FR-S alarm system - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Derrickchai39 · 07-26-2012, 10:59 PM

When you guys were buying your FR-S did you think it was a requirement from the dealership?

What do you guys think?
Any aftermarket recommendations?

Mo707 · 07-27-2012, 05:13 AM

The dealership told me they don't have an alarm for the car yet and they might not even make it for it. Not gunna wait around for something that might not come out. For now i bought a cheap $300 alarm system getting installed next week. Better safe than sorry.
I plan on upgrading later.
I hear viper is good alarm.

Derrickchai39 · 07-27-2012, 11:18 AM

I know they have the ignition start prevention system with the specific chip in the keys for your car. But my girlfriend the other day went to one of her grandparent's friend who knew how to copy these keys for less than 100$ with a machine. I doubt that just having that system would keep thieves away. I was told by my sales rep that Toyota came out with this on all their cArs starting from 2008. But did that stop any thieves from taking toyotas from then till now? What do you guys think!

Rossman · 07-27-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Derrickchai39

I was told by my sales rep that Toyota came out with this on all their cArs starting from 2008.

It's not just Toyota. Cars are required by law to be sold with immobilizers now (at least in Canada). I am sure they can be easily bypassed if you are motivated, worst case, just put the car up on a flatbed, problem solved.

moniz · 07-27-2012, 05:39 PM

For the petty car theives the immobilizer is more than enough since these guys are looking for easy targets. For the pro car theif, all an alarm does is slow them down a bit. If their pros and they want your car, they will steal it. It's the smash and grab guys you really need to worry about. Keep valuables out of site and you automaticly reduce your odds of those type of break in.

emeraldprincess · 07-27-2012, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by moniz

For the petty car theives the immobilizer is more than enough since these guys are looking for easy targets. For the pro car theif, all an alarm does is slow them down a bit. If their pros and they want your car, they will steal it. It's the smash and grab guys you really need to worry about. Keep valuables out of site and you automaticly reduce your odds of those type of break in.

Agreed, those smash and grab folks are fast. I don't leave anything out in the open.

TRD_86 · 07-27-2012, 09:07 PM

At least having an alarm w/red light flashing is 50% chance better than nothing !
I will try to install ALARM on mine asap. The FRS/BRZ/86 will be on the hottest list. My total cost now at ~ $29,000 !

Shagaliscious · 07-27-2012, 09:15 PM

Just install a flashing red light on your dash. They will think you have an alarm.

Derrickchai39 · 07-28-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

Just install a flashing red light on your dash. They will think you have an alarm.

That is actually a good idea. I shall install a red light somewhere and label it "Unbreakable" or something catchy

kendalldwhite · 07-28-2012, 01:46 PM

lol bad idea that just gives them a reason to break something lol funnny tho

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Originally Posted by Derrickchai39

That is actually a good idea. I shall install a red light somewhere and label it "Unbreakable" or something catchy

Lonewolf · 07-28-2012, 06:09 PM

Scion Security is not something that I've seen on the future FRS options/accessories sheet. Are there any dealers or insiders who know if it will be offered for next year?

Derrickchai39 · 07-28-2012, 06:33 PM

My dealership was saying something about rebate warranty, alarm system not included.. No idea what that meant shouldve asked him

whataboutbob · 01-06-2013, 03:18 PM

This thread seems to have died off, so I'll give it a bump with my question.

I need an new alarm for my Tacoma. The aftermarket one I had installed in 98 when I bought it has 1 of 2 controllers dead and I can't get a replacement.

I'm looking for a mid-range unit that has a motion sensor, starter kill, and can do power locks. Anything else beyond that is icing on the cake.

Anyone have some good suggestions for a unit?

wbradley · 01-06-2013, 03:23 PM

Whatever is on sale and does the job from Best Buy etc.
Too bad there was no dealer option. I did order the alarm from the dealer for my xB. Basically there is a flashing LED and stickers on the windows. It could easily be "faked" but all that means is the robber will smash your window and not run after there is no howl.

07-26-2012, 10:59 PM	#1
Derrickchai39 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FR-S Raven Location: Vancouver Posts: 36 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FR-S alarm system When you guys were buying your FR-S did you think it was a requirement from the dealership? What do you guys think? Any aftermarket recommendations?

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moniz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2010 Mazda5 GT,2012 Honda Fit Sport Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 159 Thanks: 9 Thanked 72 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For the petty car theives the immobilizer is more than enough since these guys are looking for easy targets. For the pro car theif, all an alarm does is slow them down a bit. If their pros and they want your car, they will steal it. It's the smash and grab guys you really need to worry about. Keep valuables out of site and you automaticly reduce your odds of those type of break in. __________________ Past-'89 Civic Si ('93-'99)-'94 Civic Si ('99-'07)-'07 GTI(Lease)('07-'10)'98 Acura EL ('03-'13)Current-'12 Honda Fit Sport'10 Mazda5 ('10- Family car)No FR-S for me Kids in car seats still and just wouldn't work in an FR-S especially in winter.

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Derrickchai39 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FR-S Raven Location: Vancouver Posts: 36 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know they have the ignition start prevention system with the specific chip in the keys for your car. But my girlfriend the other day went to one of her grandparent's friend who knew how to copy these keys for less than 100$ with a machine. I doubt that just having that system would keep thieves away. I was told by my sales rep that Toyota came out with this on all their cArs starting from 2008. But did that stop any thieves from taking toyotas from then till now? What do you guys think!

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TRD_86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 86 white Location: ca Posts: 725 Thanks: 69 Thanked 129 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	At least having an alarm w/red light flashing is 50% chance better than nothing ! I will try to install ALARM on mine asap. The FRS/BRZ/86 will be on the hottest list. My total cost now at ~ $29,000 !

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Derrickchai39 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FR-S Raven Location: Vancouver Posts: 36 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My dealership was saying something about rebate warranty, alarm system not included.. No idea what that meant shouldve asked him

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