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  1. 11-16-2015, 11:11 PM #1
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    As an aging car guy, BMW was inevitable.

    In high school it was American muscle. In college it was VTEC. As an adult it's been AWD turbo. Now that I need the best combination of comfort and performance, two years of research led me to ZHP, and the last two months were spent finding an unmolested one with 59K. So here's the new Pony in my stable. I'm big into forums, so looking forward to being part of the ZHP family.

    Here's how she sits locked behind a gate on the side of the house until I have time to get an alarm installed.

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    First inquiry I have is any input on good or bad ideas for security. Any suggestions/advice is super helpful.

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  2. 11-17-2015, 03:27 AM #2
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    Wow. Only 59k. Your car looks great. Tell us more about it. Good luck with your project to improve the security on the car.


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  3. 11-17-2015, 04:40 AM #3
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    Welcome! Beautiful car.

    As for security - an alarm isn't going to keep anyone out that really wants in. I'm sure you're aware of that. What are you trying to protect that would be attractive to thieves? Aftermarket tunes?

    Probably best to add the BMW alarm. It will activate the "clown nose" at the bottom of the mirror. That flashing red light will probably keep amateurs away as well as the alarm itself. A "pro" won't care about either. Good luck!

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  5. 11-17-2015, 06:33 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by KevinC View Post
    Welcome! Beautiful car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KevinC View Post
    Probably best to add the BMW alarm. It will activate the "clown nose" at the bottom of the mirror. That flashing red light will probably keep amateurs away as well as the alarm itself. A "pro" won't care about either. Good luck!
    I have to agree with Kevin.. the best in my opinion is to get the factory BMW alarm.
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  6. 11-17-2015, 07:06 AM #6
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    I would first program so that the clown nose blinks when the car is locked. After that an OEM alarm.

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  7. 11-17-2015, 07:32 AM #7
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    Welcome! Sounds like we followed the same path to BMWs. My wife was a big time Honda girl in the late 90s and 00s... Now she's a BMW girl too.
    You ride looks sweet... And low mileage is a great bonus
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  8. 11-17-2015, 07:41 AM #8
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    Welcome. Nice car. I agree, clown nose activated, then BMW OEM alarm.
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  9. 11-17-2015, 08:11 AM #9
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    Welcome! Nice find.

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  10. 11-17-2015, 08:25 AM #10
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    welcome! i love TiAg!

    i also went the VTEC>AWD Turbo>BMW route over the last 20 years. couldn't be happier with the ZHP as a family hauler. it is incredibly well-rounded.
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