Best Security System (Alarm)
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Any auto security system made by D.E.I. (e.g. Viper, Python, Clifford, Hornet, Avital) is a safe bet. An alarm system's effectiveness is more in the install rather than the alarm brand itself. A poorly installed $1000 system is not going to be nearly as effective as a well installed $200 system. Among many other things, a good install involves hiding the alarm brain well and camouflaging all its wiring. Alot of the installers at the big retail chains (eg Best Buy and Circuit City) will just zip tie the alarm brain in plain sight underneath the dash. It wouldn't take a genius thief to figure out how to defeat an alarm system installed in that manner. For greater security, you may also want to install a hood lock, battery backups for the siren/alarm brain, as well as a pain generating siren mounted INSIDE the cabin.
Wherever you decide to get your alarm, its always prudent to talk to the installer and tell him what features you want and how exactly he is going to install everything.
If equipped, the shock sensor should be properly mounted and adjusted. An improperly installed and maladjusted shock sensor is probably the number one reason for all the falsing that gives car alarms their bad and unjust reputation for being "worthless" and a "nuisance". If the sensitivity is set too high, a passing vehicle with a loud exhaust or stereo will set the alarm off.
Wherever you decide to get your alarm, its always prudent to talk to the installer and tell him what features you want and how exactly he is going to install everything.
If equipped, the shock sensor should be properly mounted and adjusted. An improperly installed and maladjusted shock sensor is probably the number one reason for all the falsing that gives car alarms their bad and unjust reputation for being "worthless" and a "nuisance". If the sensitivity is set too high, a passing vehicle with a loud exhaust or stereo will set the alarm off.
Last edited by kontai69; 08-02-2005 at 02:16 PM.
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Originally Posted by bigexpo
im awaiting my galaxy 9000 i think its called every feature ever adn its color lcd and comes with a 4 window rollup system for 160 bucks. the manufacturer is called skynet or somehting
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well witchever system you decide to go with i want to give you a small tip. Never put the sticker from the manufactur on the vehicle. I know some idiots that have done that and that have gotten there vehicles stolen. Once they see what brand it is, they know exactly what to go for to power off the alarm. just wanted to share that because i see people with the stickers very often.
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Originally Posted by Birds 05 F-350
well witchever system you decide to go with i want to give you a small tip. Never put the sticker from the manufactur on the vehicle. Once they see what brand it is, they know exactly what to go for to power off the alarm.
Originally Posted by Birds 05 F-350
I know some idiots that have done that and that have gotten there vehicles stolen.
You seem to imply that the alarm stickers were the reason the "idiots" got their alarmed vehicles stolen. Well, the thieves could have used a tow truck in which no alarm system can defend against. Also, if the alarm brain and wiring were not well hidden and are just dangling underneath the dash or the valet switch was found, the thieves could have easily defeated their alarm systems in a matter of seconds without having to know the brand.
Last edited by kontai69; 08-09-2005 at 01:48 PM.
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I have been looking at the Ford OEM Remote Start, Alarm & Keyless Entry Kits. Has anyone installed 1 of these and how well would it work on A 93 F150 with power locks? I had 1 of those cheap kits that was just keyless entry and it was very erratic in operation , since my 99 Expedition had the factory system and worked well I thought it might work on the truck. Thanks
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I personally prefer not to advertise at all. No led or anything. Theives aren't usually too smart. If they don't see anything blinking on the dash they will just go for it (whatever means to enter) and then it will surprise them and they won't be prepared and split. You may get a door handle pryed or window broke but your truck will still be there.
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how about having a truck not worth the effort of stealing? i dunno, but having a truck that people think they need a alarm system to keep it in the driveway just doesnt appeal to me very much. i keep my truck cab unlocked to keep jerks form breaking the windows to get in, and everything impt is locked up in my crossbed, which is bolted to the bed and weighs a good 300 lbs with tools in it.
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Sometimes it just doesn't matter
how about having a truck not worth the effort of stealing? i dunno, but having a truck that people think they need a alarm system to keep it in the driveway just doesnt appeal to me very much. i keep my truck cab unlocked to keep jerks form breaking the windows to get in, and everything impt is locked up in my crossbed, which is bolted to the bed and weighs a good 300 lbs with tools in it.
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FYI- anything with a remote starter allows the vehicle to be vulnerable. IMHO, given the availability of of wireless programmers which allow anyone to shut your alarm, off, unlock/open the doors, start it up without ever touching the vehicle, well, it's most important IMHO to not connect any comm/data device to your vehicle (great IT access point because the security is almost non-existent) ... and there you have it.
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