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Im currently looking for an aftermarket car alarm for my XR6T that will [hopefully] utilise the current remote keypad. Features I'm after include auto-window-up and perimeter sensor. My EB has a mongoose alarm with these features but does anyone know of any others or have had an aftermarket alarm fitted to their BA?

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Saleen1 I got a Sentry car alarm fitted this integrates into the current keypad and also you can have the windows wind up when you lock the car. Im quite happy with it.

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Hey Chris,

I got a Viper car alarm still in the packet with microwave sensors etc. It also has the auxillary button which you can press to start your car(when connected to do so). I am abit unsure on who to take my car to get this installed and see if it is compatible with the car? Who installed your alarm??????

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Hey Chris,

I got a Viper car alarm still in the packet with microwave sensors etc. It also has the auxillary button which you can press to start your car(when connected to do so). I am abit unsure on who to take my car to get this installed and see if it is compatible with the car? Who installed your alarm??????

City Ford Sydney installed my alarm through Sentry. Not sure who would hook up your alarm? Im pretty sure any alarm installer can do it.

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Ive got a quoate from BDL Car radio in Canberra. $800 installed for a Worldtech that adapts to the current remote locking, has 2 stage microwave sensor(warning chirps),, shock sensors, boot/bonnet protection, power window lift (front windows only, rear windows an additional $200). I havent heard of the brand before, but it comes with 3 year manufacturers warranty and lifetime installers warranty. Also, I've bought gear from BDL before and they are very good. Im probably gonna go with it, but I'm still looking around so keep the suggestions coming, its probably more than just me you're helping here. :)

Rob

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I too am looking at an aftermarket alarm for my car, (if it ever gets here!) and I know that while auto-start is a bit of a "wank" feature for most cars, I think its a good idea to warm up the engine for a couple of mins. Also, if its been cold you can leave the heater on when you jump out so when it starts the heater is running and the car is warm when you jump in, same for air con. However, I have been told that you can't bypass the Ford "Smart Lock" system fitted to all late model Fords, so this auto-start feature is useless. Anyone know any more?

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A paging system "sounds" good. But lets face it, unless you have the car in the driveway where a standard alarm would be heard, you would probably only return to your car to find it gone or damaged.

You gotta ask yourself "How fast can I run 300m, 600m, 1000m" :pinch:

If you really want to do something hi-tech, go for the satnav/tracking system that will tell you where your car is and/or going to.

IMO - Just a gimmick but different stroles for different folks

After all how many XR6T's are gonna get stolen....they aren't exactly the rarest cars about so they dont fit the profile for organised crime and joy riders will usually be deterred by an alarm and the imobiliser system. It's more likely that a window will be smashed to steal your cars contents.

Oh I almost forgot to mention, I got the standard Ford fitted system.

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saleen1 i'd rather have an alarm fitted that nobodies heard about than one everyman and his thief knows about.

:idea:

Not that it's gunna matter if they want it they'll take it.

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