question: what alarms are the best?
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question: what alarms are the best?
Searched forum already but couldnt find answer I was looking for.
Ready to buy an aftermarket alarm and wanted to see what others were equipping their subies with.
Also, I am worried that a built-in turbo timer could interfere with my warranty, etc... Are these fears groundless?
Thanks for any suggestions
Ready to buy an aftermarket alarm and wanted to see what others were equipping their subies with.
Also, I am worried that a built-in turbo timer could interfere with my warranty, etc... Are these fears groundless?
Thanks for any suggestions
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Clifford RSX 3.5 add the Glass sensor option &
http://www.clifford.com/matrix/responder/default.asp
or the
Computstar 2WSS
http://www.compustar.org/products/2WSS_features.html
http://www.clifford.com/matrix/responder/default.asp
or the
Computstar 2WSS
http://www.compustar.org/products/2WSS_features.html
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I personally like the last generation from Clifford (G4 series). These came out before the DEI takeover....and I feel cliffords quality was much better than what DEI was offering (viper, python, etc). This is the 3rd vehicle I've had an IG7000 on and I'd buy another I got another car
Its a little difficult now to get your hands on them since it was discontinued last year.
When it comes to options it really depends on where you live. A glass sensor is nice but not really necessary in many areas. Are your windows tinted? How good is the sensor that comes with the alarm? There are a lot of other factors.
And remember....the alarm is only as good as the installer
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When it comes to options it really depends on where you live. A glass sensor is nice but not really necessary in many areas. Are your windows tinted? How good is the sensor that comes with the alarm? There are a lot of other factors.
And remember....the alarm is only as good as the installer
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My old Civic (yes, I used to drive that) have a Clifford Cyber 5 and it stopped all the casual thieves.
My new Forester also have a Cyber Platinum 800 and it works fine so far. I find them to be pretty well engineered and reliable units.
Obviously get a good installer that knows how to do a good installation. A good alarm that is installed poorly is worse than an okay alarm installed properly.
My 2 cents.
My new Forester also have a Cyber Platinum 800 and it works fine so far. I find them to be pretty well engineered and reliable units.
Obviously get a good installer that knows how to do a good installation. A good alarm that is installed poorly is worse than an okay alarm installed properly.
My 2 cents.
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Even DEI purchashed Clifford it is still better than the Viper line. The Clifford are using better parts e.g. capacitors....than the Viper alarms. That's what the local clifford/viper dealer told me. That's why clifford is still more expensive than the viper and the rest of the DEI brands.
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Originally posted by Supa Lao
Viper or anything made by DEI
Viper or anything made by DEI
DEI owns everything. . . literally. Viper, Clifford, Python, on and on and on. all parts are shared. i like clifford better simply cause they give the clifford line(still) somewhat better "ingredients" and also their simplicity in their remotes. my brother has the compustar- that alarm rocks.
but you can make any alarm awesome - my brothers alram has 4 horns 2 external and 2 internal horns(undisclosed locations inside car!!
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I have heard some good things about an alarm called Accell (sp?), and I know of a great shop in town that installs these.
The Compustar system looks really good but it is way more $$$ than I want to spend (over $500). All I know is the Subaru OEM alarm is ridiculously pathetic. I was in SoCal last week and there was a brand new WRX parked on the pier... everytime a car drove past -- any car -- that thing went off. Annoying
The Compustar system looks really good but it is way more $$$ than I want to spend (over $500). All I know is the Subaru OEM alarm is ridiculously pathetic. I was in SoCal last week and there was a brand new WRX parked on the pier... everytime a car drove past -- any car -- that thing went off. Annoying
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compustar with the extended range 2-way remote.
i used to have a clifford g4 but it kept going bad... had the brain replaced under warranty and it still was screwed... i suspect it's because there are few authorized clifford installers in my parts and i was unlucky enough to pick the worst of the bunch that ended up closing shop and no one else wanted to touch it
i used to have a clifford g4 but it kept going bad... had the brain replaced under warranty and it still was screwed... i suspect it's because there are few authorized clifford installers in my parts and i was unlucky enough to pick the worst of the bunch that ended up closing shop and no one else wanted to touch it
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thanks for all the insight fellas... i just bought the compustar with extended range and pager. the alarm is awesome and wasnt too much $$ after install.
btw, i picked it up at Eclipse in Sacramento fyi... that place is awesome
btw, i picked it up at Eclipse in Sacramento fyi... that place is awesome
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Originally posted by dub2w
thanks for all the insight fellas... i just bought the compustar with extended range and pager. the alarm is awesome and wasnt too much $$ after install.
btw, i picked it up at Eclipse in Sacramento fyi... that place is awesome
thanks for all the insight fellas... i just bought the compustar with extended range and pager. the alarm is awesome and wasnt too much $$ after install.
btw, i picked it up at Eclipse in Sacramento fyi... that place is awesome
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how's the range on the remote?