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techie51

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Posted: November 20, 2005 at 1:15 AM / IP Logged

I recently installed a 2WSSR compustar on my Mazda. I am not very impressed with replacing the remote battery every 3 months. I just bought an 05 F150 Supercrew and looking to put an alarm in it. I like the range of the compustar but like I said I don't like replacing the remote batteries. Any alarm suggestions for another 2Way system.

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Posted: November 20, 2005 at 1:19 AM / IP Logged

well....compustar is the best...then I would suggest Astroflex...of course!

Im not a big DEI fan.

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Posted: November 24, 2005 at 4:57 PM / IP Logged

Basically every 2 way system will have you using a lot of battery juice.

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Posted: November 24, 2005 at 5:12 PM / IP Logged

so you put one double A battery in there every three months, what does that actually end up costing you in the end

you can buy a package of 9 or something for like 15 bucks, those nine batteries will last you just over two years

So in the end it is not THAT MUCH

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Posted: November 24, 2005 at 7:06 PM / IP Logged

the Valet/Hornet 2 way remote goes 6-8 months on a AAA battery.....

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Posted: November 24, 2005 at 7:14 PM / IP Logged

Hmmm, the battery in my remote (2wfm8000as) is still going stong after 6 months now..... Go to the new model Compustar dude. I would way rather have range and reliability over a battery that can be had for $1.00 any day of the week.

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techie51

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Posted: November 25, 2005 at 10:23 PM / IP Logged

Do you know if the old harness is interchangable with the new 8000 model? Also is the remote the same size as well? I found the old remote a little bulky. On a side note the cost of the battery is not an issue the having to replaced the AA battery every few months is. I understand 2way can drain the battery alot more than one-way. I was trying to get a census on what others are out there. I appreciate everyones input.

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