James's electronic opinion thread
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James's electronic opinion thread
Rather than fag up the board with a thousand new threads about electronic stuff, we can have this one for quick and easy, yes/no answers with a bit of why thrown in.
Example (terrible but it'll do):
Hay guise, is this pod filter any good
Nahp, get this other one, it stays cleaner for longer.
Here's the original post which isn't really relevant.
Right, nice and easy. Here's what I need:
>alarm
>immobiliser
>remote
>quality install at low cost
Here's what I want:
>alarm
>dual immobiliser
>remote/s
>quality install at low cost
>central locking install
>glass/knock sensor
>silent lock/unlock
>auto door lock on startup
>flashing light for the sake of flashing lights
So. Who can point me in the direction of an [Auckland based] place that will stick a decent alarm and immobiliser in my Miat without wrecking my already faltering wallet? Happy to spend up to about $350.
Disclaimer: No I can't install it myself. I'm awful at electrical and can't see colour properly.
Example (terrible but it'll do):
Hay guise, is this pod filter any good
Nahp, get this other one, it stays cleaner for longer.
Here's the original post which isn't really relevant.
Right, nice and easy. Here's what I need:
>alarm
>immobiliser
>remote
>quality install at low cost
Here's what I want:
>alarm
>dual immobiliser
>remote/s
>quality install at low cost
>central locking install
>glass/knock sensor
>silent lock/unlock
>auto door lock on startup
>flashing light for the sake of flashing lights
So. Who can point me in the direction of an [Auckland based] place that will stick a decent alarm and immobiliser in my Miat without wrecking my already faltering wallet? Happy to spend up to about $350.
Disclaimer: No I can't install it myself. I'm awful at electrical and can't see colour properly.
Last edited by 4A-GE on Sun Jan 26, 2014 11:10 am, edited 2 times in total.
Re: James needs an alarm, and would like your help. Read on.
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten” – Benjamin Franklin4A-GE wrote: >quality install at low cost
With alarms you get what you pay for every time,
if you don't spend the money now you it will cost you later.
Any installer that will provide the alarm, the door motors and install it for $350 isn't worth the time of day IMHO.
the cost of the parts should be about the $350 mark.
Also consider a microwave sensor of an mx5.
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Re: James needs an alarm, and would like your help. Read on.
That is a fantastic quote!mattapo wrote: “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten” – Benjamin Franklin
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I can personally recommend one of these:
http://avscarsecurity.com/products/avs-a5-car-alarm/
the installation cost is not included which to have to professionally done would be around the $100-150 ballpark.
http://avscarsecurity.com/products/avs-a5-car-alarm/
the installation cost is not included which to have to professionally done would be around the $100-150 ballpark.
My honest opinion is, super expensive car alarms aren't worth it. All you need is a basic screamer/siren, immobilizer and sure the convenience of remote central locking is great.
Obviously thats what defines an alarm, but an immo installed in all black wiring, a siren that will scream if the cars opened, is all that is needed.
Reason why I say this? Friend of mine had a Pulsar with a "5 star" alarm that was broken into, undetected right outside his bedroom window. They by-passed the alarm.
The way I see it, get your basic immo/screamer so the noob thieves will be foiled since they won't know shit, and get a GPS tracker because anyone that has the knowledge/tools available to get past a basic alarm undetected will be able to do the same with one thats more expensive.
Also, be wary of the 5-star alarm bullshit, no such standard in NZ as of mid-2012. Heres an interesting article if you want to know why. Read me.
Obviously thats what defines an alarm, but an immo installed in all black wiring, a siren that will scream if the cars opened, is all that is needed.
Reason why I say this? Friend of mine had a Pulsar with a "5 star" alarm that was broken into, undetected right outside his bedroom window. They by-passed the alarm.
The way I see it, get your basic immo/screamer so the noob thieves will be foiled since they won't know shit, and get a GPS tracker because anyone that has the knowledge/tools available to get past a basic alarm undetected will be able to do the same with one thats more expensive.
Also, be wary of the 5-star alarm bullshit, no such standard in NZ as of mid-2012. Heres an interesting article if you want to know why. Read me.
With an alarm install is everything, your better to skimp on the product than the install. If you get a cheap install chances are the installer is cutting corners, thats the last thing you want.
In regard to the star rating system, it was a joke anyway, there are Thacham rated alarms available in NZ now.
In regard to the star rating system, it was a joke anyway, there are Thacham rated alarms available in NZ now.
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Its also just worth mentioning that when I had my alarm installed, not only did I put central locking on the doors, but I also installed a servo motor on my boot release so that I can open the boot with the remote as well.
Its worth considering as I have personally found it very useful and I use it a lot more than I initially thought I would.
-=edit=- also, as appearances are one hell of a deterrent, you could also consider splashing out on some of these stickers (irregardless that your new alarm doesn't have GPS)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Warning-stick ... 93&vxp=mtr
Its worth considering as I have personally found it very useful and I use it a lot more than I initially thought I would.
-=edit=- also, as appearances are one hell of a deterrent, you could also consider splashing out on some of these stickers (irregardless that your new alarm doesn't have GPS)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Warning-stick ... 93&vxp=mtr
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I also used them 3 times, and never again!warrior wrote:I have used warlocks on three cars now and they are great. Prices etc are on there web site
Last one was on our mx5 which at that point was a Sunday drive car so only got used every 2 weekends or so. After the alarm was fitted the battery went flat if not used for 2 weeks. I went through the usual checks and even replaced the OEM battery. Everything pointed back to the alarm drawing current when armed, there was a relay which I think was energised when the alarm was on which flattened the battery. Phoned warlocks to discuss with them and got the old "we are the experts, you're not, people always blame the alarm when it's something else, we can come out and diagnose it for you for $80". My 25 years experience in the auto service trade didnt matter, I was wrong.
So I pulled the alarm out and rejoined the wiring cut for the disabling functions, no more flat battery. Big waste of $300 odd. Taken every opportunity to warn people against them since then, their poor service has cost them at least 5 customers from me.
I since brought in some alarms from a high reputation Chinese manufacturer and fitted one of those which never gave an issue. (All sold out, before you ask)
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sprsta wrote:if your battery went flat on a hot day, it is likely a warn switch.4A-GE wrote:My battery went dead after a week. I'd be interested to know what did that... Alternator better not be on its way out.
they get hot and turn the high beams on (and you wont notice since the headlights stay down)
yes this.....my car had a faulty high beam "flash" spring and it would flash the high beam when the lights were down and run the battery flat. if you want to check this then flip your lights up using the dash button so you can see if they come on...usually did it in the heat of the day.
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