2Way alarms recommendation

Printed From: the12volt.com
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=66640
Printed Date: July 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Topic: 2Way alarms recommendation

Posted By: techie51
Subject: 2Way alarms recommendation
Date Posted: November 20, 2005 at 1:15 AM

I recently installed a 2WSSR compustar on my Mazda. I am not very impressed with replacing the remote battery every 3 months. I just bought an 05 F150 Supercrew and looking to put an alarm in it. I like the range of the compustar but like I said I don't like replacing the remote batteries. Any alarm suggestions for another 2Way system.

Replies:

Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: November 20, 2005 at 1:19 AM

well....compustar is the best...then I would suggest Astroflex...of course!

Im not a big DEI fan.

-------------

Posted By: bn880
Date Posted: November 24, 2005 at 4:57 PM

Basically every 2 way system will have you using a lot of battery juice.

Posted By: 05gt
Date Posted: November 24, 2005 at 5:12 PM

so you put one double A battery in there every three months, what does that actually end up costing you in the end

you can buy a package of 9 or something for like 15 bucks, those nine batteries will last you just over two years

So in the end it is not THAT MUCH

Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: November 24, 2005 at 7:06 PM

the Valet/Hornet 2 way remote goes 6-8 months on a AAA battery.....

-------------
Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979

Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: November 24, 2005 at 7:14 PM

Hmmm, the battery in my remote (2wfm8000as) is still going stong after 6 months now..... Go to the new model Compustar dude. I would way rather have range and reliability over a battery that can be had for $1.00 any day of the week.

-------------
Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.

Posted By: techie51
Date Posted: November 25, 2005 at 10:23 PM

Do you know if the old harness is interchangable with the new 8000 model? Also is the remote the same size as well? I found the old remote a little bulky. On a side note the cost of the battery is not an issue the having to replaced the AA battery every few months is. I understand 2way can drain the battery alot more than one-way. I was trying to get a census on what others are out there. I appreciate everyones input.