Well, there are hundreds on Ebay and independant sites that are selling these name brand remote start systems for 1/3, sometimes 1/4, the price that an installer would charge for them. They are new in the factory sealed box.
Example... this one is $99 but $15 for shipping. ( http://cgi./New-Clifford-Matrix-RS1-1L-Remote-Start-1-Mile-Range_....c0.m14)
There are websites where you can purchase 5 units for $380 and free shipping. Just do a google search as I won't post them for privacy issues. Remember, there is a lot of internet "FILTERING" that is done from Europe. Thats all I will say about that issue.
(P.S I finally found my other booklet. Teach me to keep an better eye on my dog)
Viper and Clifford are both made in China. Says so right on the bottom of box. SIde of box it says "Directed Products, Designed and Engineered by the United States". Key point is......... If its made in China....... you can get it dirt cheap off the net. In some cases it is really better to just have an installer put it in. (Example......... a friend of mine had a simple viper remote start installed on there Pontiac Grand Am for just $95 at the local Audio Center. Tell them you have a VW or BMW and they freak out.)
Very easy to purchase, even in the U.S. Kinda like how its illegal now to purchase the new lasers that are <5mw and stronger....... the market is flooded with them now.
All it cost me was some wire connections, $99 for system shipped to my door, and catching some hell in a forum for asking a simple question about the door wires. I feel its worth it way better for paying next to 3 times that! I am not ashamed that I had to ask about the door wires in any way. Thats what forums are for........ to ask the experts like you guys so the people who wish to learn don't make horrible mistakes.
Plus, I trust my soldering connections more than the installers dinky crimp connections. No wonder it doesn't take them as long to install. I know time is money, but I trust my work better than a 18 year old with a crimper. Not saying they are all bad.... just seen some of the shotty work done at some local shops that don't take there time.
Last thing......... this was just a thread that was asking a question about the door wires. Thank you for your replies and very knowledgeable answers. Especially about the diodes and such. Lots and lots of info about those as well on this site.