Why repair meta alarm if you can replace it?

Why repair meta alarm if you can replace it?

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geordiepingu

336 posts

60 months

Sunday 13th June 2021
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Thanks for linking Abacus, I have a Chim with half an alarm, and would love a remote boot release. Shall give the chap a call at some point to see about a plug and play upgrade, his prices look very reasonable. Not sure about continuing use of an old school immobiliser though, I keep contemplating if there's something smarter I can do with the Megasquirt I have ordered. Had my fair share of 90s wiring ststorms, I'd like one less if possible. I'll have to do some table top testing probably.

ITMT I have to spend more money with ACT for a new TPS so the alarm can wait...

@Classic Chim, I hear what you say about credentials and a close knit community, +1. As a confident die hard DIYer with some 90s restorations under my belt, I am very much in the camp of 'do it right and do it yourself' or pick a well known specialist. Will still happily take advice from out of the circles so long as people have the correct credentials attached to them. Wouldn't be asking an American who hasn't left their country to give me directions to the local post office down the street in England.

Penelope Stopit

11,209 posts

108 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Penelope Stopit said:
Loubaruch said:
+1

The local TVR garage told me that they have never heard of a TVR being stolen. Far more lucrative cars out there for the miscreants.

Yet another misleading post from the non owner stopit. Why he lurks on a Forum for cars he does not own is a mystery perhaps he is hoping to pick up crumbs of thanks from unaware owners for his cut and pastes. He really cannot have much in his life, poor fellow!
Although I don't use the report button you've been reported for continually posting abuse in my direction

Your posts to me are never on topic

It is known throughout the TVR forums that I am a genius in solving electrical problems

Having gained a much respected reputation here I am not going to allow evil people such as yourself to attempt to blacken my reputation

The lies you post about me are cringeworthy
Classic Chim said:
That’s very funny I must say. Cracked me up anyway.
Pen, why don’t you start a thread introducing yourself to the community so we can get to know who and what your credentials are as you are not known physically to any of us and your profile offers even less info. Maybe a link to your auto electrical company so we can critique your business from a lap top miles away,
There are probably less than 500 Tvr on the road at any given time, it’s been years since I looked and only 1000 or so Chims registered for the road at that time, not all of those actually leave the comfort of a warm garage so it’s an extremely small community.
We have a few well respected dealers who know what relays to fit.
We also have many people who offer there advice on here who are known to be hands on guru with Tvr. They know there stuff and we value them hugely for this free advice.
So in summery we trust very few people in the uk to work on our cars so your rather faceless image on here does you no favours.
We all post drivel now and then, I’ve observed things then written my thoughts on it but happy to be corrected by more experienced people who we know and trust. When you start waffling about millions of people knowing about our alarm system failings or where it’s housed and how that is a Tvr failing is nonsense isn’t it!
Leave your alarm alone, after market alarms go out of business then your fked.
Abacus Alarms are the go too company with a really helpfull chap who answers the phone and can sort 80% of meta problems out on said phone as when they fail it’s either connection or mostly component faults.
The damned alarms are one of the more reliable aspects of the car if you actually think about it.
What experience of TVR repair work do you have.
The pain it takes only truly hardcore men stick it.

I’d like to know who the bloke with the respected reputation is please.
That would help wouldn’t it or do I take it you are a genius who is going to save everyone with your posts that often actually mislead people.
We just want advice from people we know to have the practical knowledge, get my drift.
By your own admission you are obsessed with relays.
Electrics are cool but a switch is a switch what’s the big deal.
We have more things to work on owning a Tvr than just a few electrics.
It might be great if you could put your genius to good work and study the later T cats more complicated electrics and help then guys out.
Nothing about the old cars require your genius unless you can repair speedo’s laugh

Have a nice day sir.
Am as convinced as can be that you quickly realised....... It is known throughout the TVR forums that I am a genius in solving electrical problems

Having gained a much respected reputation here I am not going to allow evil people such as yourself to attempt to blacken my reputation part of my post was of tongue in cheek

May all your days be good

Cheers

Edited by Penelope Stopit on Monday 14th June 10:12

Dave85chim

447 posts

85 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Good topic. I am starting to look into alarms. At the moment I have no alarm system and just fitted a battery brain ( remote operated) and an isolator.

I figure I would rather someone get into my car without any damage realise they have no idea how to start it and then run off with no harm done.

But now she is on the road and I'm just looking for reasons to "pop out" in it - I'm thinking I prob should have something more secure/ deterrent

geordiepingu

336 posts

60 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Penelope Stopit said:
Am as convinced as can be that you quickly realised....... It is known throughout the TVR forums that I am a genius in solving electrical problems

Having gained a much respected reputation here I am not going to allow evil people such as yourself to attempt to blacken my reputation part of my post was of tongue in cheek

May all your days be good

Cheers

Edited by Penelope Stopit on Monday 14th June 10:12
I imagine your time is well spent advising aircraft engineers on the electrical gremlins they may be facing, trusting your advice as a noted 'genius in solving electrical problems'. Hope you find your immobiliser map for your TVR's ECU!

Meanwhile I'm enjoying my afternoon at Buckingham Palace advising the Queen's kitchen staff on making the best scones. I have no formal culinary education however I assure you I'm a self proclaimed subject matter expert as a 'genius at making scones' smile

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

148 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Was it Carl Baker who moved to the south of France? Wasn’t he the TVR go to man for alarm repairs/ installation.
He still does it if you fancy a road trip over there and a few days in the sun biggrin
I’m not sure if that helps you much. thumbup



geordiepingu

336 posts

60 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Dave85chim said:
Good topic. I am starting to look into alarms. At the moment I have no alarm system and just fitted a battery brain ( remote operated) and an isolator.

I figure I would rather someone get into my car without any damage realise they have no idea how to start it and then run off with no harm done.

But now she is on the road and I'm just looking for reasons to "pop out" in it - I'm thinking I prob should have something more secure/ deterrent
The reality is it is not difficult to get into a TVR if you think about it. I certainly wouldn't keep valuables in the cabin - alarm or not. The peace of mind is definitely as you say, deterring the opportunists from being able to start it.

Classic Chim said:
Was it Carl Baker who moved to the south of France? Wasn’t he the TVR go to man for alarm repairs/ installation.
He still does it if you fancy a road trip over there and a few days in the sun biggrin
I’m not sure if that helps you much. thumbup
Another company I see mentioned a lot is HF solutions. Never used them personally but seem to have a good reputation amongst the TVRCC. Not the same opportunity for 'accidentally' popping to Nice and ending up with a 'few' bottles of wine in the boot mind...

Edited by geordiepingu on Monday 14th June 12:57

8Speed

727 posts

65 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Classic Chim said:
Was it Carl Baker who moved to the south of France? Wasn’t he the TVR go to man for alarm repairs/ installation.
He still does it if you fancy a road trip over there and a few days in the sun biggrin
I’m not sure if that helps you much. thumbup
He comes over to the UK on occasion.
Reworked my system last year at Taylor TVR in Kent.

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

148 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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8Speed said:
He comes over to the UK on occasion.
Reworked my system last year at Taylor TVR in Kent.
I spoke to him once over the phone and he came across as very knowledgeable and still enthusiastic which was great. My immobiliser got replaced when having Dom’s ecu upgrade so I never needed his services in the end but he comes highly regarded as do HF Solutions come to think of it.


Classic Chim

12,424 posts

148 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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geordiepingu said:
Dave85chim said:
Good topic. I am starting to look into alarms. At the moment I have no alarm system and just fitted a battery brain ( remote operated) and an isolator.

I figure I would rather someone get into my car without any damage realise they have no idea how to start it and then run off with no harm done.

But now she is on the road and I'm just looking for reasons to "pop out" in it - I'm thinking I prob should have something more secure/ deterrent
The reality is it is not difficult to get into a TVR if you think about it. I certainly wouldn't keep valuables in the cabin - alarm or not. The peace of mind is definitely as you say, deterring the opportunists from being able to start it.

Classic Chim said:
Was it Carl Baker who moved to the south of France? Wasn’t he the TVR go to man for alarm repairs/ installation.
He still does it if you fancy a road trip over there and a few days in the sun biggrin
I’m not sure if that helps you much. thumbup
Another company I see mentioned a lot is HF solutions. Never used them personally but seem to have a good reputation amongst the TVRCC. Not the same opportunity for 'accidentally' popping to Nice and ending up with a 'few' bottles of wine in the boot mind...

Edited by geordiepingu on Monday 14th June 12:57
I consider the alarm flashing light as a deterrent and it does have a movement sensor so as it’s easy to enter the car at least it should be making noise while they try and find reverse. At the end of the day opportunist thieves are unlikely to carry master keys or whatever the pro’s use so if it’s got a light flashing it’s enough to warn the brain dead away. A real thief would follow you home and plan his moves. Usually brutal and very fast, they ain’t bothered about noise. But that’s Ford Cossies or Range Rovers for Africa.
I don’t think a stolen Tvr would be worth much or easy to sell.

Popping to Nice in a TVR to buy wine sounds like a typical Tvr type road trip,,,, has purpose rofl
Popping into Carl’s place for a quick alarm change just sounds like two birds with one stone.
Did I ever tell you about the time I went to St Tropez and pulled a stunning French chick biglaugh
You only live once.



Edited by Classic Chim on Monday 14th June 15:18

Loubaruch

1,164 posts

197 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Classic Chim

12,424 posts

148 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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Loubaruch said:
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They don’t make em like that anymore.
Fabulous railroad blues.

phn

Original Poster:

335 posts

242 months

Saturday 3rd July 2021
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Just to close out this thread, I got my alarm sorted by Dave at HF Solutions. He did a first class job and I posted a recommendation for him (link below) in case it helps anyone else with alarm related issues! smile

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...