luke_clifton Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 Hi, i finally want to get my car abit more secure. who did you get to fit your alarm and which model did you go for? I was looking at the clifford c650 fitted for £350 at Sextons Maidstone (be looking at around £400 once they fit a electric motor in the pass side door). Not really looking for anything too fancy just want something thats cat1.
mean greenie Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 i've got a viper 480xv fitted to mine by precision alarms on canvey island. they came to my house to fit, very good job done. viper is supposed to be a more reliable brand of clifford. it comes with a pager alarm fob which lets you know if your car is being tampered with. got a good deal on mine with a full closure system and door solenoid fitted. might be worth a call. they also do the clifford range but they talked me into the viper. good luck, matt
Guest leebo77 Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 Mine's Clifford, not really been that impressed with it though. Had it fitted at home. If you do for go for Clifford, make sure it is fitted by a Clifford trained engineer otherwise the warranty is worthless.
spikey Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 My clifford was good for the first year, it now plays up when the weather changes and doesnt want to let me in the car, usually when i want to go to work at 5am !!! [:S]
Guest leebo77 Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 My clifford was good for the first year, it now plays up when the weather changes and doesnt want to let me in the car, usually when i want to go to work at 5am !!! [:S] Same here and key fob batteries now last about 2 months max before they need replacing.
baser999 Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 Got a sigma on mine - no problems except when I park it up in Eltham High St area when it won't work - very strange, although I think it might be something to do with the masts on top of the BT building next to the Police station
Baz69birds Posted April 12, 2007 Posted April 12, 2007 My cillford came on the car when i bought it []
luke_clifton Posted April 12, 2007 Author Posted April 12, 2007 i've got a viper 480xv fitted to mine by precision alarms on canvey island. they came to my house to fit, very good job done. viper is supposed to be a more reliable brand of clifford. it comes with a pager alarm fob which lets you know if your car is being tampered with. got a good deal on mine with a full closure system and door solenoid fitted. might be worth a call. they also do the clifford range but they talked me into the viper. good luck, matt Thanks for your comments, seems clifford are abit overrated. The viper seems good but probably V expensive, can i be abit cheeky and ask how much you paid for yours m8. Thanks.
Montythegod Posted April 13, 2007 Posted April 13, 2007 I usually fit my own,,, but when it came to it I got an old friend of mine, AutoSparx to fit it. I've spent many an hour in their workshop watching ( and sumtimes helping out) and I have no probs with their work.. take a look at the site www.autosparx.com if you go there tell them I sent you as Mick is an old buddy of mine Not telling what I have fitted, but it isnt a clifford and is a Cat 1 parked up on my drive with lots of security lights and a light sleeper listening out ( and I sleep with a tazer under my pillow ! ) It would be hard work for me to get round and I know how to fit them.... Not had a prob with it and not even had to change the battery in 3 years !
mean greenie Posted April 13, 2007 Posted April 13, 2007 HI MATE, JUST SPOKE TO PRECISION ALARMS. THEY ARE NOW DOING THE VIPER 480XV FOR £299 FITTED AT CANVEY, OR £349 AT YOUR HOUSE. THEIR PHONE NO IS 01268 696787 OR 0800 387792. ASK FOR PAUL AND HE SAID HE WOULD SORT YOU OUT. THAT PRICE IS FOR A STANDARD ALARM THOUGH SO LIKE YOU SAID PREVIOUSLY YOU MAY NEED A DOOR SOLENOID. THEY HAVE ALSORTS OF ADD ONS SO TAKE YOUR PICK. LIKE I SAID I FOUND THEM VERY HELPFULL AND THE FITTER DONE A GREAT JOB. ALL THE BEST, MATT
luke_clifton Posted April 20, 2007 Author Posted April 20, 2007 HI MATE, JUST SPOKE TO PRECISION ALARMS. THEY ARE NOW DOING THE VIPER 480XV FOR £299 FITTED AT CANVEY, OR £349 AT YOUR HOUSE. THEIR PHONE NO IS 01268 696787 OR 0800 387792. ASK FOR PAUL AND HE SAID HE WOULD SORT YOU OUT. THAT PRICE IS FOR A STANDARD ALARM THOUGH SO LIKE YOU SAID PREVIOUSLY YOU MAY NEED A DOOR SOLENOID. THEY HAVE ALSORTS OF ADD ONS SO TAKE YOUR PICK. LIKE I SAID I FOUND THEM VERY HELPFULL AND THE FITTER DONE A GREAT JOB. ALL THE BEST, MATT Thats a great price m8, Thanks alot for asking. I've got a budget of £400 to spend on a alarm do you think this would be enough with fitting and the extras like door soleniods etc. Ifso i'll be giving them a bell sometime this week. Thanks
mean greenie Posted April 20, 2007 Posted April 20, 2007 I'M SURE THEY CHARGED ME £50 FOR THE DOOR SOLENOID AND £50 FOR THE FULL CLOSURE SYSTEM, SO IF YOU GO TO THEM YOU SHOULD STAY ON BUDGET. WORTH A PHONE CALL AND TRY TO HAGGLE, DON'T TELL THEM YOUR BUDGET AND SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO. MIGHT BE WORTH TELLING THEM YOU'LL SING THERE PRAISES ON THIS FORUM IF THEY GIVE A DISCOUNT. THEY MADE A MISTAKE WHEN THEY QUOTED ME OVER THE PHONE, BUT THE BOSS STUCK TO THE PRICE THEY QUOTED ME. ONLY TOOK THE GUY ABOUT THREE HOURS TO FIT. HE SAID THEY DO LOTS OF IMPREZA'S AND HE CERTAINLY KNEW HIS WAY AROUND MY CAR. ALARM ALSO HAS ANTI HIJACK BUILT INTO IT WHICH, WHEN TAKEN, IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, IT WILL NOT RESTART EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE THE ALARM FOB. THIS CAN BE TURNED ON OR OFF. BEST I COULD FIND FOR THE MONEY. REGARDS MATT
luke_clifton Posted April 21, 2007 Author Posted April 21, 2007 Thanks alot m8, i'll give them a phone on monday. Certainly one of the cheapest suppliers i've seen.
HOL Posted April 21, 2007 Posted April 21, 2007 Sextons fitted all my alarm and stealth stereo parts. Matt the owner is an old school mate and Ian the other partner is a mate ive known for over 20 years. Matt's wife also has a scooby, so happy for you to mention me/Kent Scoobies. They are also the most local to you.
HOL Posted April 21, 2007 Posted April 21, 2007 One hint for those of you who park their cars outside at night. Cordless, rechargeable baby monitors. The kind that trigger when the volume reaches a certain point. Stick one on your front seat and the receiver by your bed every night. If someone professional bypasses your alarm, but opens your door, it will wake you as if you were in the car.
Guest leebo77 Posted April 21, 2007 Posted April 21, 2007 One hint for those of you who park their cars outside at night. Cordless, rechargeable baby monitors. The kind that trigger when the volume reaches a certain point. Stick one on your front seat and the receiver by your bed every night. If someone professional bypasses your alarm, but opens your door, it will wake you as if you were in the car. Like it [Y]
Dalthegooner Posted April 21, 2007 Posted April 21, 2007 One hint for those of you who park their cars outside at night. Cordless, rechargeable baby monitors. The kind that trigger when the volume reaches a certain point. Stick one on your front seat and the receiver by your bed every night. If someone professional bypasses your alarm, but opens your door, it will wake you as if you were in the car. Like it [Y] Thats a great tip Hol [Y] Looks like a trip to Mothercare is in order.
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