 The Ultimate Alarm, Whats the best out there? |
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 Nov 20, 2003 - 9:00 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I've decided that I need an alarm on my car since I'm dropping my full coverage insurance (just wasn't worth it). I live in Dallas, so car theft is an issue, but its not horrible. I need something thats secure and convenient and not chirping at me every time a bird ****s on my car. I think I also want a 2-way key fob thiny and remote start.
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Nov 20, 2003 - 9:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
COMPUSTAR!
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Nov 20, 2003 - 10:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 8, '03 From Dallas, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
where can i get them
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Nov 20, 2003 - 10:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
that i cant help u with.. u can try doing a search for it and compare prices.. but your local car alarm guy can prob def get it for u. its kinda on the exp. side.. around 400$ if u have xeons or anything specail get xtra sensors installed.
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Nov 20, 2003 - 11:55 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Are you going to install it yourself? 90% of an alarm's effectiveness is the installation, so you need to make sure that everything is installed correctly, hidden well, circuits are tapped into using SPDT relays, etc.
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Nov 21, 2003 - 12:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I thought about installing it myself, but I thought of what you mentioned. Are any of the national chains (best buy, circuit city, etc) worth a crap at this? I'm sure I can do it right, but I don't know that I have the time.
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Nov 21, 2003 - 12:17 AM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Definitely don't take your car to Best Buy or Circuit City or anywhere like that to get an alarm installed. They'll just want to get your car done, and most likely won't solder all connections, use relays and diodes where it should be done, hide the brain very well, hide wires well, etc. I highly suggest installing it yourself or finding a really good local shop that has lots of experience with installing alarms, but keep in mind that a good alarm installation will cost you. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Nov 21, 2003 - 9:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm down with spending 5 or 600 bucks on it, I know i can buy a good system for that....what does a good install cost? Sorry, I've never had an alarm before.
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Nov 21, 2003 - 10:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 19, '03 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
most car audio places sell and install car alarms...so just look around and see what your options are....
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Nov 21, 2003 - 11:12 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '03 From New Orleans Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
best buy does good installs over here, but i also know the installer from HS and i've held some good conversations w/ the other installer so he'll do me right. Mobile 1, if y'all have one, isn't worth anything over here.
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Nov 21, 2003 - 6:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I've been doing some research and the new Clifford G5 sounds like a pretty good system. What do you think?
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Nov 22, 2003 - 1:37 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i suggest any alarm u get come with a pager.. compustar should cost around 400 installed from the place u bought it from.. its very good. u can raise or lower the sensitivity on it also. excellent alarm..
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Nov 22, 2003 - 2:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The Compustar is sounding even better than the clifford now. I like the fact that they use spread spectrum for all their radio transmissions as well as rolling codes. It doesn't get much more secure than that as far as radio transmissions go.
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Nov 22, 2003 - 2:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You installed yours right Coomer? Care to give more details? How hard was it? How did you go about hiding things? Etc. (I'm not goin to steal your car, so give up the secrets!!!
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Nov 22, 2003 - 9:33 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I did in fact install mine myself, and it really wasn't that hard.  I tapped into the ignition wires right near the ignition harness, tapped into a few wires in the kick panel, tapped into one wire at the ECU, and tapped into a couple wires in other places. As far as hiding the alarm brain, it's hidden right in the center of my dash, directly above the two center vents. Wires are all organized, labeled, and zip tied to be secure, and nearly all connections were soldered. I used SPDT relays to tap into a few circuits such as the dome light for illuminated entry, the output for the sirens, and some other circuits. To trick the car into thinking that the car is always in neutral, I simply pulled out a harness, and ran a piece of wire in between the two terminals. I'd take a picture, but I don't have the car near me. Also, this harness was very close to directly above the clutch pedal. I'd post up my old install diagram, but it's old and is no longer correct. If you need any additional information, just hit me up on this post, on AIM, or by PM. Also, be sure to take all the necessary precautions when installing your alarm. Don't use a test light, and use a multimeter to test wires so that you don't damage anything. Don't test or mess with any wires surrounded by yellow wire loom or yellow tape, as those are most likely air bag wires. Hope this helps.
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