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03-09-2003, 12:20 PM
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Alarm?
Since we're all not sure if the 8 is coming with an alarm or not, what are some good recommendations for aftermarkets?
I'm thinking some sort of Autopage one.. anyone got any opinions? What are some good ones?
Let the words flow.......
I'm thinking some sort of Autopage one.. anyone got any opinions? What are some good ones?
Let the words flow.......
03-09-2003, 01:53 PM
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There isn't much to recommend about alarms, the installation is the important part. installing it in such a way that prevents someone from easily disabling it. Features are what is important (how many extra channels do you want, LoJack, Remote Start, Valet mode, etc)
03-09-2003, 09:18 PM
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Ahh ok. . so what features are good?
I for one think an alarm does you no good if you're too far to hear it. Anyone know the lowdown on the Autopage type?
I'm not an alarm expert by no means but I think there's got to be something pretty good... As far as alarms go I don't know jack about them. What features should one look for?
I for one think an alarm does you no good if you're too far to hear it. Anyone know the lowdown on the Autopage type?
I'm not an alarm expert by no means but I think there's got to be something pretty good... As far as alarms go I don't know jack about them. What features should one look for?
03-12-2003, 11:12 AM
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lojack is the best, the black widdow is also a very good alarm...my friend has it. It comes with a keychain display that shows u whats happening to your car to cause the alarm, lie what part was touch and if a window broke etc...
03-12-2003, 01:34 PM
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lojack is sort of like a hidden beacon, if you report your car stolen i think it gets activated by uhm...cell phone towers or something?
anyhow then all the cops get a hot/cold signal if they're getting closer or farther from the car and they all zero in and beat the snot out of the mean mean guy that stole your purdy rx8
anyhow then all the cops get a hot/cold signal if they're getting closer or farther from the car and they all zero in and beat the snot out of the mean mean guy that stole your purdy rx8
03-12-2003, 02:33 PM
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I don't think LoJack is currently in HI, but they have a number you can call on they're web page to find out for sure. I guess they figure it isn't as necessary on an island... not too far the car could go I suppose... I do know that in most areas that have it, the cops love it. When one gets activated, its like a video game with all the cops racing around to rescue your precious car.. :D
I am planning on getting it, and I don't even live in a high crime area... just s precaution, y'know?
I am planning on getting it, and I don't even live in a high crime area... just s precaution, y'know?
03-17-2003, 09:10 AM
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shave the doorhandles means remove them and have a remote pop them open with a solenoid (or something).
A few years back realTV highlighted an alarm that had a type of heat sensor that detected proximity to the car. If a breakin attempt was made the car would warn you that in 10 seconds, you'd be toast, then two propane jets under each door would ignite a 5 foot fireball. Turns out you could get charged w/ murder if it killed anyone in the US, so they didnt release it here. Sure looked cool though! :p
A few years back realTV highlighted an alarm that had a type of heat sensor that detected proximity to the car. If a breakin attempt was made the car would warn you that in 10 seconds, you'd be toast, then two propane jets under each door would ignite a 5 foot fireball. Turns out you could get charged w/ murder if it killed anyone in the US, so they didnt release it here. Sure looked cool though! :p
03-17-2003, 12:13 PM
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Originally posted by Farsyde
shave the doorhandles means remove them and have a remote pop them open with a solenoid (or something).
A few years back realTV highlighted an alarm that had a type of heat sensor that detected proximity to the car. If a breakin attempt was made the car would warn you that in 10 seconds, you'd be toast, then two propane jets under each door would ignite a 5 foot fireball. Turns out you could get charged w/ murder if it killed anyone in the US, so they didnt release it here. Sure looked cool though! :p
shave the doorhandles means remove them and have a remote pop them open with a solenoid (or something).
A few years back realTV highlighted an alarm that had a type of heat sensor that detected proximity to the car. If a breakin attempt was made the car would warn you that in 10 seconds, you'd be toast, then two propane jets under each door would ignite a 5 foot fireball. Turns out you could get charged w/ murder if it killed anyone in the US, so they didnt release it here. Sure looked cool though! :p
03-19-2003, 06:59 PM
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Originally posted by Farsyde
put the flamethrower alarm that you can get in europe on there :D
put the flamethrower alarm that you can get in europe on there :D
Anyway, flames aren't loud enough to work very well as an alarm. Explosives might work better, but that kind of defeats the purpose.
03-19-2003, 07:05 PM
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Re: to have or not to have?
Originally posted by pr0xy
So, anyone actually know if the rx-8 is going to have a car alarm?
So, anyone actually know if the rx-8 is going to have a car alarm?
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/rx8/..._and_specs.pdf
03-30-2003, 03:11 PM
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I personally will be going with a CompuStar alarm (www.compustar.org ). The 2WSS series has a broadcast range of 6000 feet with an LCD based keyfob to alert regarding whatever is happening to your car. It's also got remote start.... He who dies with the most toys... :p
03-30-2003, 04:07 PM
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Re: Re: to have or not to have?
Originally posted by lurcher
Yes, along with an immobilizer. Specs here:
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/rx8/..._and_specs.pdf
Yes, along with an immobilizer. Specs here:
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/rx8/..._and_specs.pdf
Yo RotorMotor, how does that Compustar compare with the AutoPage 750?
http://www.autopageusa.com/autopageusars750.htm
And if the 8 really does come with an alarm, which it looks to be, I wonder if it's easy for installers to take the factory one out and put in an aftermarket.
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03-30-2003, 07:45 PM
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np but I thought most of you US regulars would have seen that already, it's linked from the HTML spec table. It's the only detailed spec list I've found, the UK site is pretty sparse.
but I thought most of you US regulars would have seen that already, it's linked from the HTML spec table. It's the only detailed spec list I've found, the UK site is pretty sparse.
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how does that Compustar compare with the AutoPage 750?
03-31-2003, 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by lurcher
np but I thought most of you US regulars would have seen that already, it's linked from the HTML spec table. It's the only detailed spec list I've found, the UK site is pretty sparse.
np
but I thought most of you US regulars would have seen that already, it's linked from the HTML spec table. It's the only detailed spec list I've found, the UK site is pretty sparse.
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