which alarm?
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: April 27, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Topic: which alarm?
Posted By: mr.180.sx
Subject: which alarm?
Date Posted: January 09, 2009 at 2:41 AM
Hey I've got a 1994 Nissan 180sx SR20det blacktop and I'm looking for a good 2 way alarm system. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Simon ------------- Project wide body 180sx
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Posted By: tedmond
Date Posted: January 09, 2009 at 8:02 AM
stick with DEI (viper, clifford, python, avital, hornet, astro, etc) or compustar. im into compustar since i use it more often than DEI stuff. viper 5701
compustar P2w900FM-AS
Posted By: jrod83
Date Posted: January 09, 2009 at 8:30 AM
dei products are pretty awesome and easy to install...if you must call tech support be sure to check your ground before you waste 30 minutes calling them...lol....they always say that....
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Posted By: loneranger
Date Posted: January 09, 2009 at 1:07 PM
mr.180.sx wrote:
Hey I've got a 1994 Nissan 180sx SR20det blacktop and I'm looking for a good 2 way alarm system. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Simon
What happened with the Mannix SM700?
Posted By: t&t tech
Date Posted: January 09, 2009 at 3:25 PM
if ur looking for remote start the viper 5900 is an excellent choice for safety and convenience, with a one mile line of sight radius, basic two way safety the viper 5002 is also an excellent choice for safety with on board relays for locks and immobilizer, makes doing it yourself a breeze. also comes with an optional carjacking system which is great, once you can understand and operate it correctly. there are other great systems, from dei, but just my two cents. ------------- COMMIT YOUR WAY TO JEHOVAH AND HE WILL ACT IN YOUR BEHALF.
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Posted By: mr.180.sx
Date Posted: January 09, 2009 at 5:15 PM
loneranger wrote:
mr.180.sx wrote:
Hey I've got a 1994 Nissan 180sx SR20det blacktop and I'm looking for a good 2 way alarm system. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Simon
What happened with the Mannix SM700?
The remote could not be read properly therefor could not set it up :( my brother gave it to me he's had it for like 2 years but oh well.. ------------- Project wide body 180sx
Posted By: mr.180.sx
Date Posted: January 09, 2009 at 5:24 PM
So what sort of price would I be looking at and where would be a good place to get it from? I live in Australia.
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Posted By: loneranger
Date Posted: January 09, 2009 at 9:39 PM
All I can say is, if this remote is going to be used extensively, OLEDs tend to get damged easily or die prematurely, especially if they're manufactured using cheap components. I'm not saying your selection is cheap but, I'm making you aware. LCD's are quite robust but, again can have some of the same pitfalls. LEDs are the most hardened remotes available. They tend to last quite a long time. In a 2-way system, what features are you looking for? - R/S?
- Alarm?
- Basic, advanced, or extensive violation coverage?
- Additional backup?
- Coolness factor?
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Posted By: mr.180.sx
Date Posted: January 10, 2009 at 12:36 AM
well it needs remote start, auto window windup, turbo timer mode. Other than that just a good reliable alarm..
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Posted By: mr.180.sx
Date Posted: January 10, 2009 at 12:38 AM
mr.180.sx wrote:
well it needs remote start, auto window windup, turbo timer mode. Other than that just a good reliable alarm..
And also the easier the install the better but I'm sure I'd work it out and if it looked somewhat nice that wouldn't go a stray but not essential. ------------- Project wide body 180sx
Posted By: loneranger
Date Posted: January 10, 2009 at 1:19 AM
Ok. I'll explain something to you about manufacturers. Most manufacturers, accept for a reputable handful, will not warranty their products; unless sold, installed, and serviced by authorized dealers. If you're willing to take that risk or know someone in the business, you can find dealers who will sell you these products. So the question begets, do you want to install it yourself or have pay an authorized dealer, to do the work?
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Ideal - cmon dude, add to topics in a useful manner, not stuff that is obvious.
Story - Phzzzt! Hey, what happened?! ... Isn't it obvious?
Moral - Never dismiss the obvious.
Posted By: mr.180.sx
Date Posted: January 10, 2009 at 2:36 AM
I'll install it myself just looking for a good alarm system..
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Posted By: loneranger
Date Posted: January 10, 2009 at 8:53 AM
Is the vehicle manual or automatic?
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Ideal - cmon dude, add to topics in a useful manner, not stuff that is obvious.
Story - Phzzzt! Hey, what happened?! ... Isn't it obvious?
Moral - Never dismiss the obvious.
Posted By: mr.180.sx
Date Posted: January 10, 2009 at 5:34 PM
It's manual
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Posted By: loneranger
Date Posted: January 10, 2009 at 5:55 PM
There's 2 maybe 3 reputable manufacturers that will sell you a manual transmission R/S, directly. The liability exists, with improper installation, and should be performed by a professional. Let me see if I can round up some models for you. Otherwise, you can try un-authorized sources, for the manufacturers that don't. However, they will not warranty the product, if it fails.
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Ideal - cmon dude, add to topics in a useful manner, not stuff that is obvious.
Story - Phzzzt! Hey, what happened?! ... Isn't it obvious?
Moral - Never dismiss the obvious.
Posted By: loneranger
Date Posted: January 12, 2009 at 4:00 AM
Try the Deluxe 500 from Bulldog Security. This comes with a manufacturers warranty and is self-installed. It can be found on-line for ~$100.00. You will need to purchase a seperate DEI 529T(window roll-up module). ------------- Ideal - cmon dude, add to topics in a useful manner, not stuff that is obvious.
Story - Phzzzt! Hey, what happened?! ... Isn't it obvious?
Moral - Never dismiss the obvious.
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