V11 STI (+ anything with no keys) Aftermarket alarms, can they be fitted?

[Aurai]

I was near a dealer that had a couple of JDM v11 STI\'s and just couldn\'t help myself, and so went to check them out. Whilst there it occurred to me that an aftermarket alarm might not be possible/ is it even necessary?

The car has no key (apart from an emergency one to open the door) but it unlocks and starts providing the key card is in range. Is it possible to get the usual aftermarket alarm to arm/ disarm with the cars normal operation or would you be required to get a nasty fob?

Is an alarm even necessary since without the key card the car wont start anyway? ( Would only get one for extra immobilisers and GPS tracker to keep the insurance happy)

Would a gps tracker suffice for insurance purposes?

EDIT: I think the key card did have some buttons on it, but not sure what they were for. I never actually held it. as the Salesman held onto it.

[Timmah]

Correct me if I\'m wrong, but the factory fitted alarms you\'re talking about exceed the NZ car alarm standard. The car key contains a chip that disables an immobiliser when inserted. or a certain proximity if the car has the pushy turn on button.

Fitting a sole GPS tracking unit would still be a simple process though.

[Kiwi_Fozze]

While the alarm exceeds the nz alarm spec for immobilisers etc, as soon as the insurance company hears that no, it hasnt had a 5 star alarm installed (which is a bullshit rating system) they don\'t want to know

[Aurai]

 kwi_fozze said:

While the alarm exceeds the nz alarm spec for immobilisers etc, as soon as the insurance company hears that no, it hasnt had a 5 star alarm installed (which is a bullshit rating system) they don\'t want to know

Yup this is the case with my BP5, i told them the car has the factory alarm, immobiliser and chipped key, on my policy it says the car doesnt have an alarm.

I would probably just get a stand alone tracker to keep the insurer happy. But was just curious if alarm manufactures have started to cater for these push button start cars that work on key proximity.