robindunscombe Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 Does anyone know the cost to fit a category 2 immobiliser to a supersprint? The insurance company insists on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 I was under the impression that the one fitted - the Rover blipper, is Cat 2. We had to get a note from Caterham to the insurers to confirm this, but it was accepted. That is assuming your car has it. I thought it was all part of the ECU, so I would of thought you would have. Thats assuming you are talking about a k-series that is. If you are not, sorry! Having re-read, I guess you are talking about supersprint, not supersport, but it may highlight a potential bone of contention with insurers. teeth.gif21,000 miles in less than a year! cool.gifthumbsup.gif Edited by - angus&tessa on 24 Jun 2002 16:58:46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino ferrana Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 Sprint not Sport Angus! The Crossflow does not have an ECU so that could prove difficult! Would the Shurlock type immobiliser fitted to R500 fit Supersprint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Elizabeth Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 Thatcham is here. On the security page they have lists of current Cat 2 kit. Might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 yep - sorry Dino - realised that after I had re-read! teeth.gif21,000 miles in less than a year! cool.gifthumbsup.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 I can help you with this one! Basic boring touch key cat 2 fitted to VSIB standards for £99 or see http://www.btinternet.com/~v11ufo/KEYLESS.htm for details of the rather flash Clifford setup! Ta Jue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 But doesn't Cat2 involve interrupting 3 circuits? I can think of ignition coil and starter activation but that is it unless you have upgraded to an electric fuel pump! Hence, I am not sure thatyou can actually get a Cat2 certificate for the insurance people. Cheers, Graham Low tech luddite - xflow and proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Thompson Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 Nope! Cat 2 specifies only 2 cuts, at a minimum of 300mm separation in the cuts and immobilising a primary circuit. At work we see some amazing things; 1)immobilised headlamps on circuit 3 of a 3 circuit one where the fitter couldn't/wouldn't be arsed to find a better altrnative! 2) Immobilised starter - fine, ignition, fine and um. "Starter backup" ! ie the starter is cut again!!!! 3) I've seen a Vecta Managusta 6 circuit (!) system with ONLY the ignition switch wire immobilised!!!!!! the other 5 circuits were cut off. Incredible - that guys would have paid £450 for that in 1992! and lots of other fun!! The worst thing is that Mr Customer never sees any of it so he thinks he's done well getting one for £50 ! If only they could understand that the immobiliser only costs £25 and that the rest is labour so you can do a proper job! £25 only buys one hour's time and the paperwork alone takes 15 mins....... Oh well. Caveat Emptor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffiths Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 Having one fitted to my 1700 SuperSprint on Monday, price range from 100 pounds upwards including fitting which the dealer said will take a couple of hours. Have gone for what seems to be a good quality system at 140 pounds. Peter C7 PRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robindunscombe Posted June 27, 2002 Author Share Posted June 27, 2002 Thanks. I got a quote for £129.00. Which means I can get insured for £245.00 to include track days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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