Option for aftermarket alarm
05-18-2005, 12:58 PM
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Option for aftermarket alarm
Wud up people,
I have autostart along with the factory alarm but you how the stock alarm is...almost pointless. What would be the way to go setting this up?
Option 1 - keep factory alarm/autostart and just add a shock sensor
If I was to do this, would I have to carry 2 remotes?
Option 2 - Get a whole new aftermarket alarm system w/ autostart
Problem is this could be expensive since I just don't want a cheap alarm
And no, havin a pitbull isn't an option
Any recommendations fellas?
I have autostart along with the factory alarm but you how the stock alarm is...almost pointless. What would be the way to go setting this up?
Option 1 - keep factory alarm/autostart and just add a shock sensor
If I was to do this, would I have to carry 2 remotes?
Option 2 - Get a whole new aftermarket alarm system w/ autostart
Problem is this could be expensive since I just don't want a cheap alarm
And no, havin a pitbull isn't an option
Any recommendations fellas?
05-18-2005, 01:04 PM
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well if you add a shock sensor to the factory alarm that you are already currently using then there won't be a problem at all. you'll just have to disarm it before you start it, but you probably have to do that anyways. what kinda autostart do you have?
05-18-2005, 01:06 PM
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You have to have an alarm that can disarm the factory alarm and you only carry the aftermarket key fob. If you don't integrate it together like that, then your stock alarm will re-arm itself after you disarm it and go off when it sees the car is running.
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Originally Posted by 98SilverSurfer
You have a clifford?
I just felt like saying. hahahahaAnyways, yeah I have a clifford with shock sensor/proximity sensor...and other
miscellaneous stuff.
05-18-2005, 02:25 PM
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You know what'd be phat that I saw on tv...they got it in south africa or something...flame throwers under the driver/passanger doors!! 
'Yes officer that overcooked man right there tried robbin me'
Then again, that only works if your in the car but I'm sure you can wire it to the alarm
'Yes officer that overcooked man right there tried robbin me'
Then again, that only works if your in the car but I'm sure you can wire it to the alarm
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Yeah, and lets say your car catches fire............straight to your gas tank.....
BOOM!!!! :angryfire
OK.
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Originally Posted by 98SilverSurfer
Wud up people,
I have autostart along with the factory alarm but you how the stock alarm is...almost pointless. What would be the way to go setting this up?
Option 1 - keep factory alarm/autostart and just add a shock sensor
If I was to do this, would I have to carry 2 remotes?
Option 2 - Get a whole new aftermarket alarm system w/ autostart
Problem is this could be expensive since I just don't want a cheap alarm
And no, havin a pitbull isn't an option
Any recommendations fellas?
I have autostart along with the factory alarm but you how the stock alarm is...almost pointless. What would be the way to go setting this up?
Option 1 - keep factory alarm/autostart and just add a shock sensor
If I was to do this, would I have to carry 2 remotes?
Option 2 - Get a whole new aftermarket alarm system w/ autostart
Problem is this could be expensive since I just don't want a cheap alarm
And no, havin a pitbull isn't an option
Any recommendations fellas?
05-19-2005, 09:55 AM
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i gotta compustar alarm...they kept the stock alarm siren too and added the compustar one too...so its kinda distinguishing since when my alarm goes off, u hear 2 alarms...its kinda cool...
i was thinking of getting the autostart...it was a $100 add-on but i figured where i live i don't really need it...honestly unless u live somewhere cold that gets alot of snow or something its not necessary...i see u live in MA, so i guess it might be a good idea...
altogether i spent $250 for alarm with install...
i was thinking of getting the autostart...it was a $100 add-on but i figured where i live i don't really need it...honestly unless u live somewhere cold that gets alot of snow or something its not necessary...i see u live in MA, so i guess it might be a good idea...
altogether i spent $250 for alarm with install...
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Originally Posted by DivineCL
*Blows whistle* - We have a penalty on 98SilverSurfer, low-blow to the opposition.
*Throws penalty flag*
05-19-2005, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by endlessdragon
i gotta compustar alarm...they kept the stock alarm siren too and added the compustar one too...so its kinda distinguishing since when my alarm goes off, u hear 2 alarms...its kinda cool...
i was thinking of getting the autostart...it was a $100 add-on but i figured where i live i don't really need it...honestly unless u live somewhere cold that gets alot of snow or something its not necessary...i see u live in MA, so i guess it might be a good idea...
altogether i spent $250 for alarm with install...
i was thinking of getting the autostart...it was a $100 add-on but i figured where i live i don't really need it...honestly unless u live somewhere cold that gets alot of snow or something its not necessary...i see u live in MA, so i guess it might be a good idea...
altogether i spent $250 for alarm with install...
That's cheep! AND you live in Canada...so that's really like $100 US! 
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Originally Posted by Motohip
$250 for alarm AND install? That's cheep! AND you live in Canada...so that's really like $100 US!
That's cheep! AND you live in Canada...so that's really like $100 US! 
that's really cheap. and dood if you live in canada, get the remote start, so you can warm your car up when you get slammed with snow, don't have to worry about that for another 5-6 months though 
05-19-2005, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
that's really cheap. and dood if you live in canada, get the remote start, so you can warm your car up when you get slammed with snow, don't have to worry about that for another 5-6 months though 
That's like the only benefit of having an auto is being able to get remote start without any hassal.
05-19-2005, 01:37 PM
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ya i guess i did get a deal...it was coz it was last year's compustar model too...that was partly why...plus i know the guy who installed it...
anyways we get snow up here like 3 times tops/year...and its like no more than 2 inches each time...
anyways we get snow up here like 3 times tops/year...and its like no more than 2 inches each time...
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Originally Posted by endlessdragon
ya i guess i did get a deal...it was coz it was last year's compustar model too...that was partly why...plus i know the guy who installed it...
anyways we get snow up here like 3 times tops/year...and its like no more than 2 inches each time...
anyways we get snow up here like 3 times tops/year...and its like no more than 2 inches each time...
05-19-2005, 02:17 PM
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http://www.compustar.com/security.htm
i have the 1W900FM-A model
i chose it over Clifford because apparently Compustars are rated better in terms of features.
i have the 1W900FM-A model
i chose it over Clifford because apparently Compustars are rated better in terms of features.
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Originally Posted by DivineCL
How much does the 2WSS-A, with remote start, cost?
05-19-2005, 07:46 PM
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dude, a remote start is a must!! 
the ladies love it!!
i'll be
and 
while you're
and don't forget the
nah, just playin around with these things - they're pretty fun!! seriously though, i highly recommend getting one.
the ladies love it!!
i'll be
and while you're
and don't forget the
nah, just playin around with these things - they're pretty fun!! seriously though, i highly recommend getting one.
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everybody's got a Compustar alarm and starter combo where i live, Canada.
But I chose an Innosys Echo alarm instead.
Doesn't have as many options as the compustar tho.
I would recommend the compustar cause i had never heard a complaint about it ever. Best one I know of.
But I chose an Innosys Echo alarm instead.
Doesn't have as many options as the compustar tho.
I would recommend the compustar cause i had never heard a complaint about it ever. Best one I know of.