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Buckster



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Tracking devices/Alarm siren replacement

Im looking to fit a tracking device to monitor my Rangie incase of theft and would also like to upgrade the horrendously rubbish alarm siren. I have now spent a fair amount of time and hard earned cash on my car and dont wish to go through the aggro of it disappearing off the drive.

Using a steering wheel lock and vehicle always blocked in on drive but neither of these will stop it disappearing whilst out and about!

What makes and companies are good to go for? Any recommendations and yearly subscription fees please. Has anyone found a replacement siren for the inadequate Land Rover item?

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2013 SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expedition Rack, 4x Warn SBD-160 Spotlights, Warn 9.5XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection and Sump Guard, Full Easy Lift Suspension Module, LR Light Guards, Light Force HTX230 Hybrid spotlights, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, ARB fridge, TuffTrek awning 😎

Post #522852 Tue Apr 04 2017 12:42pm
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Scrumpy



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Not sure about which tracking device but i have seen some threads on the alarm being very quiet.

It's probably health and safety so it doesn't hurt the thieving scumbag's ears or some other EU directive.

Anyway, found this link on the Disco3 site about livening the siren up, not sure if it works as i haven't tried it myself but hope it helps.

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic6111.html 2016 RRS SVR Estoril Blue
2005 4.2L Supercharged Java Black - gone but was my first love.
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Buckster



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Hi Scrumpy,

Yes i did try that but unfortunately it doesn't work on later cars, was hoping it would revert to horns but never worked Crying or Very sad 2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

2013 SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expedition Rack, 4x Warn SBD-160 Spotlights, Warn 9.5XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection and Sump Guard, Full Easy Lift Suspension Module, LR Light Guards, Light Force HTX230 Hybrid spotlights, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, ARB fridge, TuffTrek awning 😎

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Gerd1986



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I had a tracker cat5 plus on my old c-class which was fantastic. Being able to login and see the car in realtime was great but you had to carry a fob with you every time you drive the car, this was a pain in the Censored but obviously made it harder to steal.

I have one in my current RRS but it was installed by the last owner and i only get a call from them if something happens I can't track it with GPS or anything.

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Buckster



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Well im glad to see vehicle security is high up on people's priorities given that its not on Land Rovers Whistle Rolling with laughter 2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

2013 SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expedition Rack, 4x Warn SBD-160 Spotlights, Warn 9.5XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection and Sump Guard, Full Easy Lift Suspension Module, LR Light Guards, Light Force HTX230 Hybrid spotlights, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, ARB fridge, TuffTrek awning 😎

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RRSTDV8



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Mine had a tracker fitted by the LR dealership when I bought it nearly 6 years ago. Got a life time service for it so it's been a case of "fit and forget". I know it works because I got a call from the tracker company when my RRS was flat bedded with blown turbos. The tracker is "Trafficmaster Trackstar".

Sorry I can't help more than that Chris. Embarassed 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
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RRSTDV8



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Buckster wrote:
Well im glad to see vehicle security is high up on people's priorities given that its not on Land Rovers Whistle Rolling with laughter


Oh yes, according to many, the RRS isn't a real Land Rover anyway... Whistle Rolling with laughter 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

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Buckster



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Thanks Wayne, my research continues! Embarassed 2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

2013 SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expedition Rack, 4x Warn SBD-160 Spotlights, Warn 9.5XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection and Sump Guard, Full Easy Lift Suspension Module, LR Light Guards, Light Force HTX230 Hybrid spotlights, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, ARB fridge, TuffTrek awning 😎

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Gerd1986



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I'm aware that some tracker alarms have remote shutoff so if someone steals it when the vehicle comes to a stop at lights etc the engine can be shut off. Might be worth looking at.

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Buckster



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Thanks Gerd1986, there is so much out there and its a total nightmare so a full research will be needed. Also dont want loads and loads of wiring looms and cables cut and chopped into if i can help it, as i dont want further problems down the line. Thumbs Up 2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

2013 SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expedition Rack, 4x Warn SBD-160 Spotlights, Warn 9.5XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection and Sump Guard, Full Easy Lift Suspension Module, LR Light Guards, Light Force HTX230 Hybrid spotlights, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, ARB fridge, TuffTrek awning 😎

Post #523002 Thu Apr 06 2017 8:50am
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Scrumpy



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I've just ordered the Rewire 104 Pro tracker and hope to fit it at the weekend.
It's quite chunky weighing in at 300g but that's because it's got a 6000mAh battery which is claimed to last months between charges (depending on how active you make it).
It also comes with a hardwire kit and even a fuel pump cut-out relay so you can remotely cut the fuel if you are alerted that it's been stolen.
There is a free 1 year subscription to their www.gpslive.co.uk tracking site with follow on cost of 10 per year or 20 for life!
All in for 90 seems pretty good to me to protect my pride and joy and possibly catch the thieving Censored !!!
I will probably not bother with fuel cut-off to start with depending on where I decide to fit it but I'll try and take some pics and report back how it seems.
I'm not doing this to reduce insurance premiums, purely just for piece of mind.

Here's the link

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MAGNETIC-REWIRE-S...le+tracker 2016 RRS SVR Estoril Blue
2005 4.2L Supercharged Java Black - gone but was my first love.
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Buckster



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Great stuff scrumpy, let us know your thoughts on it Thumbs Up 2003 BMW M5 - 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black

2013 SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expedition Rack, 4x Warn SBD-160 Spotlights, Warn 9.5XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection and Sump Guard, Full Easy Lift Suspension Module, LR Light Guards, Light Force HTX230 Hybrid spotlights, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, ARB fridge, TuffTrek awning 😎

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In a recent LRO:
Yepzon One from yotracker.co.uk
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* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* GONE: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
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* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
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Scrumpy



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Buckster wrote:
Great stuff scrumpy, let us know your thoughts on it Thumbs Up


Well Buckster, ordered the tracker on Amazon and arrived the next day fully charged and with Lyca sim card installed.
I had to walk around with it outside for 5 minutes after turning it on to find a satellite but after that, hard wired it into the car (took about 10 mins) and bob's your uncle.
In the box, it comes with cigarette lighter charger, mains charger, hard wire kit and fuel pump cut off relay as well as "external" GSM and GPRS aerials. (External doesn't mean you need to fit it on the outside of the car, they are just separate aerials that attach to the tracker with about 3m of cable to get a better signal, which I did use.
So far I am really pleased with this. the software (cloud based website) is brilliant and has so many features and options and now I get a text to my phone when the car moves, I can see with pinpoint accuracy where it's been, where it stopped, even showing street addresses. You can add additional features like MPG, cost, driver names, service reminders and the list goes on and on!
I also downloaded the app which sends me notifications too (including movement, low battery if not hard wired) and another app where I can send commands to the tracker (like status, location, sleep, fuel cut off, fuel on etc)
I've had a couple of questions which I emailed to ReWire support and they answered both in less than 24 hours with the answers I needed.

One of the questions was about cost and here is their answer; "IF you are using live tracking, the tracker won't use much credit. Topping up with 5 every 90 days will be sufficient. As a matter of fact the device will only use 2-3 in three months but because it's a pay as you go sim card, Lyca expects you to top-up every 90 days."

Overall I am delighted with this, although made in China it is designed in the UK and for the cost it seems REALLY well made and reliable.
Thinking of getting another one to fit to the Mrs!!!!! 2016 RRS SVR Estoril Blue
2005 4.2L Supercharged Java Black - gone but was my first love.
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If we all point our RR's in the same direction and accelerate at the same time can we turn back time?

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