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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6328   
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hi,
anyone know what an upgrade to a cat 1 entails and what sort of money it is. also is this something you could do as a diy project? would it be naive to think there's no need for a tracker once upgraded? thanks |
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5th Aug 2013 9:17pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324 
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This was discussed recently. Upgrading to a Cat 1 spec isn't difficult (the exact requirements are on the Thatcham website) but you won't get it recognised as Cat 1 for insurance purposes unless it's actually been tested by Thatcham, which isn't really viable for individuals.
Yes, you would be naive to think that a tracker wouldn't be needed if you had a Cat 1 system. They do completely different things and just because an alarm is Cat 1 doesn't mean the vehicle can't be stolen. Darren 110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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5th Aug 2013 9:30pm |
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| BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 
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This might help
http://www.mobilecentre.co.uk/index.php?ma...cts_id=637 Russell 2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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5th Aug 2013 9:32pm |
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| derbywill Member Since: 25 Mar 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 566 
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Speak to Tim at mobilecentre I'm sure he does an upgrade!
I do have a tracker and I think it's a good idea to have tracker at least if it does go there's a greater chance of getting it back! Will 2005 90 XS 1954 86'' Series 1 tilt 1968 88” 2A 200tdi 2002 110 Hardtop |
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5th Aug 2013 9:36pm |
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| derbywill Member Since: 25 Mar 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 566
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Beat me to it!  2005 90 XS
1954 86'' Series 1 tilt 1968 88” 2A 200tdi 2002 110 Hardtop |
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5th Aug 2013 9:37pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6328
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thanks for the replies - I did a quick search and couldn't find it discussed before?
seen the mobile centre website advertising (don't recall seeing the cost last time but them my memory isn't the best). does mention keeping the original fob which suits me but doesn't really mention anything more. I'd be keen to know what the upgrade includes and whether you can do a diy install. I appreciate it may not be recognised but if there's a substantial saving for doing it yourself I might not be too bothered about it being recognised (so long as it still does the job). thanks. |
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5th Aug 2013 9:46pm |
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| Lou Sparts Member Since: 15 Apr 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 1501 
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Caterham if i had your luck with my land Rover i,d be leaving the bloody thing unlocked ! 2005 Td5 90 XS
Steve |
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5th Aug 2013 9:58pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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I've fitted that kit supplied by Mobile Centre in the FCX130.
I wouldn't describe it as DIY and you won't be able to get it certified if you install yourself. A chat with Tim will give you all the options and prices |
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5th Aug 2013 10:24pm |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1314
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http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic20806.html?highlight=thatcham |
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5th Aug 2013 11:33pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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It would have to be a 'viable' vehicle for theft namely be able to get a few miles before major problems occur. Stick a notice up "This vehicle belongs to Caterham!" You'll undoubtedly be safer from theft than anyone else's truck on here!
 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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6th Aug 2013 12:05am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6328
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thanks for tha kmac.
k9f - 6 months ago it might have been a blessing but I'm not starting to fear that after so much time, effort and frustration I'm gonna get the tyres sorted and then somone's gonna lift it.  |
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6th Aug 2013 7:25am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6328
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thanks kmac
hmm. not wanting to poo poo anyone but I don't have the battery back up alarm. does that suggest the c500 I've seen quoted to upgrade mine to a thatcham 1 is simply to replace the siren for a battery back up version - seems like alot of dosh? (but them I'm tight)  |
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7th Aug 2013 2:42pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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The battery back-up is an add-on, plug-in unit to the standard alarm and can be bought for around 70 IIRC. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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7th Aug 2013 3:52pm |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1314
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No idea what the add on includes but I doubt it would be just a battery back up sounder for that kind of money
You can get the LR battery back up sounder for around 90 but its about 120 to get the replacement loom to wire it in (unless you do a diy job on the wiring) |
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7th Aug 2013 8:02pm |
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