VWR Lupo Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Want an aftermarket alarm fitted to my lupo but i dont know which on to go for?I want remote control centeral locking as well as full closure on windows ect.I hear Clifford are good but are there any other companys out there who do a decent alarm kit?ThanksLuke style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeky tdi Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Toad Ai606 is meant to be the daddy, Cliffords are good but a little unlreliable.Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted August 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Thanks matey, will look in to them style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Cliffords are good but a little unlreliable. Mine has been perfect since I had it fitted in 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 (edited) I've never had a problem with any of my Clifford alarms either, although I did end up using Toad instead as you seem to get a lot more for your money & their just as good. Edited August 17, 2006 by Max69vk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Clifford has cooler features though style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />Oh, and three years on, the origonal battery still work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69vk Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Oh, and three years on, the origonal battery still work!Yep, cant argue with that one! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted August 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 (edited) Mine has been perfect since I had it fitted in 2003Dont mind me asking but how much did it cost you Andi? Edited August 17, 2006 by VWR Lupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprajake Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 just make sure you get good fitters,i took my leon cupra r, into a reputable fitters who said they had done vag before, they ended up blowing the courtesy system and logging ove 20 faults on the ecu, cost them £500 from seat to sort it,and then they told me that i would have to unlock the car with both the flip key and the seat fob,so in the end i gave it back, and got a blackjaxx system-which are very good imo.jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 I have a Clifford concept 600 on my fiat. cost a fortune, and got it fitted at a supposedly good place. Loaded with most features, remote central locking, wind up windows, anti car jacking, fuel cut off. Couple of months after fitting it decided to drain all power from the battery and then refuse to turn off as it thought someone had cut the positive supply. I might also at this was 3am style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" />After it got fixed everything was fine, but I lost confidence it after this episode. I'd try toad myself next time.As said though, the most important thing is to get a good fitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 ive got a toad fitted to my lupo, if u hold one of the buttons down it will close all the windows and lock the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Couple of months after fitting it decided to drain all power from the battery and then refuse to turn off as it thought someone had cut the positive supply. I might also at this was 3am style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> That would be done to the fitting rather than the product though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stig247 Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 cant fault toad at all, got one fitted to my own lupo, one click of a button locks the doors and windows go upcliffords are also very good alarms ive had a concept 300 and 500 on previous cars just make sure the place thats fitting it knows what there doing otherwise they have a tendancy to go bonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 i got the toad ai606 with total encosure (windows) and tilt sensorshad no problems with it after 10months, but i cant find anyone who will fit remote engine start with it, i may have to DIY it after learning more about electrics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4T VW Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 I want a AI606 too and i have e-mailed 5 garages near me about it as i need C/L put in too.How many got back to me?A big fat 0! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry2:" border="0" alt="angry.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 I have a TOAD alarm, all I know so far is not to leave the windows open when locking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 only cause theres sensor inside that activates it..movement wise.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emo_gazz Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 so whats so good about this Toad Ai606? cos ive had the car almost 2 years now and its been broken in twice and surprisingly enough not been stolen and i dont ever want it to.So whats the dilio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emo_gazz Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 cant be that good then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Had a toad Ai606 on the car about 5 ish years, had loads of problems with the sensers also draining the battery...On the up side the fob is still on its first battery style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":coffee:" border="0" alt="coffee.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emo_gazz Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 not lookin good then style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted September 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Bringing this thred alive again!I spoke to Clifford alarms on tuesday and decided to price up an alarm system fully fitted and life time warrenty for the lup.Very good alarm system with remote control central locking, internal heat sensors which even work with the windows open, warning noise if anyone touches the outsie or goes very near to the car aswell as bonnet and boot opening sensors.All seems very good and they cauld even do finance but when i worked the total price out it came to just over £900 so ive told them i will think about it!That seems very steep to me so just wondering what you guys and girls have/or wauld pay for a decent clifford alarm?Thanks in advance style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupodave Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 I got quoted £400 on a Clifford G5 Concept 650 a few weeks ago. That's got all the gizmos, such as window closure, proximity chirps and I'm pretty sure it's got remote start. Just look on the clifford website for full spec. But £900 seems very steep.. unless it was the Concept 950 you were quoting.Hope this helps, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOOPTY-LUPO Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 I have this one......http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOAD-AI606-CAT-1-ALA...1QQcmdZViewItem...the fella came out within 1 week (when it suited me) and for £280 i have tilt sensors, total closure, proximity sensors etc etc etc and it is THE NUTS!!!!BEST ALARM IN THE WORLD....i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWR Lupo Posted September 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Thankyou both for the advice, both alarm systems look fantastic but not sure which one to go for style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> £900 now feels very steep to me, have to give Clifford a call back and maby try and knock the price down style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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