My alarm build thread.

[VegaS10]

I've done alot of installs for members on this site, and I've posted most of them (some have chosen not to have write-ups). I'm constantly asked "What's in your hatch?"

I've always cringed and said......"nothing".

That's right, my car really did'nt have an alarm. It had a VERY VERY VERY basic alarm with keyless entry, but that was about it. The car never saw more than 500 miles a year (I'm serious), it sleeps in my garage, and is always in sight. So why bother?

I decided I want to start driving this thing more ofter so I got off my ass, put AC in it (I'm old and need the cool breeze) and decided to put a respectable alarm in this hooptie.

I'm going to do this write up as I install it. It's gonna take more time as I post pics, answer questions, defend myself (lol), and so on.

Before I even begin, I'm going to copy and paste some info from the "Whitey" thread.

1. All a theif has to do is pop the hood and cut the siren wire to kill the alarm.

Wrong. By cutting the siren, the noise will stop, but the alarm will continue to protect the vehicle. If the siren wire is grounded out, the circuit may be damaged on the brain, but the alarm will continue to function.

2. Taking a car battery to the car and shorting it out will kill the alarm.

Wrong. It would be a HUGE fireworks show, but 99% of the time, the alarm would simply blow a fuse. Along with doing so, the electrical system could be damaged. The computers and modules in the car could be heavily damaged. Doing so could possibly make the vehicle undrivable, and certainly alot more difficult to "hotwire".

3. By knowing what brand alarm is in a car a theif can bypass it.

Wrong. Just think about this.....

4. Alarms are worthless and a kill switch does the same job.

An alarm is only as good as the install. You could have the best alarm made, but if there are poor connections it won't work. Kill switches are good for someone on a budget, but, a $10 kill switch won't alert me a mile away when my hood is popped.

5. Showing this install makes your car an easy target.

Wrong. You may know where everything is on THIS car, and you may even see this car on the street. But, once this install is complete, you will simply not even think about it. There are much easier and more valuable targets.

6. People ignore alarms

True. This is why a 2 way style keypad is being used. I'm using the factory horn because it's louder and more people take notice.

During this thread, I ask a few simple things:

1. Please no shit talking. If you have something negative to say, please PM me. I will respond, but only if it is a valid concern.

2. Read the whole thread. More than likely I will have answered your question somewhere along the way. I will respond to ALL questions, just have patience.

3. Sit back and enjoy. Not many people disclose their security setup, especially as in depth as I'm going to do. Just kick back and learn.

4. If you have anything to ask, add, or point out that is NOT negative please feel free to post or ask. I will answer, I promise, just be patient.

Now, ladies and gentlemen, on with the show........
































The alarm of choice is the Python 990.



It gives me an alarm, keyless entry (if I had power locks from the factory), remote start, and 1 mile paging to the keypad. It's a great alarm that I've used countless times. The Viper 5900 and Clifford 50.5x are the EXACT same alarm, just different color keypads.

Check www.dei.com for all the info. on this unit.

I'm also adding a few other things such as:

The DEI 507m tilt sensor:



This is one of my favorite sensors. It detects the jacking or lifting of the car. It's sensitive to 3 degrees. Kickass sensor that protects wheels and if a towtruck tries to lift the car.

Another fav is the DEI 520t backup battery:



If a theif pops the hood and cuts the battery, this takes over and continues to protect the vehicle. This works for those with relocated batteries as well.

This is one I have'nt shown before but it's the DEI 513t piezo siren:



This is a beast. Put this in each air vent (I'll be using two) and it emits a very high pitch warble that will drive Helen Keller out the car. It's brutal how loud and screechy these things get.

Another new item to the write ups is the DEI 506t audio sensor:



This is a microphone tuned to detect the sound of glass breaking. If a theif smashes a window to gain access, this thing picks it up and triggers the alarm. A shock sensor would not detect this if they use a small pellet gun or punch to break the glass.

I'm also going to be adding the usual ecu kill, fuel pump kill, headlight flash and horn honk to this. I have'nt prepped the relays yet, thats why there is no pics, but tommorow I'll get some up.

This is it for tonight, kind of like a small teaser. I will be starting the install tommorow, adding pics, answering questions, etc, along the way.

Thanks...

[civicsol]

wow amazing

[civicdx10]

this is exactly what i am looking for, and i hope my viper 791xv is similiar to this, great start to the write up.

[Robert]

might be a dumb question but.

Those tilt sensors, 3 degrees isnt much. What if you car is parked on a hill? Does it do 3 degrees from that position?

[VegaS10]

The tilt sensor is very cool in the way it works. It's all digital. When the alarm is armed, it takes a ten second reading. After that initial reading, any movement over 3 degrees and it's triggered.

It takes more than 3 degrees to lift a lowered hatch.

[Robert]

yea i meant 3 degrees as in thats barely moving lol. 3 degrees front to back would be like a 4-6 inch lift up front which wont really get the tires off the ground.

Just wondered if it would go off if on hills. Not sure why, just a question that poppedin my had lol.

[jdadriver88]

love all your installs ur GREAT!! keep it coming

[hondaboy4life]

sickkkkkkk shoulda gone with compustar though :P

[exploder18]

can you do autostart with a manual car ??

[Mister Dizzle]

please pm me info on how much for this system and installation!