Adam C
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Registered: 10th Jan 07
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After what happened with my Green Corsa I dont want to runt he risk of my new car being damaged or broken into.
So im after a decent alarm and its for a MK4 Astra Gsi.
Ive heard of the usual brands such as Toad and Clifford, but are these the best thing for my money?
I'd be happy to spend around £500 maybe more with fitting included.
Not too sure on what I want the alarm to do, but total closure, shock sensor, interior sensors and possible a exterior proximity sensor would be what Im after.
Any suggestions?
Cheers
My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
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P1CK4D
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Registered: 19th Jun 06
Location: Around Essex Somewhere
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Toad Ai606. Everytime this questions asked, nearly everyone says the same thing. Brilliant alarm, can't fault it.
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lil_g
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Registered: 29th Oct 06
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Toad AI606.
Comes with interior sensors and shock sensor as standard, total closure and exterior proximity can be added on fairly cheaply.
£220 fitted on ebay too  Can't fault mine
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Adam C
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Registered: 10th Jan 07
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Ideal just what Im after, cheers guys
My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
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fir3vip3r
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Registered: 14th Jun 06
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had an ai606 on my rs turbo..
no false alarms, always worked on the bottom...
got a clifford on the corsa i have now, its hideous in comparison...
remember though, an alarm is only as good as the person who installs it..
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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toad ai606 
cheap and works exactly the same as more expensive brands.
mine was very sensitive on the highest setting mind and the rain would set the alarm off, so half way is the best compromise.
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smcGSI16V
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Im a big Autowatch fan.
Merc use them as a standard alarm iirc.
i've had mine for 8 years, without a single problem, and my mate who fitted it highly recommends them.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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quote:
Originally posted by P1CK4D
Toad Ai606. Everytime this questions asked, nearly everyone says the same thing. Brilliant alarm, can't fault it.
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shaunmods
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Registered: 12th Mar 07
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Toad Ai606  Such a good alarm, cant fault mine
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Jake
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Registered: 24th Jan 05
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toad ai606, although make sure its fitted by a credited installer. i got one fitted on my old corsa by a bloke on ebay and my mate found out the other day you could disable the alarm and immobiliser by pulling a fuse....
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Ben G
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pulling a fuse from where exactly?
mine had a popper trigger thing under the bonnet so as soon as the pressure released from it, the alarm would go off (fuse box under bonnet)
also i have a fuse box behind my glove box and if you even touch the door handles it will set the alarm off.
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Jake
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ill find out but wont post what one because i know dean and haimsey used the same installer
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DaveyLC
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All about Toad.. Not sure what Cliffords are like these days but they always used to be unreliable pieces of shit.
Personally I think if the car has got a proper CAT2 factory immoboliser an alarm is a waste of time, nobody cares about an alarm going off these days.
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Jake
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quote:
Originally posted by jake
ill find out but wont post what one because i know dean and haimsey used the same installer
he said unless the alarm has got a direct 12v feed from the battery you just pull the fuse for whatever live the alarm ecu is tapped into. it also has a fail safe so the car can be started if the alarm doesnt work. fair enough there are loads of fuses in the box but still thats not really the point.
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Jake
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
All about Toad.. Not sure what Cliffords are like these days but they always used to be unreliable pieces of shit.
Personally I think if the car has got a proper CAT2 factory immoboliser an alarm is a waste of time, nobody cares about an alarm going off these days.
the mk1 cliffords were shite but the mk2s are alot more reliable, i had one fitted to my old mr2 and the downside is it was very sensitive - i didnt completely shut the passenger door when i armed the alarm and it decided to set off at 3am in a small cul-de-sac i almost didnt want to step outside the house to go to work
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Ryan_G1
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Registered: 29th Aug 05
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So a toad alarm over a clifford then?
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Jake
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for a cheap reliable no thrills alarm toad ai606. if you want to total closure, intellistart, proximity, etc etc then the clifford concept 650 mk2
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Ryan_G1
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What sort of cash is in one of those tho?
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Chris F
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My car came with a Gemeni? Same as Mike B i think!
Loud and seams to be just the sensitveness!
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Jake
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quote:
Originally posted by Ryan_G1
What sort of cash is in one of those tho?
the concept 650 i had fitted cost 315 but that included 15 to remove the old alarm and 30quid for the turbo timer
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Richardhhha
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Viper VX480
very good alarm never had a problem with mine, and can have everything consevable aded to it, remote start, tilt sensor's, plus it pages the key fob up to a mile away saying its been broken into and tells you where they have entered.
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Mark.W
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Registered: 3rd Jan 07
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quote:
Originally posted by lil_g
Toad AI606.
Comes with interior sensors and shock sensor as standard, total closure and exterior proximity can be added on fairly cheaply.
£220 fitted on ebay too Can't fault mine
Just had a toad AI606 fitted to mine last week but doesn't have shock sensors only interior sensors 
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JM_16v
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
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ive got a Toad Cat 1 on the MR2 its really good dunno what code it is thou
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wilson_sri
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i have a clifford concept, G5 i think its called?
Cat1, Outside and inside proximity sensors also has modes for remote start and turbo timer.
Used to have a toad, but not as good value for money as the clifford i have now!
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Iain M
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I have Clifford Concept 650. £550 i paid all in with turbo timer included. Fapping awesome alarm. Deffo worth the money. Best alarm i have had.
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