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Hi,
Peter - very glad to see you got your HZ back. Excellent news. But with all the subsequent talk of car security... I have a question.
Car alarms - Viper seem to be considered one of the best, but you must have them installed by a "qualified" installer, else they void the warranty. Other cheaper ones don't seem to have this restriction.
For two reasons, I'd prefer to do this install myself. Firstly, I'd like to know exactly where things are going in my car. Secondly, with a reasonable installation guide, I am capable of performing the actual installation. Hmm, I could probably add a third... it's fun working on your own car!!!
So, what have people here done? Has anyone fitted a decent alarm themselves in a 70's Holden? Any hassles or suggestions or recommendations? Any particular models to avoid?
Thanks,
Jason.
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Hey Jason,
I own a UC and i have a CYCLOPS alarm system and 4door central locking on mine! Took a day to install! The only problem that i came across is that no drill bits were strong enough to drill through the back doors (for the central loc
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I have installed numerous alarms & immobilisers for myself & friends, and I tend to favour the cyclops as an immobiliser, and mongoose for alarms (with battery backup).
Never had a prob with either brand, and I've lost count of how many I have installe |
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Any alarm that complies with aust design rules should be OK. Make sure all wires are black (numbered) and that the remote is a code hopper. An alarm with twin immobilising points is good too ie igntion and fuel pump etc.
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I am very soon installing an alarm in my wb van and considering using a 2+ stage immobiliser with one stage controlling a solenoid fuel valve somewhere in the fuel line, preferably discretely near the tank. The problem with older cars is that the lack of
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It is hidden behind my cental control unit (behind the head unit/heater/you know what im talkin about!!)! What i did was i actually mounted it to the dash - but in reverse if that makes sense. You cant see it even if you try - only way to access it is b
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Forgot to add, the kick panel idea would be a lot easier than how i did it, and is a good idea at that!! Give it a shot!! Its outta sight! My other reason for mounting it where i did is so the keyless entry gizmo can recieve its signal easier (height a
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A friend of mine has a very comprehensive alarm fitted to her HQ LS Monaro. It features central locking, vibration sensing etc. It also has a really cool feature called remote start which is great on those cold mornings as you can be sitting inside havi
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Be cautious with some alarms reaction to "power off " situations. Had a mongoose dual immobiliser alarm fitted to HQ ute, and was all gorgeous until first start. The start circuit effectively drags all current from battery, and the alarm decided that it |
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Hi everyone,
All awesome replies, very informational, much appreciated!
A few more bits I forgot to ask in the original post... some of the newer alarms out are advertising a Paging System. Not quite as complex as what Munromad describes, as they
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I tried a remote pagine one. Not aussie standard...everything worked except the bloody immobilser. And with chinese instructions it didnt help. So was that 10 seconds and press the brake..5 secs and press the brake and turn on the ign - all too hard. In t
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Hi Jason,
Many top end alarms came be programmed to either page (buzz) the remote or even sms your mobile if you park out of the remote range.
Personally I don't like car alarms but I think immobilisers are a good idea.
I have had a car stolen be
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Hey guys, Has any of you tried one of these Power Lock's before? I know they're not in Australia yet but they're pretty well established in New Zealand and the U.S. A mate of mine in NZ has one, said they work well.. Web site: http://www.powerlock.co
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I've got Vision alarms in both my cars. They are available at Autobarn and Strathfield for about $250 supply only. Took about 3 hours to fit to my J and 5 to the commodore. They have remote or automatic arming, ignition kill, vibration sensor as wel
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I sell a kit which installs easily and can work in conjunction with your alarm or as a standalone. It sends you an SMS message to your phone if any of the inputs are triggered such as door opening or an alarm input. It also has outputs, say if you want to
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Paul,
What brand/make/model?
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Hi Jason, I build it myself.
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See your local friendly LPG fitter the petrol line on dual fuel vehicles has a cutoff. not that expensive even cheaper second hand
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I use a Rhino rav2 in my car and ive found it to be great. It runs central locking, pwr windows etc and also has a 3 point immobiliser. Value wise its great and the kick panel idea is excellent although theres an awful lot of wires to hide in that small s
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