2007 OEM Alarm

aznshrek88 · 03-21-2007, 01:17 PM

Does anyone have this installed on an e92? I keep hearing about this anti-towing alarm or something and was wondering if you guys knew more details about it.

Josh49 · 03-21-2007, 01:29 PM

Tons of great threads/info on this..

aznshrek88 · 03-21-2007, 03:45 PM

I searched, but I'm looking for specific details on the tilt meter (to prevent towing?), its new on the 2007 e92's and I heard from Matt that it takes 6 hrs to program right...not 15 minutes.....so anyone have any info besides search for it?

Josh49 · 03-21-2007, 03:48 PM

I'm positive that all of our alarms include tilt sensor... Let me look for a page to prove it to you..

Mr. BMW · 03-21-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

I'm positive that all of our alarms include tilt sensor... Let me look for a page to prove it to you..

We have the interior motion detector not a tilt sensor.

Josh49 · 03-21-2007, 03:59 PM

http://www.e90post.net/335isedanbrochure.pdf

Page 28...

Josh49 · 03-21-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. BMW

We have the interior motion detector not a tilt sensor.

2006 e90 manual:
http://www.e90post.com/goodiesforyou/e90_manual.pdf

Page 35

Mr. BMW · 03-21-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

2006 e90 manual:
http://www.e90post.com/goodiesforyou/e90_manual.pdf

Page 35

I didn't even know we had that. Good find

I'll have to try this out now that I have one of those nifty jacking adapters

Mark335i · 03-21-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznshrek88

I searched, but I'm looking for specific details on the tilt meter (to prevent towing?), its new on the 2007 e92's and I heard from Matt that it takes 6 hrs to program right...not 15 minutes.....so anyone have any info besides search for it?

I have an E92 with the alarm installed. When I took delivery they put a floor jack underneath and tilted it for me to demonstrate it. This resulted in a very loud shreaking noise from inside the E92.

Josh49 · 03-21-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. BMW

I didn't even know we had that. Good find

I'll have to try this out now that I have one of those nifty jacking adapters

No problem..

See the post before this..

Did you wake her up or is she still sleeping??

mimi74 · 03-21-2007, 04:16 PM

Just installed a full OEM alarme on my E92... About 5 hours to install, and a real install take 8 hours, because the headliner have to be changed... I've made a modification on mine to accept the new rear dome light... Then install the wire... change the internal mirror... Etc
Now the car is upgrading and coding... to V25

Mr. BMW · 03-21-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

No problem..

See the post before this..

Did you wake her up or is she still sleeping??

Took her out last Tuesday, drove her for two day and now she's covered up in the driveway

Since I have the SUV, I'll just drive it till the roads dry up.

Tag · 03-21-2007, 06:00 PM

...and how does this stop it from being towed? I see cars with their alarms going off and lights flashing getting towed all the time.

RiXst3r · 03-21-2007, 06:09 PM

I have it, tilt sensor works great

LEDZEP · 03-21-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mimi74

Just installed a full OEM alarme on my E92... About 5 hours to install, and a real install take 8 hours, because the headliner have to be changed... I've made a modification on mine to accept the new rear dome light... Then install the wire... change the internal mirror... Etc
Now the car is upgrading and coding... to V25

All U.S. cars are pre-wired. That saves a lot of labor!

mimi74 · 03-21-2007, 06:39 PM

Yes...

But now, I know perfectly my E92 car

After installing Ipod kit and Alarm, and remote mirror... :rocks:

aznshrek88 · 03-21-2007, 07:51 PM

Thanks guys, but does this in any way prevent towing, I mean a squealing alarm is great, but who seriously here's one of these things and goes damn.. a car might be getting stolen...

Josh49 · 03-21-2007, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by aznshrek88

Thanks guys, but does this in any way prevent towing, I mean a squealing alarm is great, but who seriously here's one of these things and goes damn.. a car might be getting stolen...

How could any car prevent towing?? You could put four go-jacks under the wheels of any car and push it wherever you want.. I used to do this in college behind the autolab all the time to mess with people..

Alarms are good for the noob thieves. If it's a pro and they want your car, consider it gone. It's really not that hard. But for the noob that tries stealing the car or breaking in, and the alarm sounds, it'll probably scare them away.

IMO, having the alarm is a good thing for the day to day idiot who thinks they can take the car or something in the car. If a pro wants it, or anyone with more than two brain cells, any car is very easy to take. Unless in a secured area.

Just my $0.02, feel free to agree, disagree, etc..

aznshrek88 · 03-21-2007, 11:21 PM

Yea Josh, thanks for all the feedback, I guess searching involves knowing the key terms....

My insurance group? or whatever you call them will replace my car at market value if it gets stolen...so I'm not sure why I should put an alarm on, no discounts....nadda but I guess it could prevent some keying or something, any opinions guys?

Josh49 · 03-22-2007, 08:46 AM

Yeah, you get the blinking Red LED under the front mirror. If you hold the unlock button, it will go into panic mode. There are different advantages. It's up to you whether or not the benefits match the money it costs to get it installed. That varies from dealer to dealer, and I highly recommend you negotiate it into the contract, otherwise you will probably get quoted a stupid expensive price. Good luck with your decision.. And enjoy the new car..

Josh49 · 03-22-2007, 08:48 AM

Yeah, you get the blinking Red LED under the front mirror. If you hold the unlock button, it will go into panic mode. There are different advantages. It's up to you whether or not the benefits match the money it costs to get it installed. That varies from dealer to dealer, and I highly recommend you negotiate it into the contract, otherwise you will probably get quoted a stupid expensive price. Good luck with your decision.. And enjoy the new car..

PS. If you are looking for discounts on your insurance, I know Lo-jack does reduce it some. In MA this reduction was not nearly enough to justify the purchases of Lojack to me, along with the fact that all of the infrastructure is not out there for Lojack recovery besides in major cities. But in LA, all PD's might have the Lo-jack capability, and you might get a significant reduction..

Mr. BMW · 03-22-2007, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh49

Yeah, you get the blinking Red LED under the front mirror. If you hold the unlock button, it will go into panic mode. There are different advantages. It's up to you whether or not the benefits match the money it costs to get it installed. That varies from dealer to dealer, and I highly recommend you negotiate it into the contract, otherwise you will probably get quoted a stupid expensive price. Good luck with your decision.. And enjoy the new car..

PS. If you are looking for discounts on your insurance, I know Lo-jack does reduce it some. In MA this reduction was not nearly enough to justify the purchases of Lojack to me, along with the fact that all of the infrastructure is not out there for Lojack recovery besides in major cities. But in LA, all PD's might have the Lo-jack capability, and you might get a significant reduction..

You know you can get the 35% discount if you have the BMW Stolen Vehicle Recovery, right?

03-21-2007, 01:17 PM	#1
aznshrek88 Lieutenant 75 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	2007 OEM Alarm Does anyone have this installed on an e92? I keep hearing about this anti-towing alarm or something and was wondering if you guys knew more details about it.
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Josh49 Major General 266 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Tons of great threads/info on this.. Attached Images __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER. Last edited by Josh49; 03-21-2007 at 02:02 PM..
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aznshrek88 Lieutenant 75 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	I searched, but I'm looking for specific details on the tilt meter (to prevent towing?), its new on the 2007 e92's and I heard from Matt that it takes 6 hrs to program right...not 15 minutes.....so anyone have any info besides search for it?
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03-21-2007, 03:48 PM	#4
Josh49 Major General 266 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	I'm positive that all of our alarms include tilt sensor... Let me look for a page to prove it to you.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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Josh49 Major General 266 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	http://www.e90post.net/335isedanbrochure.pdf Page 28... __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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mimi74 Light years are ahead 8 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Arktis Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Just installed a full OEM alarme on my E92... About 5 hours to install, and a real install take 8 hours, because the headliner have to be changed... I've made a modification on mine to accept the new rear dome light... Then install the wire... change the internal mirror... Etc Now the car is upgrading and coding... to V25 __________________ My new 335ci is here Last edited by mimi74; 03-21-2007 at 04:40 PM..
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Tag this is the way 20608 Rep 9,091 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	...and how does this stop it from being towed? I see cars with their alarms going off and lights flashing getting towed all the time.
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RiXst3r 300 Rep 6,510 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (14)	I have it, tilt sensor works great
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mimi74 Light years are ahead 8 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Arktis Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Yes... But now, I know perfectly my E92 car After installing Ipod kit and Alarm, and remote mirror... :rocks: __________________ My new 335ci is here
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03-21-2007, 07:51 PM	#17
aznshrek88 Lieutenant 75 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys, but does this in any way prevent towing, I mean a squealing alarm is great, but who seriously here's one of these things and goes damn.. a car might be getting stolen...
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03-21-2007, 11:21 PM	#19
aznshrek88 Lieutenant 75 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Yea Josh, thanks for all the feedback, I guess searching involves knowing the key terms.... My insurance group? or whatever you call them will replace my car at market value if it gets stolen...so I'm not sure why I should put an alarm on, no discounts....nadda but I guess it could prevent some keying or something, any opinions guys?
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03-22-2007, 08:46 AM	#20
Josh49 Major General 266 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Yeah, you get the blinking Red LED under the front mirror. If you hold the unlock button, it will go into panic mode. There are different advantages. It's up to you whether or not the benefits match the money it costs to get it installed. That varies from dealer to dealer, and I highly recommend you negotiate it into the contract, otherwise you will probably get quoted a stupid expensive price. Good luck with your decision.. And enjoy the new car.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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Josh49 Major General 266 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Yeah, you get the blinking Red LED under the front mirror. If you hold the unlock button, it will go into panic mode. There are different advantages. It's up to you whether or not the benefits match the money it costs to get it installed. That varies from dealer to dealer, and I highly recommend you negotiate it into the contract, otherwise you will probably get quoted a stupid expensive price. Good luck with your decision.. And enjoy the new car.. PS. If you are looking for discounts on your insurance, I know Lo-jack does reduce it some. In MA this reduction was not nearly enough to justify the purchases of Lojack to me, along with the fact that all of the infrastructure is not out there for Lojack recovery besides in major cities. But in LA, all PD's might have the Lo-jack capability, and you might get a significant reduction.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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