554t, 790xv, or RS730LCD

in the title, i meant RS750LCD

Well I just installed a Viper 790xv today on my 2000 Hyundai Elantra. It went in pretty smooth considering I already had a full featured Alarm/Starter from Bulldog in it and all the wires were located before. I just wanted better range and visual confirmation.

I also was researching the difference between the Hornet piece and the Responders. I came to the conclusion that they both use identical parts and brains...even the harnesses are the same. That goes for the Python 880xp and the Cifford RS3 Responders also. The difference is the antenna system so the Responder pages further. It doesn't seem to transmit more than about 1500 feet but it recieves the paging signal up to a mile away. I honestly thought that it would transmit as far as it recieves. Truth be told if I would have known that beforehand, I would have gone with the new hornet piece. It's in now though so it stays. I like the looks of the hornet remote better and the clock/timer feature is kinda cool. Plus you get a backup remote. Viper remotes cost 90-100 bucks to replace or to have a spare for the wife. Vipers also have no warranty if not installed by a DEI dealer. Hornet still warranties defects on product if you install it yourself. I wouldn't get that particular unit on ebay though. I noticed they have been pretty overpriced. I found it pretty cheap here: http://store.autotoys.com/cgi-bin/wfp53024.storefront/EN/Product/ALARM554

It's listed as DEI 554 ALARM AND REMOTE START on http://autotoys.com if that link doesn't work. Just click SHOP NOW then do a search. It's 168.95 and free shipping if you use Paypal. Plus they give you 10.00 bucks back on 1st order and free strippers on orders over 150.00 if you look in the coupons section. By the way if this is your first install, you are pretty daring to be putting in advanced units like these. I hope you have lots of patience. NO TECH SUPPORT FOR VIPER UNIT UNLESS YOUR AN AUTHORIZED DEI DEALER. That sucks so if I were you I'd tackle the Hornet piece. Atleast they will offer support if you run into troubles.

Well that's just some of the info I came up with during my research, hope it allows you to make an informed decision. If you run into troubles..you can always come back to the 12volt for help.

wow that's a great price - thanks, man.  they will be willing to deal with me being that i am just doing it for myself?  and Hornet will help too?  that would be great.  question though - the new autopage alarm or marksman M10 - same thing-  has a "tap the winshield to page the remote" feature, so that a passenger can let me know that they (or my car) need me.  Does the hornet have something like this?  Also, does the hornet's brain have a temp. sensor built in, or is that a seperate sensor i'd have to buy.  thanks again for all help,

mike

This unit appears to have quite a few outputs and options also.

http://store.autotoys.com/cgi-bin/wfp53024.storefront/EN/Product/PRESTIGE996C

This one from UltraStart is pretty cool also.

http://store.autotoys.com/cgi-bin/wfp53024.storefront/EN/Product/ULTRASTART4500

The Marksman M10 is on that site also. I don't know what kind of prices you've seen. I've never used that 750LCD unit, so I can't help you there. From talking to most of the pros in this forum though...they always have good things to say about Directed Electronics. They make the Viper and the Hornet. Let us know what you end up picking.

ok, i ordered the 554 - and i'm anxiously awaiting the knock at my door.

any tips for me to do the things i want my alarm to do - described in my first post - top of page.

What kind of relays, sensors, interfaces should i get?

Do i need this?  http://store.autotoys.com/cgi-bin/wfp53024.storefront/EN/Product/ALARM554

or this?  http://store.autotoys.com/cgi-bin/wfp53024.storefront/EN/Product/ALARM554

thanks again, mike