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02-06-2005, 08:52 AM
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Alarm Systems
Having had my last SVX stolen from my driveway, I am not about to sit idly and let it happen again to this next one. Does anyone have any recommendations for an aftermarket alarm system? Not looking to spend a buttload of money, but looking for something to suppliment or replace the factory system. As a backup measure I will be installing a kill switch to foil anyone that gets past the alarm.
Johnny
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. 
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#2
02-06-2005, 09:26 AM
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a large dobermann or pit bull would probably work
 DEI (http://www.directed.com/ )has bought out many of the alarm companies and one of their products has worked well for me the last two years (Rattler - was on their low-end, not on their web site anymore). I'd go to a stereo/electronics shop and look at what the market has to offer. Even if you buy online & install yourself, hearing the sales pitch might make you want one more than another.
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02-06-2005, 09:37 AM
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I agree with Lee. I was in a Stereo store a while back and looked at some. There are so many brands, models, and options, it would be best to talk to an expert on the systems. Then if you want to try to get one online, you know what you are looking for. Good luck.
 I would have to agree that a large dobermann or pit bull would probably work the best, but sometimes they like to chew on the leather. 
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#4
02-06-2005, 10:54 AM
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Yep, find a place that specializes in car electronics, stereos alarms etc.....and check out what they have to offer. I would look for something with paging, which will also usually have remote start and remote cut-off as well. The decide if it's something you want to install yourself and order on-line (usually cheaper), or pay to have it done.
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#5
02-06-2005, 11:07 AM
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i remember Sears sold a battery with a remote that cut-off the power. i thought it was a pretty good idea, but it disappeared after a short time.
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02-06-2005, 11:22 AM
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On all of my Corvettes I had a 12V fuel line cutoff solenoid installed between the fuel tank and the engine. When 12V was applied (through a hidden switch) the solenoid opened and fuel would flow. Then the power was removed, the solenoid closed and fuel flow stopped.
I used to park the car, flip the switch to close the solenoid and continue to run the car for another 15-20 seconds to use some of the fuel still in the line in front of the solenoid. That way, if someone wanted to steal the car it would start but not get too far before the engine would die. A thief wouldn't waste time trying to figure out what went wrong and abandon his efforts. When I would get back into my car I woulf flip the hidden switch (opening the fuel line) and start the car as usual. Very effective. I still have one of my older ones which still works and am considering installing it. I am trying to find other ones similar to it on the web.
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback  2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . .
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02-06-2005, 01:02 PM
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If you find them, please let us know about them. Thanks.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#8
02-06-2005, 02:12 PM
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That fuel cutoff sounds like a great idea. With a simple kill switch the car won't start right away and they will likely know to feel around in the dash for a hidden switch but with the fuel cutoff they won't think to look for it until after they abandon the car assuming something else is wrong with it. I like it! Please shoot us all the link if you can find it.
Johnny
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape.
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#9
02-06-2005, 02:29 PM
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I prefer a more offensive approach.
 Gotta love the Blaster. Just needs a voice before it goes off - " Warning! You are about to die in a fire. Step away from the vehicle. "
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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02-06-2005, 03:13 PM
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Still searching for the solenoids but not much luck so far, except for this one HERE
What would happen if you installed an inline switch, spliced into the ground wire of the fuel pump? There should be enough residual pressure in the fuel system to allow the car to start, but with the fuel pump not working the engine would quickly quit. Sound doable?
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. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 02-06-2005 at 03:33 PM.
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#11
02-06-2005, 08:35 PM
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This the alarm system i have for my svx the RSX 3.5 http://www.clifford.com/matrix/responder/default.asp
I also bought a back up siren. The alarm also has a auto ignition disable if the alarm is going off. Best alarm i have ever had or seen. Kind of pricey to buy and have it installed. It may be a little over board but I think its worth it becuase it gives you a peace of mind
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1992 Subaru SVX LS-L --Pearl White; Bought 12/2012 with 39,000 Original Miles 2012 Subaru Forester -- Marina Blue Pearl; Daily Driver 1993 Subaru Legacy L Wagon -- Winestone Mica; Lifted on Forester Suspension 2004 Subaru WRX -- Platinum Silver Metallic; Sold 2011 1995 Subaru SVX LS -- Brilliant Red; Sold 2006
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02-07-2005, 12:00 AM
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02-07-2005, 03:48 AM
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But if it hadn't been for the kill switch then I would have lost the car. IMHO it's better to hide the kill switch in plain view. Use an SVX switch so it looks like part of the normal controls. A thief might notice a switch that looks out of place under the dash. You could possibly install a heated-seat or headlamp-washer switch from a Euro SVX. It would look totally stock and nobody would suspect that it's a kill switch. Last edited by b3lha; 02-07-2005 at 04:13 AM.
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02-07-2005, 09:17 AM
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[/COLOR][/COLOR]-Scott My Locker 2014 Grey Ford Fusion 2.0 EcoBoost Bought: 12-5-14 2005 Silver Legacy GT Ltd 5mt. Bought: 3-3-07 Sold: 12-5-14 1996 Brilliant Red L (AWD). Bought: 6-14-04 - Sold: 3-3-07 - 15.370 @ 89.65 1992 Claret/black LS #4086 (GF's). Bought: 6-30-04 - Sold: 7-29-07 1994 Pearl White LSi Bought: 2001? Sold: 2004?
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02-07-2005, 09:46 AM
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Johnny
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape.
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