snow scene & 944
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Fat Albert
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Markk - more than worthy!
My kids are enjoying the 'Clarkson Moments' when she comes on boost when not quite straight after a corner.....
My kids are enjoying the 'Clarkson Moments' when she comes on boost when not quite straight after a corner.....
DivineE
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You'll have to get the 3.2 out of the garage and come to the Heckfield meet on Sat! I'll be there in the 996 and you can compare for yourself[
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I think I might favour the 4wd 911 in a drag race on the snow covered roads so probably not worth comparing that way but you could certainly come out and get a feel for the car. Plus I can chat for ever and a day on cars, you know this.
Steve,
If you have an S2 then you should have central locking as standard. You need a remote trigger for it; usually done from an alarm but you can get other systems which do the same.
This sort of thing looks about right, but it includes the door motors as well as the transmitters and receiver:
http://www.ultimatecarparts.co.uk/universal-remote-central-locking-kit-p-112.html?zenid=7a8b840e28c279cc7cda4702f36326b1
However, for the extra cost, I'd suggest looking for a full alarm/immobiliser. If you're practical you can buy one for £100 and fit it yourself, and the protection it offers is well worth having. And you may get a discount on your insurance (and it can very easily be made to interface into the existing locking system.)
Oli.
If you have an S2 then you should have central locking as standard. You need a remote trigger for it; usually done from an alarm but you can get other systems which do the same.
This sort of thing looks about right, but it includes the door motors as well as the transmitters and receiver:
http://www.ultimatecarparts.co.uk/universal-remote-central-locking-kit-p-112.html?zenid=7a8b840e28c279cc7cda4702f36326b1
However, for the extra cost, I'd suggest looking for a full alarm/immobiliser. If you're practical you can buy one for £100 and fit it yourself, and the protection it offers is well worth having. And you may get a discount on your insurance (and it can very easily be made to interface into the existing locking system.)
Oli.
robwright
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Indeed you can. Once you get over the initial shock of how many wires are coming out the control unit it's actually quite easy once you get into it. It's a bit tricky identifying where to make your connections. I was lucky I had an alarm and seperate immobiliser fitted that had both failed so by and large I just used those connections. Although I did change the 2 immobiliser circuits to something more suitable. About a days work if you do all your prep and homework well beforehand. Your insurance may well ask for a certificate of installation from an approved garage, which I found quite ridiculous as I am more than qualified to do it myself and was disgusted by the so called professional job that had been made of installing the ones I took out!! I am guessing even if you do it yourself then a garage would still charge you for signing the paperwork.
Rob,
I saw your post elsewhere about fitting an alarm and was thinking of you when I wrote the reply you quoted.
Sounds like you got on OK with it. It's not hard, and - as you say - easier if you are replacing a previous (failed) unit.
I QUITE agree with your comments about getting 'professionals' to sign off your handiwork, and that it is a farce. Last time I paid to have an alarm fitted to a car they immobilised the indicators (yes, really) ... then had the temerity to try and charge me to rectify the problem! However, ask around locally and you'll probably find someone who knows what they are doing and has the relevant qualifications (piece of paper) to inspect your handiwork and give you an installation certificate for £20 or so. When I got such a certificate for my last car I don't think the guy even checked the alarm; he had a quick chat with me, decided I knew my stuff, set it and unset it once and declared it to be fine.
Steve, should you attempt a DIY alarm fitting then it is well worth planning your work beforehand, knowing what is going to connect to what and where you are going to hide the various control boxes. It seems that fit alarm fitting, more so even than anything else, quality and care of workmanship pays dividends. A well-fitted cheap alarm will last for a very very long time. A badly-fitted expensive alarm will cause grief on a regular basis.
Oli.
I saw your post elsewhere about fitting an alarm and was thinking of you when I wrote the reply you quoted.
Sounds like you got on OK with it. It's not hard, and - as you say - easier if you are replacing a previous (failed) unit.
I QUITE agree with your comments about getting 'professionals' to sign off your handiwork, and that it is a farce. Last time I paid to have an alarm fitted to a car they immobilised the indicators (yes, really) ... then had the temerity to try and charge me to rectify the problem! However, ask around locally and you'll probably find someone who knows what they are doing and has the relevant qualifications (piece of paper) to inspect your handiwork and give you an installation certificate for £20 or so. When I got such a certificate for my last car I don't think the guy even checked the alarm; he had a quick chat with me, decided I knew my stuff, set it and unset it once and declared it to be fine.
Steve, should you attempt a DIY alarm fitting then it is well worth planning your work beforehand, knowing what is going to connect to what and where you are going to hide the various control boxes. It seems that fit alarm fitting, more so even than anything else, quality and care of workmanship pays dividends. A well-fitted cheap alarm will last for a very very long time. A badly-fitted expensive alarm will cause grief on a regular basis.
Oli.
simkin911
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Rob & Oli - thanks to both of you for taking the time to reply to my posting.
As an aside, I recently changed insurance co (to benefit in a drop of premium from £300 to £180pa) but had to provide evidence of the aftermarket Cat 2 Autowatch immobiliser which is fitted. To cut a long story short, eventually had to cough up £50 for a "certificate" from an installer to satisfy the insurer. The guy spent 5 mins inspecting/testing it, 5 mins writing the certificate but admittedly has had his travel etc..
They offered an upgrade to a cat 1 alarm by Autowatch which includes more features than I could use or remember but this £300 fitted. I do realise Autowatch isn't the cheapest brand around. Would I feel confident doing this myself? Perhaps not. For me, one of the most important things about my car is being able to get in and drive it whenever I want. It's a 3rd car - I work from home and I struggle to use it like it should be used - and I wouldn't want to do something stupid with it that meant it needed some "sorting" before I could use it.
Saying that, I've a highly competent mate who could probably turn his hand to it if I asked for a favour so we could do it together. I'm already racking up a few jobs for the new year - have 968 handles, mirrors and "Finnish" castor mounts to fit plus a wee list of small repairs including a door hinge bush/pin and lock actuactor. Plus, looking to change the current 993 alloys (back) to D90s. So, I have much to organise already...... but would really like the benefit of remote CL.
I'll have a chat with my mate about the remote central locking kit too.... cheers guys.
As an aside, I recently changed insurance co (to benefit in a drop of premium from £300 to £180pa) but had to provide evidence of the aftermarket Cat 2 Autowatch immobiliser which is fitted. To cut a long story short, eventually had to cough up £50 for a "certificate" from an installer to satisfy the insurer. The guy spent 5 mins inspecting/testing it, 5 mins writing the certificate but admittedly has had his travel etc..
They offered an upgrade to a cat 1 alarm by Autowatch which includes more features than I could use or remember but this £300 fitted. I do realise Autowatch isn't the cheapest brand around. Would I feel confident doing this myself? Perhaps not. For me, one of the most important things about my car is being able to get in and drive it whenever I want. It's a 3rd car - I work from home and I struggle to use it like it should be used - and I wouldn't want to do something stupid with it that meant it needed some "sorting" before I could use it.
Saying that, I've a highly competent mate who could probably turn his hand to it if I asked for a favour so we could do it together. I'm already racking up a few jobs for the new year - have 968 handles, mirrors and "Finnish" castor mounts to fit plus a wee list of small repairs including a door hinge bush/pin and lock actuactor. Plus, looking to change the current 993 alloys (back) to D90s. So, I have much to organise already...... but would really like the benefit of remote CL.
I'll have a chat with my mate about the remote central locking kit too.... cheers guys.
robwright
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Look on ebay mate for Toad or Sterling alarms. Toad is now part of Sterling or vice versa I forget. They are very reputable and proven. I have had no probs with mine that I purchased for around £90. At the end of the day all insurance companies are worried about really are the immobiliser side of things. I still have copies of the old immobiliser installation so that's what I use to get my discount (ironic as it was actually quite poorly fitted). Albeit it was fitted when the car had a personal plate and not the one it has now, which was another red tape mine field completely [&:]
dave364634
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toad ai606 ftw! [8D]
smiffyraf1
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still got snow up here in lincoln and more forecast for tomorrow!
mine looking dirty in the snow on a visit to my mates recent barnfind 924 with original reg ending '924X' !!
mine looking dirty in the snow on a visit to my mates recent barnfind 924 with original reg ending '924X' !!
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