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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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I might have a really good deal on this Python 990 2-Way Security System.. i was wondering if anyone else has this or know how how good it really is before i ****** it up.. it has starter kill and you can start the car from outside (which i love) heres a link to some specs:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ...0929#prodspecs
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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SST technology: Responder SST systems employ Spread Spectrum Technology and multiple frequency transmission to assure that the signal goes through. Responder SST also uses dual error correction systems to combat signal data corruption and minimize signal interference. The result is solid range of up to one full mile.
Does that mean that the fob can open the doors at up to a mile away or just that it can receive a message from the car at up to a mile away (I'm guessing that's the 2-way part)? My guess is the latter and not the former. BTW, if it is the former.... why would you want to? I'd be afraid that I might unlock the car or start it accidentally from a distance away and not realize it because I'm too far to see it. Hopefully the "2-way" feature says something about it.

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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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I have one on both my cars, my girlfriend's jaguar, and my little brother infiniti. I love them. The range is great, the options are endless, and as an installer i love installing them.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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the range is amazing! Mine went with my old car, but im gonna end up buying one again, since it was such A great alarm.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Those are great alarms, just like the Viper 791xv or a Clifford Matrix. You can get them online for under 200 Bucks.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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when you set it up can you let me know how it is?
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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i am tring to get an alarm sytstem theres just so much **** out there
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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ive gotten good reviews on the viper alarm sytstems too
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viper, python, and clifford are all made by dei, basically the same systems.
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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really? dam i thought i was going to get a special deal on this alarm for only 200 bucks from a friend but if they all over the place i guess it doesnt really matter.. but anything is better than nothing. Anyone know about how much install would be for this?
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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I work at Circuit City and the cost of labor is included in the price. I don't know the exact price of labor though, maybe someone who works at CC and has sold one recently can chime in
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i manage the car installations at cc{for the last 5 yrs}, i usually charge 160 for a rem start alarm, then 40 to wire up relays for the door locks, and 50 for the chip bypass; so 250.
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Free, just do it yourself. You need a DMM, soldering iron, wire strippers, a few screwdrivers, some shrink tubes and some zip ties.

It is time consuming but think of the money you save.

Get some beers on a weekend and just do it.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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I had this alarm in my old car, it is exactly the same as the 791xv and has the SST that gives the 2 way communication a boost up to a mile away. It saved my honda when I was at work and came out to the parking lot to find my door open. Be sure to get a backup battery and I would do a second piezo siren inside. The price of the alarm at circuit is about 280 on the alarm alone. I bought the clifford equivalent for my girls car online for $210 shipped on amazon.
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