what do you think of this alarm system?

[A18A]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...170817.htm?p=1

[jschatte]

looks good! you'll have a hard time hooking it up, but it will be worth it

[Kelvin]

I have a Avital alarm system that I haven't installed yet, because I'm lazy. :\ Anybody real good at installing alarms? How do you connect the wires? Do I cut apart the factory harness and solder them together? That just seems a bit.... eh... extreme.

[2ndGenGuy]

I have a Avital alarm system that I haven't installed yet, because I'm lazy. :\ Anybody real good at installing alarms? How do you connect the wires? Do I cut apart the factory harness and solder them together? That just seems a bit.... eh... extreme.

I installed a piggyback ECU on my friends car. We cut the factory harness (scary!) and then used those crimp connectors. Just stuck 2 wires in one end, and one wire in the other. I would have preferred to solder them, but he just wanted to crimp it to get it done... oh well. Crimps are how the "professional" shops do it, and most people don't have problems. If you solder though, you're less likely to have problems...

[forrest89sei]

looks good, much better then what you have now

[AccordB20A]

alarms are easy to install if you have the right tools and some electrical know how. my alarms wired into the cars wiring loom in many places for the immobiliser and central locking. i have also rigged up more relays on the immobiliser to cut power to the coil fuel pump and ecu. make sure you have some heat shrink tubeing soldering iron and at least a multimeter to test what wire goes where in the cars loom. mine came out all good no ugly wires newhere

[Steve_Si]

Never heard of carscop

See how much a dynatron, uniden or avs alarm is

[ghettogeddy]

i use these for alarm installs http://www.partsamerica.com/productd...goryCode=3067E

[Civic Accord Honda]

nice

[A18A]

so should i get it? ill worry about the installation another day. or should i try continue looking for something different?

[MessyHonda]

i would wait....till you have the car running...LOL...jp

[A18A]

it does go :P

[A18A]

anything else i need to know before i bid on it?

[A18A]

anything else i need to know before i bid on it?

how about this? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-104681136.htm

[HondaBoy]

i dunno. looks like one we sell at oreilly's. personally, i'm going to go with either a Viper or Shelby alarm system. although i'm going to be paying between $200-$300 installed depending on which one i go with. soon i hope, people are dick around here and will break into your car wherever you park it. sucks.

[russiankid]

I would go with something name brand like Alpine( have one and like it), Viper, etc...

[Kelvin]

Expensive alarms = waste of money. You're just paying for the logo. They all do the same freakin' thing.

[Hazwan]

Expensive alarms = waste of money. You're just paying for the logo. They all do the same freakin' thing.

Yeah, they will try to get the car if they want it regardless of the alarm brand.

Get the cheap alarm installed correctly and it will be as good as the expensive ones. The one that you posted doesn't seem too bad, but I'd get 2-way alarm

[MessyHonda]

I would go with something name brand like Alpine( have one and like it), Viper, etc...

most of the them have the same brain....DEI make viper,phyton, cliford, SNAKES ON A CAR...lol

[A18A]

whats the difference between 1way alarm & 2 way alarm>?

[Hazwan]

2-way alarm will page your remote you if the alarm is triggered so you know whenever the alarm is triggered, engine running (remote start) etc.

[A18A]

oh i dont think i need that, now im just deciding between the 2 alarms i posted (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=105170817 & http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=104681136) hmm

oh and:

Expensive alarms = waste of money. You're just paying for the logo. They all do the same freakin' thing.

i agree

[Hazwan]

I'd go with this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=104681136

unless I can't read, the other one doesn't have remote start?

[A18A]

Main features Includes:
* Key less entry/Remote arming/mute arming/disarming.
* Battery backup Siren
* Auto re-arm and anti-hijack function.
* SAW lock transmitter frequency.
* Programmable selection functions, such as 2 pulses unlock, auto arm, flashing light, air compressor lock can be selected.
* Remote trunk release (optional).
* Override shock sensor function.
* Emergency reset with car key.
* Learning 250 million MCU rolling code.
* Use 12V 27A long life remoter battery.
* Engine immobilizer.
* Blue super bright LED indicator.
* Can be used with remote start engine unit.
* New design zinc metal remote.
* Automatic central locking control/ auto lock doors.
* Installation and user manual in English.

thats remote start isnt it? not that it helps me on a manual car :P

[Hazwan]

Nah thats engine immobilizer, to disable the engine starter/ignition/whatever you attached it to whenever then alarm is armed.

And its cool thing to have as long as you remember not to keep the car in gear!