well just got my deck stolen.

i need to get a new alarm. need advice for something around 200-300 installed in the bay area. the current alarm i got with the car is an "enforcer?"

also getting a new deck and wondering if its possible or a good idea to mount the deck in the glove compartment? if i could just get it bolted and zip tied in the dash well. the deck was installed at a circuit city.

 

Get a Viper 300/350. I will IM you. You can use a metal radio strap to secure your head unit in your dash. Makes it much more difficult for a thief thats trying to rip it out.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SiRGDC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get a Viper 300/350. I will IM you. You can use a metal radio strap to secure your head unit in your dash. Makes it much more difficult for a thief thats trying to rip it out.</TD></TR></TABLE> Ditto the above.
Any brand name alarm from an authorized dealer, [so you get full warranty] will do the job, I would look at the smaller "mom & pop" type shops, better chance of getting a better install.

The glove box is not a good idea, just get a HU with removable face, [and remove it and don't leave it in the car] and as SiRGDC said, use a metal back strap, [one end to rear of HU other end to chassis ground] harder for crooks to steal, better rear support and better HU ground. 94

 

In addition to the metal strap, zip ties work wonders. They saved my bro's Aiwa deck from getting stolen.

 

LOL... Who the hell steals an Aiwa deck???

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18C_EJ8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LOL... Who the hell steals an Aiwa deck??? </TD></TR></TABLE>

people who are desperate for gas money

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by White95SiHB &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">In addition to the metal strap, zip ties work wonders. They saved my bro's Aiwa deck from getting stolen.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea zip ties helped a buddy of mine as well. thats why i mentioned it. glad to hear it help out your friend too

 

nvm, answered my own question :/

 

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The glove box is not a good idea, </TD></TR></TABLE>

why not?

 

You would have to reach over and open the glove box everytime you want to change the CD. And if you do that while you are driving you increase your chances of getting into an accident.

 

that makes sense. are there any other reasons? just want to know myself all the problems with it.

 

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why not?</TD></TR></TABLE> As stated by SiRGDC can be a PITA for access, and would need custom bracketing to make it solid, [has to be solid to keep from skipping].

Not saying it can't be done, [have done more then a few HUs in the glove box] just a PITA to install and access.