I have just traded in my 01 Bugeye 2.0L WRX for against a new 06 Plate 2.5L WRX today. I pick it up tomorrow.

I need to buy a Thatcham Cat 1 Alarm and Immobiliser and have it fitted. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good value system and someone who will install it?

An idea of the cost would be pretty helpful.

 

I'm in the same situation, the place I'm buying the car from will fit a Laserline for £300 but I've heard that they aren't the best.

This place looks OK and they were helpful on the phone, only thing was there was a 3 week waiting period.

http://www.caralarmuk.com/acatalog/C...ar_Alarms.html

 

check out this company www.i-techsecurity.co.uk they came to a meet last week and showed us the alarm and it looks the dogs. there still waiting on cat 1 approval but i cant see it being far off, the kit includes a tracker which doesnt have any subs you just have to pay 25p if it needs activating have a look on the web site it really is top notch and im saving up for one. there £500 fitted or you can buy the unit for £400 and pay about £100 to get it fitted

 

Clifford specialist, very good installers
http://www.ssi-caralarms.com/

 

I would imagine that you are going to find difficulties insuring a Scooby these days - especially a new model without a cat 1 approved alarm !
I would go with a clifford model but make sure you get it fitted by an good reccommend fitter. Ask in the security section - people will advise on who is good in your area

Richard

 

Yes I read about this awhile ago but without cat 1 approval I can't see many insurers touching it.

 

06 WRX 2.5ltrs all come with a CAT1 as standard!!!!

The only thing they don't come with is a tracker. The STi does though.

 

Unless it's an Import.

 

very true

 

Sigma S30 (replacement to M30) which is fitted as standard on UK Scoobs can be had for IRO £220.

 

Toad i606 is about £100 off ebay, then get an approved installer to fit it. This guy http://www.alansmith.co.uk/products.htm did mine for about £120.

 

The car is an import but to UK spec. I want to have it insured hence the need for a Cat 1 Alarm system. I intend to have it fitted ASAP.

The SSI Clifford concept Alarm is looking good to me!

 

Surely it';s not UK spec if it has'nt got a cat 1 alarm ? Or am i missing something here ?

 

The car is built to UK spec (e.g. MPH speedo, unleaded fuel nozzle etc) but things like the alarm and locking wheel nuts are fitted once they get to the UK.