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katit 
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First of all, please excuse me for this questions as I beleive it was asked million of times :) But I did search and still want suggestion from pro's

I have 94 Mazda RX7 and I want to install remote start/keyless on this car. I will need trunk pop also. I think I figured all details on installation of actuators and I'm good with theory. No problem getting relays/etc working. I had bulldog remote start installed on my Civic long time ago.

This is my toy car and I do everything myself. Giving it to the pro is not an option because I won't let anybody except me to touch a car (or I have to watch) and I like to do and learn myself. Cars is my hobby. So, time spent will be ejoyable. I also have no problem installing remote start on manual car as I plan on wiring it correctly for neutral switch. I also will wire it for parking brake switch.

Ok. Now to the questions.

1. How come DIY person can't get better quality units? DEI? Or Compustar? I talked by many people and they like DEI. Reading though this forum - people like Compustar PRO. One guy that used to be installer said that Audivx Prestige is not bad cheaper alternative.

2. So far I found 2 systems I can get online and I think suit my needs. a.Audiovox Prestige APS687($65) or b. VIPER 571XV ($65)

Viper seem to be better feature-wise but size of remote worries me. It needs AAA battery! Viper 160xv is "my size" but there is none for sale. I'm looking at that price range (~$50-70) with basically start and keyless. Bigger range helps. I need reliable unit.

What do you think is good choice for me? I want higher end brand for reasonable price with smaller remote.

Thanks in advance

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Posted: April 03, 2008 at 10:33 AM / IP Logged  
Compustar, Audiovox, DEI are all quality units. It really depends on the features you want and personal preference. My preference is DEI products but it's probably more because I no longer need to read the manual than anything else. Just to throw something at you, as you are aware I am sure DEI makes many different brands. The 160XV you are talking about is the same exact unit as the Valet 562T and the Avital 4200 with different labels/remote design. The Valet and Avital might be easier to find online than the Viper branded stuff.
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katit 
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Good info. I will check those other brands. Remote design is important. I like something OE looking and smaller. Like that Viper I mentioned.

2-way feature seems good to me, but payback is bigger remote if I understand correctly.

Also, is there unit (no alarm) that has remote start and turbo timer?

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most systems w/the remote start option can be configured as a turbo timer.... after connecting the remote start portion most times u just have to enable this feature from inside the unit's programming menus....i've seen some people just substitute the valet takeover option instead too.....
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oh yeah.. im amazed no one mentioned code-alarm too... they are pretty easy to install too.... and oh yeah.. for those of u that may have never worked with the two recently.....CODE and AUDIOVOX are now virtually identical on most models... kinda like the viper and python brands for DEI
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katit 
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I don't really need alarm. I have factory alarm and it does fine. I will have to wire too arm/disarm it, but I can do it from door actuator even if system I get do not support it
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stick with DEI, compustar, autopage or even audiovox units (codealarm) they are all very good and reliable. The only thing is, audiovox manuals are hard to read.
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Well just keep in mind that the compustar has a built in turbo timer. Just make sure you connect the e.brake wire during the install.
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katit 
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It's all good about compustar. But they not available to me to buy.
katit 
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Posted: April 03, 2008 at 9:32 PM / IP Logged  

Does Viper 571xv come with 2 different remotes? It shows so on main page but it shows 2 bigger remotes on detail page on website.

If it's got smaller remote included, what is limitation of it? I like look/feel and would get that system if they had smaller remote in box.

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