Please recommend Alarm for me, need 2-way
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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=30384
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Topic: Please recommend Alarm for me, need 2-way
Posted By: Pooreclipse
Subject: Please recommend Alarm for me, need 2-way
Date Posted: April 14, 2004 at 8:36 PM
Hi I am looking to get an alarm, and I'll be installing myself, I've wired all kinds of stuff, MSD ignition, relays, stereo. With the instructions I don't think it will be a problem The criteria tho is that it needs to be a 2 way which means it will page me if the alarm is triggered. Like a Compustar system. I was about to buy the compustar on ebay but I read here now I have mixed feelings. I thought SS and long range is good to have, but I'm kind of rough with my remotes.. so I don't want to have unreliable remotes. Looked into the Clifford RSX as well. AutoPage?? is another one I see. This is an older car with nothing fancy no keyless entry no power locks so I'll need to rig up actuators (not a problem for me) The thing though is I don't need or won't be messing with remote start because I simply don't like it.. and I park in gear anyway.. But i might explore later after I get the basic functions working. Please recommend one of these transponder type to me. Price $100-$250. I need to make a decision soon.
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Posted By: Teamrf
Date Posted: April 14, 2004 at 9:55 PM
DEI..........all the way
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 14, 2004 at 10:08 PM
I am a Compustar fan myself. I have installed a few of these and have had great success with them as far as reliability and durability. If your going to be rough with the remote's, it won't matter what comapny you deal with, they are all going to be the same as far as shock resistance.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: Pooreclipse
Date Posted: April 14, 2004 at 11:21 PM
Ok guys is the clifford 3.5 and viper 791 the SAME THING?
The LCDs seem to be the same, and the clifford seem to be owned by DEI now
Posted By: profuse007
Date Posted: April 14, 2004 at 11:21 PM
go go compustar.
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Posted By: desh187
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 12:18 AM
i suggest omega max with echo system(nothing gets close to this like automatic transmitter alert and on and on...)
Posted By: sroth140
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 1:20 AM
i have the clifford matrix rs 3.5 and i love it. i upgraded from the rs2 that i loved so much. i havent had any problems at all and im using tons of features. i have the DEI trunk pop, added actuators, 5th channel garage door opener, battery back up, timer realy and peizo siren, 4th channel rear defogger, the good clear plastic DEI shock sensor, prox. sensor, and a merc switch on the hood and trunk. all of it works perfect, even the range and remote :D
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MECP certified installer
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 9:05 AM
Here's a POLL that was created that may help you: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=26572&KW=2+WAY ------------- Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 10:51 AM
i have the Clifford 3.5 in own vehicle too and like it alot... but really it's personal preference.... Compustar is a good unit too.... heck, why not just buy what YOU like and let us know what you decided.......
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: Pooreclipse
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 10:58 AM
I am kind of torn between the DEI product and Compustar right now I mean I want to walk inside the mall and know still get status of my car. Sometimes you need to park a little far. Been to walmart on a sunday afternoon? Some real life examples of the DEI's range would give me a better idea.
Posted By: sroth140
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 12:09 PM
i can start my car from the walmart check out lanes when im parked in the back. sometimes the building creats interfearence. basically if you can see the car you can start it. ive had some great distance within basic line of sight. ------------- MECP certified installer
Posted By: Pooreclipse
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 12:49 PM
I see. I don't plan to hookup remote start at all. But I want to keep track of status in case someone breaks into it. Sometimes if I park at a school or theatre, it would be nice to get the status of the car at an extended range. That is where I think I would want the compustar
Posted By: Pooreclipse
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 12:59 PM
What about the ease of installation. I heard the DEI 791XV / RSX 3.5 install is simple, brain is small etc But No one ever said to me that it's easy to install the compustar.. . and the brain is bigger
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 1:51 PM
The Compustar CPU is larger than that of the DEI because of all the internal relays, where the DEI has external relays instead. The Compustar installation is quite involved and does require background experience with electrical connections as well as knowing how to solder and hide wires properly inorder for the alarm system to be stealth. This is true for ANY alarm system installed by anyone though.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: Pooreclipse
Date Posted: April 15, 2004 at 3:29 PM
I can solder splice and tap that is no problem. Is it true that I need a "programmer" to program one of the compustar? Or is that urban legend.
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