Car Alarm |
Car Alarm |
Jan 23, 2009 - 3:46 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '07 From Bakersfield, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
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 -------------------- 91 MR2 Turbo SW20, 92 MR2 Turbo SW20, 95 Celica GT ST204
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Jan 23, 2009 - 9:45 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 25, '06 From MN Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
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.
-------------------- "To Protect And To Serve The Wealthy" -POLICE
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Jan 23, 2009 - 10:02 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '07 From Bakersfield, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
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? -------------------- 91 MR2 Turbo SW20, 92 MR2 Turbo SW20, 95 Celica GT ST204
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Jan 23, 2009 - 10:56 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 25, '06 From MN Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
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.
-------------------- "To Protect And To Serve The Wealthy" -POLICE
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Jan 23, 2009 - 11:09 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
CompuStar ftw! i don't know what else would have better features and better range.
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Jan 24, 2009 - 1:02 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 29, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
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: QUOTE 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, |
Jan 24, 2009 - 11:40 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Ebay ones work pretty good too especially if you go the $200 route anything cheaper is not that great.
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Jan 24, 2009 - 3:00 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 20, '07 From Bakersfield, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
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. -------------------- 91 MR2 Turbo SW20, 92 MR2 Turbo SW20, 95 Celica GT ST204
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