I drive a 5-speed xA, and I would like to know your opinions about these alarms:


Viper (Python, Hornet, Clifford)
vs
Compustar


I want to remote start my manual. Are both of these equally able of this?


In comparing them, what are the differences in performance?
Initial cost?
Installation cost?

I want to buy the best for my car. Share your opinions here!

 

I like this one the best.

 

Amazing!

That's AWESOME. And it was alarming, so to speak.

 

I say get on that floods the area with light so you get a good shot at the piece of scum trying to take your stuff.....

You don't want to just wing him....

 

Remote starters on manuals could be problematic:

a friend went to pick up his MR2 a few years ago from the body shop, they'd just finished painting his whole car with new body kit a really nice silver. He walks out to get in the car, hits his remote start, and the car lurches forward into the wall. They left it in 1st gear, which a lot of people do when parking a manual, but he didn't know that. He had to get a new front bumper. Luckily he was already at the right place to get it fixed...

 

Sorry!

Yeah, I'm prepared for that. So, with that said, I wonder which alarm kit is more well equipped to deal with manual?

 

Oh wow. i know I'm not supposed to laugh!

I noticed that people leave it in gear, and I've never been able to do that. mom irritates me to that with no end with her Neon. I usually just put it in N and throw the parking brake.

 

I always toss into N unless i'm on a crazy 15% grade...then e-brake as far as possible and put it in gear.. just to be sure...

 

Yeah, I guess those kinda grades are common in Seattle.

SOOOOOOO, Any thoughts on the initial question?

 

Okay, after futher investigation, I've determined that the Compustar 2W900FM-AS is the winner. I couldn't justify the price difference from the next higher up version, so I went with this for about $200 shipped on eBay.

I'll let you know how it goes!

 

Good luck. You istalling it yourself?

 

Hah! I'm gonna try. I have trouble installing toner cartridges and staples...

WE'LL SEE!!

 

LOL....you're braver (is that a word?) than I am. I can do basic electric stuff to cars and houses, but I had a stereo shop instal my keyless entry. I didn't want the doors unlocking everytime I changed the station on the stereo.

 

wow i never thought about that...
you would think they would make a kill switch if the car was in gear
at least thats what i would do

 

3' chain: $5

Pad lock: $2

Holes in door: $6 in beer (for friend)

One-of-a-kind security system: PRICELESS

Some things money can't buy for eveything else (M()C)

 

Beer? I thought you were straight-edge! (I am, too)

Did you finally get that car? I've been looking at the 'future car' for some time now. I'm looking forward to seeing it!

The only reason I'm not considering the padlock idea is, though effective, it put those little curved scratches on the paint where the lock rubs. Otherwise, A+.

 

Here you go, problem solved....

 

The beer is for a friend so he can put the holes in the door.
Haven't gotten the car yet. Hope to order it april 8. But I have to get my tax return first.

 

So? What's the word on the car? What are you planning on getting?

 

As you can see from my sig. and under my avatar, I now own an '06 Polar White Toyota Scion xA. (It's labeled as Toyota on my insurance)