Viper Alarm

[buckets]

hey guys

was just planning way in which to spend my money in the future and was thinking along the lines of a viper 5200 responder.

now i know i will prob need an interface module.

can someone shed some light on me about what they are?

and about viper alarms

ive always seen them as one of the best even

though their an american brand.

cheers

[buckets]

anyone help me?

[Spunky Munky]

OK mate, the first thing to understand is...if a thief really really wants to steal your car - they'll do so...nothing is going to stop them.

Secondly, Vipers alarms are indeed amongst the best...however, because they are so pricey and that most other cheaper brands can offer similar features, you'll find it pretty hard to get your hands on a full set.

Do some research for extra info, but in general - the Viper Alarm system has 3 vital parts to it...there's the interface module (radio controlled device that acts as a receiver that interacts with the hand-held device), the sensors and the siren. The Viper alarm has many senors, there's the motion, sound, vibration and even force sensors - this is why it is amongst one of the better alarms out there...the siren operates independently with the battery so in theory even if they kill your battery switches, you are still protected.

Gary's Radios, Strathfields, Autobarn and Supercheap Auto's used to stock these alarms but you'll find it a bit harder to find a complete package now. You just have to look around.

To be honest with you, any alarm would do mate - just make sure you look after your car and always keep it parked underground in a secure area.

Good luck.

[cavell]

i would recommend a mongoose M80 alarm, there cheap and like the vipers one of the best out there, they can have all the bells and whistles attached to it or can be bought in packs with all the extra's the best ones to look at are the M80-AU and the M80-MW (think its MW cant remember right now) but either one of them are really good alarms, www.mongoose.com.au will give you all the info on them and things they can and cannot do but they start around the $599 mark fitted, depending on the car you might need an actuator put in the drivers door you look at about $75 for one installed.

[buckets]

hey

thanks, i will do some research.

i want something i bit special but, somthing that if were for some silly reason comparing systems,

ill be able to show that mine is different from anyone else/s.

thats why i am looking in for a viper or possibly a python system.

i know that they can be bought in USA.

If i were to purchase a system (viper, hornet, python etc) what will i need to make sure i get?

as far as fully working system, which is y i asked about an interface module.

cheers for all your help so far!!!

[Chris Rogers]

how about we start at the top:

car type

features wanted

why you need it (insurance?)

budget.

then do a search on google on my business and my name on here.

viper are not all they are cracked up to be. yes they have features but if a pure alarm there are better.

[Ripp3r]

chris i was just looking on your site and went to this "niden 40 channel UHF radio with Police Scanner"... Is it illegal to have a police scanner?? haha or my question is can they tell that i have 1 if i get pulled over? or can they maybe sense that i have 1 and pull me over looking for it?

[Chris Rogers]

they are legal to use. the UHF radio is a means of communictaion (it sut so happens to recieve police band as well.)

[GT-R 32]

I got the Viper 1002 installed just last week. was comparing between viper 1002 and python 502. their both the same company that makes them, features are the same.

pretty much i went for python because i was able to get it for the same price but really its all the same. a car is never going to be safe. but if you get a gps tracking system in the car.. then atleast you have the comfort of possibly gettin cops track em down.

[buckets]

I got the Viper 1002 installed just last week. was comparing between viper 1002 and python 502. their both the same company that makes them, features are the same.

pretty much i went for python because i was able to get it for the same price but really its all the same. a car is never going to be safe. but if you get a gps tracking system in the car.. then atleast you have the comfort of possibly gettin cops track em down.

hey mate

where abouts did you get your python from?

been looking at where i may get a viper, python etc.

looking at a viper 791xv but have not yet found one in aus at all

[GT-R 32]

hey mate

where abouts did you get your python from?

been looking at where i may get a viper, python etc.

looking at a viper 791xv but have not yet found one in aus at all

You can order it from JB Hi Fi but they charge a fair bit though..

but i got my viper 1002 from Hektik Car audio and security systems down here in melb, they can also get the python system for similiar price around $299 if u tell them thats wot u got quoted somewhere else.

might be worth it to contact em n check if they'll order it for you.

[buckets]

You can order it from JB Hi Fi but they charge a fair bit though..

but i got my viper 1002 from Hektik Car audio and security systems down here in melb, they can also get the python system for similiar price around $299 if u tell them thats wot u got quoted somewhere else.

might be worth it to contact em n check if they'll order it for you.

hey mate

ahh alright mate cheers

did you need one of those interface modules for your car?

from what ive read, you need one for skylines.

cheers mate

[R32_fiend]

Viper are great but a lot of insurance companies haven't heard of them which sometimes makes them pointless if you're trying to reduce your premium. I remember hearing that in NZ a lot of people have had this issue

[buckets]

anyone else got any thoughts?

or anyone else got a viper system?

[bipolardragon]

anyone else got any thoughts?

or anyone else got a viper system?

Hey man,

I had a viper system in my 180sx.

I had to remove it.

I found it was a POS and was going off when I didn't want it to and would sometimes not go off when it should have.

Maybe I just had a dud unit.

[buckets]

Hey man,

I had a viper system in my 180sx.

I had to remove it.

I found it was a POS and was going off when I didn't want it to and would sometimes not go off when it should have.

Maybe I just had a dud unit.

oh shit true man

where bouts u get your from and fitted?

as yours a 2 way or a 1 way?

[DAS KAMU]

i have a 2 way viper 52XXX

i have never had an issue at all

and ive caught 2 cocksuckers hanging around it due to the pager alerting me

highly recomended

[joeyg23]

Directed's range of alarms are nice and all, but considering they aren't Australia Standard's approved, you would just be wasting your money....$600-1000 for an alarm which isnt even approved is a bit much to swallow.

You might want to check out the list of approved immobilisers.

http://www.carsafe.com.au/pdf/List.doc 

[Directed Australia]

Any alarm is only as good as the install. Im suggesting if you had problems with a Viper it was the installation and not the unit. If it was the unit it should have been returned undwer warranty if purchased for an Authorised dealer.

Viper is alive and well and readily available.

If in brisbane id suggest Autobarn. If you would like your nearest Viper dealer dont hesitate to contact me.

[Chris Rogers]

gavin,

you are correct. but for this market (until david lets go of the trest mule he has in his car.) they need Oz stds items. now the 460/480xv does the tirck nicely but the cost slows some of these guys dwon.

as for suggesting autobarn - thats fine but I do have quite a few scary images of alarm installs that came from there. I can send them to your directed address if you wish.