Two-Way Car alarm

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Mon May 01, 2006 9:52 pm

If you guys haven't noticed yet, I'm very indecisive and as I was doing my homework today, I realized that I'm only going to be protecting like:

My $120 head unit. My $200 refurbished KX-550.3. My $200 soon to be subwoofer, RE SE, and its box.

My $250 components, you have to tkae the door panel off to get them.

Just the head unit, amp, and sub+box would total to under $600. Is it even worth it to get a $500 alarm to protect all my equipment? Or should I go with something cheaper or maybe nothing at all.

Keep in mind, I got jacked afew weeks ago parked outside my house, however, now I garage park.

Robert Wollenberg · Post by **Robert Wollenberg** » Tue May 02, 2006 12:18 am

Most insurance companies also give you a discount if you have an alarm with certain features. You can figure that into your equation also.

_gonz_ · Post by **_gonz_** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:29 am

AstroStart 2205

Mine was $335 installed... includes keyless entry, remote start, alarm w/ dual stage shock sensor. 2-way system with LED remote, I consider this a bonus since it's more durable, and has better battery life than LCD remotes. Same functionality in terms of information display on the remote. Range is 2000 ft.

http://www.astroflex.com/index.php?modu ... 19&page=19
Use the dealer locator to find an installer. Also features lifetime warranty.

I've never been jacked, but theres a first time for everything. Factor in things like, getting into a warm car in winter, a cool car in summer, and keyless entry which is real handy... and it makes the purchase more worthwhile. For example, I jump outta the car, hit the button, and all doors lock at the same time the alarm turns on. When I get back to the car, with groceries for example, I hit the button and all doors unlock, so I can go straight to opening the hatch. The alarm is just a deterrent, it won't ever hurt to have one.

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Tue May 02, 2006 5:31 am

That astroflex seems kind of nice and cheap, but the nearest dealer is like 500 miles away!

Post by **GlassWolf** » Tue May 02, 2006 7:39 am

NViejeP wrote:Hum.. so what your syaing is that model from Compustar has different levels of shock sensors? Is that what you mean by 4/10? If so, how is it glass? Do you get a lot of false alarms?
Can you see on your LCD screen whta happens to your car? Such as, if someone is just touching your car, or if your car got hit by another car, or if your window got broken?

point is you can buy the alarm on ebay and have it installed at any car audio shop that does alarm systems.

the shock sensor has adjustable sensitivity. the dial goes from one to ten.
he has his set at four and it's too sensitive, which means he may want to move the sensor to another location like wire tying it to a heating duct under the dash like recommended in the manual.
there is only one shock sensor offered with the alarm.

it's a shock sensor, not a "touch" sensor.
If you want the alarm to go off or chirp just by being close to the car, buy a dual zone proximity sensor to go with the alarm. They are about $20 on ebay as an add-on sensor.
For glass/windows, you want a glass-breakage mic, which I believe either comes with the 2WSS-AS, or can be purchased as an add-on. I know I have one, but don't remember if it came with.

Post by **GlassWolf** » Tue May 02, 2006 7:43 am

NViejeP wrote:If you guys haven't noticed yet, I'm very indecisive

no kidding.

Just the head unit, amp, and sub+box would total to under $600. Is it even worth it to get a $500 alarm to protect all my equipment? Or should I go with something cheaper or maybe nothing at all.

up to ou. add in the cost of higher insurance when you file a theft claim, and/or the damage done to your car (torn apart dash, shredded interior, door panels, etc, broken glass) when someone does steal everything, too..
And, once it's been stolen, they'll watch your car from then on, waiting till you replace everything so they can get more free stuff.
That's assuming they don't just steal the entire car.

Your call.

lotas · Post by **lotas** » Tue May 02, 2006 2:11 pm

No the alarm doesn't come with the glass break mic. but can be added.

But the shock sensor does have two stages. If the first stage is set off, it chirps four times. This usually goes off for me if a basketball hits the side lightly...or someone hits my car with their door or something. The remote vibrates and beeps four times and shows the shock sensor icon.

If the second stage goes off, the alarm goes off, and then the alarm alert comes on on my remote.

Still, the remote start attracts the ladies lemme tell ya. I was at my buddies house the other night and my keys were on the ground and I was lying on the couch and my dream woman was sitting on the couch with me and shes like "omg this is so cool I could like start your car from here!"

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah.

Haha in all seriousness, don't skimp out on an alarm. And buy a Compustar with confidence, they are awesome systems.

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Tue May 02, 2006 6:24 pm

Okay thanks for all the information, it is very convincing and helpful.

Regarding the window breaking, so basically I need to buy a seperate thing for the window breaking?

lotas · Post by **lotas** » Tue May 02, 2006 7:55 pm

NViejeP wrote:Okay thanks for all the information, it is very convincing and helpful.
Regarding the window breaking, so basically I need to buy a seperate thing for the window breaking?

No you don't need to buy a separate thing, it just doesn't come standard with the alarm, so you just have to add it on to your options so-to-speak. So when you go to buy the alarm just tell the shop you wanna add on a window mic, it should be on the Compustar pamphlet as an option.

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Tue May 02, 2006 9:53 pm

Oh I see. I'm pretty convinced with Compustar. Seems like an amazing alarm brand. Out of curiosity what level do you guys have it set at? Whats a good level? I did indeed find a local dealer for compustar.. my local shop! They just didn't have anything saying compustar, but I checked on their site and yes indeed they deal compustar. So maybe I'll get a good hookup.

However, I still want to hear opinions about Viper and Clifford. Anyone got one of these?