My new BMW alarm was installed yesterday

Broken1 · 06-16-2005, 05:08 AM

Nah, In south africa it's easy. Drive fast, tint your windows dark...and pump music. No one will come near your car because they think you some sort of gangsta... ;-)

You just have to be vigilent, and stay out of bad area's.

skimo · 06-19-2005, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by volsfan0911

Car will have to be programmed at a stealership - price varies but it shouldn't run more than $60 (if they quote more, go find another stealership if feasible).

"stealership" ....volsfan you are hillarious !!

CC 330i · 06-22-2005, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Broken1

Nah, In south africa it's easy. Drive fast, tint your windows dark...and pump music. No one will come near your car because they think you some sort of gangsta... ;-)

You just have to be vigilent, and stay out of bad area's.

So it's just like LA then I guess....

timzerofive · 06-22-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CC 330i

So it's just like LA then I guess....

You're being sarcastic right?

rickmckee · 07-15-2006, 11:37 PM

Does anybody know where I can find an OEM alarm online at a low price? There are some great DIY instructions for installing one located here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=DIY+alarm. by
CC330i I intend on doing it myself if I can ever find a reasonably priced kit.

SoYank · 07-16-2006, 02:38 AM

The alarm is a dealer installed accessory. From the brochure, the vehicle comes "pre-wired for BMW center installation of mobile phone, alarm system and Universal garage-door opener."

The alarm system is plug-and-play but needs to be activated softwarewise (oxymoron) in order to work.

My insurance would only give me a $10 a year discount for the $300-500 alarm system. So, to recoup the cost I'd have to own the car for 30-50 years. Who keeps a car that long?

Ryan 330i · 07-16-2006, 02:47 AM

yeah i am glad i got it. its so freaking loud. after being around weak audi alarms all my co workers were impressed at how loud it was. the part i cant figure out is that when you set it off or activate the panic (trunk for 5 seconds) the alarm never stops! until you press a button on the key. weird... i wonder if it will just keep going, i tried it for two minutes and it never stopped, just kept cycing through...

FrankoQ · 07-16-2006, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rickmckee

Does anybody know where I can find an OEM alarm online at a low price? There are some great DIY instructions for installing one located here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=DIY+alarm. by
CC330i I intend on doing it myself if I can ever find a reasonably priced kit.

Here you go:
http://stores.ebay.com/Hunterdon-BMW...enameZL2QQtZkm

They don't always have it, so keep checking if you don't see it.
as of today, 7/16/06, they do have one for $204 and change.

I haven't seen it cheaper that that.
In addition to that, the stealer needs to update software.
DO NOT pay them more than 1 hour of labor for that.
In fact, try to get them to do it for 1/2 hour of labor.

rickmckee · 07-16-2006, 10:09 AM

Thanks for the heads up FrankoQ! I have purchased that one from Hunterdon!

ALPINE6SPD · 07-16-2006, 10:32 AM

I have it also and got it for 250 installed. It is well worth every penny espically with CA.

KennyVendetta · 07-16-2006, 10:58 AM

What are you all more concerned with? The car getting stolen for a joy ride/chop shop or that your radio/valuables will be stolen from the car?

SoYank · 07-16-2006, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KennyVendetta

What are you all more concerned with? The car getting stolen for a joy ride/chop shop or that your radio/valuables will be stolen from the car?

With i-Drive, I don't see how the scumbags could steal the radio. It's too integrated within the vehicle. My concern would be someone breaking in and stealing something I've stupidly left in plain view instead of shifting to the boot.

The car is purported to be difficult to steal without the key; there is no keyhole in the dash to break with a screwdriver, the computer keeps it from being hotwired, there is an electronic lock instead of a mechanical lock on the steering wheel. With a blinking clown nose, most thieves will move on to another, softer target.

Should the vehicle be stolen and end up in a chop shop, I've taken precautions for that. The glass is one of the most sought after parts of a car and easily fenced. I've had my VIN etched into all of the glass on the car so. This being highly visible, it acts as a deterent to thieves.

I don't have the alarm installed. However, when I get back to the states I'd want the alarm system simply to announce when it is time for me to pull the trigger .

rickmckee · 07-17-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

when I get back to the states I'd want the alarm system simply to announce when it is time for me to pull the trigger .

I totally like that response!

I too would want the alarm simply to deter the thieves from stealing something I've left inside. I don't worry too much about the car getting boosted because of the Fob/ push button starter system. Plus the alarm has a feature that sets it off if the vehicle is jacked up or lifted for towing. By the way... here is a pic of my baby!

Ascension · 07-18-2006, 12:59 AM

Weatherford BMW in Bizerkely, Ca quoted me $750 to have an alarm installed on my new '06 330i:mad: Needless to say I didn't buy it, but the car is armed by a Smith & Wesson

aphall · 07-18-2006, 01:29 AM

Question, I don't currently have an alarm, but when I want to open the trunk of the car, I have to hold down the trunk button for a few seconds. If I get the alarm, how would I open the trunk without setting off the panic feature? Hopefully that's not a dumb question...

18LLC · 07-18-2006, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by aphall

Question, I don't currently have an alarm, but when I want to open the trunk of the car, I have to hold down the trunk button for a few seconds. If I get the alarm, how would I open the trunk without setting off the panic feature? Hopefully that's not a dumb question...

don't worry, man. no question is dumb question. coz i don't know the answer, but i have ca, i can just open the truck without press the key fob.

BmwOwnsMe · 07-18-2006, 07:51 AM

this shoulda been standard on these cars...

ALPINE6SPD · 07-18-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BmwOwnsMe

this shoulda been standard on these cars...

yes we know this but it isnt.

thd13 · 07-18-2006, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by aphall

Question, I don't currently have an alarm, but when I want to open the trunk of the car, I have to hold down the trunk button for a few seconds. If I get the alarm, how would I open the trunk without setting off the panic feature? Hopefully that's not a dumb question...

I think as long as the 4 doors on the car are unlocked, you can just use the handle to open the trunk.

Ryan 330i · 07-18-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascension

Weatherford BMW in Bizerkely, Ca quoted me $750 to have an alarm installed on my new '06 330i:mad: Needless to say I didn't buy it, but the car is armed by a Smith & Wesson

if you want to drive a bit... stevens creek is doing them for 495 installed this month...

Ryan 330i · 07-18-2006, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by aphall

Question, I don't currently have an alarm, but when I want to open the trunk of the car, I have to hold down the trunk button for a few seconds. If I get the alarm, how would I open the trunk without setting off the panic feature? Hopefully that's not a dumb question...

if you hold the trunk for 1-3 seconds it will pop the lid. if you hold it for 4-6 it will set off the panic feature.

aphall · 07-18-2006, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan 330i

if you hold the trunk for 1-3 seconds it will pop the lid. if you hold it for 4-6 it will set off the panic feature.

Ah, ok. I thought that's how it might work. So, if you are in a panic, your trunk lid will pop open at the same time.

Thanks!

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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Nah, In south africa it's easy. Drive fast, tint your windows dark...and pump music. No one will come near your car because they think you some sort of gangsta... ;-) You just have to be vigilent, and stay out of bad area's.
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rickmckee New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rochester, MN iTrader: (0)	All I need now is the alarm... Does anybody know where I can find an OEM alarm online at a low price? There are some great DIY instructions for installing one located here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=DIY+alarm. by CC330i I intend on doing it myself if I can ever find a reasonably priced kit.
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SoYank Major General 573 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	The alarm is a dealer installed accessory. From the brochure, the vehicle comes "pre-wired for BMW center installation of mobile phone, alarm system and Universal garage-door opener." The alarm system is plug-and-play but needs to be activated softwarewise (oxymoron) in order to work. My insurance would only give me a $10 a year discount for the $300-500 alarm system. So, to recoup the cost I'd have to own the car for 30-50 years. Who keeps a car that long? __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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07-16-2006, 02:47 AM	#29
Ryan 330i Major 57 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: '09 E93 335i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Francisco \| LA \| Oregon iTrader: (0)	yeah i am glad i got it. its so freaking loud. after being around weak audi alarms all my co workers were impressed at how loud it was. the part i cant figure out is that when you set it off or activate the panic (trunk for 5 seconds) the alarm never stops! until you press a button on the key. weird... i wonder if it will just keep going, i tried it for two minutes and it never stopped, just kept cycing through... __________________ 2009 E93 335i \| Jet \| Black Dakota \| Grey Poplar \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| Step \| Paddles \| i-Drive \| CA \| Sirius \| HD \| Logic7 \| 06FL \| 06NF \| PDC \| OEM Alarm \| LUX Retired: 2007 E92 335i Retired: 2006 E90 330i
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07-16-2006, 10:09 AM	#31
rickmckee New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rochester, MN iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the heads up FrankoQ! I have purchased that one from Hunterdon! __________________ I Love my E90! Black Saphire 2006 325i / Black Leather / Burlwood with i-Drive, nav, alarm, premium pkg, cold weather pkg, bi-xenon, splash gaurds. Tinted windows beyond legal limit... It's more beaU-ti-ful that way! All Hail the E90! Last edited by rickmckee; 07-28-2006 at 09:24 PM..
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KennyVendetta Salsero 41 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 335 Crimson Red Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	What are you all more concerned with? The car getting stolen for a joy ride/chop shop or that your radio/valuables will be stolen from the car?
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Ascension Major 87 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2010 535i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunnyvale/Tracy, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 535i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Weatherford BMW in Bizerkely, Ca quoted me $750 to have an alarm installed on my new '06 330i:mad: Needless to say I didn't buy it, but the car is armed by a Smith & Wesson Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i Jet Black w/ Beige Leather/Sport/Prem/Step/Shades/Xenon/Logic 7
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aphall Captain 34 Rep 776 Posts Drives: 330i rec'd 2/17/06 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	Question, I don't currently have an alarm, but when I want to open the trunk of the car, I have to hold down the trunk button for a few seconds. If I get the alarm, how would I open the trunk without setting off the panic feature? Hopefully that's not a dumb question... __________________ JB \| BBS CHs \| Blacklines \| HO40 \| ACS Rep Roof Spoiler \| H&R Sport \| Hartge Rep Lip \| OEM Strut Bar \| M-Tech Rear
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07-18-2006, 07:51 AM	#39
BmwOwnsMe Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2006 325 xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bergenfield, NJ iTrader: (0)	this shoulda been standard on these cars...
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