Lightning

Best Alarm?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 19, 2003 | 12:15 AM
  #1  
VINNIE's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,353
Likes: 0
From: NEW JERSEY
Best Alarm?

Who makes the best alarm systems.

Between my L and Teris Cobra we are looking to upgrade alarm systems.

What works? Whats new? What do you guys recommend.


As always I trust the scrutiny you guys put into this stuff.


VINNIE
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 12:18 AM
  #2  
cyntaxx's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 5,298
Likes: 1
From: here
I like my Alpine SEC-150R. You can add lots of modules, pager, etc. Dual stage radar too.

Then get a wireless surveillance system.

Then either a Fence Finder, Louisville Slugger, or maybe Smith and Wesson?
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 12:24 AM
  #3  
black f150 offroad's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 470
Likes: 0
From: Canada
I have a viper alarm - about 5 years old with a dual stage shock and a prox sensor wired in. The alarm will chirp if you go near the vehilce but if the window is open and you reach in the alarm will go off.

I've seen some new ones (more $$) that will actually signal your transmitter if your alarm goes off.
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 12:42 AM
  #4  
Blk02's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
From: College Station
Lo-Jack
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 10:14 AM
  #5  
blowntruck's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,991
Likes: 0
From: Columbia, MD
Lo Jack
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 10:21 AM
  #6  
Flying Mofo's Avatar
Banned
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,508
Likes: 0
From: Huntington Beach/CA
Best alarms by far are offered my DEI.

If you want a bastardized tracking unit using legacy technology, then by all means, adopt a Lo-Jack.. However, since you seem to treat your vehicles with the highest care, i strongly suggest you go with today's GPS tracking technology. If you need any information on elite tracking systems, feel free to ask.

Lo Jack's stats for recovery is a complete joke, just as their technology.
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 10:23 AM
  #7  
blowntruck's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,991
Likes: 0
From: Columbia, MD
And we all know how everything that is great is what Flying **** has.
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 10:24 AM
  #8  
VINNIE's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,353
Likes: 0
From: NEW JERSEY
Originally posted by Flying ****
Best alarms by far are offered my DEI.

If you want a bastardized tracking unit using legacy technology, then by all means, adopt a Lo-Jack.. However, since you seem to treat your vehicles with the highest care, i strongly suggest you go with today's GPS tracking technology. If you need any information on elite tracking systems, feel free to ask.

Lo Jack's stats for recovery is a complete joke, just as their technology.

Tell me more....

What is this DEI you speak of.


BTW- If somebody steals it , I do not want it back. I do NOT want them to steal it in the first place.If that helps in deciding which brand to use.

VINNIE
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 10:32 AM
  #9  
Flying Mofo's Avatar
Banned
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,508
Likes: 0
From: Huntington Beach/CA
Originally posted by blowntruck
And we all know how everything that is great is what Flying **** has.
Considering i do GPS/GPRS vehicle/person tracking for the DHS, yes, i sure hope i can help Vinnie out.
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 10:37 AM
  #10  
Flying Mofo's Avatar
Banned
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,508
Likes: 0
From: Huntington Beach/CA
Originally posted by VINNIE
Tell me more....

What is this DEI you speak of.


BTW- If somebody steals it , I do not want it back. I do NOT want them to steal it in the first place.If that helps in deciding which brand to use.

VINNIE
Welp, DEI makes Viper and various other alarms. However, they have a upper level of alarm system which carry no brand name. They have a more quality build without the pricetag and options galore. You get over 12 usuable channels off one remote with various accessories you can add. Everything from infared, to paremeter monitoring. It all depends on what you want to spend. Generally, $450 will get you one hell of an alarm which will prevent theft to begin with. Tie this alarm in with GPS tracking tracking and you will be notified within seconds that the vehicle had been violated via email, pager and cell phone.

If you dont want it back, i guess a Lo Jack is a good choice

Gotta pay to play
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 10:41 AM
  #11  
VINNIE's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,353
Likes: 0
From: NEW JERSEY
Originally posted by Flying ****
Welp, DEI makes Viper and various other alarms. However, they have a upper level of alarm system which carry no brand name. They have a more quality build without the pricetag and options galore. You get over 12 usuable channels off one remote with various accessories you can add. Everything from infared, to paremeter monitoring. It all depends on what you want to spend. Generally, $450 will get you one hell of an alarm which will prevent theft to begin with. Tie this alarm in with GPS tracking tracking and you will be notified within seconds that the vehicle had been violated via email, pager and cell phone.

If you dont want it back, i guess a Lo Jack is a good choice

Gotta pay to play

Thanks bud,

Looks like good info. I like the notification part.

I appreciate it.

VINNIE
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 03:56 PM
  #12  
captainoblivious's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 4,565
Likes: 0
From: NJ
Originally posted by VINNIE
....If that helps in deciding which brand to use.

+ 24/7 round the clock surveillance
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 06:22 PM
  #13  
thepawn's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 4,297
Likes: 0
From: Clifton, NJ, USA
DEI is the best to interface to the stock system.

Vinnie, this combo coveres everything and would run about $2500-3000:

Clifford AG-4 (www.clifford.com)
LoJack
Clifford GPS Tracking or InterTrack GPS Tracking (www.trackmenow.com)

AvantGarde-4:
* BlackJax anti-carjacking
* Start Interrupt
Dual-Point Immoblivers
Tilt/Motion Sensor
Dual-Zone Proximity
Glass Tampering Sensor
Dual-Zone Vibration/Impact
CliffNet Wizard (tune alarm with computer)
Remote Start
AutoShutDown
ShortStop
LowTemp/LowBat Autostart
Window Close
Remote Panic
Nightvision
Remote Headlight Control
RainCheck
Configuring chirp
Extended Accessory Power
Remote Fuel Cut (self powered)
Siren (self powered)
Battery Saver


GPS Tracking (Base package, stolen vehicle):
Stolen Vehicle Tracking Service for 1 full year is included with every tracking device

NO ADDITIONAL ACTIVATION CHARGES OR MONTHLY SERVICE FEES.
Professional Stolen Vehicle Recovery: Some GPS tracking competitors make you do the stressful work of coordinating with police to recover a stolen vehicle - not Clifford GPS Tracking Systems.
Nationwide Stolen Vehicle Tracking, not Regional. Don’t be fooled! Some tracking devices do not use GPS, so they work only in LIMITED markets.
Stolen Vehicle Shutdown: A unique feature that allows the authorities to recover a vehicle safer and faster! Not available from well-known systems sold by automotive manufacturers.
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 09:38 PM
  #14  
illegalspeeds's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
From: Charleston, SC
DEI now owns just about every major brand of car alarm out there, including Clifford. The newest Clifford has a great remote with an LCD display on it - it tells you if your alarm is armed, door is open, truck is running, everything. It's pretty cool, but it's huge! I'm trying to figure out a way to disarm the alarm by pushing the buttons on my door handle keypad, but no luck so far.
 
Reply
Old May 19, 2003 | 10:49 PM
  #15  
Rob_02Lightning's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 11,153
Likes: 0
From: Selden NY
Re: Best Alarm?

Originally posted by VINNIE
Who makes the best alarm systems.

VINNIE
 
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:50 PM.