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Old May 4, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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Alarm system for 08 psd

I am currently looking for a great alarm system for my soon to be delivered (5/21) 250 psd KR. Does anyone have any suggestions, prices and where to buy and where to have installed? I currently live in Orlando ( moving back to Kentucky soon) and don't want the new toy going on a trip to the islands!!!!!
 
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Old May 4, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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I believe there is a dealer installed alarm av. Not sure how good it is but if U got it, at least U could get service in Ken. if needed. Good luck
 
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Old May 4, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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i was told by the shop that did mine the ford alarms are crap/crapped out on them.

oh ya, this is the shop my dealer sent me to have a ford alarm installled.


im am very happy with the alarm they ended up installing.
 
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Old May 4, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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I've had a Ford dealer installed alarm / starter since day 1 with my current truck. I have had zero problems with it. The "shock" warning is usually enough to deter, but the all out alarm is too loud to stand comfortably next to the vehicle, which is what you want.
 
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Old May 5, 2007 | 05:08 AM
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Thanks for the info, besides the Ford brand, are there any goods ones that kill the starter and sound the alarm?
 
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Old May 5, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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The dealer installed one works great on my 06, but I like Clifford and Viper alarms. I have had both and they both worked really good for me. Just about all of the better alarms have the starter disable and some kind of alarm.
 
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Old May 5, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Wink

Thanks,I have a viper on my wife's Miata, maybe I'll go with viper on the brute!!
 
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Old May 5, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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Viper and Clifford are great names and products like kimminau2 mentioned. they are both made by directed who makes a whole bunch of other alarms and electronics. Id go with one of them for sure. Clifford is my favorite.
 
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Old May 6, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Has anyone heard of ravelco? It sounds like the only fool-proof way to keep your vehicle from being stolen!! Check it out @ ravelco.com, and let me know what you think.
 
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Old May 7, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by spatel23
Viper and Clifford are great names and products like kimminau2 mentioned. they are both made by directed who makes a whole bunch of other alarms and electronics. Id go with one of them for sure. Clifford is my favorite.
Agreed..

DEI makes viper and clifford, and they are actually the same units with different names. Most alarms out there are DEI associated, and are internally the same, which makes them easier to disable, since a large number of people know how to install them (they know exactly how they work). The key is to have a reputable shop do a GOOD well hidden/wired install, and add a tracking system or two. Just a plain alarm, even a top end Clifford or Viper, is not great security. Plan for your vehicle being stolen and how you want to get it back.
 
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Old May 7, 2007 | 04:27 AM
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Hey PHXDIESEL, thanks for the input, any idea on the cost for the Ravelco?
 
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