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post Jan 23, 2009 - 3:46 AM
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What's the best to get? I want one that has a long range. I remember we had a thread on this and I cannot seem to find it now. I am aware we have a thread on how to install them. These are the features I want, so if you know, tell me what I need.


-Loud ass sound to make ears bleed
-Lights flashing
-doors lock upon ignition or mobile car
-windows roll up when activated
-pop doors open to make handle dummies
-trunk release
-2 way pager
-Ignition kill

and then I need something for back up in case alarm is disabled through wires cut, so a good brand for such as well


I bet there is threads regarding this all the time, but I cannot find them with a good brand to use. I know nothing of this and I want to learn, but not so much the hard way, as throwing away money isn't really an option for me at this time.

Thanks


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post Jan 23, 2009 - 9:45 AM
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Compustar, probably still have the longest range compared to other alarms. All the other stuff you wanted are optional features you will have to pay extra for them when I had my alarm installed it was $300 just to get the basic installation arm/lock and ignition kill if I wanted the manual remote start it would have been an extra $200 my compustar came with that feature I provided my own alarm too.


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post Jan 23, 2009 - 10:02 PM
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QUOTE (Remy @ Jan 23, 2009 - 6:45 AM) *
Compustar, probably still have the longest range compared to other alarms. All the other stuff you wanted are optional features you will have to pay extra for them when I had my alarm installed it was $300 just to get the basic installation arm/lock and ignition kill if I wanted the manual remote start it would have been an extra $200 my compustar came with that feature I provided my own alarm too.



I am not about to pay someone $300 to install something in my car they just learned on their own when I am just as capable. Not like they went to Alarm installation school or anything. So basically look for an alarm with those features and do the optional installs?


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post Jan 23, 2009 - 10:56 PM
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If your willing to learn and are not afraid to splice into your harness then your good to go. The shop I went to had pro techs that went to school not like them oil changes shops. I like to do things myself too but messing with wires is not something I wanted to do, but yeah just look for an alarm with the features you want and go from there the alarms only as good as the person who installed it.


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post Jan 23, 2009 - 11:09 PM
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CompuStar ftw! i don't know what else would have better features and better range.


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post Jan 24, 2009 - 1:02 AM
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QUOTE (Random_Stranger @ Jan 23, 2009 - 5:46 AM) *
What's the best to get? I want one that has a long range. I remember we had a thread on this and I cannot seem to find it now. I am aware we have a thread on how to install them. These are the features I want, so if you know, tell me what I need.


-Loud ass sound to make ears bleed
-Lights flashing
-doors lock upon ignition or mobile car
-windows roll up when activated
-pop doors open to make handle dummies
-trunk release
-2 way pager
-Ignition kill

and then I need something for back up in case alarm is disabled through wires cut, so a good brand for such as well


I bet there is threads regarding this all the time, but I cannot find them with a good brand to use. I know nothing of this and I want to learn, but not so much the hard way, as throwing away money isn't really an option for me at this time.

Thanks


Remy made a GREAT quote worth quoting again:

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the alarms only as good as the person who installed it.


RandomStranger, while I am ALL FOR diy stuff, just be extra careful when you think about doing an advanced alarm/keyless system with no experience. While it's not rocket science, there are just a LOT of little techniques that add up to make the difference between a great alarm install and an okay one.

As far as features go,

Standard features with almost all high end systems:

-Loud ass sound to make ears bleed
-Lights flashing
-doors lock upon ignition or mobile car
-2 way pager
-Ignition kill

Things you will pay extra for:
-windows roll up when activated (dei 530T if you want to roll up AND down, or dei 529t if you just want down)
-pop doors open to make handle dummies (relays + actuators)
-trunk release (relay + actuator.. also check out batman's how-to)
-battery backup (dei 520T)

Let me know if you need help,



post Jan 24, 2009 - 11:40 AM
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Ebay ones work pretty good too especially if you go the $200 route anything cheaper is not that great.
post Jan 24, 2009 - 3:00 PM
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QUOTE (gt_driFFter @ Jan 23, 2009 - 10:02 PM) *
Let me know if you need help,



Oh you can bet on that. LOL I know I will need it and I really appreciate you offering the help. I honestly do.


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