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Old 01-20-2006, 02:38 PM
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Im looking into getting a car alarm, when I get a new car. lol....I dont even know what Im getting yet...lol. I just want some suggestions. I dont want anything thats gonna kill my wallet, but I want something decent. Any suggestions? Viper? If so, what kind?

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I think most people will suggest SOMETHING by Directed Electronics, they own Viper and a couple other big names
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CompuStar, no doubt. I had an Avital (made by DEI) on this hawk and it worked fine for about a year, then it started remote starting my car randomly and burning precious gas. Alarm still worked fine. I ended up removing it and replaced it with a CompuStar. LOVE the new alarm. Way better range (1/2 mile) and a sweet looking remote.
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Thanks for the suggestions guys! Cab you reccomend a certain Model mumber Infinite?

Any other suggestions?

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Sure thing! 2W900FM-AS is the one I have. 2 way remotes, 1/2 mile range.
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i just got the viper 791xv put in and its pretty cool. gave the installers some trouble but it eventually worked out, range is pretty decent, works as far as i need it to.
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Another vote for the Viper 791xv.
Make sure your installer is up to par.
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I have a prestige car start/alarm on one car and a compustar on the other. I hate the prestige system since it has a three button remote, one trunk, one for car start, and the final button does too many functions...alarm on, alarm off, door lock, door unlock. I've had to replace the button numerous times. As for the compustar, no complaints. Great range (half mile) and lots of "bells and whistles" at a great price.
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i have the viper alarm with 1/4 mile range i think.. and the remote start(not hooked up) i have to find someone to wire my remote start then ill be happy
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anything made by DEI, and make sure to get a 2 way remote if you want he best range
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My old Avital Alarm had 1/4 mile range. I could start my car in the parking lot 8 floors up in my building. CompuStar is WAY better though and for the same price. PLUS they make them for M6 tranny's too!




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