Alarming Audi

[tnas@dtpdirect.nl (Tom Nas, DTP Direct bv)]

Hi Audians,

I'm thinking of fitting an alarm to my '88 80 1.8S. The Euro spec 80 is a
really simple car with not a lot of electronics. Looking at my wiring I
think it's a job I can do myself. I probably cannot buy the alarms over
here you guys in the 'States can get, but I would like some recommendations
from the do-it-yourselfers on this subject.

1. Is it wise to install an alarm system myself or should I leave it to the
pros ($$$)?

2. I definately do *not* want to be woken up in the middle of the night by
my own alarm, because I locked a mosquito in, or because the car is being
rocked by the wind (like my neighbour's, always at 3AM). Any ideas on this?

3. What sort of protection should I go for? Door switches? Infrared? Is
there a good way to disable the whole electrical system, so the car cannot
be driven? Where should I mount the electronics? Is there a way of
preventing someone putting a high-voltage current through the car, thus
'zapping' my alarm?

4. Anything more you'd like to share on this subject? (Even just amusing
alarm-related stories meaning 'don't do it like this!) Are there any
do-it-yourselfers who made up a low-cost alarm or theft prevention device?
(And I don't mean 500 volts through the door handles)

OK, there must be some of you who have something to share on this subject.
Please mail me personally or mail to the list- I'd like to know everything
on this subject.

Cheers!

Tom.

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