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Mangudai · 12-18-2008, 10:55 PM

Im torn and curious to see what you all think. Keep in mind that I'll have to have a shop do the swap and its going to take me a while to save for either of these. With that said, if you had a relatively stock auto S14 with would you first purchase an alarm system or go manual? This is a DD and I have no garage to keep my car in if that matters.

*Ceepo* · 12-19-2008, 04:52 AM

What state are you in???

TravisSW · 12-19-2008, 04:55 AM

Be smart, go both.

Andrew @ 240sxMotoring · 12-19-2008, 09:15 AM

A manual swap can is a security system!
Stick-shift = car theft deterrent | Straightline Blog on Edmunds' Inside Line

***S14DB*** · 12-19-2008, 09:19 AM

Fixed it for you since you fail at making a POLL.

Mangudai · 12-19-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Fixed it for you since you fail at making a POLL.

Thanks, I didn't see the option for it. I live in Florida and I'm not worried about someone breaking into the car and taking it. Its all about tow trucks down here. Probably everywhere.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TravisSW

Be smart, go both.

I plan to get both but cant decide which one to get first.

***S14DB*** · 12-19-2008, 03:01 PM

Well a 5 speed is hard to install on a car that is stolen. I would want to protect my stuff before I spend money on it.

*cxlo8331* · 12-19-2008, 03:08 PM

^^word!
safety first

imnotmatt1189 · 12-19-2008, 03:23 PM

security system!!!

P_856 · 12-19-2008, 05:20 PM

i need to do both on my car also but i recommend the security system first

*SlideWell* · 12-20-2008, 10:26 PM

security... www.ravelco.com combine that with a GPS tracking system, a pager alarm, and ur golden.

*ryguy* · 12-21-2008, 03:33 AM

I sleep much better at night now that my car has an alarm. I say do that first, the peace of mind is priceless.

TravisSW · 12-21-2008, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mangudai

I plan to get both but cant decide which one to get first.

I must admit, I read it wrong. Thought you where saying a manual alarm, IE: Killswitch.

But I think going manual gives them more of a reason to steal your car. Look how many S-chassis' have been stolen and they're 95% standard/manuals?

Automatic for stealthy-ness. Heh.

Mangudai · 12-21-2008, 05:31 PM

^ You raise a great point as do all of you. I'll be getting a security system first. Now just have to research which.

Thanks a lot guy

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12-18-2008, 10:55 PM	#1
Mangudai Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Posts: 527 Trader Rating: (0)	Security system or Manual Swap? Im torn and curious to see what you all think. Keep in mind that I'll have to have a shop do the swap and its going to take me a while to save for either of these. With that said, if you had a relatively stock auto S14 with would you first purchase an alarm system or go manual? This is a DD and I have no garage to keep my car in if that matters.

12-19-2008, 04:52 AM	#2
Ceepo Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 1,247 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: Ceepo	What state are you in??? __________________ 1995 240sx SE (current)

12-19-2008, 04:55 AM	#3
TravisSW Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,667 Trader Rating: (7)	Be smart, go both. __________________ 280k High Mile Club! 7/1/08 Cyl 1: 155 C2: 120 C3: 150 C4: 145

12-19-2008, 09:15 AM	#4
Andrew @ 240sxMotoring www.240sxmotoring.com Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 492 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: Andrew @ 240sxMotoring	A manual swap can is a security system! Stick-shift = car theft deterrent \| Straightline Blog on Edmunds' Inside Line __________________ Andrew @ 240sx Motoring Milford, CT @ 203-783-1422 (ext. 112) Read what people have to say about 240sxMotoring!

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12-19-2008, 09:19 AM	#5
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 14,323 Trader Rating: (1)	Security system or Manual Swap? Fixed it for you since you fail at making a POLL. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact.

12-19-2008, 03:01 PM	#7
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 14,323 Trader Rating: (1)	Well a 5 speed is hard to install on a car that is stolen. I would want to protect my stuff before I spend money on it. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact.

12-19-2008, 03:08 PM	#8
cxlo8331 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Feasting on the flesh of the guilty, and drinking the blood of the innocent (714) Posts: 1,510 Trader Rating: (11) Rides Gallery: cxlo8331	^^word! safety first __________________ -Carlo FS: My Black S14 http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/280566...sx-7500-a.html -Go ahead, buy it!

12-19-2008, 03:23 PM	#9
imnotmatt1189 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stockton, CA (209) Posts: 1,014 Trader Rating: (4)	security system!!!

12-19-2008, 05:20 PM	#10
P_856 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,143 Trader Rating: (7)	i need to do both on my car also but i recommend the security system first

12-20-2008, 10:26 PM	#11
SlideWell Flying Under the Radar Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: white sandy beaches, USA Age: 26 Posts: 1,332 Trader Rating: (0)	security... www.ravelco.com combine that with a GPS tracking system, a pager alarm, and ur golden.

12-21-2008, 03:33 AM	#12
ryguy We're goin to hell. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Age: 20 Posts: 1,354 Trader Rating: (4)	I sleep much better at night now that my car has an alarm. I say do that first, the peace of mind is priceless. __________________

12-21-2008, 05:31 PM	#14
Mangudai Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Posts: 527 Trader Rating: (0)	^ You raise a great point as do all of you. I'll be getting a security system first. Now just have to research which. Thanks a lot guy

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