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I've decided that I'm going to write a book or maybe two as an all-purpose reference for Car Security/Remote Starts/Convenience, and since this forum is full of people who care about the subject I think you guys and gals would be able to help me out with some ideas.

Right now I'm thinking 3 sections - one for customers (trying to learn a bit before going shopping), one for sales people (enough detail to help converse intelligently) and of course one for installers (I'd like this to be regarded as a good complement to MECP guides).  Levels of detail naturally increase with each section.

What would everyone like to see in such a book? There's not a stupid idea you can post here, honestly.  New installers especially I'd like to hear from since the technical section would be mainly towards you all.

Weird questions customers always have? Things that you think are lacking in product manuals? Vehicle/brand specific info? I'm planning on making at least part of this book(s) long enough to get really gory.

Thanks a bunch in advance as always.

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I'd like to see pictures book ideas, car security guide? -- posted image. A picture says a thousand words so the more pics the more words are said.I'll think about it for a while and see what I can muster up for you as far as relevant information.
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Just stress that in most cases you get what you pay for.  If you purchase a $29 remote start unit and pay $29 to install it I can almost guarentee it will have shortcomings.

It would also be beneficial to explain to "customers" that every car is different, and as such, will require different parts.  It is a GREAT idea for the consumer to research THEIR vehicle so they know EXACTLY what parts are needed.  This will prevent shops from nickel and diming the customer who has no idea what all is needed to make things work correctly.

How will you be handling royalties?   :)

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i would be glad to chime in on this, even though i only been installer for a short period of time and still young, having pictures less text and a application guide would sure be helpful for those new installers or self DIY.
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Royalties haha...that'd be a little presumptuous of me at this point.

I'm definitely going to stress install quality - and not buying "direct from Hong Kong distributors warehouses" on eBay.   

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But Chris surely that's what DEI does now? Damn, there go my next batch of T shirts, I know DEI here read this Forum from a proud owner of G 4 alarm Intellistart IV and Intellivoice IV all made in the USA. I'll email you directly on the bok including some whoppers I've photographed. I'll leave you with this thought about sales staff:- Arrive at a store to install an alarm for them, manager hands me the keys with the comment check it out and see if it needs a door motor. No it doesn't  need it I say. How do you know? Well I'm looking at the bunch of keys and I can see lock unlock and (boot) trunk release buttons on the ignition key. MORON!!!
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Definitely the pictures will be a key part - probably some cool diagrams too since I've started playing around with Visio a bit.
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this is sure going to be a long task, but in the end it pays off to know you helped some individual.

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I don't know about the installing portion. With how much cars are changing on a year to year basis. If your a really good writer then I would suggest maybe trying to write a monthly column instead for a car audio magazine.
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that is true that cars are changing but data modules are here to aid us in the installs, so dont forget to mention differant ways to save time, increase profit etc.
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