re: alarm systems

["Chuck MacWilliam" <chuckmac@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Date: Thu, 6 Aug 98 16:11:46 CDT
>From: JTaguiam@domain.elided
>Subject: alarm systems

>Would like some recommendations for alarm systems. I am currently 
>looking 
>at the BMW factory alarm system and the AutoLoc Stellar BMWSTX-1 
>system.

>Thanks
>Jack
>95' M3 
 
Jack, 
I installed the BMWSTX-1 in my E34 '92 525i.  Although Stellar makes it 
sound like; "Hey, just plug it in your factory BMW port and walk away!", 
such is not the case.  Just getting the LED harness from the alarm under 
the back seat to the rear of the center console is a major PITA!  In 
most cases you need to remove the OBC horn and replace it with their 
siren -  PITA #2!  And lastly, you'll need to route the wires for the 
valet switch from under the back seat to a convenient location while 
seated in the driver's seat - PITA #3! I do like the fact that the alarm 
locks all the doors when the ignition is turned on but one of the things 
I don't like is that you don't get any headlights or parking light 
flashes when the alarm is armed/disarmed/activated.  The "tech" on the 
assist line said it can be done, but it's a major PITA (#4?).  But all I 
really wanted one for was to lock/unlock the doors remotely and get a 
small sense of security when the car was left alone, so I'm satisfied 
with it.  Feel free to contact me with any other questions regarding the 
BMWSTX-1.


Chuck MacWilliam
'92 525i
'85 325e 
'90 Chevy Silverado
BMWCCA# 150982
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/9057
Sacramento Valley Chapter


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