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Puddy905 
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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 9:05 AM / IP Logged  

Can someone out there give me some input on what the best 2-way LCD Alarm/remote start system is?

The features I need are: extended range, 2 way with lcd remote, remote start with ig2 and 3 (passkey and acc out), dual zone input, secondary sensor input (achievable with extra trigger input, like on viper 791xv), trunk channel, 2 additional aux channels (for window modules), activation of secondary channel with alarm (to roll up windows)

I'm asking a lot, but if you're spending the money, why not get what you want?!?

I'm upgrading a crappy OMEGA system, worst company ever.

I have a 1996 Trans Am convertible. Any input into experiences with different systems, or recommendations would be a ppreciated!!

Thanks

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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 9:27 AM / IP Logged  
go with a responder unit by DEI
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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 9:41 AM / IP Logged  
The Compustar units are what I sugegst for what you want. Great range and reliability and the price is good too.
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Puddy905 
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I have a line on a Viper 791xv, for a decent price at a local dealer, but most people say that you are just paying for the name. I have also looked at a Black Widow BWFM7150, which offers all the bells and whistles. I've looked at Compustar, but the prices seem a little high.
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MOst places sell the Compustar for full retail because they can get away with it. Compustar has a good reputation and you get what you pay for. We normally give discounts to our customer's so they do not have to pay full retail on these systems.
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i find there is usually something behind "paying for the name"....what you mean is you are paying for the quality that is synonymous with that brand.... like buying a Mercedes Benz vs. a Ford.... you pay for the quality that made the name famous...the same with Viper, Clifford, etc.

Keep in mind that you always get what you pay for...... shop around and decide what is best for you based on quality, budget, etc..... BTW, we sell both Compustar and the Clifford Responder units and i put a Clifford unit in my own personal vehicle....

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BTW, regardless of which unit you go with, if your vehicle is a convertible, i would definately recommend adding a  field disturbance sensor ( radar sensor ) if i were you..... this will protect you even with the top down or if someone slides a knife thru the ragtop.....
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Puddy905 
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Posted: March 10, 2004 at 1:09 PM / IP Logged  

Ya, I already have a radar sensor, which I iwll be adding to the unit. I actually went out and bought a Viper 791xv unit about an hour ago. I figure even though it's a little more than I planned to pay, I know the quality is there, and it has all the options I was looking for. I just need to find out where I can get the software and PC cable for programming now!!

BTW I paid less than dealer cost (they looked up the wrong price, and found the older 790xv, and charged me that price, so it wasn't so bad)

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you dont need the bitwriter...you can program it through the valet switch and LED... the bitwriter just makes it a lot quicker and easier....
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Puddy905 
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ya, I know. but I'm lazy, and it's a lot easier!! lol
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