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Halfrauds Alarm Immobiliser £20!!!
speedyxjs - 22/1/10 at 09:05 PM

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Down from £100 to just £20!!!

Seriously considering buying one tomorrow. Any reason why i should not?

ETA - it says it includes a Guarantee certificate, would this be counted as evidence of compliance for IVA?

[Edited on 22-1-10 by speedyxjs]

iscmatt - 22/1/10 at 09:15 PM

interesting i'd like to know peoples thoughts too. my worry is always the doors and boot bit, presumably you just tape these off safely and then not worry about them and rely on the shock sensor alone?

speedyxjs - 22/1/10 at 09:16 PM

Thats what i was thinking

RichardK - 22/1/10 at 09:20 PM

wouldn't ultrasonic go off all the time, isn't microwave the norm for open top cars?

Cheers

Rich

designer - 22/1/10 at 09:20 PM

Good spot.

Just reserved mine for tomorrow.

speedyxjs - 22/1/10 at 09:22 PM

quote:
Originally posted by RichardK
wouldn't ultrasonic go off all the time, isn't microwave the norm for open top cars?

Cheers

Rich


Yeah but i think it would be ok if the sensor was fitted behind the scuttle pointing down so it detected your feet under the dash?

RichardK - 22/1/10 at 09:33 PM

Not sure it was ever worth £100, although not branded I think these maybe worth a look.

Linky

Cheers

Rich

mangogrooveworkshop - 22/1/10 at 09:39 PM

could get some of those seatbelt switches that go in the seat and hook them up instead

MakeEverything - 22/1/10 at 09:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
could get some of those seatbelt switches that go in the seat and hook them up instead


Great idea, or put a switch on the throttle, ignition, handbrake, steering wheel or anything else that needs to be moved in order to drive the car.

RichardK - 22/1/10 at 09:51 PM

Yes, good idea, handbrake switch would be ideal.

R

MakeEverything - 22/1/10 at 09:54 PM

I got a Sigma M30 for £60 new, and an installation manual for £5.

iscmatt - 22/1/10 at 09:58 PM

how do these affect insurance?

iscmatt - 22/1/10 at 10:01 PM

also what about the one review it has on halfords


Pros: we feel bette rnow our car is protected.
Cons: having to wait to set the alarm

"This product is easy to fit and to set, the instructions were very strait foreward. the only problem is it tends to trigger when the car is hot, so need's to be set some time after reching your destination."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male

blakep82 - 23/1/10 at 05:27 AM

so why halfruads then?

speedyxjs - 23/1/10 at 09:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
so why halfruads then?


'cos everything not on sale is expensive

Steve Hignett - 23/1/10 at 09:49 AM

quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
so why halfruads then?


'cos everything not on sale is expensive


Really? Everything else in their store is expensive? I've bought a couple things from there on offer and a few not on offer...

If it were true though, shouldn't you be trying to belittle them by calling them Halspensive as setting something for a certain price really isn't Fraud...

MakeEverything - 23/1/10 at 10:32 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
If it were true though, shouldn't you be trying to belittle them by calling them Halspensive as setting something for a certain price really isn't Fraud...


lol

wilkingj - 23/1/10 at 11:03 AM

I woudnt bother.

IMHO:
Get a Cat2 Thatcham Imobiliser.
I got mine of Ebay for £25.
An Ultrasonic Alarm in an open top car isnt a lot of good.

Then talk with your local VSIB fitter and see if they will sign the certificate if you fit it.
I have to say that I am lucky as they race a MK Indy, so were very helpful.
My local place were good, and signed it for a tenner.

That way I get a discount on my insurance, and they are also happy with a Thatcham device fitted.

Best to fit the imobiliser when doing the wiring, then you can put all the wiring in the loom and tape it up. Its much harder to overcome, than wires that are just clipped alongside the loom.

Also you can fit the control box in a difficult to get at place to prevent tampering.
(Make sure its well protected from water and damp, and well sealed up)



EDIT:
They are still selling this model!
Linky


[Edited on 23/1/2010 by wilkingj]

blakep82 - 23/1/10 at 12:41 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
If it were true though, shouldn't you be trying to belittle them by calling them Halspensive as setting something for a certain price really isn't Fraud...


ha ha +1. you go in, you see the price. if you're not happy you don't buy, if you are then you buy. thats not fraud. now, if they were into stealing my debit card details and selling them on, thats a different matter. thats not happened to me in there.

bodger - 23/1/10 at 01:42 PM

Thanks Wilkingj just ordered the Thatcham unit. I'm doing the wiring now so makes sense to add one for £34 Inc postage. They're just up the road so might be able to get them to sign it. If so it'll probably pay for itself om my first insurance.

wilkingj - 23/1/10 at 01:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by bodger
Thanks Wilkingj just ordered the Thatcham unit. I'm doing the wiring now so makes sense to add one for £34 Inc postage. They're just up the road so might be able to get them to sign it. If so it'll probably pay for itself om my first insurance.


Yup, they are nothing special, but mines been in the Viento for 3 years and still works well.
Just mount the control box well out of the way, and somewhere dry. Oh and a bit of WD40 on the dash socket thing. Mines been well soaked by rain etc, and still works OK. Just the chrome dulled a bit!

Speak with your local VSIB (alarm) installer, and see if they will sign the certificate. You wont get the insurance discount without a Signed certificate with the installers stamp on it. Its worth doing that as it helps reduce your insurance costs, and helps a little with the resale value of the car.

They wont sign it if its poorly installed. ie all the wires need to be hidden and best if inside the loom. The control box needs to be well hidden as well, especially as its an open top car, ie easy to get under the dashboard! Ask their advice before installing it.

bodger - 23/1/10 at 02:03 PM

Thanks

speedyxjs - 23/1/10 at 02:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
If it were true though, shouldn't you be trying to belittle them by calling them Halspensive


lol doesnt roll off the tongue as well


[Edited on 23-1-10 by speedyxjs]