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From: man@bocar.UUCP (M Nevar)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Bells, Whistles, & Alarms
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Date: Tue, 9-Apr-85 11:53:41 EST
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Posted: Tue Apr  9 11:53:41 1985
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<I just purchased a new set of wheels.  I haven't taken possession yet,
<so I have a little time in which to learn about car alarm systems -
<desireable/undesireable features, which systems can be defeated by
<the two year old on the block, which manufacturers put out quality
<products, etc.  Could those of you out in net land stop flashing your
<high beams long enough to clue me in on another alarming topic.  [Ugh
<after that I probably won't get any responses.]



May I suggest a Chapman Lock system ?  The main system is a hood locking
mechanism that really works by dead-bolting the hood closed.  Other additions
include an alarm that will cut off the fuel supply, kill the spark from
the coil.  The key for this is mounted in the car.  It gives you ten seconds 
to turn the key after entering the DRIVER'S door.  Opening the passenger
door or trunk sets the alarm off immediately.  The alarm sounds for five
minutes and then the car re-arms itself.  The car is protected from being
moved as it has a motion detector and an option was to set the alarm off
if the glass was broken.

Other options:

"air alert"                - a pocket paging system
flashing lights interface  - lights flash when alarm is set off
horn honker interface      - horn beeps with alarm
panic button               - interior switch to allow you to set off siren
                             while in car
passive interface system   - alarm is set for you when key is removed from
                             ignition


Another good product I hear about is the Ungo Box.  When I was shopping
around for an alarm, no installers wanted to work with it because it
was unreliable.  EVERYONE recommended the Chapman Lock system to me.
Recently, I've heard the the Ungo box has become more reliable.

Just remember.  No matter what you do to protect you car, if a professional
car thief wants your car,  he's gonna get it !

							Good luck,
							Mark