killa_paul

As titled
my saph comes back soon from lots of work, new ecu loom and new fuelpump loom
and lots of other bits ,

What are the best Alarm and immobilisers in your opinions,
are clifford still the best
or is it toad time
thoughts please as im looking to get a decent alarm fitted

JayCC

Always see people mentioning Toad Ai606 : Although, I'm yet to find anywhere local that do fitting and come with recommendations

rich123

iTrader: (3)

i saw a new toad alarm on ebay the other day 105 quid but thats just for the alarm,and they send you the instructions by email but you would have to fit it your self

tabetha

Toad ai606, or better(imo) C5T2, if still available, is what I'd fit.
It depends on whether you need cat approval or not, if you do it needs proper install, ask around as there are some seriously horrific pro install jobs, and some awsome diy jobs.
As alarms go it is dead easy, a few are starting to have issues with the back up battery/s leaking now, as the old "vinic" ones were NI-CD, but now NI-MH that don't leak when old.
Most alarms problems are caused by things other than the alarm, usually a duff install.
tabetha
tabetha

iansoutham

As said above by people, it is the installer rather than the alarm you need to worry about.

A Clifford is more for people who want "gadgets" and contrary to most opinions, they are/were good alarms if installed correctly. The latest ones (Hornet, etc...) are not so good as they are overly complicated and easy to false-alarm.

Toad, on the other hand, are a simple alarm which does what it says on the box. I have both types, which I have installed myself (being an ex Clifford and Toad installer) and they have been absolutely fine.

Personally, I would avoid an install by GAP, they are cowboys IMO, pure and simple. Also, anyone who comes to your house to install the system should be avoided. They will be rushing, and then mistakes happen.

I have seen Cat1 systems installed in an hour or so, far too quick. I would want half a day absolute minimum to do an install, as I would want most the dash out to hide it all neatly and make joins impossible to access quickly.

john_p_b

iTrader: (4)

toad Ai606 for £100, fit it yourself if you're handy with wiring then take it to be certified for £30. shimples.

killa_paul

where do you get an alarm certified for 30 quid ??

bad boy rs

iTrader: (7)

impulse st albans road, mate of mine used to fit these paul i can put you in contact with him if you want, he fitted the same on mine

BillyCabrio

iTrader: (1)

My mate is a mobile TOAD installer, loads of happy customers

killa_paul

awsum stuff pauly my friend will give you a buzz tomoz

JayCC

Your mate venture into Hertfordshire?

john_p_b

iTrader: (4)

just going on what i got charged when i took my old MR2 to be checked over, i paid them £30, they gave me a new cert saying it had cat 1 security, my insurance company were happy. was a couple of years back now so may have gone up a little but still can't see it being much more.

brad

If your planning a trip down to the Sussex area I can check it over for you and providing it's ok I'l stamp you a certificate.

killa_paul

Thanks mate will keep that in mind