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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Madone_si on 14 May 2005, 12:04

Title: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: Madone_si on 14 May 2005, 12:04: Hi all

I've noticed on my 92 GTI Cab that is has a Cobra 5320 alarm - but I've not got any remotes or the key to turn the alarm system on. I've mailed Cobra - with no reply, anyone know of any companies that may be able to help me out get remotes and keys as there are senors etc in the car already set-up.

If I have to replace the alarm - can I get an idea of what people are installing these days in there cars - really after alarm that will best for cab?

thanks.
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: Sham on 14 May 2005, 13:16: waste of time and money trying to get replacement fobs for those factory fitted jobbies - you'll be safe with something like Toad Ai606 or a clifford
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: gibby on 15 May 2005, 21:28: I've got a Lazerline in mine but that was inherited rather than me putting it on but I also had a Cobra micromave alarm installed on it too so that I can leave the roof down and it will go off if someone tries to put their hand into the car, it is quite sensitive and goes off if even if I push my hand on the roof when it's up, I would recommend something with that function on too.
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: Sham on 16 May 2005, 11:41: The Toad A1606 has all the functionality you require - even for convertibles, so you can have it fully armed with roof down or you can have the car armed but interior sensors disarmed if you wish - its easy to use too - If you go for it expect to pay Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£220-Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£250 for the system inc installation.
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: Madone_si on 16 May 2005, 18:08: thanks.
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: mad_allan on 18 May 2005, 14:00: Another recommendation for the AI606, I had one on the cab I have just sold. Fully customisable and excellent value for money
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: richard ellison on 18 May 2005, 15:34: I got a basic one, does the job no messing around like the clifford used to.

170 quid inc installation
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: Madone_si on 18 May 2005, 16:31: Just had quotes on install for Toad - from Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£360 - Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£415 + VAT - that is a joke I think - is that right?
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: ride the split on 19 May 2005, 13:11: i'm having a clifford solaris installed in mine.............

remote engine starting too!! :grin:
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: Sham on 19 May 2005, 16:18: Don't do it mate :angry: thats a flamin rip-off.

When I had one installed from a local installer (in Derby),2 years on my VR6 it only cost Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£290. If you find a better price a reputable dealer will usually price match

Good Luck!!
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: Madone_si on 19 May 2005, 18:27: Does anyone know if you can buy alarm kits themselves like Toad, Clifford, etc, so I can install it myself?
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: dj g on 19 May 2005, 18:34: look in max power at the back i've got a clifford 650 on its good :wink:
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: Sham on 19 May 2005, 19:10: check this out.....Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£130, bargain!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=75329&item=7973823606&rd=1
Title: Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
Post by: black_cabbie on 28 May 2005, 01:24: I recently bought a Clifford matrix RS 3.5 from US ebay. Its going in my new MK3 Cabrio.

My MK1 Cabrio has an Arrow 3 with smart windows and smart start module with 4 sensors connected to it. No matter what the car cannot be driven away. I did all the wiring by myself. Piece of cake if you have the wiring diagrams of the MK1.