Looking for recommendations

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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: July 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM

Topic: Looking for recommendations

Posted By: gabe8496
Subject: Looking for recommendations
Date Posted: October 30, 2003 at 9:48 AM

Ok, i've got a '96 Mustang that currently has an alarm that was installed about 6years ago. I've had it disabled for almost 2 years because some wires got cut up do to heavy foot traffic and not the best install in the world.

This alarm currently has flashing lights, led light, door lock/unlock, shock sensor (single stage), 6 tone siren and about it...it's a non-branded model

I'm looking for something with the same features and possible an option to add remote trunk opener and that has glass sensor.

Can someone recommend me a system? I'd prefer to buy one and install it myself than pay someone. I'm never happy the way others do installations in my car..therefore I now install everything myself.

I don't know if I should just go with a VIper system, Hornet, Prestige? Anyone? also, where would be a good place to shop for an alarm system.

Thanks!

Gabe

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-Gabe

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Posted By: Trav3D1
Date Posted: October 30, 2003 at 10:58 AM

Almost everything made by DEI is very good (i.e. Viper, Clifford, Hornet, etc.) and will have all the features that you listed above. I have done tons of Prestige alarms as well and like those also. I would recommend that you stay with a name that you know versus trying something new.

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Trav

Posted By: gabe8496
Date Posted: October 30, 2003 at 11:35 AM

Hmm...i agree. I'll keep looking for DEI systems.

Anyone know where would be a good place to shop?

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-Gabe

Posted By: Trav3D1
Date Posted: October 30, 2003 at 12:20 PM

I'm not certain where you live, but it may be best to buy the product online. Most retailers (such as Circuit City or Best Buy) sell the product, but it includes the installation and you indicated that you would like to install it yourself.

There are tons of distributor out there, but I use Installation Distributors in Deer Park, NY. They do not currently have a web site, but you should be able to find a number for them.

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Trav

Posted By: profuse007
Date Posted: October 30, 2003 at 12:46 PM

check on ebay

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Houston,TX
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Posted By: gabe8496
Date Posted: October 30, 2003 at 2:11 PM

I kinda like the clifford matrix alarm...i'm looking into theG5 version...looks good...

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-Gabe

Posted By: gabe8496
Date Posted: October 30, 2003 at 2:14 PM

Trav3D1 wrote:

I'm not certain where you live, but it may be best to buy the product online. Most retailers (such as Circuit City or Best Buy) sell the product, but it includes the installation and you indicated that you would like to install it yourself.
There are tons of distributor out there, but I use Installation Distributors in Deer Park, NY. They do not currently have a web site, but you should be able to find a number for them.

Are you an installer? i've called around...and so far 3 retailers will not sell me the systems alone posted_image . I don't know of any local distributors. I'm from DEEP South Texas. I'm still searching can't find any yet...

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-Gabe