arms.

Part of the Australian Standards (there are a couple of different ones for alarms BTW) is that the alarm must immobilise the vehicle's ignition within a certain time from the engine being switched off. Mine does this by simply immobilising the engine- ie. if you try to start it you can't and the alarm will sound. However, it will not trip the alarm if you open the doors after it's auto armed itself.

Yup that's what mine does and it's a PITA in the bush