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Re: Central locking/alarm

To: "McKey, Paul" <P.J.McKey@massey.ac.nz>
Subject: Re: Central locking/alarm
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2000 21:22:39 -0700
Paul,
Unless you have a very secure hardtop, I wouldn't worry about door
locks.  About the best thing you can attempt to do with a convertible is
to scare the culprit away with a blaring siren when he does get in.  You
can also add motion detectors and sensors on the boot lid and bonnet.

Regards,
Joe Curry

"McKey, Paul" wrote:
> 
> Hi all
> 
> I'm fairly new to this list (having just bought my first Spit about two
> months ago) so I'm not sure if this subject has been discussed before.  I'm
> currently looking at installing an alarm in my new baby and of course, also
> want to install central locking so I can lock/unlock the doors at the same
> time as I alarm the car.  Now I'm sure you've all looked in your doors so
> you'll understand my predicament.  How on earth do you get the central door
> locking solenoids between the window glass and the inner skin!?  Just when I
> think I've found the perfect spot with the window down, I find it won't fit
> with the window up.
> 
> Has anyone had any similar experiences?  As far as I've been able to tell,
> all door locking solenoids are about the same size (small for a 'regular'
> car :-)).  Also, does anyone have any tips on installing an alarm in a Spit.
> You know, "by the way, definitely don't do this...".  I'm going to add an
> optional microwave sensor of course.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Paul
> 
> Paul McKey
> Palmerston North
> New Zealand
> 
> 75 Spitfire 1500 (Com plate says it's a Mk IV - more about that later...)
> RNZAF Squadron of the NA Spitfire Club??

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