Hello I have a 05 Screw and looking for the best Alarm with remote starter and Pager. Does anyone out there have any feedback?

Thanks Artwelder in AZ

 

Anything from DEI (viper,rattler,ect.) is good. Installation is what really makes a good alarm. Make sure you go to a good alarm shop.

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I have a Clifford Matrix (made by DEI) remote start/alarm and would highly recomend it.

 

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.

 

i have a copperhead and sometimes a 80 lb blond lab gaurding my truck.

 

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

 

A friend of mine started up a car audio/alarm shop, and he uses this brand SCYTEK SECURITY (galaxy). $175 installed, with a lifetime warranty. Never heard of this brand before, so not sure how good it is. I would have tried it out, but I already have a crimestopper installed.

 

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.

 

IMO, putting on alarm stickers is not a major liability because each alarm installation can be unique with the components located differently. Having "VIPER AUTO SECURITY SYSTEMS" stickers on the windows is not going to tell thieves where the alarm brain and exact splice points are located. Yes, they could look for specific-colored wires. However, if the alarm system was installed properly, a thief shouldn't be able to locate the alarm brain or any of the wiring anyways. The alarm brain should be installed deep inside the dash and all its wiring camouflaged with electrical tape and/or imbedded with the factory wiring harnesses. Also, the thief won't be able to tell what model and features you have from the sticker.

I have an alarm sticker on both of my windows because I want to make sure that thieves know that my truck is armed. I have a bright blinking LED on the dash, but it can be hard to see it in bright sunlight due to glare off the windows. I would hate to come back to my truck to see a broken window and/or a busted door lock because some thief initially thought I didn't have an alarm. The cost of the damage can far exceed any losses. For slightly added security, my alarm stickers are of a different brand than the actual one installed.

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.

 

I just bought the python 871xp made by DEI. It gets installed tomorrow with additional options such as hood and tailgate pins, 2 shock sensors, back-up battery and siren in the cab. All brought me to a total of $411 installed. Everywhere else want $650 just for the alarm.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

I wish that was true. Just the fact that I have Ford F350 is enough to get stolen.

 

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.