An Alarming Tale…
Discussion
Apologies in advance for any offence caused...
I've removed the content of this thread for reasons of ridiculously uncontrollable paranoia... (please see Woody 450's blog link below instead)... some of you guys have to get real... if someone wants to steal your car, first they have to break in (which as we all know isn’t difficult being a soft top and all, and isn’t anything to do with the alarm), then they need to disable the immobiliser (which isn’t anything to do with the alarm), then they have to smash the steering lock off (which isn’t anything to do with the alarm), then they need to hotwire the ignition, (which isn’t anything to do with the alarm)… so really apart from the noise (which is the alarm), intended to attract passers by, and give you a splitting headache if you sit close to it going off continuously, the Meta Alarm doesn’t actually prevent your car from being stolen.
Oh bugger, have I told everyone the secret of how to steal a TVR (or any car for that matter)… don’t you recon even the most basic thief would know this already… or at least now this information is ‘out there’, they’ll come armed with a set of earplugs along with the brick!!!
I've removed the content of this thread for reasons of ridiculously uncontrollable paranoia... (please see Woody 450's blog link below instead)... some of you guys have to get real... if someone wants to steal your car, first they have to break in (which as we all know isn’t difficult being a soft top and all, and isn’t anything to do with the alarm), then they need to disable the immobiliser (which isn’t anything to do with the alarm), then they have to smash the steering lock off (which isn’t anything to do with the alarm), then they need to hotwire the ignition, (which isn’t anything to do with the alarm)… so really apart from the noise (which is the alarm), intended to attract passers by, and give you a splitting headache if you sit close to it going off continuously, the Meta Alarm doesn’t actually prevent your car from being stolen.
Oh bugger, have I told everyone the secret of how to steal a TVR (or any car for that matter)… don’t you recon even the most basic thief would know this already… or at least now this information is ‘out there’, they’ll come armed with a set of earplugs along with the brick!!!
Edited by Red V8 on Tuesday 13th February 08:55
Top bloke Carl, cannot recommend him enough! 
Woody_450 said:
Rich, excellent blog site!!!
Red V8 said:
Rich, excellent blog site!!!
Cheers Stuart
richb said:
Am I being daft, or would it not be easier to replace the battery in the fob when it starts to go weak?
Tried this a few times but with no luck
dunno why they do loose there clickability. I wonder if the electronics in them are susceptible to outside influences and therefore loose the ability to talk to the alarm module...or am I just talking s
t after quite a few beers!! 
Rich
mdotrutherford said:
hut49 said:
Red V8 said:
really useful stuff
Great post - should get a place in the FAQ. I don't need it at the moment but I surely will sooner or later - thanks in advance
Ah ha a FAQ, could you tell me where I can find that? TIA
I don't think there's a specific section on pistonheads but have a look here for some gems.
There's also my blog if you get really bored
Rich
tvrchim said:
Why not do what i did after the same problems, just buy a new alarm!!. I got a Meta system fitted with total closure, and remote boot release, (a god send), locked, immobilised, 2 key fobs, job done, £350.00 fitted.
I already have a remote boot release, thanks to a David Beer kit. I can live without the auto window shutting option for the 190 quid difference in price between getting 2 new alarm fobs programmed and a whole new system. The alarm unit or any of the alarm components weren't bust so I found no need to replace them.
Rich
Woody_450 said:
tvrchim said:
Why not do what i did after the same problems, just buy a new alarm!!. I got a Meta system fitted with total closure, and remote boot release, (a god send), locked, immobilised, 2 key fobs, job done, £350.00 fitted.
I already have a remote boot release, thanks to a David Beer kit. I can live without the auto window shutting option for the 190 quid difference in price between getting 2 new alarm fobs programmed and a whole new system. The alarm unit or any of the alarm components weren't bust so I found no need to replace them.
Rich
True, but my car is a 98 with the original TVR alarm, so when the only fob i had gave up the ghost you think what else might be next on an 8 year old system . Also i never had a boot release before, and while the interior is in bits it makes sense for £350.00 IMHO, to renew the lot.
Thank you all for giving the Car Thiefs in this land the knowledge to find the alarm control box.
Good thinking, keep it up, may even want to leave the keys and door open.
Think before you post, how many leave the cars in the garage unlocked, with the charger on.
Just what the thiefs want to know, take the alarm box out and drive away.
Nice ONE.
Colin L
Good thinking, keep it up, may even want to leave the keys and door open.
Think before you post, how many leave the cars in the garage unlocked, with the charger on.
Just what the thiefs want to know, take the alarm box out and drive away.
Nice ONE.
Colin L
Colin L said:
Thank you all for giving the Car Thiefs in this land the knowledge to find the alarm control box.
Good thinking, keep it up, may even want to leave the keys and door open.
Think before you post, how many leave the cars in the garage unlocked, with the charger on.
Just what the thiefs want to know, take the alarm box out and drive away.
Nice ONE.
Colin L
Good thinking, keep it up, may even want to leave the keys and door open.
Think before you post, how many leave the cars in the garage unlocked, with the charger on.
Just what the thiefs want to know, take the alarm box out and drive away.
Nice ONE.
Colin L
Get real, do really think the car thieves come that prepared, with the correct tools, and the time it takes to remove the dashboard, i think not!!. Also when the dash on my car was removed the alarm is hard wired into the car loom, all the wires are black, so you do not know what wire is for what. Cutting them or unpluging the module would not get the car started. your average thief comes armed with a screwdriver and a slide hammer, not a snap on cabinet, and they usually target unlocked, unalarmed, unattended cars in isolated places, not alarmed, locked, and garaged cars. IMHO.
Why not speak with Carl, with your alarm control unit removed you can still start and drive the car with no problems
As for getting at the control unit, all you need is the know how, thanks to this thread its well out there.
Oh yes a simple screw driver and your hand is all that needs to undo the dash, put some pressure on the dash and you will find the bolts move and thus no pressure holding the nuts in place, undo by hand.
That prepared, TED PLEASE REMOVE THIS THREAD..
Colin L
As for getting at the control unit, all you need is the know how, thanks to this thread its well out there.
Oh yes a simple screw driver and your hand is all that needs to undo the dash, put some pressure on the dash and you will find the bolts move and thus no pressure holding the nuts in place, undo by hand.
That prepared, TED PLEASE REMOVE THIS THREAD..
Colin L
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