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tobey457 
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Posted: August 04, 2008 at 8:44 PM / IP Logged  

Hey folks,

Just bought a mint 1993 Wrangler and I am looking for a basic alarm. I have been out of the aftermarket auto scene for a few years now, so I am a bit out of touch with current alarm trends. I have installed several alarms in the past, but need some advice on my latest project.

So I have a 93 Wrangler, jeep has a lift, nice mud tires/wheels, and Sirius radio... it has 45k original miles and is in great shape considering it's 15 years old. I need a basic, reliable alarm. My wants are basically a dual zone shock sensor, and a dual zone prox sensor. I'm guessing the alarm only needs to be basic since the vehicle is so primative - I will not be hooking up much really, the ignition wires, the flashers, the two sensors... and that's really it. Probably won't bother with the dome light supervision, don't need locks, or a remote starter, or windows... none of that jazz.

So I've done a bit of price shopping, and found these alarms, and just wondering if you have any advice on what's the best deal, and what's the best fit for my needs. I prefer to stay with DEI alarms because they have always worked well for me.

Clifford Matrix 12.5 - $180.00 - (always been partial to Cliffords, always worked well for me, but on this alarm it seems like I might be paying for stuff I don't need with the jeep)

Avital 2300 - $80 - (had an Avital in the past and if memory serves me well, it always did ok for me)

Viper 350HV - $100 - (never had a Viper alarm)

** Again, want to add a prox sensor to the alarm, probably a DEI 508D. Can I just tap the shock sensor wires, or do I need a dedicated input?

So wondering if you fine people could point me in a certain direction, or if any of these alarms are horrible, or problematic, please let me know. Or if you have a better suggestion, please do speak up. My path seems pretty straightforward, but wanted to check in for some advice to hopefully save a headache. Any help is much appreciated!

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Posted: August 04, 2008 at 9:15 PM / IP Logged  
The Clifford and the Viper are manufactured by the same company.
tobey457 
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Posted: August 04, 2008 at 9:36 PM / IP Logged  

Isn't Avital a DEI made alarm as well?

I'm assuming that the Avital / Viper would more than do the job. I just want to make sure they don't really suck for some odd reason, and that I can add the prox sensor with little effort (not sure how to wire the prox, all the prox sensors I had in the past were plug and play).

fcss 
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Posted: August 04, 2008 at 9:39 PM / IP Logged  
avital is also d.e.i you cant realy go bad with any directed product
the viper 350hv the lock and unlock are on the same button some people dont like that
the avital 2300 the lock and unlock buttons are seperate
the clifford 12.5 has the lcd remote of the three its the better piece you will get a beep from the remote if you car gets broken into or if the shock is tripped
they all have starter kills
like I said from above anything d.e.i is good I have used all three with good success
tobey457 
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Posted: August 04, 2008 at 9:46 PM / IP Logged  

Hey fcss,

Not too concerned with the lock/unlock features because I don't even lock the doors on the jeep (cloth top). A single button would be fine to arm / disarm. I like that the Clifford remote beeps when the alarm is tripped - that's a nice feature.

Just found a Viper 1002 for $160 shipped, which seems like a nice setup as well.

So assuming that all of thes alarms will do the trick, how hard would it be to add the prox sensor? Does it need a dedicated input or can i just tap the shock sensor wires?

tobey457 
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Posted: August 05, 2008 at 7:53 PM / IP Logged  

Bump.

If anyone else has suggestions, please share.

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fcss 
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Posted: August 06, 2008 at 9:04 AM / IP Logged  
I believe you can just tie into the shock for the 508d
red is 12 volts tie directly to the 12 volts of the alarm not the 12volt from the shock
black is ground put to the ground of the alarm not the shock
green goes to the green coming from the alarm brain end of the plug for the shock its usually not connected to the shock its a loose wire
blue wire tie right into the blue wire of the shock sensor
Im pretty sure this is how its done if anyone else has a different way I would like to know for myself
If the unit you choose has an on board shock sensor I believe you can just plug the 508d into the plug for and extra shock

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