Im going to put a new cat1 on the wifes 1992 impreza,
it needs the old autowatch cat1 removing (faulty)

I know there is a lot of choices,so what im after is a
total closure cat1 alarm.

Upto now iv'e looked at the toad ai606,cobra 4138 and a Clifford 650.

I like the thought of blackjax and stuff but I don't want a big bill

Anyway thoughts and prices,problems etc etc

Also around Merseyside for fitting.

 

iv always had clifford ones on previous cars not had any issues with them, mates have had toad and they seem good to

 

I personally would not touch Cobra again.

I had one that let water in through the main Plug/socket on the unit under the bonnet and corroded the pins and the replacement went off at random.

I think the Alarm that Jeremy Clarkson had fitted to his Ford GT was a Cobra and that kept going off too.

Probably best to make sure the fitter is good at the installation, as thats probably the most important thing.

 

My import has a cobra, think they where common with the cars imported and sva tested, been on car for ten years and never been a problem. Only thing I changed was the remote case as the original was a bit tatty. Can't fault it really.

 

Clifford 650 on mine has been faultless since I replaced the sigma crap

 

Having the same issue guys :\

So what's the best alarm in terms of reliability and longevity for an Impreza STI?

1) Toad Ai606
2) Sigma S30
3) Cobra 4138

Thanks,
Dibs

 

Clifford 650. Alarm is guaranteed for life of the car.

 

Hi,
Looking to fit one of the three in the list only.
Thanks

 

I would go with the toad out of the three listed,but I would reiterate what other members have posted up already,a clifford alarm is what I would personally get installed if I was looking at a category 1 alarm.SJ.

 

Hi Jedi! Thanks for your reply. Is there any particular reason for having a Clifford system over a Sigma?
Thanks

 

Life time warranty,made by directed electronics one of the biggest alarm company's in the world clifford pedigree,upgradable with add on sensors at anytime,they have been the best car alarm experts for the the last 30 years.I had one fitted to my Renault 5 GT turbo 20 years ago (ARROW 2) which was there basic model and it's still functioning 100% percent today and all the sensors too.SJ.

 

You have a 5? That's pretty awesome in itself! Not many left today...

Okay, thanks for the advice - will speak to the installer to see what he can do.
Cheers

 

I Use too,I sold it to a friend and he is always popping down in the car to let me know that it's still running well.SJ.