Car alarm guidance required :)

stephen2320 · 07-03-13, 10:42 PM

Right, me again...

I'm looking at fitting an after market alarm to my 94 coupe. In the past I've had a Clifford system which was a nightmare and would never have again I don't think, so my question is basically is there anyone that can recommend a system to me? I'm after remote central locking, protection on boot, bonnet and doors, motion sensor, impact sensor (the smashing window sensor), perhaps total closure but not really fussed.

I just want a decent system that doesn't cost the earth, I've seen some simple ones from £30 right to £££££'s more but I'm a little stuck for advice?

Thanking you all once again

86audicoupe · 07-03-13, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stephen2320

Right, me again...

I'm looking at fitting an after market alarm to my 94 coupe. In the past I've had a Clifford system which was a nightmare and would never have again I don't think, so my question is basically is there anyone that can recommend a system to me? I'm after remote central locking, protection on boot, bonnet and doors, motion sensor, impact sensor (the smashing window sensor), perhaps total closure but not really fussed.

I just want a decent system that doesn't cost the earth, I've seen some simple ones from £30 right to £££££'s more but I'm a little stuck for advice?

Thanking you all once again

PM dandan as he has recently fitted a full alarm sysyem to a CQ (although he has sold the car now).

stephen2320 · 08-03-13, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 86audicoupe

PM dandan as he has recently fitted a full alarm sysyem to a CQ (although he has sold the car now).

Cheers, will have a look for him

John. · 08-03-13, 05:10 AM

An old work colleague used to work for Toad fitting their alarms, he rated them pretty good......don't know what they're like these days?
Are you looking at fitting it yourself?

John.

john johnson · 08-03-13, 05:56 AM

I got a toad , there's a good few of the Quattro boys with em ... Very reliable kit
Clifford are overpriced blingy toss I've been told

John. · 08-03-13, 07:03 AM

In about 2000 I bought a Nissan 200 (newest car I've ever owned, sold it soon after 'cause it was too new for me

), it had a Clifford on it...........annoying is how I would describe it.
I kept in touch with the new owner as I done the services on it, the Clifford went tits up on a slip road at 10 o'clock at night immobilizing the car

John.

stephen2320 · 08-03-13, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by John.

An old work colleague used to work for Toad fitting their alarms, he rated them pretty good......don't know what they're like these days?
Are you looking at fitting it yourself?

John.

Toad seems to be cropping up a lot I know years and years ago toad was known for German quality and was found on a lot of VW, Audi, mercs so on. I have an auto electrician I use now and again so I'll be sending it to him, I know then it'll be a reliable install. Thanks

john johnson · 08-03-13, 11:46 AM

I'd fit another , over the years it's possibly the only one that's not been a sod !

k10mistry · 08-03-13, 01:59 PM

Hi mate, Yes Clifford are a pain in the bum aspecially the new ones. I had one on my very first Audi 80 this was back in the days when they were built pretty good! But know I have had a Cobra Alarm Fitted to my Audi Coupe it has all you require, and is very reliable never had any issues with it! Price are not stupid like Clifford Alarms! Good Luck with the Hunt Mate

John. · 08-03-13, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stephen2320

.......I have an auto electrician I use now and again so I'll be sending it to him, I know then it'll be a reliable install. Thanks

At least if it's fitted professionally then you'll get a certificate of installation and it will likely be insurance friendly.

John.

08-03-13, 05:56 AM	#5
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	I got a toad , there's a good few of the Quattro boys with em ... Very reliable kit Clifford are overpriced blingy toss I've been told __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

08-03-13, 07:03 AM	#6
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,540	In about 2000 I bought a Nissan 200 (newest car I've ever owned, sold it soon after 'cause it was too new for me), it had a Clifford on it...........annoying is how I would describe it. I kept in touch with the new owner as I done the services on it, the Clifford went tits up on a slip road at 10 o'clock at night immobilizing the car John.

08-03-13, 11:46 AM	#8
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	I'd fit another , over the years it's possibly the only one that's not been a sod ! __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

08-03-13, 05:10 AM	#4
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,540	An old work colleague used to work for Toad fitting their alarms, he rated them pretty good......don't know what they're like these days? Are you looking at fitting it yourself? John.

08-03-13, 01:59 PM	#9
k10mistry Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10	Hi mate, Yes Clifford are a pain in the bum aspecially the new ones. I had one on my very first Audi 80 this was back in the days when they were built pretty good! But know I have had a Cobra Alarm Fitted to my Audi Coupe it has all you require, and is very reliable never had any issues with it! Price are not stupid like Clifford Alarms! Good Luck with the Hunt Mate