And Again...

[adrianp]

Well,

Just had the police out to the car as it's been broken into tonight... (some birthday present...). :explode:

They managed to force the passenger side window outwards and then downwards (luckily without breaking it...) but have left a nice crease line on the windscreen pillar (not too deep but visible)

Grand total of theft... 1 x Tax disc that either runs out the end of May or June (can't remember which) unless I notice anything else in the morning

Thanks must go to my neighbour who called the police though even if they probably won't catch who did it.

To be honest (and I don't like admiting defeat), it's getting to the point where if much more happens to the car then it's being sold...!!

I'm going to start looking at pager alarms next, that way I'll know what's happening to the car most of the time (might be a bad thing that...)

The only good part is that we have a DVLA office here in Ipswich so getting a replacement disc shouldn't be that hard.

:suicide:Adrian.:suicide:

[Jason]

Adrian,

Some birthday present!

Bastards

:explode:

[Midship]

Very Sorry to hear that Adrian they are just scum

Im investing in a state of the art security system for mine that immobilizes four circuits and comes with a pager to tell me when my car needs me. Ill let you know how good it is when I get it up and running.

Another idea would be to get one of them steering wheels that you can clip off.

:explode:

[adrianp]

Originally posted by JohnD

Another idea would be to get one of them steering wheels that you can clip off.

Hmmm Do they do them in Yellow & Blue????

I'm looking at the pager alarms at the moment, what one have you gone for so I can see what it offers??

Ta

Adrian

:(

[Adam]

Sorry to hear bout that! I hope you run into them one day.

I am also getting one of these 2 way alarms but for now I have a chain on the steering wheel and a lovely flashing blue led.

P.S. The other side of my car was keyed last week and my patience is running out.

[jcs]

Ade

This is getting beyond a joke - in South Africa they have flame-throwers under the sills ... course you'd get arrested here if you did that!

I can't think what you can do - even with an alarm, they'll already have broken in by the time you hear it. Is your bedroom at the front? You could get a .22 air rifle and plink the bastards!

[tinytim]

I feel for you Adrian, your damned if you do and damned if you don't. Anything more than passive protection and you'll end up in more trouble than the buggers doing it to you would.

Strange old society we live in.:(

[Paul w]

Ade, i really feel for you.
I'd be out there hiding in bushes by now with a samuri sword!!

Maybe you should get a 'toad eye' security system. They take a picture of the intruder without them knowing!
:(


PW

[adrianp]

Ta for all that Guys,

To be honest, if I didn't enjoy the car so much then it would probably be up for sale by now but since I do then I'm going to persevere with things and carry on having fun with it...

The grand total that they got was:

1 * Tax Disc which expires end June (£7 for replacement)
1 * Ripspeed Tax Disc Holder (£9.99 for replacement)
1 * Halfords Life Hammer & Torch (£14.99 for replacement)

So a grand total of less than £35 to replace them.... To be honest I think I was quite lucky.... Everything was still in the glove box and the cassett box was also untouched...

Luckily the only damage is a couple of small paint chips and a small (Thin) crease in the windscreen pillar (could have been worse, might have been looking for a window again... :rolleyes: )

I've seen a couple of possibilities on the pager alarms (on the net) but really want one that will have microwave sensors rather than ultrasonic so that it still works if the wind blows the roof about a bit...

I'd still be interested in knowing what one you've gone for though John, incase it's different from what i've found so far.

Hopefully with mine, now they've done it (and found virtually nothing) they might leave it alone...

My new rear spoiler should be with me in a couple of weeks, Then I've got the fun of making it fit properly so that will give something to look forward to anyway.

At leased it wasn't my new one anyway, although that does have a Cat1 alarm fitted so they probably thought better of it...

Sorry to hear about your trouble Adam, it seems like people just can't leave the cars alone... luckily the paintwork has been left alone (for now) on mine.

Many thanks again

All for now

Adrian.
:bounce: :bounce:

[Midship]

Hi adrian heres the spec of the one im thinking of:
Do you know the spec of the one you were thinking of getting and what was the price? Thanks

4 Button 2-Way Transmitters with Color LCD Display, Ultra-Tach Auto Tach Learning System, 6 Tone 128db Multi-Tone Siren with Soft Chirp. For vehicles with Manual Transmission


4 Button 2-Way Transmitters with Color LCD Display
Secure Learn Transmitter Verification System
2nd Car Operation
Menu Driven Programming with 3 Program Menus
"Easy Mount" Antenna with Status LEDS
SHF FM High Frequency Long Range Transceiver Technology
Driver’s Door Priority Unlock
Programmable Door Lock / Unlock Outputs
Ultra-Tach Auto Tach Learning System
40 Amp sealed relays
Factory alarm disarm output
Pats, Vats and Passkey output
Negative and Positive Safety Shutdown Inputs
30 Amp Second Ignition / Accessory Relay / Starter
Diesel Glow Plug Detection System
User Selectable Cold Weather Timer Mode with 4 Modes
Optional Temperature Sensor Input
Keyless Engine Idle
Remote Runtime Extension
Programmable Crank Time, Runtime and Start Attempts
Programmable Auto Re-lock, Defrost and Unlock Features
Full Visual & Audible Self Diagnostics with Event Memory
Programmable Trunk Release plus 4 Aux. Outputs
Programmable Ignition Auto Lock
Remote Car Finder Feature
Horn Honk and Panic Features
Secure Power Loss Memory Backup System
Factory Alarm Disarm
Ultra-Smart Shutdown Diagnostic Memory
Digitally Controlled Auto Adjust Dual Stage Impact Sensor with Self Learn
Aux Sensor Input Plug (Radar, Glass Break, etc.)
Satellite Communication Link Port
System Memory with Back-up
Negative & Positive Door, Hood and Trunk inputs
Programmable Siren (+) & Horn Honk Outputs (-)
On-Board 40 amp Starter Kill Relay
Dome Light Supervision "On-Board" Relay
Exclusive Disconnect Sensor Input with Auto Detection
Programmable Anti Carjack Mode
Programmable Multi-Stage Automatic Arming
6 Tone 128db Multi-Tone Siren with Soft Chirp
Transmitter Features:

Color LCD Display with indigo back-light
Flip Cover with Display Window
System Status Icons (Range, Lock, Unlock, Start, Run etc)
Exclusive Runtime Bar Graph Indicator
Alarm Status Indicators
Audible Conformation of Operations
Battery Status Indicator
Program Status Icons
2nd Car Indication

[Midship]

And another one

Autopage RS-750LCD Security System

Standard Features

One, 8 button High Frequency Standard Remote Transmitters
One, 8 button 2-way LCD transceiver
Two-way, window mount extended range helical transceiver antenna module
SIS-11 dual stage shock / glass sensor
Discrete temperature sensor that communicates in-car temperature via LCD remote
Window mount knock sensor for driver paging
Remote car starter with 5 on-board relays and all the features of the RS-650
66 Bit Random Code Hopping
Code Learning / Anti-scan Receiver
Back-up Memory System
Dedicated Remote Panic and Car Locator
Passive Arming By-pass from Remote
Parking Light Flash Dual Polarity (relay on-board)
2nd Channel Auxiliary Output
Plug-in Push type Valet/Override Switch
Plug-in Super Bright LED
Starter Disable Output with Relay & Socket (included)
Dome Light Illuminated Entry
1 Positive, 4 Negative Inputs
Error By-pass Reporting
120 db Electronic siren
Horn Honk Output
Ground When Armed Output
Dual Polarity (+/-) Door Lock Outputs
Drivers Priority 2 Step Unlock
Output for optional P.I.R. sensor
All Programmable Features are Programmed via the Remote Transmitter
Two-Way LCD Remote Operation

Two-way transmitting remote and paging receiver with 3 color LCD
Transmitting range up to 1000 feet and receiving range up to 1 quarter mile
8-button configuration (3 buttons on front & 5 buttons on side)
Powered by 1 "AAA" type 1.5volt alkaline battery with battery life indicator
3-color LCD screen displays
Over 25 icons and figures providing around the clock confirmation on vehicle and alarm status
Back lighting for nighttime use
24 hour digital clock with countdown timer for parking meter reminder and alarm
The clocks doubles as a temperature indicator for monitoring in-car temperature
Multiple audible confirmation tones and melody chimes as well as vibrator mode for paging
Silent arm mode capable
Remote Start Features

5 On Board Relays
Ignition 1
Ignition 2
Starter
Accessory
Parking Light
3rd Ignition Output
Ground When Start Output
Diesel Fuel Compatible
Hood Safety Pin Switch Input
Selectable Voltage / RPM Start Sensing / Timer Start
Timer Start Control (.6 seconds - 4 seconds)
Temporary Stop Feature
Factory Security Disarm & Rearm outputs
Programmable 3 Hour / 24 Hour Timer Start
Sensor Control Output During Start
OEM Alarm Output
Selectable Run Timer
Ignition Control Lock By-pass During Remote Start
Programmable Features

Chirp Delete
Manual / Passive Arming
Passive Arming Door Locks
Ignition Control Door Locks
Automatic Re-arm
Single/Double Pulse Unlock
Pathway Illumination
Voltage Sense/RPM Sense/Timer Start
5,10,20,30 Minute Run Timer
Gasoline/Diesel Engine type
Lock-Unlock Output Timing (.9-3 sec.)
Factory Disarm/Rearm

[adrianp]

Ta John,

Thats a VERY comprehensive couple of posts....

I've found a couple on E-Bay that are interesting

The first is this one:

LEA -825

Remote control and security monitoring from a distance
5 button programmable 2-way RF remote unit
Electronic Luminescent back light
Most secure hopping code technology
System’s code learning from remote unit (up to 4 units)
Remote operate system’s features with feedback confirmation
Remote lock/arm and unlock/disarm
Manual arm/disarm
Remote engine start/shut-off with safety circuit
Selectable manual or auto transmission gear car
Selectable petrol or diesel car modes
Automatic temperature-controlled / auto daily time starting
Remote security status check and interior temperature displayed on LCD
Defective zone bypass displayed LCD
Shock sensor bypass displayed on LCD
Security diagnostic report
Remote active channels #1 #2 & #3
Remote-controlled / switch-controlled anti-carjack mode
Remote panic
Remote or manual valet
Other programmable multi-functions
LED indicator during features programming

Price is £150 and is in the UK

Click HERE for a Demo (http://www.wintec.com.tw/825flash/825.htm)

Or this one @ £175 also in the UK

This is the latest version of Magicar top of the range model.
It is so new that in performance magazine FAST CAR it has been reviewed as a new product in this month’s magazine with a rating of 9/10. It is sold and fitted from a company from £349 this does not include the engine start which is £100 extra and the key word is also “from £349”

This alarm has so many features too long to list but is original in its design. There have been a number of cheap import imitators like Wintech, Telxtron, Alphaguard. Etc. If you have a look at the quality there is no doubt this is the best alarm. Where have the other companies been featured??

This alarm contains
*The Ultimate Car Alarm* With Design Award from U.S.A. –
Two-Way Interactive Car COLOUR LCD Remote Engine Starter/Alarm & Programmable Engine Starter System.
Model CM302F which combines 4 features of vehicle security into 1 System: Immobiliser (start disable), Colour LCD FM 2-Way Remote,
Programmable Engine Starter & Car pager to Driver's Remote. -The system allows interactive communication with your armed vehicle in an audio and visual way.
-LCD Remote that provides graphic information on the status of the armed vehicle.
Other features: Auto door Lock/unlock as driver moves away or approaches the car, Dual-stage shock sensor (light/heavy) fully adjustable, Panic alarm, Auto re-arming, Car Finder, Anti jacking, Blue neon status LED which in the dark illuminates your whole interior Turbo mode, as you get out of car u can take your keys out the engine will stay on and once u close the door the doors will lock, the engine will shut off and even your windows will go up (additional accessories may be required)
Boot Release (module may be required), Electric window wind up (can be done by experience fitters),
Transmission 800-1000m remote range. – Auxiliary options: to activate radio/ Auto-windows or sunroof, Boot release, neon’s or anything that you want



But to be honest Both yours sound better, what sort of prices were they??

Ta

Adrian.

[Midship]

Hi Adrian,

The two im thinking about are only available in the US, i havent found a site that will sell to europe. Im off to work in the US in a months time so if you perfer either of the alarms i posted up, id be happy to pick you one up when im getting mine and post it to you. The cost would be in around 200 that should include fast secure postage.

If anyone else is interested in an autostart pager alarm send me a PM, if im posting one back its not a lot more work sending two! Keep the scum away from the Beats :D

[Rotorboy65]

Sorry to hear about the Beat Ady, I think you are right to consider an update for the alarm as you know when we had the Beat it too got abused by jealous people. I once had my wheels stolen off of my BMW and that was outside the house nobody heard or saw anything. When I bought the RX7 I needed a CAT1 alarm for insurance and when this was fitted I had tilt sensor fitted along with a pager that sounds if the car is tampered with and it works. Even down too when some kids tryed swipeing the dust caps. Anyway keep smiling mate and I hope you gwt it sorted ok, cheers Leigh