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Alarm?

  • 24-01-2012 11:05am
    #1
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hey guys, do many people put alarms on their classic cars? I'm about to buy a '77 911 and it will be my daily driver. Obviously I'm concerned for its safety - I could put a huge chain around the steering wheel, but I would like an alarm/immobiliser, and remote central locking would be nice too. I would just be worried about potentially giving me problems like draining the battery - I've had battery problems with many vehicles in the past and it drives me nuts, so I want to make sure this is done properly. Has anyone got this done and can they recommend anyone?
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    bijapos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,003 ✭✭✭bijapos


    Don't put central locking into it if the car is mostly original. Its a messy job, adds nothing to the car and would probably detract from its value in the future. You only have 2 doors and the car is small enough to be able to open or lock the passenger door from the drivers seat.

    For a decent alarm go to a professional and get a tracker fitted as well. 911s are surprisingly easy to steal. If you need an optical deterent then buy a strong chain. Use the seat base to fit a ring where you can quickly put the chain through and through the steering wheel. Get a top quality lock as well, not a crap one.


  • #3
    mustang68
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,119 ✭✭✭mustang68


    a chain is only as strong as the steering wheel it is attached to (usually a tube of steel wrapped in foam). But is is a deterrent. I got one of the steering locks that wraps around the whole wheel, really easy to see from outside the car.


  • #4
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    An immobiliser is probably more important. If it's not an easy swipe - it unlikely to be targeted.

    That and a $5 flashing LED from eBay for your dash.


  • #5
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Thanks that's actually a great idea! The car will be kept in an underground garage but I'm just thinking about the odd time I might have to park in town etc. Yes one of those wrap around the steering wheel ones are very visible and hopefully they just won't be bothered with the hassle..


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