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what alarm on GU?
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2005 6:57 pm
by 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
Alarm
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 12:17 pm
by vrunner
You could try the genuine nissan alarm, part number B2600VD000AU
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 2:01 am
by 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.
Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 1:57 pm
by murcod
www.dynamco.com.au make some really good value units.
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 12:02 am
by 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
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 9:52 am
by murcod
Dean, Dynamco make Cyclops (see post above yours.)
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:43 am
by 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.
Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:59 am
by chimpboy
Jaycar australian standards car alarm.
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:23 pm
by murcod
blkmav wrote: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.
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 2:11 pm
by blkmav
murcod wrote:blkmav wrote: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