Hey guys,

Anyone out there ever installed shock sensors on their cars? My GF's uncle got his car jacked and stripped to the bone last week and he lives across the street from her (For people in CA, car stolen in Carson and found in San Diego)! My car is right there (knock on wood in case anything should ever happen to my car). But I'm freaking paranoid now. If anyone has done this and can give me any hints on how and where to intall it, much appreciated. TIA.

Regards,
Mike H.

Did you read my post yet? Do you want more pics of the install?

Are you talking about the HID install? Yeah, I read it, nice write-up. Currently, I'm getting custom brackets made so that the ballast and starter have a place to be mounted on. That way I don't have to mount it on the battery and it gives me a cleaner, more professional look. Took me about a week to design it, waiting for it to be made, and hopefully my calculations were correct so that i don't have to modify anything. I'll keep you updated. I'm trying to get a CAD drawing done too for people out there who are thinking of upgrading to HID.

On Volvo 96' and newer, the factory alarm system is not easily bypassed. However, if you get a standalone system, that will NOT operate the locks, has all it's own sensors, and power, it should be no problem. I know someone that has installed one on a 99' C70 HPT. He installed a Clifford standalone. He still uses the OE remote to lock and unlock doors, but has a sensor for the hood, the trunk, the doors, glass break sensors, shock sensors, BUT NO engine kill system, because that interferes with the stock alarm system. So yah, his car is pretty sensitive to stealing individual parts, but stealing the entire car is still no more difficult then defeating the lowly oe alarm system.