Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
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Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
Does anybody know where I can get an electric aerial for my 1992 MX5. Has a
manual one at present. Even if someone has the remains of one or two then
maybe I could resurrect one. I want to be able to cover the car when parked
with the roof down in the back yard and keep the neighbour's cat out of it
(it's already left its mark on the passenger's door)!
I've got a microwave sensor for the alarm and was wondering where the best
place is to mount it. Easier to ask someone who has already done this.
Thanks,
Grant in sunny Blenheim (again)
manual one at present. Even if someone has the remains of one or two then
maybe I could resurrect one. I want to be able to cover the car when parked
with the roof down in the back yard and keep the neighbour's cat out of it
(it's already left its mark on the passenger's door)!
I've got a microwave sensor for the alarm and was wondering where the best
place is to mount it. Easier to ask someone who has already done this.
Thanks,
Grant in sunny Blenheim (again)
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Easiest place to mount it is in the lockable storage bin in the center
between the seats... Easiest for a thief to get at also.
Another place I've seen them mounted is in the ashtray, this involves
removing the bottom half of the ashtray, gluing the lid closed then
gluing the top back into position. Less obvious.
I took the easy route, an alarm is a deterrent, an immoboliser is the
solution.
Graeme
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between the seats... Easiest for a thief to get at also.
Another place I've seen them mounted is in the ashtray, this involves
removing the bottom half of the ashtray, gluing the lid closed then
gluing the top back into position. Less obvious.
I took the easy route, an alarm is a deterrent, an immoboliser is the
solution.
Graeme
D4NGER
Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
Try DAS Autoparts for the aerial. Put the M/wave sensor under the centre
console oddments holder. However, if you carry metallic objects in there, put
it under the rear bulkhead carpet just above this area.
Lou
console oddments holder. However, if you carry metallic objects in there, put
it under the rear bulkhead carpet just above this area.
Lou
Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
I'd try the local wreckers or Ross at mx5mart for a second hand aerial.
Cats and mx5's don't tend to go together well. My cat loves to sleep on the roof when the soft-top is up. She climbs up via the bonnet and windscreen, making muddy paw prints all the way, then leaves by sliding down the plastic rear window using her claws as clampons to slow her descent. I guess its just another reason not to put the top up.
M@
Cats and mx5's don't tend to go together well. My cat loves to sleep on the roof when the soft-top is up. She climbs up via the bonnet and windscreen, making muddy paw prints all the way, then leaves by sliding down the plastic rear window using her claws as clampons to slow her descent. I guess its just another reason not to put the top up.
M@
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I'll try the rear bulkhead I think. The storage bin has a woodgrain top on it
with a metal base so obviously won't work. The ash tray has an analogue clock
and a speaker for my ham radio in there, so it's no longer available as well.
Thanks everyone for the replies.
Grant.
with a metal base so obviously won't work. The ash tray has an analogue clock
and a speaker for my ham radio in there, so it's no longer available as well.
Thanks everyone for the replies.
Grant.
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I have my sensor mounted under the center console, between the gear stick
ant the dash. It just sits on the carpet and the wire goes back under the
stereo.
Cory
ant the dash. It just sits on the carpet and the wire goes back under the
stereo.
Cory
Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
Microwave sensors have to be mount on a metal ground plane, ie the cars body,
to work their best.
Unfortunately, while an immobiliser will prevent the car being started, it is
no deterrent to entry or even someone reaching into the open car.
Lou
to work their best.
Unfortunately, while an immobiliser will prevent the car being started, it is
no deterrent to entry or even someone reaching into the open car.
Lou
Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
I mounted my microwave sensor beneath the power window switches -
this being on the slopey bit just forward of the centre console
storage thingy and just rearward of the ashtray. I cut a square of
carpet off the top of the transmission tunnel and glued down a thick
piece of plastic sheet onto the tunnel. The sensor then mounts on
the plastic sheet. I was keen for solid mounting to reduce risk of
false alarms due to vibration (eg. from passing vehicles).
Naturally, I took pictures.
There isn't much metal in the power window switches and I don't think
they have any significant impact on the microwave operation. But,
I've not tried the sensor anywhere else & don't know. This seems
like a good location from the perspective that the sensor is mounted
low & can't "see" much outside the car - I don't really want it
triggering until people are close enough to be looking in the
windows.
Karl.
this being on the slopey bit just forward of the centre console
storage thingy and just rearward of the ashtray. I cut a square of
carpet off the top of the transmission tunnel and glued down a thick
piece of plastic sheet onto the tunnel. The sensor then mounts on
the plastic sheet. I was keen for solid mounting to reduce risk of
false alarms due to vibration (eg. from passing vehicles).
Naturally, I took pictures.
There isn't much metal in the power window switches and I don't think
they have any significant impact on the microwave operation. But,
I've not tried the sensor anywhere else & don't know. This seems
like a good location from the perspective that the sensor is mounted
low & can't "see" much outside the car - I don't really want it
triggering until people are close enough to be looking in the
windows.
Karl.
Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
I took the easy root and put it in the storage bin and it seems to work
fine there. I'm more concerned about people stealing my car, I won't
leave anything in it, the tops down most of the time anyway. Even so, I
installed a top of the range alarm/immobilizer, some deterrent is better
than none.
Unfortunately too many people ignore alarms going off nowadays, it's a
shame there isn't a monitoring system like house alarms. I've looked
into pager alarms before as well but don't think they are a realistic
option if you are nowhere near the bloody car at the time.
Graeme
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fine there. I'm more concerned about people stealing my car, I won't
leave anything in it, the tops down most of the time anyway. Even so, I
installed a top of the range alarm/immobilizer, some deterrent is better
than none.
Unfortunately too many people ignore alarms going off nowadays, it's a
shame there isn't a monitoring system like house alarms. I've looked
into pager alarms before as well but don't think they are a realistic
option if you are nowhere near the bloody car at the time.
Graeme
D4NGER
Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
There are a couple of good GSM phone pager systems about, we don't do one yet.
They're not cheap, but much better range than a pager and some can operate
various functions via the phone. Try Manta Electronics and CLM Marketing for
pricing.
Lou
They're not cheap, but much better range than a pager and some can operate
various functions via the phone. Try Manta Electronics and CLM Marketing for
pricing.
Lou
Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
Never tried the GSM alarm systems, though I've had quite a bit of
experience with the GSM/GPS spy in the cab Truck tracking devices,
they're pretty awesome. You know exactly which greasy spoon the truck
drivers pulled up at, and for how long etc.. they're really easy to fit
although you did have to stick two aerials on, one GPS and one GSM so
wasn't particularly stealthy.
Graeme
experience with the GSM/GPS spy in the cab Truck tracking devices,
they're pretty awesome. You know exactly which greasy spoon the truck
drivers pulled up at, and for how long etc.. they're really easy to fit
although you did have to stick two aerials on, one GPS and one GSM so
wasn't particularly stealthy.
Graeme
Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
They are impressive, but I still have reservations, mainly with cost, but also
with trying to get a Police response if your cars nicked.
I've also heard that thieves in the US are covering the car with a metallised
car cover and hauling it away on a flat bed truck, another dodge is putting
the car into a shipping container. This is all professional criminal stuff
though. I still think the most cost effective solution for most of us is a
good alarm/immobiliser.
Lou
with trying to get a Police response if your cars nicked.
I've also heard that thieves in the US are covering the car with a metallised
car cover and hauling it away on a flat bed truck, another dodge is putting
the car into a shipping container. This is all professional criminal stuff
though. I still think the most cost effective solution for most of us is a
good alarm/immobiliser.
Lou
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My favourite tale like that came from the Italian GP at Monza in the 70's. A
guy parked a truck outside the entrance and offered parking for motorcyclists
on the back of his truck. He then drove truck and motorcyclists into the
circuit parking area and they all shared the parking fee for the one vehicle.
Clever, eh? That's what the motorcyclists thought too, especially when the GP
finished and they all came back to find - surprise, surprise, the truck and
all 30 motorbikes had gone.
Simon
guy parked a truck outside the entrance and offered parking for motorcyclists
on the back of his truck. He then drove truck and motorcyclists into the
circuit parking area and they all shared the parking fee for the one vehicle.
Clever, eh? That's what the motorcyclists thought too, especially when the GP
finished and they all came back to find - surprise, surprise, the truck and
all 30 motorbikes had gone.
Simon
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Email: simon@franchise.co.nz
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Well...got all sorts of unexpected replies on this subject! Thanks
everybody. Looks like a bit of experimentation to be done at the weekend if I
get the time. This all started when I decided a remote boot release was in
order. I kept unlocking the boot with the keys, then walking away leaving the
keys in the lock!
I intend disabling the release in the console and might move the petrol filler
release to inside the boot as well. That way I can use the release to get at
the filler release without having to use the key.
I decided to add the microwave sensor as the system had the capability and I
thought it might scare the cats away if nothing else.
The alarm has an engine immobiliser as well, so hopefully all bases will be
covered as much as possible with no roof.
Thanks again,
Grant in very sunny Blenheim.
everybody. Looks like a bit of experimentation to be done at the weekend if I
get the time. This all started when I decided a remote boot release was in
order. I kept unlocking the boot with the keys, then walking away leaving the
keys in the lock!
I intend disabling the release in the console and might move the petrol filler
release to inside the boot as well. That way I can use the release to get at
the filler release without having to use the key.
I decided to add the microwave sensor as the system had the capability and I
thought it might scare the cats away if nothing else.
The alarm has an engine immobiliser as well, so hopefully all bases will be
covered as much as possible with no roof.
Thanks again,
Grant in very sunny Blenheim.
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Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
The chap who installed mine put it under the carpet on the! I've got a microwave sensor for the alarm and was
wondering where the best place is to mount it. Easier to ask someone
who has already done this.
bulkhead behind and between the seats.
Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
Mine was professionally fitted but just sits on top of the carpet under
the center glovebox.
Morven's was fitted last week and is in the space under the CD player.
(attached to the metal brace at the back.)
Incidentally the perfect place for the flashing LED is fitted in the
square plastic bolt cover in the centre of the dash at the base of the
windscreen.
It's both very visable and easy to restore to stock if you want to remove
it for any reason..
Cheers
Chic
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the center glovebox.
Morven's was fitted last week and is in the space under the CD player.
(attached to the metal brace at the back.)
Incidentally the perfect place for the flashing LED is fitted in the
square plastic bolt cover in the centre of the dash at the base of the
windscreen.
It's both very visable and easy to restore to stock if you want to remove
it for any reason..
Cheers
Chic
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Tracknet Sentinel - not cheap though. Uses GMS, Radio & GPS. Is monitoredUnfortunately too many people ignore alarms going off nowadays, it's a
shame there isn't a monitoring system like house alarms.
by Chubb Security
Useful if you have a high value irreplaceable vehicle. Insurance is
cheaper...
(z)
Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
Might knock my own up with an old mobile and a GPS =)
Electric aerial and alarm microwave sensor
I'm surprised it works properly under there, is it a dual stage sensor? If so,
is the external field effective front, rear and sides?
In answer to the other question, yes temp variation can affect the sensor
fields. Obviously, quality plays a big part in how much so.
Very heavy rain can also trigger external field chirps, our systems enable you
to turn this off via the remote when required.
Lou
is the external field effective front, rear and sides?
In answer to the other question, yes temp variation can affect the sensor
fields. Obviously, quality plays a big part in how much so.
Very heavy rain can also trigger external field chirps, our systems enable you
to turn this off via the remote when required.
Lou
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