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 Aug 22, 2005 - 11:15 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%)  |
Looking to get a new car alarm and would like your input on a good brand.
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Aug 23, 2005 - 12:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 5, '05 From New-Brunswick Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
compustar, nothing but the best
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Aug 23, 2005 - 3:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
go anything DEI. they basically all match up and are the same thing
i have an expensive ungo and i wish i got an expensive dei instead. This post has been edited by Andason: Aug 23, 2005 - 3:24 PM -------------------- i am awesome
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Aug 23, 2005 - 3:35 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I have an Autopage and I love it. The car alarm brand isn't really that important...the install is what really counts.
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Aug 23, 2005 - 3:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
mine is too basic, doesnt have 2 way or any fancy stuff, it just goes off if someone bangs it hard or tries to break in.
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Aug 23, 2005 - 5:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 12, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have a viper-but not impressed at all. IF I didnt get it cheap, i would not have bought it. Stay away from viper..
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Aug 23, 2005 - 7:25 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(nitemare @ Aug 23, 2005 - 3:56 PM) I have a viper-but not impressed at all. IF I didnt get it cheap, i would not have bought it. Stay away from viper.. [right][snapback]327358[/snapback][/right] Why don't you like your Viper alarm? -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Aug 23, 2005 - 8:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
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Aug 25, 2005 - 1:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I went with Viper.. I got one from Jason and it wasn't to bad to install and seems to work well and have a lot of features...
my only wish is that the shock sensor was more sensitive... -------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Aug 25, 2005 - 1:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '05 From hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Jaws4God @ Aug 25, 2005 - 1:17 AM) I went with Viper.. I got one from Jason and it wasn't to bad to install and seems to work well and have a lot of features... my only wish is that the shock sensor was more sensitive... [right][snapback]327858[/snapback][/right] isn't it adjustable?... |
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Aug 25, 2005 - 2:13 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Minnesota, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Most important features are 2-way and range. Other than that, the most important feature as Coomer said is the install. It needs look as factory as possible, that means electric taped and then loomed and also zip-tied to the factory wiring. A few installs I've done, I've actually undone the factory looming under the steering wheel and then ziptie and e-tape to it, then loom it again. Looks so slick and there is no way to tell where the brain is. If you want to use up a full day doing it then do that, otherwise just do a e-taped and loomed install. If you don't take the time to make it look as sleek as possible then don't bother getting an alarm.
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Aug 25, 2005 - 2:48 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
compustar is great
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Aug 25, 2005 - 12:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(Abraxis64 @ Aug 25, 2005 - 6:58 AM) QUOTE(Jaws4God @ Aug 25, 2005 - 1:17 AM) I went with Viper.. I got one from Jason and it wasn't to bad to install and seems to work well and have a lot of features... my only wish is that the shock sensor was more sensitive... [right][snapback]327858[/snapback][/right] isn't it adjustable?... [right][snapback]327861[/snapback][/right] it is... but on its most sensitive setting... it isn't as sensitive as I hoped... you have to bump the car pretty hard to set it off... works fine for people opening and closing doors... bumping into it... and hopefully breaking a window... -------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Aug 27, 2005 - 10:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
i got a Crimestopper Alarm, it was cheap (215 installed) 2 remotes, bridgeable(my sis has the same alarm on her car, so if i hit a button i can unlock hers to, after some mild programing) and im happy with it. It came with hood pin(hood gets poped for what ever reason, alarm goes off) hatch pin(same deal as hood, but for the hatch *duh*) and iginiton kill. Not bad for $215 installed.
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Sep 2, 2005 - 3:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
I would just get a cheap one off of ebay. Like the 2 LCD car alarm. Its got tach,oil, and even temp sensors!! At least that's what the item description says.
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Sep 2, 2005 - 4:33 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 18, '04 From Portland OR / Vancouver WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I dont even know what brand mine is
 it came w/ my car when I bought it lol
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Sep 2, 2005 - 4:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I just got an Audiovox Prestige Platinum+ APS-590. It has 2-way, nice range, and a LOT of cool features. I'm really happy with it so far.
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Sep 9, 2005 - 7:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 9, '05 From Nashville, TN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Get an Autopage with an lcd. They are well worth it! Also, the siren is extra louder and doesn't have the standard 6-tone siren. It has a loud 1-tone siren. I have one on my truck and love it! Ebay has them for about 150.00 new. Make sure you have a good shop install it because installation is what really counts. I once had a viper and uninstalled it. I think viper alarms are overrated!
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