Best Alarm?

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Printed Date: May 13, 2024 at 5:56 AM

Topic: Best Alarm?

Posted By: rrcustom
Subject: Best Alarm?
Date Posted: July 12, 2005 at 9:16 PM

I am seeking an alarm for under $200 that will get the job done.
I have heard that crime stopper was good for under $200.
Another thing, wha is the difference between a $800 dollar alarm and a $200 dollar alarm, besides the outrageous price difference.
Finally, why are Viper alarms so great?

Thanks,

-R.

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Posted By: CutDog504
Date Posted: July 13, 2005 at 12:13 AM

Whether you have a 75$ alarm, a $200 alarm, or even a $800 dollar alarm, you alarm is only as good as the installation. For instance, you can get a cheap alarm and as long as you install it correctly you (most of the time) wont have any problems. Now remember, I said cheap, but not garbage. There IS a difference.

Posted By: rrcustom
Date Posted: July 13, 2005 at 12:14 AM

CutDog504 wrote:

Whether you have a 75$ alarm, a $200 alarm, or even a $800 dollar alarm, you alarm is only as good as the installation. For instance, you can get a cheap alarm and as long as you install it correctly you (most of the time) wont have any problems. Now remember, I said cheap, but not garbage. There IS a difference.

Any suggestions? Model numbers?

Posted By: CutDog504
Date Posted: July 13, 2005 at 1:13 AM

For instance i knoe several people who have the prestige aps996 two way lcd alarm/remote start and are Very pleased with it. I see them on ebay all day around $140. I've had a crimestopper FM2006 two way on one of my personal cars since 1998 when they first came out. Only problem I've had was from dropping the remote too many times. At the time(1998)those were around 250-$300. I've seen them now on ebay for under $125. And they newer versions such as the FM 2009 for about the same. If yer only looking for a basic alarm(no paging or remote start) I'd recommend a prestige aps15ch or the aps25ch, both can be found all over the net for around 50 bucks. I personally have installed over 75-100 of these and only had ONE comeback because the car's door pinswitch was acting up causing many false alarms. But one thing about Prestige alarms...The wiring harnes has no fuse on the parking light wire, I strongly advise you install one as you are doing your install (I do on all my installs).

Posted By: rrcustom
Date Posted: July 13, 2005 at 1:17 AM

CutDog504 wrote:

For instance i knoe several people who have the prestige aps996 two way lcd alarm/remote start and are Very pleased with it. I see them on ebay all day around $140. I've had a crimestopper FM2006 two way on one of my personal cars since 1998 when they first came out. Only problem I've had was from dropping the remote too many times. At the time(1998)those were around 250-$300. I've seen them now on ebay for under $125. And they newer versions such as the FM 2009 for about the same. If yer only looking for a basic alarm(no paging or remote start) I'd recommend a prestige aps15ch or the aps25ch, both can be found all over the net for around 50 bucks. I personally have installed over 25-30 of these and only had ONE comeback because the car's door pinswitch was acting up causing many false alarms. But one thing about Prestige alarms...The wiring harnes has no fuse on the parking light wire, I strongly advise you install one as you are doing your install (I do on all my installs).

Hey thanks for the input, I am going to go with the Crime Stopper CS-2016FM. This one out of alot of alarms had all of the features I liked.

CS-2016FM Remote Start Paging Alarm System

Deluxe 2-Way FM/FM Paging Alarm and Remote Start Combo

2 WAY PAGING & SECURITY FEATURES:

All new 5-Button FM Transceiver Pager / Remote with Blue Backlit LCD Screen ( Uses Standard AAA Battery)
Large LCD Display with DOT Matrix and "Painted Screen" Graphics.
Fully Animated LCD Graphics Display Armed, Disarmed, Zone Violation and Vehicle Running after Remote Start.
Includes a "SideKick" Non-Paging 6-Button Remote with "CoolFlash" Blue LED Flashlight.
Remotes Available in Carbon Fiber or Black Texture Finish.
Vibrating and Audible Alerts.
Long Range, Penetrates through Parking Garages and Shopping Malls.
433 MHz High Frequency with Extended Range on-glass Antenna.
Dynamic-Code Anti-Code Grabbing Protection.
Electronic Dual Stage / Dual Adjustment Shock Protection with Pre-Warning (Plug-in Design)
Positive or Negative Parking Light Output (Jumper Selectable)
Horn-Honk Output.
Remote Panic Protection.
Pre-wired Starter Disable Relay and Socket Included.
LED Diagnostics for Last Zone Triggered.
Passive or Active Arming (Programmable)
Auto Lock / Unlock with Ignition (Programmable)

CONVENIENCE & VALUE ADDED FEATURES:

2 Vehicle Operation with Car 1 / Car 2 Push Button Switch on Side of Informer™ Pager Remote.
Remote Keyless Entry (Controls Power Door Locks)
Positive and Negative Door Lock Outputs.
Separate Driver's Priority Door Unlock Output.
(2) Remote Auxiliary Channel Outputs.
Silent Arm and Disarm through the Remote.
Valet Service Mode and Valet Park Mode with Trunk Protection.
Dome Light Illumination Output.
Parking Light Illumination on Disarm (Programmable).
Double Unlock Pulse (Programmable)

REMOTE START HIGHLIGHTS:

Turbo Timer Mode: Allows Engine to Continue Running from 1 to 5 minutes After Key Removal (Requires Additional Switch Not Included in Kit)
"Ultra-Smart" Tachless Mode with Custom 80~100% Voltage Range Adjustment.
Programmable "Wake-up" Ignition Pulse on Unlock for Vehicles with "Slam Locks".
"Timed" Crank Mode (Pre-set Starter Cranking Time in 4 Increments form 0.5~1.5 Seconds.
Glow Plug Input or Programmable Delay Time for Diesel Engines.
(5) On-board Relays for Easy Installation.
Selectable Engine Speed Sensing: "Smart" Tachless or Tach (RPM) Learning.
Tach Finder Mode.
Programmable Engine Run Time: 12, 24, 36 or 48 Minutes.
Factory (OEM) Alarm Disarm Output.
Negative Ignition Output for Additional Relays or Anti-Theft Bypass Modules.
Hood-Open Safety Circuit. The unit Will Not Remote Start if Hood is Open or Ajar.