Security System Recommendations

[mountainpete]

Hi all,

I need a Security system installed on my new vehicle... any recommendations on companies in Calgary that do a good install? And what brand of alarm to buy? Or what to avoid?

My biggest concern is a quality install - no dash rattles afterwards.

All opinions appreciated...

Thanks,

Pete

[bart]

Re: Security System Recommendations

just go oem, and add the internal motion detector, good enough. i dont want alarm, thats what insurance is for.

[mountainpete]

Re: Security System Recommendations

just go oem, and add the internal motion detector, good enough. i dont want alarm, thats what insurance is for.

Sorry... should have been more specific... it's not for a VW. It's for my replacement Tacoma. Right now there is a cheap Command Start and nothing else.

[R_Ethug]

Re: Security System Recommendations

the compustar is a good setup

[thorin33]

Re: Security System Recommendations

Bart,
Did you add the motion sensor to your car? What year is your car again?

[Silverstoned]

Re: Security System Recommendations

PM Turbomedic. He used to work at an alarm shop (Vipir Security as I recall) and he surely will have some good input for you.

Jeff

[Vulcan]

Re: Security System Recommendations

I looked at some Clifford gear at their booth at the Stampede on the weekend....Looked good but I have never used it. I like the two way paging alarms.

[mountainpete]

Re: Security System Recommendations

I was considering going to Quinn Security... any thoughts on their work and products?

The two-way system also seems pretty cool, but I am looking at close to $600 for the package including command start.

[Silverstoned]

Re: Security System Recommendations

I was considering going to Quinn Security... any thoughts on their work and products?

The two-way system also seems pretty cool, but I am looking at close to $600 for the package including command start.

I think Quinn is where Alex (Turbo Medic) worked. Best to PM him, as I don't want to speak on his behalf. I originally posted Viper, because that's the car they use in all their promotions LOL!

[Tuna]

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Audio Concepts, I will always recomend them, They have put 2 Compustar systems in my friends cars (never needed one as the cars I always bought already had alarms for some reason). Talk to Jason he's a good guy and no hassle if you have any problems.

The installs are always top notch too.

[Aleks]

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OK, avoid audio concepts, unless you want a good fire to roast weenies...I hate to talk up the Quinn end of things, but we did DAMN good installs....EVERYthing is completely soldered, hidden, factory looking, using 1 peice brains (relays, etc. built in...)....<<-- what that means is sure your Viper system will have a teeny tiny brain, but somewhere else there is this big relay pack (very ghetto looking), with tons of wires (remember relays need at least 4 wires to do anything each).....not cool.....anyhow, I PM'd you....It would also be worth getting a combo system (alarm/starter), but cost may be a factor overriding the factory theftlock during starting (ie: transponder->need key to cut up for use)....If you want to discuss more, I can be PM'd again, or we can chat sometime........

[bart]

Re: Security System Recommendations

Bart,
Did you add the motion sensor to your car? What year is your car again?

no but i would be interested. i will try to find out more about this...

[thorin33]

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no but i would be interested. i will try to find out more about this...

I did find some information on this but this was for a 2000 MKIV and I have a 2002. Here is the link that I found. http://www.swankmonkey.com/motion_sensor/