Car Alarms

TorchRed04GT

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I want to get an alarm for my stang. I want to know which ones the best. I have a stick so I can't get remote start. I was thinking about getting the Viper 850 XV.

What are some opinions on theViper alarms, and what are some of the ones you guys have?

Thanks

 

sgarlic

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Just to clarify one thing you said, just because you have a manual doesn't mean you can't get a remote starter. If you look through JC Whitney and Crutchfield, you can find them for sticks now.

 

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zcs626

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you can get a remote start on a manual tranny car if you can find someone to do it.

and stick with any DEI product, it wont steer you wrong!

 

xseler8

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I have a Viper. I suggest using mercury sensors for the trunk & hood..not pin switches. They will also trip if car is picked up on an angle.

 

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Mel96GT

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I have Viper alarms in both my Mustang and F150. The one in my Stang is 7 years old and my truck's is 2. Both work great and are very reliable. I keep the sensitivity low to minimize false alarms. The second button on the Viper key fob can be programmed to open the Stang's trunk which is very convenient. Viper is a very good alarm for the money.

 

Milenko

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I have a Clifford (DEI product) Alarm is in my sig.

The remote is badass, I installed the alarm myself and it wasn't too bad. Gives me lock/unlock, trunk, warn etc.

If someone touches the car, it sets off a small warning chirp to get them away...and tells you on the remote. If the alarm is tripped, the remote beeps as well. Remote works supposedly 1/4 mile, I've had it from the 15th floor of my dorm and it works to the car parked 1/4 mile away in a lot with 300 other cars.

 

southernpony

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Yea...you can get a remote start on an manual...my buddy had it on his Dodge Ram back in '99. Just curious as to why people say you cant have remote start on manual?

 

FallenPhoenix

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I'm getting an Autopage RF-520LCD installed right now. My friend has the earlier model on his Grand Prix GT and loves it.

 

Milenko

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southernpony said:

Yea...you can get a remote start on an manual...my buddy had it on his Dodge Ram back in '99. Just curious as to why people say you cant have remote start on manual?

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Leave it in gear without a safety switch, hit the button, car takes off and drives into whatevers in front of it.

Happens more often than you think.

 

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zcs626

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Milenko said:

Leave it in gear without a safety switch, hit the button, car takes off and drives into whatevers in front of it.

Happens more often than you think.

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yup, seen it plenty of times.

 

southernpony

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Thats crazy...but I guess if your in the habit of leaving it in gear when you get out it could be hard to break that habit. I guess since Im from Houston and its flat I just us the ole parkin brake. Now watch my parking break go out and it rolls into sumtin becouse I parked on a slight incline..

 

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ForPointSex

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I have a audiovox Prestige alarm. The alarm is pretty good, but the transmitters are crap. The push buttons on the circuit board stop working.

My next alarm will be a Clifford Matrix. http://www.clifford.com/matrix/feature/default.asp

 

Milenko

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ForPointSex said:

I have a audiovox Prestige alarm. The alarm is pretty good, but the transmitters are crap. The push buttons on the circuit board stop working.

My next alarm will be a Clifford Matrix. http://www.clifford.com/matrix/feature/default.asp

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Thats what I got

 

TorchRed04GT

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I think i'm gonna go with the Viper 850XV it has everything cept for the remote start, and i don't event want it. I'm gonna call a local installer and make and appoinment.

 

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is it easy to install alarms? I'm considering a Clifford Matrix 2.5x ... Although you get a lifetime warranty if an authorized Clifford dealer installs it.

 

smokin'Red35th

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zcs626 said:

yup, seen it plenty of times.

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european spec vehicles dont have the safety mechanism, ive done it myself once or twice.

 

FallenPhoenix

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FallenPhoenix said:

I'm getting an Autopage RF-520LCD installed right now. My friend has the earlier model on his Grand Prix GT and loves it.

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my mistake, it's the 855LCD, and it rocks

 

HoustonGT

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Milenko said:

Leave it in gear without a safety switch, hit the button, car takes off and drives into whatevers in front of it.

Happens more often than you think.

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So are you saying you can get a remote start installed that comes with a safety switch so the car won't turn on if accidently left in first gear?