Where to mount an alarm?

VRSPhil · 01-02-2007, 17:01

Afternoon all.

I've bought a Category 1 Toad alarm to fit to my Octavia vRS and having had a poke about under the bonnet, I can't really see anywhere to fit it? I was wondering about possibly removing the scuttle panel and fitting it there but have not checked to see if there is space yet. Without meaning to sound like a car thief, where do other people have alarms mounted?

iain · 01-02-2007, 21:09

would have thought that it should have been in the car. my last car I had a cat 1 on it and that was behind the dash. in an octi could it not go behind the glove box? I am sure someone can suggester a better place

RobClubley · 01-02-2007, 21:20

Actually behind the glove box should be a good spot - not that easy to get to, nice and dry, east access to wiring, grommets to the engine bay etc.

Lummox · 01-02-2007, 21:42

Does it have a seperate siren?

VRSPhil · 01-02-2007, 21:45

Umm, sorry I actually meant the siren so I think it needs to be outside the cabin really? Thanks for the ideas so far.

RobClubley · 01-02-2007, 21:45

Liverpool-Lad · 01-02-2007, 22:41

Have it inside to deafen the f*****s. Dual siren

Lummox · 01-02-2007, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

Umm, sorry I actually meant the siren so I think it needs to be outside the cabin really? Thanks for the ideas so far.

The MK4 Golf one gets mounted behind the wiper linkage under the scuttle. Either that or around the relay box for the secondary air injection.

VRSPhil · 02-02-2007, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-03

The MK4 Golf one gets mounted behind the wiper linkage under the scuttle. Either that or around the relay box for the secondary air injection.

Excelent, Many thanks

butchvrs · 02-02-2007, 09:06

I have a Cobra 900 series cat 1 fitted, and the sounder is fitted at the rear of the engine bay at the top of the scuttle next to the servo if that makes sense

mbames · 02-02-2007, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobClubley

Actually behind the glove box should be a good spot - not that easy to get to, nice and dry, east access to wiring, grommets to the engine bay etc.

dry

That will depend on if you have the pollen filter / leaves stuck in the drainage holes issue !!

01-02-2007, 17:01	#1
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,318 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 204 Times in 148 Posts	Where to mount an alarm? Afternoon all. I've bought a Category 1 Toad alarm to fit to my Octavia vRS and having had a poke about under the bonnet, I can't really see anywhere to fit it? I was wondering about possibly removing the scuttle panel and fitting it there but have not checked to see if there is space yet. Without meaning to sound like a car thief, where do other people have alarms mounted?

01-02-2007, 21:09	#2
iain Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the great north west Posts: 227 Members Car: octavia Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Where to mount an alarm? would have thought that it should have been in the car. my last car I had a cat 1 on it and that was behind the dash. in an octi could it not go behind the glove box? I am sure someone can suggester a better place

01-02-2007, 21:20	#3
RobClubley Midnight Mod! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 7,040 Members Car: 2004 Octavia vRS Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 155 Thanked 161 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Where to mount an alarm? Actually behind the glove box should be a good spot - not that easy to get to, nice and dry, east access to wiring, grommets to the engine bay etc. __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

01-02-2007, 21:42	#4
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01-02-2007, 21:45	#5
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,318 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 204 Times in 148 Posts	Re: Where to mount an alarm? Umm, sorry I actually meant the siren so I think it needs to be outside the cabin really? Thanks for the ideas so far.

01-02-2007, 21:45	#6
RobClubley Midnight Mod! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 7,040 Members Car: 2004 Octavia vRS Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 155 Thanked 161 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Where to mount an alarm? __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

01-02-2007, 22:41	#7
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Where to mount an alarm? Have it inside to deafen the f*****s. Dual siren __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

02-02-2007, 09:06	#10
butchvrs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gloucester Posts: 58 Members Car: 2003 octavia Vrs+Suzuki swift gti rally car Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Where to mount an alarm? I have a Cobra 900 series cat 1 fitted, and the sounder is fitted at the rear of the engine bay at the top of the scuttle next to the servo if that makes sense

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