Best Alarm for your FD?
03-17-10, 12:17 AM
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Best Alarm for your FD?
Hey guys, taking consideration in the best car alarm I can get for the car. Would like to hear what you guys recommend and if you ever had a incident were your alarm actually saved your FD from being stolen.
Couple of ones I have found online worth considering:
Easycar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPnMs7euKXI
http://www.easycaralarms.com/
not sure about the knock-pad thingy or the stupid noises but I guess the features are ok. Couldn't find the price on this on their website. Also even so the TFT screen might look nice and colorful, im sure the battery on that thing will wear within couple of months of use.
Vision Guard 8000 from Scytek Electronics
http://www.ecarsecurity.com/Scytek-V...ard%208000.htm
this one looks interesting with the camera feature.
Also heard the most used were Cliffords and Vipers but not sure if they still the best.
Also I thought this was the best car alarm out of the rest lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxRMTtR5I2E
Couple of ones I have found online worth considering:
Easycar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPnMs7euKXI
http://www.easycaralarms.com/
not sure about the knock-pad thingy or the stupid noises but I guess the features are ok. Couldn't find the price on this on their website. Also even so the TFT screen might look nice and colorful, im sure the battery on that thing will wear within couple of months of use.
Vision Guard 8000 from Scytek Electronics
http://www.ecarsecurity.com/Scytek-V...ard%208000.htm
this one looks interesting with the camera feature.
Also heard the most used were Cliffords and Vipers but not sure if they still the best.
Also I thought this was the best car alarm out of the rest lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxRMTtR5I2E
03-17-10, 08:05 PM
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Make sure when you buy one that it is made by Directed Electronics. They make Viper ,Python , Clifford. Anyone of them are good . Directed make the best alarms out there. They also are known by DEI.
03-18-10, 09:37 PM
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pretty much get whatever you like that fits your budget made by DEI, I've had three of their systems (a python and two vipers) and I've got nothing bad to say about them. Tried to get one for my mom but she's stubborn and didn't want the added technology in her car
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03-18-10, 10:48 PM
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Buying a quality 2-way alarm such as a Clifford or Viper is a good choice.
After spending a few years in the Honda world, I learned quite a bit about alarms and car security in general. Owning the #1 stolen car in America as a DD (Built 93 Civic), definitely gave me cause for some research. Buying a quality alarm is about 30% of the battle. The other 70% lies in proper installation, accessories, and being a smart owner.
Installation: A word of advice, don't have Bestbuy install your alarm. Your alarm unit mounted right under your dash is simply ignorant. Thieves will look for your alarm to disable it. If you are going to pay to have it installed, find a reputable security store to do it. Have them discuss with you exactly what, where, and how the alarm will be installed. Proper installation is very important. If you can do it yourself, than be creative. Behind the gauge cluster is a great place.
Accessories: This is also very important. Along with a proper installation, there are many features and accessories that quality alarms have that must be utilized for a good security setup. A backup battery is a must!... The very first thing thieves will do is try to disconnect the battery to disable the alarm. A hood pin switch is also a good idea. If the thief finds a way to pop your good from outside the car, the alarm will sound. Of course, ignition disable is a good idea. However, don't disable just the starter. A nice relay on the coil igniter or CAS will keep the car from starting, regardless if it is hot-wired. Finally, ditch the retarded vibe sensor. All it does is give false alarms from loud exhausts and is very hard to dial in to be effective. A radar field sensor is the way to go. No false alarms and can be adjusted for perfect distance. Someone get's too close to your car, it will let them know.
Being Smart: No alarm in the world will keep your car totally safe. Car thieves are very smart and creative. I don't drive my FD everyday. It sits in my garage 90% of the time. If I'm going into the city or to the club, I don't drive my FD. As much as want to flaunt it everywhere I go, it just isn't a good idea taking it some places. Be a smart owner. Don't park in the dark alley or shady parking lot. If you have a doubt about taking your car... just don't do it. Drive it on nice cruises and warm days where you can keep an eye on it.
If anyone wants more info on alarms and security measures than feel free to PM me. I will help you the best I can. I have installed quite a few very good systems.
GL to all
After spending a few years in the Honda world, I learned quite a bit about alarms and car security in general. Owning the #1 stolen car in America as a DD (Built 93 Civic), definitely gave me cause for some research. Buying a quality alarm is about 30% of the battle. The other 70% lies in proper installation, accessories, and being a smart owner.
Installation: A word of advice, don't have Bestbuy install your alarm. Your alarm unit mounted right under your dash is simply ignorant. Thieves will look for your alarm to disable it. If you are going to pay to have it installed, find a reputable security store to do it. Have them discuss with you exactly what, where, and how the alarm will be installed. Proper installation is very important. If you can do it yourself, than be creative. Behind the gauge cluster is a great place.
Accessories: This is also very important. Along with a proper installation, there are many features and accessories that quality alarms have that must be utilized for a good security setup. A backup battery is a must!... The very first thing thieves will do is try to disconnect the battery to disable the alarm. A hood pin switch is also a good idea. If the thief finds a way to pop your good from outside the car, the alarm will sound. Of course, ignition disable is a good idea. However, don't disable just the starter. A nice relay on the coil igniter or CAS will keep the car from starting, regardless if it is hot-wired. Finally, ditch the retarded vibe sensor. All it does is give false alarms from loud exhausts and is very hard to dial in to be effective. A radar field sensor is the way to go. No false alarms and can be adjusted for perfect distance. Someone get's too close to your car, it will let them know.
Being Smart: No alarm in the world will keep your car totally safe. Car thieves are very smart and creative. I don't drive my FD everyday. It sits in my garage 90% of the time. If I'm going into the city or to the club, I don't drive my FD. As much as want to flaunt it everywhere I go, it just isn't a good idea taking it some places. Be a smart owner. Don't park in the dark alley or shady parking lot. If you have a doubt about taking your car... just don't do it. Drive it on nice cruises and warm days where you can keep an eye on it.
If anyone wants more info on alarms and security measures than feel free to PM me. I will help you the best I can. I have installed quite a few very good systems.
GL to all
03-19-10, 05:04 PM
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Buying a quality 2-way alarm such as a Clifford or Viper is a good choice.
After spending a few years in the Honda world, I learned quite a bit about alarms and car security in general. Owning the #1 stolen car in America as a DD (Built 93 Civic), definitely gave me cause for some research. Buying a quality alarm is about 30% of the battle. The other 70% lies in proper installation, accessories, and being a smart owner.
Installation: A word of advice, don't have Bestbuy install your alarm. Your alarm unit mounted right under your dash is simply ignorant. Thieves will look for your alarm to disable it. If you are going to pay to have it installed, find a reputable security store to do it. Have them discuss with you exactly what, where, and how the alarm will be installed. Proper installation is very important. If you can do it yourself, than be creative. Behind the gauge cluster is a great place.
Accessories: This is also very important. Along with a proper installation, there are many features and accessories that quality alarms have that must be utilized for a good security setup. A backup battery is a must!... The very first thing thieves will do is try to disconnect the battery to disable the alarm. A hood pin switch is also a good idea. If the thief finds a way to pop your good from outside the car, the alarm will sound. Of course, ignition disable is a good idea. However, don't disable just the starter. A nice relay on the coil igniter or CAS will keep the car from starting, regardless if it is hot-wired. Finally, ditch the retarded vibe sensor. All it does is give false alarms from loud exhausts and is very hard to dial in to be effective. A radar field sensor is the way to go. No false alarms and can be adjusted for perfect distance. Someone get's too close to your car, it will let them know.
Being Smart: No alarm in the world will keep your car totally safe. Car thieves are very smart and creative. I don't drive my FD everyday. It sits in my garage 90% of the time. If I'm going into the city or to the club, I don't drive my FD. As much as want to flaunt it everywhere I go, it just isn't a good idea taking it some places. Be a smart owner. Don't park in the dark alley or shady parking lot. If you have a doubt about taking your car... just don't do it. Drive it on nice cruises and warm days where you can keep an eye on it.
If anyone wants more info on alarms and security measures than feel free to PM me. I will help you the best I can. I have installed quite a few very good systems.
GL to all
After spending a few years in the Honda world, I learned quite a bit about alarms and car security in general. Owning the #1 stolen car in America as a DD (Built 93 Civic), definitely gave me cause for some research. Buying a quality alarm is about 30% of the battle. The other 70% lies in proper installation, accessories, and being a smart owner.
Installation: A word of advice, don't have Bestbuy install your alarm. Your alarm unit mounted right under your dash is simply ignorant. Thieves will look for your alarm to disable it. If you are going to pay to have it installed, find a reputable security store to do it. Have them discuss with you exactly what, where, and how the alarm will be installed. Proper installation is very important. If you can do it yourself, than be creative. Behind the gauge cluster is a great place.
Accessories: This is also very important. Along with a proper installation, there are many features and accessories that quality alarms have that must be utilized for a good security setup. A backup battery is a must!... The very first thing thieves will do is try to disconnect the battery to disable the alarm. A hood pin switch is also a good idea. If the thief finds a way to pop your good from outside the car, the alarm will sound. Of course, ignition disable is a good idea. However, don't disable just the starter. A nice relay on the coil igniter or CAS will keep the car from starting, regardless if it is hot-wired. Finally, ditch the retarded vibe sensor. All it does is give false alarms from loud exhausts and is very hard to dial in to be effective. A radar field sensor is the way to go. No false alarms and can be adjusted for perfect distance. Someone get's too close to your car, it will let them know.
Being Smart: No alarm in the world will keep your car totally safe. Car thieves are very smart and creative. I don't drive my FD everyday. It sits in my garage 90% of the time. If I'm going into the city or to the club, I don't drive my FD. As much as want to flaunt it everywhere I go, it just isn't a good idea taking it some places. Be a smart owner. Don't park in the dark alley or shady parking lot. If you have a doubt about taking your car... just don't do it. Drive it on nice cruises and warm days where you can keep an eye on it.
If anyone wants more info on alarms and security measures than feel free to PM me. I will help you the best I can. I have installed quite a few very good systems.
GL to all
I would completely agree that the install is really most important part of purchasing an alarm. Next is exactly what was stated above..Just be smart about where you drive to, and park the car.
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I've got a Viper 350 2-way as well and added the proximity sensor as well... while I'm living in my apartment it's a complete pain in the ***. I've had to turn the sensitivity down because it'll go into the warn sequence when it detects rain drops rolling down the windows. Once I get back to my house in Texas though I'll turn it back up since it'll be parked in the garage all the time. It's very effective. I park on the outskirts of parking lots and have witnessed curious gawkers get scared off when they lean down to take a look inside.
I have to second everything XLR8 already said... great advice... just throwing out a brand and model for your consideration. The prox. sensor is the DEI-80 and I think I bought a brand new one on ebay for about $30 and installed it myself under my center console.
I have to second everything XLR8 already said... great advice... just throwing out a brand and model for your consideration. The prox. sensor is the DEI-80 and I think I bought a brand new one on ebay for about $30 and installed it myself under my center console.
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My bad, I actually have the 3202 and the proximity model number is actually 508D... I think I was quoting a store-specific product number or something...
but yeah, regardless, I believe the 350 also has the auxiliary inputs for the proximity sensor. It only took about 15 minutes to run the cable, plug it in, and adjust the sensitivity. I'm a big fan of it. I can leave my top off and my windows down and if anyone so much as reaches their hand it goes off immediately.
but yeah, regardless, I believe the 350 also has the auxiliary inputs for the proximity sensor. It only took about 15 minutes to run the cable, plug it in, and adjust the sensitivity. I'm a big fan of it. I can leave my top off and my windows down and if anyone so much as reaches their hand it goes off immediately.
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It emits and receives an RF signal and detects when that signal is broken to trigger either the warn sequence or full out alarm, hence "dual zone." You can adjust the sensitivity based on your preference and the size of the vehicle. It's meant to protect anything from a giant escalade to our little RX7s. The adjustment is pretty easy and basic. There are two plastic screws, one for the warn sensitivity and one for the alarm sensitivity. You can place it on your center console approximately where you'll have it installed, roll your window down, arm the system, and then slowly approach the car until the first LED lights up and you hear the chirp sequence. You can then disarm the alarm, reach in and adjust it larger or smaller based on your preference.
Right now, I have it set so that the "bubble" doesn't exceed the windows, otherwise raindrops will cause my car to chirp all night long. Unfortunately, the Vipers have the option to disable a certain sensor for an hour if it is triggered so many times in a short period of time, but it doesn't apply to the warn sequence.
However, even with the top on and windows up, you could, if you wanted, set a very large "bubble" around your vehicle. I'm not sure what the max range is, but I'm sure it could be quite annoying if you wanted it to be. I only had my sensitivity turned up about halfway when I first installed it and people walking three feet away from my car would set off the first zone. The looks of initial terror on their faces were hilarious, but I didn't see that outweighing the probability of one of my neighbors getting pissed off at my super sensitive alarm and taking a tire iron to my car in the middle of the night... which unfortunately, the alarm isn't really going to stop.
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well guys looks like I found the best one, Viper 5902:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYOjGLafd68&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVWg_FwrFFA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3fwrea4dB0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keN8_8BsYcw&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzGi...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dpH-...eature=related
As you can see it has allot of features, 2-way capability (confirms the action + if within range you will receive info on whats happening to your car), proximity sensor, shock sensor, window breaking, temperature mode, car finder, remote start, glass break, ignition/trunk/hood/door/sunroof sensors, door/trunk openers, and even garage opener. oh and... Parking meter reminder
Watch the full feature list here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYOjGLafd68&NR=1
Cheapest price I found on buy.com for $320. I have seen it as high as $600, gonna call the alarm shop tomorrow to see how much they sell it & installation,
http://www.google.com/products/catal...wAg#ps-sellers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYOjGLafd68&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVWg_FwrFFA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3fwrea4dB0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keN8_8BsYcw&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAzGi...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dpH-...eature=related
As you can see it has allot of features, 2-way capability (confirms the action + if within range you will receive info on whats happening to your car), proximity sensor, shock sensor, window breaking, temperature mode, car finder, remote start, glass break, ignition/trunk/hood/door/sunroof sensors, door/trunk openers, and even garage opener. oh and... Parking meter reminder
Watch the full feature list here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYOjGLafd68&NR=1
Cheapest price I found on buy.com for $320. I have seen it as high as $600, gonna call the alarm shop tomorrow to see how much they sell it & installation,
http://www.google.com/products/catal...wAg#ps-sellers
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