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Brant are widely accepted as one of the best immobilisers out there. They do a package which incorporates their immobiliser with the Quicktrak tracking system (Quicktrak themselves might also use the Brant system, I don't know).

I know that a keypad system is at least an option on the Brant system, I hope that it's not standard because I really hate any security measure other than a remote push button. If your car needs a keypad to get it started, I think it's almost certainly going to be useless because your car will just be towed if the security measures are that tough. That's what the tracking system is for ;)

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Originally posted by Lifeguard

Can some one please point me in the right direction to either a top of the line alarm and immobilizer system and/or a traking system. CARCOM is Suspended, and I have had a quote of $1995.00 by QUICKTRAK for a alarm and one year monitering....Im in Sydney...cheers

Call Tony on 0419997020 and tell him that John with a black GTR sent u... he will give u better price on Quiktrak... :) he actually works for Quiktrak so u can trust him not being a dodgy individual installer who will try to steal ur car in near future ... ;)

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I was thinking of getting one, but pessimistic in getting on the idea as I am a communications engineer with a slight background on the theory behind it. If the car is worthwhile stealing then chances are on this car (with tracking system) the thief will know that it uses a similar concept to a GSM network. for example mobile phones, this tracking system uses the same topology as these mobile networks, so by the same concept of drop-outs and reception come into play. so if there is an area with no coverage or they know how to shield it appropriately you can kiss your car goodbye. Also u have to toss up if the thief knows a lot about these systems he/she would most likely work for the company or is a proffesional thief, they wouldnt go to the trouble of stealing a skyline. some cases i have read are on high end cars like a porche or GTR's. however then u have the thiefs that know or dont care about the quiktrak system and still attempt or steal the car.

It all depends on the company you get it from. I have done some research and quicktrack cover a substantial amount of coverage, and cause they use an independent network (so to speak) they dont have to worry about congestion traffic or call drop-outs as "phone" companies do. ie. there is no "hang on i cant hear you the network must be busy" (ie.optus free time) sorry about the double ie's, quotations, and double brackets))

I would definetely get one they are worthwhile for piece of mind...im just jealouse cause i cant afford it!!! and i dont think its feasible on a gtst, worthwhile if its a really good one or gtr or any other high performace, highly stolen vehicle. ie. WRX big problem.

and as JimX said whats stopping a tow truck stealing it. dont say no way cause it happened to my mates shitty corolla off chapel street!!!

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When I buy my car (soon), I'll install a Boomerang alarm/immobiliser. I've only received one quote, which was $1000 (inclusive of installation). Hopefully I'll be able to beat this price if I look around a bit more though. I'm in Adelaide, by the way.

On a related note, I've never heard of a 300zx being stolen. Why is this?

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There are much cheaper systems than Boomerang that do essentially the same things, they cost around half as much. There were a few threads on these forums about them, do a search.

The problem with Boomerangs and the like is that apparently either most installers don't bother to wire up the immobilisers on them or they can only get one in, and/or the immobiliser on the system is easily defeated. I've heard a few different stories but they all tend to say that they're not the best option for security.

For $1000 I would be looking at a Brant.

Edit: If you really want an alarm with the paging function and other funky features then look at one of the Boomerang clones and save some money.

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Brant's Nemisis alarm doesn't appear to have a remote ignition function, which I think is a necessity. :D

I wonder if these Boomerang clones you mention actually work properly. I'd prefer to spend more than risk the well-being of my vehicle. Especially given my lack of comprehensive insurance and all.

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