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Old 11 May 2015, 10:52 AM
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Just picked up the STI over the weekend, really happy with it. My question is this. My insurance company hasn't insisted on a Tracker so I won't bother with one of those. They are even happy with the Subaru security and I do not need to get a fancy alarm. However, I do not want the car to get knicked so I was thinking would it be worth forking out around £500 for a Viper or Clifford alarm system to upgrade what the car already has fitted as standard? Or should I not bother and if it does get stolen just claim of the insurance and get something else? £500 is a lot of money, especially since my insurer isn't too bothered.


I was looking at the flagship Clifford or Viper systems. Or I could spend that money on a stereo upgrade, I have seen a double din satnav system for around the same price so can't decide.
Old 11 May 2015, 11:14 AM
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er..... It's up to you.

Personally I went for the best alarm/security system I could afford, for my own peace of mind.
Old 11 May 2015, 12:05 PM
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Always woRth it IMO,Trouble is. thieves get t know a standard cars sec system. Look at all the Frd RS going missing lately . 30 secondsto nick a car , without keys needed, is a disgrace these days . Personally id have a Clifford. Great systems with loads of features.
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Oh, and a Disklock for £70 to start off with
Old 11 May 2015, 12:19 PM
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Personaly just get a cut of switch fitted somewhere plus good alarm system and unless there planning on spending a good amount of time on steeling it then i'm sure it won't be going anywhere.
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As above... Disklock

Alarm over stereo any day, it's a subaru why do you want a stereo!
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Originally Posted by AWG
As above... Disklock

Alarm over stereo any day, it's a subaru why do you want a stereo!
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No one really responds to alarms. Immobilisers are good but as said, a hidden cut-off switch works just as well. However, do really want someone breaking into your car and trashing the dash/wiring trying to get it started? A deterrent is better, such as a Disklock. Or removable steering wheel.
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Originally Posted by TECHNOPUG
A deterrent is better,
"Step away from tha car, mother ****er."
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