alarm

09-02-2003, 10:24 PM

I just got a '03 s2000. I did not get the alarm because the dealer wanted $995.00. I was looking on hardtopguy.com and they had the alarm for $145 ish. Is this the same alarm minus installation? My next question. Go with the factory alarm of after market?

09-04-2003, 04:10 PM

Why waste your money. Unless you plan on only using the hard top an alarm will not stop a sharp blade in your soft top.

Coleman · 09-05-2003, 10:17 AM

I have the Alpine sec-150R with the Radar option to help protect the top.
The cost was $299 installed.

MattG · 10-06-2003, 06:44 PM

An alarm will also not stop a brick on a string going through any window on any car...so your argument of a sharp knife, is a bit flawed.

The purpose of an alarm is to make noise, attract attention and hopefully scare off amatuer thieves. Nothing will stop a professional car thief.

Ultrasonics/microwave detection inside the vehicle is a good option as it will detect movement inside the vehicle even if there has not been a door opened etc. A knife through the roof or a smashed window will trigger this type of alarm.

Extras at car dealers often cost a little bit more than if you shopped around and organised to get these done in your own time.

There are many sorts of car alarms available and not all of them are as good as the next one. In Australia we have a particluar standard that the car alarm must conform to for insurance purposes. Check with your insurance company first.

M@

10-10-2003, 07:18 PM

I think they put a electronic code in your key, you can only start your engin when the code in your key matches with the one in the ignition.
That's what they call the imobilize system. What I mean is, if the thief doesn't know what the heck he is doing, then alarm would be a waste of money, on the other hand, if that punk really knows what he is doing, nothing can stop him. And, if some puck A$$ kids want to key your car, there is no alarm can stop them. My alarm is because that keyless entry adds a lot of convinience. Getting an alarm or not is up to you.

09-02-2003, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anonymous Posts: n/a	alarm I just got a '03 s2000. I did not get the alarm because the dealer wanted $995.00. I was looking on hardtopguy.com and they had the alarm for $145 ish. Is this the same alarm minus installation? My next question. Go with the factory alarm of after market?

09-04-2003, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Anonymous Posts: n/a	Alarm Why waste your money. Unless you plan on only using the hard top an alarm will not stop a sharp blade in your soft top.

09-05-2003, 10:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Coleman Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: WV Posts: 39	Alpine I have the Alpine sec-150R with the Radar option to help protect the top. The cost was $299 installed. __________________ '03 Silver

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10-06-2003, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
MattG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 363	An alarm will also not stop a brick on a string going through any window on any car...so your argument of a sharp knife, is a bit flawed. The purpose of an alarm is to make noise, attract attention and hopefully scare off amatuer thieves. Nothing will stop a professional car thief. Ultrasonics/microwave detection inside the vehicle is a good option as it will detect movement inside the vehicle even if there has not been a door opened etc. A knife through the roof or a smashed window will trigger this type of alarm. Extras at car dealers often cost a little bit more than if you shopped around and organised to get these done in your own time. There are many sorts of car alarms available and not all of them are as good as the next one. In Australia we have a particluar standard that the car alarm must conform to for insurance purposes. Check with your insurance company first. M@

10-10-2003, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anonymous Posts: n/a	I think they put a electronic code in your key, you can only start your engin when the code in your key matches with the one in the ignition. That's what they call the imobilize system. What I mean is, if the thief doesn't know what the heck he is doing, then alarm would be a waste of money, on the other hand, if that punk really knows what he is doing, nothing can stop him. And, if some puck A$$ kids want to key your car, there is no alarm can stop them. My alarm is because that keyless entry adds a lot of convinience. Getting an alarm or not is up to you.