Ultra Start 4500 or Viper 790??

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Topic: Ultra Start 4500 or Viper 790??

Posted By: Robdude30
Subject: Ultra Start 4500 or Viper 790??
Date Posted: November 02, 2002 at 6:34 PM

I'm looking for a 2-way remote starter/alarm and have narrowed down to 2 choices. The Ultra Start 4500 and the Viper 790. I can get them both for about the same price and the features that I want are on both. I like the looks of the 4500 better (mainly the remote) and it claims longer transmission range. I'm also doing my own install so the warranty would be void on the 790.

Which is the better system and why?

Thanks!!

Replies:

Posted By: securinu
Date Posted: November 02, 2002 at 7:00 PM

the ultra start unit is the same piece as audiovox was using , havent heard good or bad about it but i prefer the marksman m-10 unit . i put in about 15-20 of them a month and very few problems. had one 2-way remote go bad but i suspect customer dropped it. other than that its a great unit.

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Posted By: TooDarkTinting
Date Posted: November 02, 2002 at 9:13 PM

I install the 4500 and like them alot

Posted By: Robdude30
Date Posted: November 03, 2002 at 4:58 PM

TooDarkTinting, How's the distance on the 4500? Is it near what they say?

Securinu, Thanks For the reply. The M10 looks tempting, especially with the lower price tag. How's the distance in the real world?

Keep the ideas coming. I'm ready to buy. Thanks!!

Posted By: TooDarkTinting
Date Posted: November 03, 2002 at 5:53 PM

I do not have a 4500 installed in my car but everone I ever installed they are happy with the distance and the alarm. I have a compu star installed and it SUCKS. the price of those thing makes it worse. I will be installing a 4500 in my car.

Posted By: securinu
Date Posted: November 03, 2002 at 10:35 PM

about 1500 feet not quite the 200 they claim but still good.

Posted By: TooDarkTinting
Date Posted: November 03, 2002 at 10:38 PM

my compustar claimed to have 1 mile but the 4500s I install work better than my compustar

Posted By: securinu
Date Posted: November 03, 2002 at 10:39 PM

i was also a compustar dealer . i dropped them they were horrible about a 70% failure rate . and there support sucked said one thing did another . beware compustar is about to lower there prices but dont be tempted. they are horrible for warranty claims. just my $.02 you can all do what you want.

Posted By: Robdude30
Date Posted: November 04, 2002 at 6:38 PM

I have heard that the Compustars range is less than stellar from several people now. I'm not even considering that one. I still think the 4500 is the way to go for me.

You guys have any install tips for an '01 F150 SuperCrew?

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Date Posted: November 04, 2002 at 8:08 PM

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Date Posted: November 04, 2002 at 8:10 PM

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What It Is :

2-Way Transceiver Security and Remote Start System!
First FCC-legal 2-Way Remote with 66-Bit Clone-Safe Code-Hopping!

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Protects your vehicle and starts your engine with the push of a button!
Confirms all commands with easy-to-understand icons with text!
Alerts you to security system triggers by beeping or vibrating!
Lets you keep track of vehicle status!

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Optimum Range and Reliability
Bright, Easy-to-Read LCD Screen
Vibrate Mode
23 Different Icon/Text Messages
FCC Part 15 Compliant
Only 2-Way Remote with 66-Bit Clone-Safe Code-Hopping, for complete immunity from illegal code grabbers

System Features :

4-Channel Security and Remote Start* System
Limited Lifetime Warranty
$2,500 Guaranteed Protection Plan
ESP2 Integrates with Directed Video Systems
Bitwriter Programmable
ESP Ghost Switch, a hidden valet switch
ESP Flex Channel, to remote control virtually any system in the vehicle*