Does a brand name alarm matter?
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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=70661
Printed Date: July 07, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Topic: Does a brand name alarm matter?
Posted By: s.mrio
Subject: Does a brand name alarm matter?
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 12:54 AM
I have 97 Nissan kingcab hardbody. Theres no power windows or anything.All im interested in is a dependable alarm & nothing too fancy. Just to be clear I need something that will make some noise most importantly and possibly show what door is open on the keychain remote. Thx
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Posted By: Powermyster
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 3:31 AM
scytek are resonably priced and decent enough system for the money.
most sytems will tell you a door is open but not which door
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Why oh Why didn't i take the blue pill
Darren Power
Posted By: mike swanson
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 9:39 AM
Dont list any products they dont like or your post will be trashed.
See watch this CrimeStopper Alarms are the best!
Posted By: Powermyster
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 10:17 AM
@ mike
have you installed any scytek.
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Why oh Why didn't i take the blue pill
Darren Power
Posted By: jugga-nemo
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 10:32 AM
I've never had any problems with my Panther alarm. Not real expensive either (www.pantheralarm.com).
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Posted By: Powermyster
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 10:53 AM
most alarms are ok the install is usually the problem
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Why oh Why didn't i take the blue pill
Darren Power
Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 12:29 PM
your question shouldnt be "does a brand name alarm matter?" it should be "does quality matter?"
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: Mwsounds
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 12:36 PM
A quality alarm when installed right will last you for several years without problem. Most alarm problems are because of installation errors. ------------- Thanks,
Mike Ward
Get it done right the first time!
Posted By: s.mrio
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 10:34 PM
Thats the problem, I don't know who makes quality alarms. I dont know anything about alarms except eletrical is usually 90% install 10% equip. That 10 % is what Im researching.
Posted By: s.mrio
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 10:42 PM
So a quality alarm is a brand name then? Like viper. As long as its installed right.
Posted By: indyaudioguy
Date Posted: January 14, 2006 at 5:39 PM
Consumer Electronics manufacturers today build reliable products. Nearly every brand that a local shop is selling is going to work well when properly installed. Returns cost dealers money and if a line is showing them too many returns, it is GONE! Compare Warranty and tech support availabiliy too when you are shopping. If you buy one from Wal-Mart or a similar store, it is more likely to be a 'discount' brand and might not be of the same quality. I do use Crimestopper, but there are MANY other quality brands out there too. (Ungo, Codealarm, all of the DEI brands...Viper, Python, etc, Clifford, etc, etc, etc. Good Luck! ------------- Anderson Electronics, Inc.
Posted By: OhioMike1101
Date Posted: January 14, 2006 at 5:58 PM
we have had a couple lines in our store Omega, Scytek, Fusion, DEi, Autopage, compustar......etc... We exclusively only do Autopage and Compustar. Omega was solid, but lacks the name brand recognition. Scytek was junk. ------------- South Side Audio
2501 S. High St
Columbus, OH 43207
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