Alarm Installation/Activation Costs at Sterling

PSI Power · 05-30-2007, 11:59 AM

A meet sounds good.
We can do the work at my house if you guys want. Doesn't matter to me where we do it.

I live in Fairfax near Fair Oaks Mall.

I'll let you guys know when my car comes in and we can schedule something there.

Anyone else want to install their alarm?

pseto · 05-30-2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PSI Power

Anyone else want to install their alarm?

I'm down, I work right across the street from Tischer, so I can pick up an alarm anytime.

But, we still need to get it programmed at the dealer, right?

PSI Power · 05-30-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pseto

I'm down, I work right across the street from Tischer, so I can pick up an alarm anytime.

But, we still need to get it programmed at the dealer, right?

Yes.
The plan is to install it ourselves and have some dealer program the rest. This way the dealer can only charge for programming the alarm install of physical installation.

I plan to getting mine programmed at Tischer based on other members comments about this.

45ACP · 05-30-2007, 03:02 PM

Yeah, let's do it at PSI's house. When is your car being delivered?

The jack block adapter needs a 3" diameter pad to rest on top of though.

45ACP · 05-30-2007, 03:03 PM

I can also do PROcede installations for anyone that needs it. I got the procedure down to 25-30 minutes and have an OBD2 scanner as well.

PSI Power · 05-30-2007, 03:31 PM

My car should be here next week or the following week. Suppose to be unloaded off of the ship in NJ tomorrow.

I also have the jack adapter.
I have the sears craftsman jack with the 3" pad rest. Fits perfectly.

KL2DC · 05-30-2007, 03:33 PM

I also can offer up the use of my jack adaptor...unfortunately that's all I can offer, my DIY skills are notoriously lacking

But iatacs19 and I make good spectators. Comic relief is complimentary

iatacs19 · 05-30-2007, 03:35 PM

I am kind of interested in installing the alarm for my car as well... (searching on ebay...)

KL2DC · 05-30-2007, 03:36 PM

Shucks...is everybody doing this? Do I have to be looking on ebay as well

monkey see, monkey do

KL2DC · 05-30-2007, 03:36 PM

peer pressure

KL2DC · 05-30-2007, 03:37 PM

in the meanwhile, perhaps someone can work on GB pricing for alarm activation...start tapping your SA contacts/networks.

iatacs19 · 05-30-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

in the meanwhile, perhaps someone can work on GB pricing for alarm activation...start tapping your SA contacts/networks.

excellent idea.

PSI Power · 05-30-2007, 03:58 PM

I got mine from Tischer BMW, online. $230 shipped. Not the best price but pretty good. Also I figure if I take it their for alarm actiivation, they can't give me any crap because I bought the unit from them. Also if any parts are bad then replacement can be easy.

Not sure how much they are going for on Ebay?

iatacs19 · 05-30-2007, 04:05 PM

Tischer online has cheaper prices $230 shipped vs. ~$250 for ebay listings

http://www.mileoneparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462

45ACP · 05-30-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

I also can offer up the use of my jack adaptor...unfortunately that's all I can offer, my DIY skills are notoriously lacking

Perhaps you can be the Starbucks and Wendy's gopher

bmw0perat0r · 05-30-2007, 10:02 PM

I just got the alarm installed - ~$540

I don't have the time to mess around installing it myself.

KL2DC · 05-31-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw0perat0r

I just got the alarm installed - ~$540

I don't have the time to mess around installing it myself.

...yeah but you'll miss half the fun

45ACP · 06-05-2007, 09:16 PM

My SA is going to program the alarm for me for free. Shweeeeet! I blackmailed him into doing me a favor in exchange for straight "5s" on the satisfaction survey.

Kidding. I went through a bad experience that he had no control over. He felt bad about it and is helping me out

When can we do this group install? I'd like to do it this weekend if possible.

PSI Power · 06-05-2007, 09:56 PM

I got the alarm but no car yet.
Sitting at the VPC in NJ.

You guys can do a group install without me if you like.
I'm probably looking at more like next weekend.

bmw0perat0r · 06-06-2007, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

...yeah but you'll miss half the fun

Yes yes...but as you know ...as a man the first order of business upon receiving the alarm would be to burn the instructions. Thus the "messing around" installing it. You know how it goes.

Remember, we men do not ask for directions, we never read instructions and we always need a magazine in the bathroom.

dinkoh · 06-06-2007, 10:55 AM

If you're doing PCD on a new car might want to think about it factory install. The car alarm/installation total is ~$360. Pretty similar to what's out there now, but I think you get the added benefit of convenience.

FrankoQ · 06-06-2007, 11:44 AM

Let me know when you guys are doing the group install.
Depending on the date, I can come and lend a hand.

05-30-2007, 11:59 AM	#23
PSI Power Twin Power Goodness 50 Rep 664 Posts Drives: '18 F80 M3 ZCP SO Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	A meet sounds good. We can do the work at my house if you guys want. Doesn't matter to me where we do it. I live in Fairfax near Fair Oaks Mall. I'll let you guys know when my car comes in and we can schedule something there. Anyone else want to install their alarm? __________________ '18 F80 M3 ZCP, Sakhir Orange - 11/17/18 '07 E90 335i, Montego Blue - Sold 9/28/18 '15 X5 Diesel, Mineral White - Current '06 Honda S2000, Laguna Blue - Current
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05-30-2007, 03:31 PM	#28
PSI Power Twin Power Goodness 50 Rep 664 Posts Drives: '18 F80 M3 ZCP SO Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	My car should be here next week or the following week. Suppose to be unloaded off of the ship in NJ tomorrow. I also have the jack adapter. I have the sears craftsman jack with the 3" pad rest. Fits perfectly. __________________ '18 F80 M3 ZCP, Sakhir Orange - 11/17/18 '07 E90 335i, Montego Blue - Sold 9/28/18 '15 X5 Diesel, Mineral White - Current '06 Honda S2000, Laguna Blue - Current
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05-30-2007, 03:33 PM	#29
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05-30-2007, 03:35 PM	#30
iatacs19 Major General 459 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	I am kind of interested in installing the alarm for my car as well... (searching on ebay...) __________________ If only BMWCCA Referral: 385628
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05-30-2007, 03:36 PM	#31
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	Shucks...is everybody doing this? Do I have to be looking on ebay as well monkey see, monkey do __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	in the meanwhile, perhaps someone can work on GB pricing for alarm activation...start tapping your SA contacts/networks. __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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05-30-2007, 03:58 PM	#35
PSI Power Twin Power Goodness 50 Rep 664 Posts Drives: '18 F80 M3 ZCP SO Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	I got mine from Tischer BMW, online. $230 shipped. Not the best price but pretty good. Also I figure if I take it their for alarm actiivation, they can't give me any crap because I bought the unit from them. Also if any parts are bad then replacement can be easy. Not sure how much they are going for on Ebay? __________________ '18 F80 M3 ZCP, Sakhir Orange - 11/17/18 '07 E90 335i, Montego Blue - Sold 9/28/18 '15 X5 Diesel, Mineral White - Current '06 Honda S2000, Laguna Blue - Current
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05-30-2007, 04:05 PM	#36
iatacs19 Major General 459 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	Tischer online has cheaper prices $230 shipped vs. ~$250 for ebay listings http://www.mileoneparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462 __________________ If only BMWCCA Referral: 385628
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05-30-2007, 10:02 PM	#38
bmw0perat0r Lieutenant 53 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Austin Yellow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I just got the alarm installed - ~$540 I don't have the time to mess around installing it myself.
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45ACP Long Live the 1911 46 Rep 643 Posts Drives: Hooptie Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 550i [0.00] 2008 M Coupe (retired) [0.00] 2007 335i (retired) [0.00]	My SA is going to program the alarm for me for free. Shweeeeet! I blackmailed him into doing me a favor in exchange for straight "5s" on the satisfaction survey. Kidding. I went through a bad experience that he had no control over. He felt bad about it and is helping me out When can we do this group install? I'd like to do it this weekend if possible.
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06-05-2007, 09:56 PM	#41
PSI Power Twin Power Goodness 50 Rep 664 Posts Drives: '18 F80 M3 ZCP SO Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	I got the alarm but no car yet. Sitting at the VPC in NJ. You guys can do a group install without me if you like. I'm probably looking at more like next weekend. __________________ '18 F80 M3 ZCP, Sakhir Orange - 11/17/18 '07 E90 335i, Montego Blue - Sold 9/28/18 '15 X5 Diesel, Mineral White - Current '06 Honda S2000, Laguna Blue - Current
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06-06-2007, 10:55 AM	#43
dinkoh Captain 21 Rep 877 Posts Drives: 07 e90 lemon/black Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: charm city --> bay area iTrader: (4)	If you're doing PCD on a new car might want to think about it factory install. The car alarm/installation total is ~$360. Pretty similar to what's out there now, but I think you get the added benefit of convenience.
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06-06-2007, 11:44 AM	#44
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