# Review/My new car alarm **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [February 24, 2005, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883 "2005-02-24T19:11:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DarkForceJackal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2005, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/1 "2005-02-24T19:11:06Z")
Just got my alarm installed this week: ![http://ai-electronics.net/ebay//VP-780/images/mainpic.jpg](http://ai-electronics.net/ebay//VP-780/images/mainpic.jpg) Getting the keys cut by a locksmith next week. This thing is great. I’m quite happy with it. Having keyless entry finally is handy, too. Has the standard features of an alarm plus a few things like a switch-blade key (Audi/VW style), sensitivity adjustment, and optional automatic keyless entry (although i’ve set it to manual myself). Also, starter disable, and a great (relatively subtle) sounding “chirp”. Cost was @ $100 CDN to my house in 2 days from Hong Kong. I figured what good will my up-and-coming upgrades be if the car gets stolen…? (these should be available soon again on eBay from seller “yuki668” in case anyone is interested) Just thought i’d share w/ y’all! ---
**Author:** ![spd-dmn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spd-dmn/32/5513_2.png) [@spd-dmn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spd-dmn)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2005, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/2 "2005-02-24T19:24:35Z")
This is a 2way pager system right? ---
**Author:** ![DarkForceJackal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2005, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/3 "2005-02-24T19:36:59Z")
Actually, no it isn’t. I just wanted something simple… :oops: Here is the info… [http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5749485944](http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5749485944) ---
**Author:** ![Sasha\_SG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sasha_sg/32/5477_2.png) [@Sasha\_SG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sasha_SG)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2005, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/4 "2005-02-24T19:57:56Z")
thats so sick!!! oh man i wish my alarm had that feature. Thats fucking pimp ---
**Author:** ![sidewaze](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sidewaze/32/5497_2.png) [@sidewaze](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewaze)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2005, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/5 "2005-02-24T20:10:11Z")
Hey it looks good man. I personally want the 2 way pager alarm but, for what yours does and the price you paid you can’t beat that! The switch blade key is wild too, I like it! Overall good choice brother. Easy 8) ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2005, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/6 "2005-02-24T20:12:05Z")
So what kinda upgrades you planning that you think will get your car stolen? ---
**Author:** ![scribbles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@scribbles](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/scribbles)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2005, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/7 "2005-02-24T20:22:37Z")
2 way pagin is a really cool option. I have it on my mazda. the only issue with a lot of them, is that they are AM transponders, and have poor range, like maybe 500-800’ and don’t go through walls to well. if you’re looking for a new 2 way paging system, make sure it has an FM trasnponder. these will give you a lot more range and versatility (through walls etc) if anyone needs stuff installed (once it warms up) just PM me, we’ll discuss a price (I’m very fair) drop by my place and hang out for a few hours. ---
**Author:** ![DarkForceJackal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2005, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/8 "2005-02-24T20:23:12Z")
My main concern is that the car cannot be just driven away or hot wired… The worst thing is when I was having it installed, the guys advised I get a Clifford or Viper and not put this in, because if it didn’t work (the whole “Hong Kong” thing…), I could not be refunded the labour. I thought about it and decided to do it anyway. After the fact, one of the guys liked the siren so much he wanted to know where I got it. Sasha thanks man, that’s just what I thought! I just didn’t know if the key thing would work! After Home Depot and Key Man turned me down, I was referred to a locksmith who proceeded to figure it out and will be finishing up the remotes soon! I love em! 😉 EDIT, Gonad: Essentially, 1-2 months 4-wheel brake upgrade, 2-3 months from now ACT clutch & Fidanza flywheel, 4-6 months BD Stage 1 kit, 8 psi. How’s your turbo thing coming by the way? Any timelines yet? Have you decided on KA-T? ---
**Author:** ![Solarian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solarian/32/5514_2.png) [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2005, 7:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/9 "2005-02-25T07:37:45Z")
That looks tighter than virgin pussy. My car already has an alarm, but I want to change it so I can get keyless. I am t3h lazy 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2005, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/10 "2005-02-25T10:20:31Z")
> [@DarkForceJackal](#): > > EDIT, Gonad: Essentially, 1-2 months 4-wheel brake upgrade, 2-3 months from now ACT clutch & Fidanza flywheel, 4-6 months BD Stage 1 kit, 8 psi. How’s your turbo thing coming by the way? Any timelines yet? Have you decided on KA-T? Financial/family priorities have put the SR project on hold. But I’m not giving up. Have my fingers crossed to get the motor this winter and hopefully have something ready by 2006. Long shot but I’m determined. Sorry no KA-T. The KADE will have to do in 2005. 155KM and it’s running strong. So far the mods this year will be: - Exedy PP and stock clutch (just installed) - Lightened front (a/c system removed) - Z32 brakes - S14 cloth seats - Maybe get my dad to box/weld a bar on the front under brace - Maybe install the RLCA bushings I didn’t get to last year IBbragging :squintfinger: :wiggle: I can’t imagine doing anything else. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![TorontoGT-R33](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/torontogt-r33/32/5500_2.png) [@TorontoGT-R33](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TorontoGT-R33)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2005, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/11 "2005-02-25T11:53:56Z")
I like the flip keys with the keyless entry, they look like the keyless entry and keys from the new Audi’s. ---
**Author:** ![DarkForceJackal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2005, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/12 "2005-02-25T16:26:22Z")
[quote=“Gonad”] > [@DarkForceJackal](#): > > EDIT, Gonad: Essentially, 1-2 months 4-wheel brake upgrade, 2-3 months from now ACT clutch & Fidanza flywheel, 4-6 months BD Stage 1 kit, 8 psi. How’s your turbo thing coming by the way? Any timelines yet? Have you decided on KA-T? Financial/family priorities have put the SR project on hold. But I’m not giving up. Have my fingers crossed to get the motor this winter and hopefully have something ready by 2006. Long shot but I’m determined. Sorry no KA-T. The KADE will have to do in 2005. 155KM and it’s running strong. So far the mods this year will be: - Exedy PP and stock clutch (just installed) - Lightened front (a/c system removed) - Z32 brakes - S14 cloth seats - Maybe get my dad to box/weld a bar on the front under brace - Maybe install the RLCA bushings I didn’t get to last year IBbragging :squintfinger: :wiggle: I can’t imagine doing anything else. :([/quote] Family first, man, good call. 😉 Good to address important things first such as clutch, braking and other details first also. I’m sure your car’ll turn out good when you’re done. It’s just a shame it’s not red!!! Hahahaha j/k. And yeah, Solarian, keyless is great with our frickin’ lock cylinders. 🙂 Now when I get the door for my lady she doesn’t have to reach over to flip the driver’s side lock for me (although she often forgot to anyway :hahano: )! ---
**Author:** ![Solarian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solarian/32/5514_2.png) [@Solarian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Solarian)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2005, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/13 "2005-02-25T18:59:40Z")
LoL… I had the exact same issue with the Celly (god bless her) and manual locks. Is this alarm only available on ebay? And if so, would you be accept cash from me and then buy it for me? I have no CC and my parents wouldn’t let me use theirs. I’ll give you the 100 or however much it is up front. ---
**Author:** ![DarkForceJackal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b38774/32.png) [@DarkForceJackal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DarkForceJackal)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2005, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/14 "2005-02-25T19:33:02Z")
The really ghetto thing is they’re not on eBay right now, they vanished like the day after I bought mine…i’ll talk to the guy I bought it from and PM you about it when I find out. If anyone else wants to try too, PM me. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2005, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/review-my-new-car-alarm/83883/15 "2005-02-28T10:58:57Z")
does anyone have any input on my alarm??? All I know is its called Prestige (i think its made by audiovox) It unlocks(disarms) locks(arms) the car so i guess thats keyless entry, and it has the Car starting button, The trunk Button, and A button that says “option” and Basically the only thing that works is the alarm and keyless entry. ![http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/704000-704999/704233_88.jpg](http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/704000-704999/704233_88.jpg) -it would be kinda cool if it opened my trunk, and started my car. But meh It came with the car… And another thing, Whats this about 2 way paging alarms??? how much would that run me