recommendation for security system?
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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.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=121380
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Topic: recommendation for security system?
Posted By: mzimmers
Subject: recommendation for security system?
Date Posted: April 16, 2010 at 6:56 PM
Hi -
My daughter's car (a 2010 Mazda 3) got broken into last night. Nothing taken, and just one side window broken, but I'd like to do my best to prevent a recurrence. She'll be going to college in a year, and I imagine that wherever she lands, a good security system would be a smart idea.
Can someone give any recommendations on a good system? I don't think she needs a remote starter; just a good system to deter break-ins.
Thanks for any ideas.
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Posted By: t&t tech
Date Posted: April 16, 2010 at 7:39 PM
Viper 5002 with a prox sensor! ------------- COMMIT YOUR WAY TO JEHOVAH AND HE WILL ACT IN YOUR BEHALF.
PSALMS 37:5
Posted By: mzimmers
Date Posted: April 16, 2010 at 8:00 PM
Thanks for the suggestion. How good are the installation instructions?
Posted By: t&t tech
Date Posted: April 16, 2010 at 8:06 PM
DEI! LOL! Not too diy friendly, but we can assist you, although i recommend getting it done by a pro!
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COMMIT YOUR WAY TO JEHOVAH AND HE WILL ACT IN YOUR BEHALF.
PSALMS 37:5
Posted By: anonymous1
Date Posted: April 16, 2010 at 11:03 PM
t&t tech wrote:
DEI! LOL! Not too diy friendly, but we can assist you, although i recommend getting it done by a pro!
Dude, I just finished reading a number of DEI alarm threads, I have a headache. OP . . . Don't make Howie scream, do you all the homework ahead of time and make sure you have the wiring diagrams for the vehicle and alarm, and make a map of the connections. Or easier, take it some place and cough up the $ to get it done and over with. DEI sounds a lot like DIE when you arent properly prepared. Maybe that should be my sig line?
Posted By: mzimmers
Date Posted: April 16, 2010 at 11:09 PM
I was hoping for some detailed instructions, but it doesn't sound like they come with the alarm.
What is DEI, anyway?
Posted By: anonymous1
Date Posted: April 16, 2010 at 11:42 PM
Directed Electronics, Inc They make most every alarm that you've ever heard of, even if you think they are competitors. Click the drop down for Directed Brands - https://www.directed.com/Products/Default.aspx Since they want you to have one of their licenced installers do the work, they are lean on providing documentation as reflected on their main site. However, the install manuals can be obtained *cough*. The12v.com also sells CDs with guides. The vehicle wiring info is found here for free, BUT ONLY THROUGH 2009 - https://www.the12volt.com/carsecurity/carsecurity.asp or - https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/appguide_masterlist.asp A 2010 Mazda 3 may or not be the same as a 2009 model.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: April 17, 2010 at 1:37 AM
Don't worry, I won't scream YET because I haven't done enough 09 on Ford Fiestas to act clever, wait till 12 model year when the Focus gets re-united across the Atlantic (styling and electrics), then all the Fords, Mazdas and smaller Volvos will be the same.
Posted By: tedmond
Date Posted: April 18, 2010 at 5:55 AM
every installer has their own preferance, as many know, i have had no luck with DEI stuff. all the units i have done crapped out pretty quick. i use compustar units and have yet to have a problem (fingers crossed)
------------- Ted
2nd Year Tier 1 Medical School
Still installing as a hobby...pays for groceries
Compustar Expert
Posted By: blanx218
Date Posted: April 18, 2010 at 9:42 PM
every installer has their own prefrences on brands and models to use. i'm a certified DEI installer and havent had any major issues with their stuff. as posted before, you should always have any car electronics installed by a pro for a limited need to worry if its installed correctly and also so you dont void your warranty. all of DEI products come with a lifetime warranty. a Clifford Matrix 1x or avital 3300 would be good options. add a 508d proximity sensor and your protected. if you came to my shop those would be the best options i could give you
Posted By: pbellouny
Date Posted: April 22, 2010 at 7:42 PM
compustar shorted my entire electrical system out it was done "professionally" at a shop, i wouldnt recommend it, free electrical system compliment of the shop. i would recommend a dei kit they do sell diy kits that have detailed instructions. and if you buy the diy kit u can practically sit on the phone with them and they will hold ur hand through the entire process.
Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: April 23, 2010 at 1:08 AM
Ref the pbellouny post; "Compustar shorted my entire electrical system".
In fact either a physical impossibility or someone some how managed to turn your battery around! I'd think serious libel claims from Compustar on publishing that statement.
I've no axe to grind since of the US products we only get DEI here but I speak privately with a lot of people in the trade in the US, frankly Comp, DEI, Avox etc. all make good products. It's down to the installer to make it work.
Posted By: mzimmers
Date Posted: April 23, 2010 at 1:39 AM
So...where do I find these DIY kits that Directed offers? That sounds like a reasonable way to go, especially if they offer phone support.
Posted By: pbellouny
Date Posted: April 23, 2010 at 4:55 AM
ur right it technically had nothing to do with compustat but everything to do with installers, however it left a bad taste in my mouth
Posted By: pbellouny
Date Posted: April 23, 2010 at 5:12 AM
Here is one of those diy kits the better of the 2 these are good but they don't offer a lot of options, https://www.directedstore.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=24927&reference=/cgi-bin/commerce.exe%3Fsearch%3Daction%26keywords%3Dall%26searchstart%3D40%26template%3DPDGCommTemplates%5CFullNav%5CSearchResult.html%26category%3DA_SE
Sorry its so long my phone won't let me use the hyperlinks
Posted By: pbellouny
Date Posted: April 23, 2010 at 5:17 AM
Here's the other 1, https://www.directedstore.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=24926&reference=/cgi-bin/commerce.exe%3Fsearch%3Daction%26keywords%3Dall%26searchstart%3D40%26template%3DPDGCommTemplates%5CFullNav%5CSearchResult.html%26category%3DA_SE
I want to just say a few things about these they don't have sirens, they use the vehicle horn, I don't know if they leave room for expansion I would say before you buy call and find out everything about this kit who knows maybe there are some I missed they might recommend
Posted By: mzimmers
Date Posted: April 23, 2010 at 9:43 AM
Thanks for those suggestions. I'll take a closer look later today.
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