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Offline Madone_si

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What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
« 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.
« Last Edit: 14 May 2005, 12:09 by Madone »
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Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
« Reply #1 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


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Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
« Reply #3 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 £220-£250 for the system inc installation.

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Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
« Reply #4 on: 16 May 2005, 18:08 »
thanks.
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Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
« Reply #5 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

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Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
« Reply #6 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

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Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
« Reply #7 on: 18 May 2005, 16:31 »
Just had quotes on install for Toad - from £360 - £415 + VAT - that is a joke I think - is that right?
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Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
« Reply #8 on: 19 May 2005, 13:11 »
i'm having a clifford solaris installed in mine.............

remote engine starting too!! :grin:

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Re: What Alarm for Mk1 Cab?
« Reply #9 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 £290. If you find a better price a reputable dealer will usually price match

Good Luck!!