Car Alarm

[GrassyKnoll]

I was wondering what you guys though about this Alarm system. Im a pretty big nOOb when it comes to security and I want something that will be solid but doesn't need to do everything on the face of the earth. The G5 system seems good because I can hook up auxillary devices etc. What do you guys think about this + the price?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Clifford-G5-Concept-470-Security-System-Concept470_W0QQitemZ200106572110QQihZ010QQcategory Z94832QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[ValuePack]

Doesn't look bad. Amy had a Clifford alarm/keyless entry in her old Forester, and it worked fine. It's only downside was being set off habitually in high winds. Remotes look snazzy.

Pricewise, it seems about right. I wouldn't go with anything cheaper, I don't think. Being that it's as cheap as it is, I'd buy it and install it. If it sucks, you can always pull it out and try something else.

[GrassyKnoll]

I don't mind going more expensive. What you you recommend for a good alarm system (i don't want to go with something cheap).

[2mprzya]

viper 791 2 way with the screen. its a newer version of the one i have, and i'm usre i could hook up up with some kind of a deal on the install down at the buy, or just find an online retailer and buy it and do it yourself.

[banned4life]

compustar FTW

[2mprzya]

yeah, eb50 has a good point. compustars are sooo nice. plus, you can get a remote starter for it as well.

[GrassyKnoll]

A 21 yr old dude skateboarding got run down, beat up, knifed, and mugged by 3 guys right out front of my house in Durham yesterday afternoon so it's time I resurrect this old post.

Apart from buying a good steel bat, I'm looking for a solid alarm system with proximity sensors and also a two way remote. Anyone have any ideas?

I'm strapped for change but want to pay what it takes to get the job done. Hopefully SOMEONE here works at Bestbuy and can help with the install hook-up ;)

[FreakBurrito]

A 21 yr old dude skateboarding got run down, beat up, knifed, and mugged by 3 guys right out front of my house in Durham yesterday afternoon so it's time I resurrect this old post.

Apart from buying a good steel bat, I'm looking for a solid alarm system with proximity sensors and also a two way remote. Anyone have any ideas?

I'm strapped for change but want to pay what it takes to get the job done. Hopefully SOMEONE here works at Bestbuy and can help with the install hook-up ;)


Train Horn??

[Murphy2012]

Just hire me as your security guard. 65 g's a year and no one will touch any of your ****, I promise.

[banned4life]

A 21 yr old dude skateboarding got run down, beat up, knifed, and mugged by 3 guys right out front of my house in Durham yesterday afternoon so it's time I resurrect this old post.

Apart from buying a good steel bat, I'm looking for a solid alarm system with proximity sensors and also a two way remote. Anyone have any ideas?

I'm strapped for change but want to pay what it takes to get the job done. Hopefully SOMEONE here works at Bestbuy and can help with the install hook-up ;)

good. i cant stand the skaters in durham...

but really.. i wanna see this in the news

[GrassyKnoll]

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070619/FOSTERS01/106190256/-1/NEWS08

Now someone tell me what car alarm to get!!!

[2mprzya]

go to M&C audio inside of state street and have them do a compustar if you want a R/S.. if you just want an alarm, come to Best Buy, but I can't do too much for you as far as price.

[GrassyKnoll]

go to M&C audio inside of state street and have them do a compustar if you want a R/S.. if you just want an alarm, come to Best Buy, but I can't do too much for you as far as price.


How bout price on the install? ~ok~

[2mprzya]

i wish man... if you come in, i can tell jess to hook up on if you pay her in cash. thats the best i can do.

[banned4life]

i want compustar soon.. if ur willing to drop 250-300, let me know

[JVocell]

^ I agree. I have the standard Subaru alarm on my STi (although I'd love to replace it with the Computstar).

I did have Compustar on my previous car, a 98' Acura Integra and loved it. Was alittle sensitive, but i'd rather have that then a car missing. :)

Best of luck.

[Robk0000]

I just bought the newest Viper alarm with responder, $350 installed, responder is active and notifys me up to 2 miles away! Which is unbelieveable, my current alarm only opens from less than ~5 feet away, somtimes right outside the doors. And i got a Radr sensor alarm trigger as well, so if i leave the windows down and someone sticks there hand inside It will automatically sound the alarm. NOW THAT IS BADASS!

Tweeter FTW

[GrassyKnoll]

what do you think of this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220127360166

[2mprzya]

I like! Compustar is where its at! Although DEI makes almost everything else on the maket as well. 2way is nice, make sure you but lots of lithium AAA batteries. Although its going to be a pain in the A$$ to get it installed, you might be better off calling up Audio Sounds in Exeter, or M&C Audio down in Portsmouth, the shop thats located inside State Street Discount. I wouldn't be suprised if it was cheap to get it through them and have them install it.

[Robk0000]

yeah, i got the viper 5900. install tomorrow at tweeter

[GrassyKnoll]

so I see Tweeter up here and Audio Sounds in Exeter. Any other recommendations for places to go around here?

[Robk0000]

I only go to tweeter because i know they back their **** up with theyre word! Lifetime warranty and labor only swaps to a new vehicle. my previous alarm i bought at best buy, with 5 year protection agreement. 2 years after, they discontinued the brnad "black widow". Then about 6 months later my alarm **** the bed. Would not let me start the car, it disarmed the starter so i had to give a push to my car if i wanted it to get going. (****ing Sucked) Brought it over to bestbuy and they would not touch the vehicle with the recipt or agreement i bought! That is BS to the 10th degree! So at the minimum they refunded my 5 year agreement for $50 or something and said maybe next time i should buy something with quality, **** them!

So now i go to tweeter.

[GrassyKnoll]

if nobody else has any ideas, I think I'm going to pay Tweeter a visit this week.

[TurboRush]

Tweeter in Portsmouth?

[2mprzya]

tweeter is going to screw you hardcore man. check out m&c audio on rt 1, the shop inside of state street discount... or check out audio sounds of new england, which is in exeter by the jag dealership

[GrassyKnoll]

alright. which of those would be better?

[2mprzya]

which ever is cheaper! the guys down at m&c are awesome. super cool kids. call down and get quotes at both places and whoevers cheaper, go there.

[GrassyKnoll]

true i should probably just pay a visit though on account of the fact i have no idea what alarm im gettin :)

[starhm]

compustar FTW

Yep, compustar...tells me the doors are open from 1.25 miles away. Too bad I cant run fast enough to do anything about it!!!

[starhm]

I bought my compustar on ebay and had the dude with the striped car on 4 off the lee traffic circle install it. He is a certified compustar tech...believe it or not. Good times and no issues...knocking on desk now.

[GrassyKnoll]

One with a long range would be sick especially if I could get it to respond from my dorm room to the parking lot.

I'm also installing a Louisville Slugger bat on the floor of the backseat in order to respond to minor collisions.

[2mprzya]

are you bringing the car to school?

[ValuePack]

I'm also installing a Louisville Slugger bat on the floor of the backseat in order to respond to minor collisions.

I just installed a JDM STi Type RA-R Cspec EDM Type R 2 foot pipe in the 40oz. Forester... looks good next to my ADM WRX STi V3 OBS trash on the floor.

[GrassyKnoll]

are you bringing the car to school?

yea def.

[GrassyKnoll]

got quotes from Tweeter and M&C. Tweeter will do the new Viper system 2-way alarm/starter for $580 installed. M&C will do a new AstroStart system for $600.

Honestly I don't like either option too much, I think I'm gonna go grab one on Ebay and have someone else do the install.

[starhm]

Any updates? I got my comustar for 225 on ebay and paid 125 or 150 to get it installed. The guy said he 'enjoyed' installing in subarus. Took him 4 hours with his computer, kids running around and a lunch break. 600 sounds steep, but I havent priced these from a store.

[GrassyKnoll]

I think it's the parts that they mark up. I think they said it was around 100-150 for hte install which sounds right. They wanted alot more for the unit so I think i'm gonna take your route, ebay it and have him install it.

[2mprzya]

^thats sounds like a good route.

[Kevin]

I've been thinking about getting one.

I think I'm gonna go ebay I guess viper is good. never heard much about the compustar. I hope to get one before winter.

[GrassyKnoll]

the guy at M & C told me he's had LOTS of customer issues with compustar... contrary to what I'd heard thou

[starhm]

My compustar has been in my car for a litte over a year. I can still sit at my desk at work and start my car in the parking garage. If only it would warm up and drive itself out to get me...yes KIT...

[banned4life]

the guy at M & C told me he's had LOTS of customer issues with compustar... contrary to what I'd heard thou

let me guess.. they dont sell compustar

[GrassyKnoll]

yea he does, and hes a compustar installer

[2mprzya]

yeah, i was going to say. thats so wierd that he would knock what he sells.

i've heard some bad feedback on them as well, but not enough to steer me away. if i didn't get my discount i would have a compustart

[banned4life]

yeah, i was going to say. thats so wierd that he would knock what he sells.

i've heard some bad feedback on them as well, but not enough to steer me away. if i didn't get my discount i would have a compustart

how about giving us the discount =)

[GrassyKnoll]

yea jeeeez

[2mprzya]

i wish.

[starhm]

Here is a post of a viper-compustar comparison. The compustar website does state not purchasing from an authorized dealer viods there warranty responsibilities. If it helps...I still like my compustar.

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/84865.html

[banned4life]

im in touch with an installer that does compustar out of his home. $450 installed with compustar warranty, 2 fobs, 1 with an lcd. details to come. i am getting mine in next week.

[GrassyKnoll]

def keep me updated on that.