I need an Alarm! Which one though? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

se7en · 06-26-2010, 08:24 AM

Does anyone have any suggestions on which alarm to go with. I have a lot of aftermarket parts on this car and obviously i want to protect my baby.

I want something that will scream to me a block away if someone touches the car!!

Any suggestions?

BriCo84 · 06-28-2010, 12:05 PM

I'm also trying to decide on an alarm. Too many stories of people's cars getting keyed and vandalized. I'm thinking at the very least something with a bump or motion/proximity sensor. I'd rather be THAT guy with a really annoying alarm, then the guy who just walked out of the store and sees his cars been keyed...

Romeloc · 06-28-2010, 02:25 PM

viper is the most popular out for years. I had viper on all of my cars. get the top of the line viper

Michael_Js · 06-28-2010, 02:28 PM

Yup - I really like my Viper alarm, with paging

Motion detector, interior sound detector, backup battery...
You'll have to carry another FOB though...no big deal for me.

BriCo84 · 06-28-2010, 02:35 PM

Does anyone know if there is an alarm that integrates into the camaro system? (i.e. adding shocks sensors to the stock alarm, or motion sensors, so we don't have to put in an entire new viper or clifford alarm systems)

Racer-X · 06-28-2010, 03:59 PM

there is nothing that will ADD into the stock system.

Viper is ok, product is pretty reliable most of the time, have had some issues with them tho.

Look into Compustar. they are one of the best on the market right now. killer fetaures. Autopage is another that is doing pretty good these days. just stay away from their rechargable remotes.

RedRamen · 06-28-2010, 07:38 PM

It's sad that these systems are even required... Why key or vandalize someone's car like that. But yes, I've had a viper system before and it was fine to me =P

se7en · 06-28-2010, 11:46 PM

Does anyone know of a good place to buy a viper alarm?

CamaroFTW · 06-28-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bws_82

Does anyone know of a good place to buy a viper alarm?

All Best Buys will install for cheap and in our area do a good job and know their stuff.

SS Drifter · 06-29-2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BriCo84

Does anyone know if there is an alarm that integrates into the camaro system? (i.e. adding shocks sensors to the stock alarm, or motion sensors, so we don't have to put in an entire new viper or clifford alarm systems)

A few months ago I heard that Viper was coming out with one. I need an alarm too. However, I'll wait until a system is available that integrates with the GM LAN and security rather than attempting to bypass it. As of my last check there were no acceptable solutions, just hacks to the existing security and wiring harness.

Dave

strauchpete · 06-29-2010, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Yup - I really like my Viper alarm, with paging

Motion detector, interior sound detector, backup battery...
You'll have to carry another FOB though...no big deal for me.

With the new module that Viper came out with you can integrate the arm disarm into your factory fob so you wont need to carry a second one unless you wanted 2 way communication. It all wires into the cars lan system and uses all the factory triggers, even onstar can turn it on and off if you lock your keys in the car.

strauchpete · 06-29-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Drifter

A few months ago I heard that Viper was coming out with one. I need an alarm too. However, I'll wait until a system is available that integrates with the GM LAN and security rather than attempting to bypass it. As of my last check there were no acceptable solutions, just hacks to the existing security and wiring harness.

Dave

Nothing will ever be a direct plug and play, it would cost way to much and not enough demand for it when you think about having to make it for every car, but with the new module it is the closest you will get.

BriCo84 · 06-29-2010, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strauchpete

With the new module that Viper came out with you can integrate the arm disarm into your factory fob so you wont need to carry a second one unless you wanted 2 way communication. It all wires into the cars lan system and uses all the factory triggers, even onstar can turn it on and off if you lock your keys in the car.

What module is everyone talking about? I can't get any info from viper. there is no email address or phone number on the website so it is impossible to get ahold of them. I would really like to not have to carry an extra FOB so this sounds like a good option for me. Someone please direct me to this module thing.

Also, does it still allow remote start?

strauchpete · 06-29-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFTW

All Best Buys will install for cheap and in our area do a good job and know their stuff.

You must have the only good Best Buy, my shop fixes there screw-ups all the time, they love to zip tie shock sensors to wiring harnesses, use crimp caps instead of soldering connections. Here is a picture of what they do, I mean I cant speak for all Best Buys but why go to a big box store for something specialized like a remote start, when it is mostlikely some highschool drop out working on your car.

That was a picture from one of my shops that fell out from under a dash, notice all the crimpcaps and T-Taps, not to include the melted wire and fuse holder.

06-26-2010, 08:24 AM	#1
se7en Drives: 10 Procharged SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The creek at the end of the dead end road Posts: 1,857	I need an Alarm! Which one though? Does anyone have any suggestions on which alarm to go with. I have a lot of aftermarket parts on this car and obviously i want to protect my baby. I want something that will scream to me a block away if someone touches the car!! Any suggestions? __________________ 10 Camaro: Built 376, LSA Heads, BTR valve train and Stage III Camshaft. F1A 12 Rib-3.75 pulley (17psi), Squash Dual Fuel System with Return (Dual Walbro 450LPH on a Hobbs Switch), Aeromotive regulator, Holley Fuel Rails, ID1300's. RMVB 4L80, 4K Stall, and Trans-brake. 9" IRS, 3.50 gears with a full spool

06-28-2010, 02:25 PM	#3
Romeloc Drives: 2010 Black 2SS RS A6 Inferno Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,160	viper is the most popular out for years. I had viper on all of my cars. get the top of the line viper __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS A6 Inferno Interior Polished Rims, Sunroof Born 11/19/09 mods: 20% tints Borla Atak cat-bak Roto-Fab intake amber footwell, dome, and trunk lighting(AAC) Decepticon Gas door Led Taillights (technostalgia)

06-28-2010, 02:28 PM	#4
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Yup - I really like my Viper alarm, with paging Motion detector, interior sound detector, backup battery... You'll have to carry another FOB though...no big deal for me. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

06-28-2010, 11:46 PM	#8
se7en Drives: 10 Procharged SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The creek at the end of the dead end road Posts: 1,857	Does anyone know of a good place to buy a viper alarm? __________________ 10 Camaro: Built 376, LSA Heads, BTR valve train and Stage III Camshaft. F1A 12 Rib-3.75 pulley (17psi), Squash Dual Fuel System with Return (Dual Walbro 450LPH on a Hobbs Switch), Aeromotive regulator, Holley Fuel Rails, ID1300's. RMVB 4L80, 4K Stall, and Trans-brake. 9" IRS, 3.50 gears with a full spool

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06-28-2010, 12:05 PM	#2
BriCo84 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT w/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 354	I'm also trying to decide on an alarm. Too many stories of people's cars getting keyed and vandalized. I'm thinking at the very least something with a bump or motion/proximity sensor. I'd rather be THAT guy with a really annoying alarm, then the guy who just walked out of the store and sees his cars been keyed...

06-28-2010, 02:35 PM	#5
BriCo84 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT w/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 354	Does anyone know if there is an alarm that integrates into the camaro system? (i.e. adding shocks sensors to the stock alarm, or motion sensors, so we don't have to put in an entire new viper or clifford alarm systems)

06-28-2010, 03:59 PM	#6
Racer-X Rhymin and Stealin Drives: The Search is on ABM V6..... Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 680	there is nothing that will ADD into the stock system. Viper is ok, product is pretty reliable most of the time, have had some issues with them tho. Look into Compustar. they are one of the best on the market right now. killer fetaures. Autopage is another that is doing pretty good these days. just stay away from their rechargable remotes.

06-28-2010, 07:38 PM	#7
RedRamen Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 14	It's sad that these systems are even required... Why key or vandalize someone's car like that. But yes, I've had a viper system before and it was fine to me =P