Do you guys feel that 2 way pager alarm systems can be done with basic electrical knowledge. The most I have wired was a in-dash cd player and lcd setup. Or do you folks feel that it should be done by a professional alarm installer?

 

yes

 

It doesn't matter how "able" you are to wire it. You CAN do it with electrical knowledge, but it is not worth the headache. Take it to a professional...

 

yes take it to a pro... they will do a better job with the wiring and appearance of the alarm in the car. Do not take offense to me saying that they might prob do a better job at making sure that alarm is done well enough that a thief is not going to be able to just reach under there and rip it out.

 

I would take it to a trusted place and ask for a stealth install. If they can't do it, don't let them touch your car. You're getting an alarm to protect an "investment", so you shouldn't hesitate to spend a few hundred dollars for install if it amounts to that.

For reference, the stealth install on my current car took approximately 8 1/2 hours to do.

 

Definitely doable.
You could even just go semi-stealth and toss it in the quarter panel.

Get a DEI 520T back up battery while you're at it. :-) Also, read the Audio / Security / Video forum sometime, good information is always there.