BlazingCivic

I'm looking into some security options for my Civic, I was wondering if you guys have had any experience and/or opinions about any good ones. Viper seems to have high ratings but is it really the best one out there? Let me know what you guys think, thx!!

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

its really a waste of money for any alarm system. the average thief can bypass it in less than a minute anyway. the best security is dont leave valuables in the car.

GolNat

iTrader: (7)

I wouldn't buy any other then a system made by Directed. Viper is one of their brands along with Python, Clifford, Avatal, Autostart, Automate. Visit Directed's website it lists all there products. I personally have a Python Remote start system without alarm but it is great. I have had it for almost a year still working great and my key fob battery is still good. Fir maximum security you should get a two way alarm that will tell you when someone has broken into your car. Those are limited by how far you are from your vehicle but if you get the Viper Smart Start you can use your smart phone and it will notify you from wherever you are, only thing is that there is subscription fee.

BlazingCivic

Great information! Thanks a bunch man! I was looking at some of the Python ones too, can you tell me which model you're using?

Yeah the 2-way alarm sounds pretty good if it didn't need the subscription fee. I had no idea that Directed owned all of those brands, no wonder they all kind of look the same haha. Anways, thanks man!

lowlife9

i have this security system it works perfectly i don't know what gearbox is talking about.
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BlazingCivic

LOL @ lowlife9

Yeah I'm looking for a practical one bro. Thanks for your input regardless though. =]

lowlife9

ahh ok well here is a place to get practical alarms for a decent price.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_i...ty-safety.html

BlazingCivic

I'll look into it man, I appreciate the help.

rjt

compustar is good

danwat12345

"The Club" is good too as a basic deterrent. Don't get a 3rd party one, get the official thing so it's tough and heavy. Don't get their "Wheel lock" product, that is cheap and lighter weight

lowlife9

get the club steering wheel lock,brake pedal lock and a tire boot lock along with a two way pager proximity alarm Lojack GPS and interior video camera . then park your car in an alarmed garage with motion sensors and night vision cameras. also install motion sensors and night vision cameras on the exterior of your house.