suggestions on alarm system?

[rotteneggz]

Well i got my license about 3 weeks ago and am in the process of getting a civic 92-93 coupe 2 door. The first thing i want to do is to get an alarm system to ensure my cars safety. I've gone to ebay and found alot of these pager alarms like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...701968104&rd=1
and this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...701742000&rd=1
. now my question is, are these alarms worth the money? i mean there real cheap so should i buy them or are they crap? if so how much should i spend on a car alarm?
One other thing, most of these alarms come with distant starters and distant door unlocking, my father told me it is different between automatic and manual cars, is this true?
i don't know if i'll get an auto or manual yet (whatever good deal i come across im going with, even though i prefer man.) . So if it's true then ill probably wait and buy one after i get my car.
suggestions?

[sofast]

Do not buy either one of those alarms. They are junk. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...5701742000&rd=1 This one has a life time limited waranty on it but has no name brand or contact info. My buddy tried to go cheap. I installed the damb thing in an Alero and it partly worked. The door locks malfunctioned. And now he cant get his money back. And I wasted my time. If you want an alarm get something that has a good reputation and a waranty. Oh and something with a brand name on it. Cheap + electronics= garbage.

[96Civic_Coupe]

yea, DEI

[sofast]

Originally Posted by 96Civic_Coupe

yea, DEI

Good idea http://www.directed.com. Viper makes the best Alarm but they are costy. If you like the Two way alarm try http://www.autopageusa.com I have the RSLCD750 and it hasent let me down. I would say that its close to Viper aand cheaper. They go for 169.00 on ebay

[lkailburn]

is DEI a good company? not sure if 96civic coupe is saying they are good, or they are bad.

[rotteneggz]

ok so ill probably be spending 150$ + on the alarm. So on to my next question, do remort starters work the same for automatic and manual cars or is it different?

[sofast]

They are the same units. You can add a safety for the manual so that it dont take off in gear. It is illegal in some states to have a remote starter in a manual trans. Check with your local Audio/security shop for info. I had one on my prelude manual trans and my car took off on me one day becuase I accidentaly hit the remote start. It ran over a small tree.

[ponchonutty]

DEI is the best brand out there. You can buy the Python, SIdewinder, and Hornet brands a little cheaper. ALso, they make a 2way system in their Valet brand. I sell that one for about $275 installed, not sure what they would be in your area.

[sofast]

I would have to agree with ponchonutty some. Viper (dei) has the best unit out. Dei is definitly the most popular but i have found some brands to be just as good. I am an installer and an X felon and know the tricks.

[jaedreamah]

how do clifford pager alarm systems do vs. vipers?

[sofast]

To be honest with you they are close to the same unit. You could unplug the brain from the Viper and plug the Clifford in. It would work the same minus a few functions. Thats how interchangable they are

[soslowsi]

How about that Compustar?I was thinking of getting that one..with the remote start.. i don't know though with that price..is it worth it?

[ponchonutty]

Originally Posted by soslowsi

How about that Compustar?I was thinking of getting that one..with the remote start.. i don't know though with that price..is it worth it?

Well, a little time ago I was going to dumb DEI's line to find some either better or cheaper. I found both. It was down to Prestige, Autopage, and Compustar. The Compustar had a lot of neat things with it but just didn't live up to the hype it had on any of those I installed. The Autopage units I liked but started having some come back with burnt wire harnesses. Then Prestige, I almost took them but I had a lot of people come back with remotes dead. So, the end result was all about the same. I decided to stick with DEI. That way I don't need to worry about people comming back.

[rotteneggz]

hey you said i should look into autopage alarm systems, so what do you guys think of this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...701764790&rd=1

[lkailburn]

is this a good model then: DEI RATTLER210D ?