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*Sil-Abc* · 01-21-2004, 01:21 AM

well ive been getting paranoid and been wanting to get an alarm system for my car but dont kno which is a good model. I was wondering if u could give me some suggestions to which brand and model i should get. any negatives to it? thanks for the help in advance. also price if you happen to kno but its not that big of a deal.

FRpilot · 01-21-2004, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sil-Abc

well ive been getting paranoid and been wanting to get an alarm system for my car but dont kno which is a good model. I was wondering if u could give me some suggestions to which brand and model i should get. any negatives to it? thanks for the help in advance. also price if you happen to kno but its not that big of a deal.

i would go with a paging alarm system. i dont know, maybe thats just me. i, like you, have also been thinking about getting an alarm system for a long time. i say go with dei products (they make all the commercial brand names, clifford, python, viper, etc), compustar, or autopage. there are a lot of underground alarm systems out there that are really good also. i haven't researched them, but also, if you have or plan to go turbo in the future and want to get a turbo timer, you will need to do some rewiring because the alarm wont arm until after the car is shut off. im not sure how hard that is, but i think its a big pita. pricing for paging alarms go from $200 on ebay to 500 for a pretty good one, to up to $1000 for everything!

twitchy · 01-21-2004, 12:52 PM

i have a K9 alarm from ebay, installed it myself in a weekend, it has a starter kill, shock sensor, perimeter sensor and built in keyless entry

does the trick very nicely. Its cool cause i have it set that if someone even leans toward the glass to look inside it will chirp at them

do a search there have been threads on this before tho

JasonNagra · 01-21-2004, 01:26 PM

The biggest defense in terms of car alarms is in the install. Make sure the installer is very reputbale and knows what he is doing. Also layering works VERY well, such as using a back up siren with a secondary battery, a horn inside the cabin, use of an autolock and/or club. The more things your car has, the MUCH more likely the theif will just pass your car and go to the next.

Also you could always get a quick release steering hub which doubles as a theft detterent system too!!

rrobe99999 · 01-21-2004, 02:27 PM

Get an alarm With remote start and run timer already in it, then you won't need a turbo timer.

HyperTek · 01-21-2004, 03:14 PM

Hey twitchy, got any info on the intall?? which wires do what etc. I got Lynx 2000 that I been meaning to install. i know there are guys taht will tell you they can still steal your car, but at least the alarm will page you when something does happen to your car, so you can take action from there.

duey · 01-21-2004, 05:38 PM

hands down best system (but kinda pricey) Viper 791xv Transponder system (2-way). Well it's not only a alarm but a remote starter too.

Just installed mine last weekend, well worth it since Boston's weather has been rather chilly.

twitchy · 01-21-2004, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperTek

Hey twitchy, got any info on the intall?? which wires do what etc. I got Lynx 2000 that I been meaning to install. i know there are guys taht will tell you they can still steal your car, but at least the alarm will page you when something does happen to your car, so you can take action from there.

honestly If I had to do it again I would take it in... It was fairly straightforward looking at the instructions but turned into a much harder job than I thought. My advice for the wires would be to get a chilton manual or something like that from your library or buy a wiring diagram from a local shop.

Patience is important, have plenty of time set aside.. Beware the power door lock system....oh god.

Good luck

duey · 01-21-2004, 09:25 PM

If anyone needs wiring info for alarm/remote starter lemme know, i can fax the sheet over to anyone who needs it.

and yeah the door locks are a bit tricky, but only require a simple relay and about 5mins to get'em to work.

twitchy · 01-21-2004, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by duey

If anyone needs wiring info for alarm/remote starter lemme know, i can fax the sheet over to anyone who needs it.

and yeah the door locks are a bit tricky, but only require a simple relay and about 5mins to get'em to work.

5 mins

lol

well...they SHOULD have only taken me that long

duey · 01-22-2004, 07:46 AM

heheh don't worry it took me longer too....

01-21-2004, 01:21 AM	#1
Sil-Abc Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Downtown LA Age: 39 Posts: 2,549 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: Sil-Abc Feedback Score: 13 reviews	alarm system? well ive been getting paranoid and been wanting to get an alarm system for my car but dont kno which is a good model. I was wondering if u could give me some suggestions to which brand and model i should get. any negatives to it? thanks for the help in advance. also price if you happen to kno but its not that big of a deal.

01-21-2004, 12:52 PM	#3
twitchy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a K9 alarm from ebay, installed it myself in a weekend, it has a starter kill, shock sensor, perimeter sensor and built in keyless entry does the trick very nicely. Its cool cause i have it set that if someone even leans toward the glass to look inside it will chirp at them do a search there have been threads on this before tho __________________ Who the hell needs a sig anyhow

01-21-2004, 01:26 PM	#4
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The biggest defense in terms of car alarms is in the install. Make sure the installer is very reputbale and knows what he is doing. Also layering works VERY well, such as using a back up siren with a secondary battery, a horn inside the cabin, use of an autolock and/or club. The more things your car has, the MUCH more likely the theif will just pass your car and go to the next. Also you could always get a quick release steering hub which doubles as a theft detterent system too!! __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

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01-21-2004, 02:27 PM	#5
rrobe99999 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Destin, Fl Posts: 262 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get an alarm With remote start and run timer already in it, then you won't need a turbo timer.

01-21-2004, 03:14 PM	#6
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Hey twitchy, got any info on the intall?? which wires do what etc. I got Lynx 2000 that I been meaning to install. i know there are guys taht will tell you they can still steal your car, but at least the alarm will page you when something does happen to your car, so you can take action from there.

01-21-2004, 05:38 PM	#7
duey Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MA Age: 46 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hands down best system (but kinda pricey) Viper 791xv Transponder system (2-way). Well it's not only a alarm but a remote starter too. Just installed mine last weekend, well worth it since Boston's weather has been rather chilly.

01-21-2004, 09:25 PM	#9
duey Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MA Age: 46 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If anyone needs wiring info for alarm/remote starter lemme know, i can fax the sheet over to anyone who needs it. and yeah the door locks are a bit tricky, but only require a simple relay and about 5mins to get'em to work.

01-22-2004, 07:46 AM	#11
duey Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MA Age: 46 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	heheh don't worry it took me longer too....