GP Alarm

[koksy]

I ALWAYS leave the glovebox door open when I leave my GP so that anybody who happens to look inside the car can see that theres nothing in there to steal. I wouldnt usually leave a satnav or Ipod in the car but if I do ever leave ANYTHING in the car its always locked in the boot. After owning 3 convertibles you get used to doing that- insurance will only pay up for stuff nicked from a convertible if its locked in the glovebox or boot and a locked glovebox is an open invitation for crowbar damage!

 

[T14086]

:yeahthat:I do that sometimes,I also leave rubbish etc in the car so it looks like I have nothing of value...which I dont & I just cant be bothered to clean inside (or outside) of car

 

[luvduvs]

The only things I leave visible in the car are: a box of tissues, street directory, and occasionally a half empty bottle of water.

 

[T-Jet 120]

whats the tissues for?

 

[DAV1D]

whats the tissues for?

Just incase he pulls up next to a Ferrari at the lights

 

[luvduvs]

Just incase he pulls up next to a Ferrari at the lights

I was going to say something naughty but that's pretty good

 

[snownrock]

meta work closely with Fiat to make plug & go alarms for the fiat range...ask for info at your iat dealer or in aftermarket parts catalogue.

Been fitting meta stuff for 11 years & dont ever remember having a faulty one!

Thought i would drag up an old thread instead of starting a new one. How much does the aftermarket alarm cost? I was looking at Clifford, Cobra etc alarms and they can get pretty pricey. Also once the Meta alarm is fitted is the alarm enabled/disabled through the standard remote key fob when locking/unlocking the car? Because with the other aftermarket units a seperate key fob has to be used doesnt it? and that would just annoy me.

 

[tommy_8884]

Hi,
I had a clifford concept 650 intalled on my old car after a break in. Its worth noting that the list price of most of these alarm companies is way way overstated. e.g. GAP security quoted me £400 straight off and i got them down to £300 all in. The alarm was good (although the proximity alert was annoying) and it came with a pc link so u could hook up your laptop and tweak all your settings. You can also get cool things like remote engine start. BUT i have decided not to get one on this car becuase i dont want to have to carry round an extra key fob. That and i no longer live in nottingham city centre so no need really.

 

[Usurper]

Sorry to butt in, seems some people have said yes and some no.

Any ideas if the 08 1.9 sporting have a alarm or is it just a immobiliser.

Thx

 

[T-Jet 120]

Sorry to butt in, seems some people have said yes and some no.

Any ideas if the 08 1.9 sporting have a alarm or is it just a immobiliser.

Thx

Does it beep when you press the key fob

 

[Usurper]

I wouldnt know as i im awaiting delivery, hense my question

 

[tommy_8884]

id u r buying new from a dealer, no alarm. the only way it would have is if its fitted aftermarket or possibly as an option, otherwise just an immobiliser

 

[T-Jet 120]

I wouldnt know as i im awaiting delivery, hense my question

Oh right sorry thought you already had it, in answer to your question then, i don't think it will come with one factory fitted.

 

[Usurper]

thankyou

guess thats the 1st thing to search for then

DOH !

 

[T14086]

Thought i would drag up an old thread instead of starting a new one. How much does the aftermarket alarm cost? I was looking at Clifford, Cobra etc alarms and they can get pretty pricey. Also once the Meta alarm is fitted is the alarm enabled/disabled through the standard remote key fob when locking/unlocking the car? Because with the other aftermarket units a seperate key fob has to be used doesnt it? and that would just annoy me.

Yes,the alarm comes with no fob & uses original remote fobs.

 

[punto_matt]

I ALWAYS leave the glovebox door open when I leave my GP so that anybody who happens to look inside the car can see that theres nothing in there to steal. I wouldnt usually leave a satnav or Ipod in the car but if I do ever leave ANYTHING in the car its always locked in the boot. After owning 3 convertibles you get used to doing that- insurance will only pay up for stuff nicked from a convertible if its locked in the glovebox or boot and a locked glovebox is an open invitation for crowbar damage!

They are breaking into your car which usually mean them being in the cabin. What is stopping them pulling the boot release and opening the boot while they are in the front?

 

[elninio]

I guess for them to get in the boot it means they have to have been in the car longer and are more likely to be disturbed

 

[joeraz]

Does the boot release button work without the key in ignition,, i have not tried.

I suppose geting in through the back seats aint too diff,, my calibra was done this way back in July

 

[Aircooledbug]

Yes it does... if you keep your finger on it for about 2 seconds

 

[beany_bot]

wow, i thought this thread would have been answered with just one post. lol.