Viper Alarm System

[Rickna]

Originally Posted by free2roamaz

Are you making fun of me and my non-working, by-passed Rheostat? Nah j/p.

And as far the cost of pro install, most places, like if you have a Circuit City or Best Buy near you, only charge anywhere from 30$-60$. Usually on the upper end if you didnt buy it from them, but shouldnt burn your pocket too bad.

I said ratostat not rheostat...

[free2roamaz]

Originally Posted by Rickna

I said ratostat not rheostat...

Yeah, I know. But I was bored and since I have no clue what the hell a Ratostat is, i figured I'd settle for the next word in line.

[Rickna]

Originally Posted by free2roamaz

Yeah, I know. But I was bored and since I have no clue what the hell a Ratostat is, i figured I'd settle for the next word in line.

A ratostat is similar in function to whozitz but closer to a widget in appearance...

[tibby01]

yeah, you pretty much have to be fluent with schematics in order to be able to install an alarm with anything other than just the siren, brain, power, ground, and sensing wires. once you get into actually controlling things rather than just looking at things it gets crazy.

[free2roamaz]

Originally Posted by Rickna

A ratostat is similar in function to whozitz but closer to a widget in appearance...

Ah yes, the infamous Whozitz. I took out one of those a while back. Pain in the ass to find.

[Baail6220]

Originally Posted by tibby01

yeah, you pretty much have to be fluent with schematics in order to be able to install an alarm with anything other than just the siren, brain, power, ground, and sensing wires. once you get into actually controlling things rather than just looking at things it gets crazy.

Yeah I reallly got confused looking at the schematics. I can read them ok, but the alarm system was confusing. Yeah it cost me $107.50 for labor and another $30 for a part they needed so I can unlock the door by the remote. IMO it was worth it though. I'd rather pay that, then have my car broken into. The only thing I have left to do is buy a selaniod (or however you spell it) so I can put a hood pop on it. I don't get into my trunk much since it's just 2 12" subs that take the space up. So instead I'm making it so it pops my hood open on the remote. Why bother unlocking your car manually, when you can just press 1 button, hehe.

[tibby01]

hood pop...hmmm...


its definately doable. i would just worry about heat on the solenoid, and also it being exposed to the elements. they are definately not made of stainless steel materials, so it would probably rust pretty quickly. the heat would just make it rust faster too.

i believe the thing they needed for you door unlocks was just a relay though, in which case, 30 dollars is FAR to much. i would have been able to ship one to you for 10.

[Baail6220]

Originally Posted by tibby01

hood pop...hmmm...


its definately doable. i would just worry about heat on the solenoid, and also it being exposed to the elements. they are definately not made of stainless steel materials, so it would probably rust pretty quickly. the heat would just make it rust faster too.

i believe the thing they needed for you door unlocks was just a relay though, in which case, 30 dollars is FAR to much. i would have been able to ship one to you for 10.

Would you beable to get the solenoid? I don't think I sell them at Checker Auto..and i definally don't want to buy one from Quality Audio Sound..they are a fooking rip off on their audio stuff and alarm stuff.

[tibby01]

i would have just got the solenoid from something like this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-P...spagenameZWD1V

but i would definately reconsider the hood pop thing. the thing could rust to the point where you cant get your hood open at all. if you REALLY want to do it, try to find some kind of waterproof solenoid. maybe check out some boating stores or online shops. that'd be my best guess, but it will be more expensive. a 10lb. one should be just fine.

[Baail6220]

Originally Posted by tibby01

i would have just got the solenoid from something like this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-P...spagenameZWD1V

but i would definately reconsider the hood pop thing. the thing could rust to the point where you cant get your hood open at all. if you REALLY want to do it, try to find some kind of waterproof solenoid. maybe check out some boating stores or online shops. that'd be my best guess, but it will be more expensive. a 10lb. one should be just fine.

Cool, thanks for the advice. I'll definally keep that in mind when shopping for a solenoid. The guy at Quality Audio Sound said it would cost me about $75, so I think it's a good idea to buy it from ebay or maybe even the guy in that link. I mean he has 100% positive feedback with like 600 and some sales..thats badass.

[ZEX TIB.]

I purchased a Viper alarm 350HV also. Man; It ROCKS. Viper is the best you can get that I know of.

[Rickna]

I think I read somewhere that Viper & Clifford are the same?

[ZEX TIB.]

Originally Posted by Rickna

I think I read somewhere that Viper & Clifford are the same?

I'm really not sure about that. You could very well be correct.