Best Kind Of Alarm - Security?
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Best Kind Of Alarm - Security?
I want to purchase some sort of Alarm for my car, willing to spend up to $300.
Which one is the best one and how hard is it to install?
Which one is the best one and how hard is it to install?
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Rep Power: 0 you can get a excalibur alarm with dual proxy sensor, hood/doors/trunk sensors/glass sensors for under $300.00 installed. Get the atv-1000 model and add on the accessories mentioned above. Great alarm for the money.
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[hr]Originally posted by: CarpeDiem
Anything Clifford....Sabre, Arrow series...
I've owned 3 and not had ANY problems with any..
Just make sure the installer knows what he;s doin[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: CarpeDiem
Anything Clifford....Sabre, Arrow series...
I've owned 3 and not had ANY problems with any..
Just make sure the installer knows what he;s doin[hr]
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Rep Power: 348 Damn I want a good alarm but the problem is I dont know who I can and cannot trust. Im afraid that the installers will screw up my wiring. I know that places that install radios and alarms dont know sh** most of the times. They use test lights and guessing and im not sure thats a real way of installing an alarm. Plus how would they know thw whole wiring diagram of a civic if theirs a bunch of different cars that come in everyday like FORDS, NISSAN, TOYOTAS, etc. I really want a better alarm but it all comes back to the installer [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: dru106
Damn I want a good alarm but the problem is I dont know who I can and cannot trust. Im afraid that the installers will screw up my wiring. I know that places that install radios and alarms dont know sh** most of the times. They use test lights and guessing and im not sure thats a real way of installing an alarm. Plus how would they know thw whole wiring diagram of a civic if theirs a bunch of different cars that come in everyday like FORDS, NISSAN, TOYOTAS, etc. I really want a better alarm but it all comes back to the installer [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/IMG][hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: dru106
Damn I want a good alarm but the problem is I dont know who I can and cannot trust. Im afraid that the installers will screw up my wiring. I know that places that install radios and alarms dont know sh** most of the times. They use test lights and guessing and im not sure thats a real way of installing an alarm. Plus how would they know thw whole wiring diagram of a civic if theirs a bunch of different cars that come in everyday like FORDS, NISSAN, TOYOTAS, etc. I really want a better alarm but it all comes back to the installer [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/IMG][hr]
I want to get an alarm too, but cant tell the difference. I know I want one by DEI, but Clifford or Viper? They make like a 10 other brands too. Not really sure what I should be looking for.
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Rep Power: 396 I know the competent shops around here have a computer program. What they do is punch in the type of car, body style all that info, and up comes pics of the radio, door, speakers everything, and wiring diagram. you should just ask to see what kinda of info, and maybe ask to see if they are doing a install at the time you walk in. The shops I goto, I have asked to see what kind of connectors they use, where they put everything. If the shop doesnt show you, or is very unhelpful... take your business elsewhere. Also ask friends, co-workers to see what they have and where they had it installed.
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Rep Power: 0 Honestly, just pick an alarm shop that has alot of business ... more business indicates ... good jobs. For the kill switch dont worry ... only if you get a remote starter to the have to bypass the kill switch ... apart from that all the wiring is for power ... which is pretty simple job.
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Viper 300hp ... pretty basic but suits my needs well
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Viper 300hp ... pretty basic but suits my needs well
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Rep Power: 0 Well not all shops are like that, I'm dei installer. Civic are not very hard to install an alarm in. I use test light to double check to make sure it's the right wire. Before the install, I'll have a print out of the car alarm wire diagram, which shows me exactly where the wire is. If u need help let me know! I prefer the clifford!
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[hr]Originally posted by: DaveyD
I know the competent shops around here have a computer program. What they do is punch in the type of car, body style all that info, and up comes pics of the radio, door, speakers everything, and wiring diagram. you should just ask to see what kinda of info, and maybe ask to see if they are doing a install at the time you walk in. The shops I goto, I have asked to see what kind of connectors they use, where they put everything. If the shop doesnt show you, or is very unhelpful... take your business elsewhere. Also ask friends, co-workers to see what they have and where they had it installed.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: DaveyD
I know the competent shops around here have a computer program. What they do is punch in the type of car, body style all that info, and up comes pics of the radio, door, speakers everything, and wiring diagram. you should just ask to see what kinda of info, and maybe ask to see if they are doing a install at the time you walk in. The shops I goto, I have asked to see what kind of connectors they use, where they put everything. If the shop doesnt show you, or is very unhelpful... take your business elsewhere. Also ask friends, co-workers to see what they have and where they had it installed.[hr]
i just got Clifford Arrow 3 installed this week, included engine kill.........but i dont like they installed receiver/antenna on my top front windshield....i am pissed they should discussed with me before they installed that (worse is i cant take it off, cuz is stick hard on windshiled)......good luck
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