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Rickg123 · Apr 6th, 2008, 07:12 PM

Hi all,

I have just bought a new Mini Cooper in Hyper Blue with the white bonnet stripes and CHILI pack. I used to have a Mini one which was great but now im older (insurance being cheaper) I have opted to trade mine in and get a cooper.

I have a couple of questions about my new purchase which I really should asked when I bought it lol..... a chili pack does not include an alarm as standard does it? If it doesnt, has anyone had any expirence with retrofitting an alarm from a Mini dealer? Is it a good installation, is the alarm good etc,

And on the whole, I never had any other security on my mini one other than its immobiliser, can anyone suggest any other good deterents/ robust device to prevent any un wanted mini adventures.

Thanks

aussie11 · Apr 7th, 2008, 05:21 PM

Hi, not sure if it comes with an alarm, but my cooper has the chilli pack and has one. I also have a Clifford G5 with Blackjax, duel zone prox sensor with voice warning

85NIXMIN · Apr 10th, 2008, 04:37 AM

Warning Warning! Step Away From The Car, Otherwise It Will Self Destruct In 5 Seconds......4 Seconds......3 Seconds..... 2 Seconds..... 1 Second..... Booom!

You Were Warned....

Randall Raines · Apr 10th, 2008, 09:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rickg123 (original)

can anyone suggest any other good deterents/ robust device to prevent any un wanted mini adventures.

Thanks

A little advice on other deterrents, one of the better ones is a proper fitting "disk-lock" , approx £70 - £80, the major problem with these is they can be quite clumsy to fit and can damage the wheel and AIRBAG especially the 1st Gens with the 2 spoke wheel as the AIRBAG on them is all to easy to dent or scratch, and when something is awkward to use it often stops getting used, if you know what I mean

.

Here's a post I did for someone else if you haven't already seen it, there's many more like it around the site

.

(My Post, in a MINI Alarm thread)

minicabrio · Apr 10th, 2008, 09:18 AM

Hi Rick,

Mikey has a few security options available on his site - my favourite of which is this....

NewMINIStuff.com

He's a nice chap, give him a call to discuss requirements

Jon

minisoopercooper · Apr 10th, 2008, 09:28 AM

The alarm was always an extra on the cooper and only part of the chilli pack on the S. I have it on mine as that was one box I was always gonna tick. It works great. Mine was fitted as new so have no idea about retro fitting though.

aussie11 · Apr 10th, 2008, 03:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

Warning Warning! Step Away From The Car, Otherwise It Will Self Destruct In 5 Seconds......4 Seconds......3 Seconds..... 2 Seconds..... 1 Second..... Booom!

You Were Warned....

My alarm is long them lines

, think it hacks off the people who live near

. But he has been broken into three times before i had it fitted.

mab01uk · Apr 27th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rickg123 (original)

I have a couple of questions about my new purchase which I really should asked when I bought it lol..... a chili pack does not include an alarm as standard does it? If it doesnt, has anyone had any expirence with retrofitting an alarm from a Mini dealer? Is it a good installation, is the alarm good etc,

Retrofitting the official MINI Alarn is covered in detail in a pdf file here (scroll down to Performance and other, then select Alarm):-
MotoringFile » DIY Archive

Apr 6th, 2008, 07:12 PM	#1
Rickg123 Chad Join Date: May 2006 Location: England Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 7 Offline	MINI cooper security questions Hi all, I have just bought a new Mini Cooper in Hyper Blue with the white bonnet stripes and CHILI pack. I used to have a Mini one which was great but now im older (insurance being cheaper) I have opted to trade mine in and get a cooper. I have a couple of questions about my new purchase which I really should asked when I bought it lol..... a chili pack does not include an alarm as standard does it? If it doesnt, has anyone had any expirence with retrofitting an alarm from a Mini dealer? Is it a good installation, is the alarm good etc, And on the whole, I never had any other security on my mini one other than its immobiliser, can anyone suggest any other good deterents/ robust device to prevent any un wanted mini adventures. Thanks Last edited by Rickg123 : Apr 8th, 2008 at 08:59 PM.

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Apr 10th, 2008, 09:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Randall Raines MINI & other ½ both whine Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Messing with a MINI Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 521 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rickg123 (original) can anyone suggest any other good deterents/ robust device to prevent any un wanted mini adventures. Thanks A little advice on other deterrents, one of the better ones is a proper fitting "disk-lock" , approx £70 - £80, the major problem with these is they can be quite clumsy to fit and can damage the wheel and AIRBAG especially the 1st Gens with the 2 spoke wheel as the AIRBAG on them is all to easy to dent or scratch, and when something is awkward to use it often stops getting used, if you know what I mean . Here's a post I did for someone else if you haven't already seen it, there's many more like it around the site . (My Post, in a MINI Alarm thread) Destined to live life £5 behind. Disclaimer

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minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 15,759 Online	Hi Rick, Mikey has a few security options available on his site - my favourite of which is this.... NewMINIStuff.com He's a nice chap, give him a call to discuss requirements Jon
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minisoopercooper Some have THICK skins!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 20,684 Offline	The alarm was always an extra on the cooper and only part of the chilli pack on the S. I have it on mine as that was one box I was always gonna tick. It works great. Mine was fitted as new so have no idea about retro fitting though. ↑↑↑ - Click me for the event of the year. - ↑↑↑

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Apr 7th, 2008, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
aussie11 MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rochester Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	Hi, not sure if it comes with an alarm, but my cooper has the chilli pack and has one. I also have a Clifford G5 with Blackjax, duel zone prox sensor with voice warning

Apr 10th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
aussie11 MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rochester Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original) Warning Warning! Step Away From The Car, Otherwise It Will Self Destruct In 5 Seconds......4 Seconds......3 Seconds..... 2 Seconds..... 1 Second..... Booom! You Were Warned.... My alarm is long them lines, think it hacks off the people who live near. But he has been broken into three times before i had it fitted.

Apr 27th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
mab01uk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 693 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rickg123 (original) I have a couple of questions about my new purchase which I really should asked when I bought it lol..... a chili pack does not include an alarm as standard does it? If it doesnt, has anyone had any expirence with retrofitting an alarm from a Mini dealer? Is it a good installation, is the alarm good etc, Retrofitting the official MINI Alarn is covered in detail in a pdf file here (scroll down to Performance and other, then select Alarm):- MotoringFile » DIY Archive

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