I'm looking for an alarm for my teg for around $200 + installation. I'm looking at the Autopage and CompuStar systems right now, but would like other suggestions. Where's a good place for not TOOOO much $$$?

 

Well, $200 is not going to get you much, in my opinion. Installation is everything and could run you as much, if not more, as the alarm you are trying to get for $200. Are you concernced with a top notch install or do you just want an alarm in there. Basic install will run you about $100-120. A more indepth install (brain behind guage cluster or behind rear paneling, black wiring/concealed within factory harnesses, location of sirens, etc) can double that. If you haven't bought the alarm yet you might want to look at a Clifford or Viper. I feel they are a little more reliable. I have done a few installs of compustar and had two come back. Alarm wasn't bought through me so they had to send it back to wherever they got it. Kinda sucks. Anyways, if you want one installed call me at my shop (703.218.1766) Names Kevin. Shop is Tweeter off of Ruote 50. I will be there on Tuesday and Friday. Let me know if you have any questions you need answered

 

Don't know in NOVA but I agree $200 isn't going to get you all that. I would suggest you go with an entry level brand name alarm and layer some kill switches independan from it. Maybe a fuel cutoff and an ignition or vital sensor signal cutoff. About installation, I would go out of state or at least not to a place in your area and when you have verifide that the instalation is satisfactory pay cash. I'm paranoid so I wouldn't want the place to know what I have to know where I live.

 

Labor alone for a decent security system will be multiple times more than your $200 in anticipated equipment. If you want decent security, you need to find a good installer and don't be surprised if you have to spend a grand.

kwhitelaw: I'm on the Tweeter payroll too. Can I sell him a full blown alarm? lol

 

a grand for installation?!? WTF? maybe i'll just head over to circuit city.

 

Don't get me wrong, you can get an alarm installed for much, much less... but keep in mind that the alarm is only as good as the install. The harder the system is to disable, the better chances you have to keep your car. You want to make it as it as difficult as possible for them to steal it, so they will leave your car alone. And that takes time.




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do you think you can install my jdm power folding mirrors for me on my civic? i've got the jdm oem switch but not the wires. how much do you think it'll cost?

 

dude i can install your folding mirrors its cake i hvae them on my car and my g/fs car you might know my car itts a purple integra with the se37s and six point roll cage if you see me at barens and noble just give me a holla oh btw im a car audio installer ive been doing it for ten years and im mecp certified just let me know

 

cool, wish i met u before i got my alarm installed.
yea i go to barnes and noble sometimes, think i saw
your car there. yea lets meet up sometimes if you
wanna install it for me. i'll pay you some cash for
your time, let me know on aim-dippinc. thanks
all i have are the mirrors and switch, no relay or wiring. do you think u can hook it up to my viper alarm? so when i press the lock/unlock button it'll fold automatically?