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Is there any such thing as an add-on or (aftermarket) piggyback system for (hopefully) our alarms that can give it shock and window sensors?


I'm just curious...I'm thinking this way as I don't want to lose the immobilizer setup, by switching alarms....

if you feel the need to flame I dun care I'll just keep moving on....

 
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I don't think so, I don't think (and this is just speculation) that would work because the channels on the locks would be different from the channels being emitted from the aftermarket sensors. I don't know if you can re-program the locks to match the other parts and then re-program the remote. I'm just guessing here but hopefully someone else knows if I'm right or not. Trying to help so good luck =)

 
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It can be done. However I wouldn't attempt it yourself unless you really know what you're doing. In order for it to work with the factory alarm, you have to diode isolate the glass breakage sensor and tie it into the door sense wire. Same with the shock sensor. You also have to put in a relay to turn off these 2 devices while your car is in the run position otherwise you'll have your dome light go on everytime you hit a bump.

 
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Oh yeah. You will not lose the factory immobilizer by getting an aftermarket alarm. The factory immobilizer is independant of the factory alarm in the car. I'd go with the aftermarket alarm route if you really want the other sensors. However, I truly believe a shock sensor is useless. At best shock sensor should be turned way down, otherwise a harley or a truck will cause false alarms. At its worse, the morning dew will cause false alarms. A glass breakage sensor works wonderfully. You'll never get a false alarm from this device as long as your windows are closed (squealing brakes from trucks trigger it). If you have wheels to protect, a tilt sensor is better than a shock sensor because you can jack the car and remove wheels without setting off the shock sensor. If the shock sensor is sensitive enough to detect the car being jacked up, its way too sensitive and will false.

 
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Thanks Tacheon, just one more bit of advice if you wouldn't mind, would it be admissable to look on Crutchfield as a start to look up good alarms with tilt, window, shock sensors...? or is there another place you might reccomend , or a specific alarm that is just an overall quality model?


appreciate it

 
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it would prob be better if you install a new alarm rather than adding it onto your stock alarm...

 
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I'd say the quality of the installation determines more than the alarm itself. Shop around and check out the automotive shops. Crutchfield looks like a small selection of what's out there. Choose a reputable installer, preferably one with MECP certified installers (I don't know if they have those where you're from but it's something to look for here in Canada)

 
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Hmm I'm MECP certified but in my opinion, I don't think being certified really means ****.. it's more about the experience than it is about the certification. A person with no experience but is certified is going to suck @$$ at installing compared to someone who's been installing for 10-15 years but isn't certified.

 
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Yah. I'd say experience is very important. MECP ensures that the car is wired and fused such that it won't catch on fire (hopefully). Experience ensures that it is cleanly installed, programmed, and tuned so the alarm won't false.