car alarms

daninsyd · 10-03-2007, 07:39 PM

Hi Guys

Who do you recommend for car alarms in Sydney.

I know they can't get the car but I'm more concerned about theft from the car and people bumping into you in a car park etc.

somewhere close to northern sydney would be great.

thanks

astra · 10-03-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by daninsyd

I know they can't get the car but I'm more concerned about theft from the car and people bumping into you in a car park etc

actually, they can now days... they put it on a truck and take it back to where they work and have their people disable the alarm in private if need be

BBQWER · 10-03-2007, 08:43 PM

HUH... I thought expensive car like BMW already have their own alarm, when we purchase the car. or we have to get our own alarm?

astra · 10-03-2007, 10:04 PM

alarms are an option as far as i know, however other anti theft devices such as imobilisers are fitted

1q2w3e4r · 10-03-2007, 10:06 PM

Pretty sure it should be standard equipment. It is on my M3, not sure on the 335 though as it hasn't gone off and I don't drive it that much.

manyways · 10-04-2007, 02:13 AM

no alarm on mine, its an option...

e93 · 10-04-2007, 05:24 AM

Yep - alarm is optional.

CaptOz · 10-04-2007, 06:17 AM

This is from the BMW config page for the e92 335i:

Cheers.

BBQWER · 10-04-2007, 06:35 AM

is it necessary to get extra alarm for our car?

oh Dealer rang me couple days ago, telling me my car arrive at port kembla around 14-10-2007, and it takes around 2weeks , then i can pick up the car.
so there is 4weeks to go, but why each day feels like 1 year.

CaptOz · 10-04-2007, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BBQWER

is it necessary to get extra alarm for our car?

oh Dealer rang me couple days ago, telling me my car arrive at port kembla around 14-10-2007, and it takes around 2weeks , then i can pick up the car.
so there is 4weeks to go, but why each day feels like 1 year.

The wait will be well worth it.

Cheers.

astra · 10-05-2007, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptOz

This is from the BMW config page for the e92 335i:

Cheers.

seeing this picture is annoying

when i bought my car, i asked if i could have front and rear parking sensors fitted, and was told that it was purely impossible on the front? wtf lol... not having them though, i actually like, i park alot better now

1q2w3e4r · 10-05-2007, 04:02 AM

Thats such BS hey, $900 option for an alarm on a $120k+ car

eml · 10-05-2007, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by astra

when i bought my car, i asked if i could have front and rear parking sensors fitted, and was told that it was purely impossible on the front?

i'm afraid this was true for the e46. there was an accessory, however, which served as the front "pdc." 'twas a euro plate frame which had embedded sensors. as with a lot of stuff, this was *un*available in oz. i don't think you can even order it via your neighbourhood dealer as they say it wasn't homologated or doesn't comply with ADRs ...

astra · 10-05-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eml

i'm afraid this was true for the e46. there was an accessory, however, which served as the front "pdc." 'twas a euro plate frame which had embedded sensors. as with a lot of stuff, this was available in oz. i don't think you can even order it via your neighbourhood dealer as they say it wasn't homologated or doesn't comply with ADRs ...

that so **** :sad0147:

AnthonyB · 10-07-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

Thats such BS hey, $900 option for an alarm on a $120k+ car

I think they started taking feedback from clients (supply and demand) - no one pays attention to the car alarm anyhow, they're simply ignored and have become a nuisance. They didn't seem to serve the purpose they were supposed to. With the advances in locking, immobilisation and datadot people stopped stealing cars except to order. Stealing from cars has obviously therefore INCREASED as a result. Perhaps alarms will start making a comeback.

Better off getting yourself a decent tracker, but that's only if you want the car back again - personally, if someone stole it, I'd prefer it to vanish and never return (assuming you have good insurance)...

AndDee · 10-07-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyB

I think they started taking feedback from clients (supply and demand) - no one pays attention to the car alarm anyhow, they're simply ignored and have become a nuisance. They didn't seem to serve the purpose they were supposed to. With the advances in locking, immobilisation and datadot people stopped stealing cars except to order. Stealing from cars has obviously therefore INCREASED as a result. Perhaps alarms will start making a comeback.

Better off getting yourself a decent tracker, but that's only if you want the car back again - personally, if someone stole it, I'd prefer it to vanish and never return (assuming you have good insurance)...

All true

12 months new for old replacement, if it goes missing in the first 12 months I don't want it to be seen again!

henry2703 · 11-05-2007, 08:02 PM

It is actually quite a BS to pick up that extra options for the alarm at A$900.

In Singapore where i live (and if it can be done in Singapore, it can be done in Australia), we can get a 3rd party alarm and installed it at A$80. The installer can program it in to the existing remote control, so that it doesn't require drivers to carry another remote control.

Stealership is a PITA all over the world i guess.

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daninsyd Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 260 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: australia iTrader: (0)	car alarms Hi Guys Who do you recommend for car alarms in Sydney. I know they can't get the car but I'm more concerned about theft from the car and people bumping into you in a car park etc. somewhere close to northern sydney would be great. thanks
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BBQWER Banned 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: E93 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Sydney iTrader: (0)	HUH... I thought expensive car like BMW already have their own alarm, when we purchase the car. or we have to get our own alarm?
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astra Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	alarms are an option as far as i know, however other anti theft devices such as imobilisers are fitted __________________
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1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 24 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Pretty sure it should be standard equipment. It is on my M3, not sure on the 335 though as it hasn't gone off and I don't drive it that much.
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manyways Private First Class 3 Rep 135 Posts Drives: E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU iTrader: (0)	no alarm on mine, its an option...
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CaptOz Captain 31 Rep 833 Posts Drives: Porsche 911 Carrera S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	This is from the BMW config page for the e92 335i: Cheers.
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BBQWER Banned 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: E93 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Sydney iTrader: (0)	is it necessary to get extra alarm for our car? oh Dealer rang me couple days ago, telling me my car arrive at port kembla around 14-10-2007, and it takes around 2weeks , then i can pick up the car. so there is 4weeks to go, but why each day feels like 1 year.
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1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 24 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Thats such BS hey, $900 option for an alarm on a $120k+ car
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henry2703 New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: E90 320i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	It is actually quite a BS to pick up that extra options for the alarm at A$900. In Singapore where i live (and if it can be done in Singapore, it can be done in Australia), we can get a 3rd party alarm and installed it at A$80. The installer can program it in to the existing remote control, so that it doesn't require drivers to carry another remote control. Stealership is a PITA all over the world i guess.
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