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SuperSport2010 · 08-07-2009, 01:12 AM

Just wondering if the VIPER system with glassbreak and tilt sensor is considered the best aftermarket upgrade for the money. Seems to be the case but would appreciate feedback from those who've already had it installed in their Camaros. Thanks!

Vash · 08-07-2009, 01:18 AM

Well http://www.directed.com/is one company that markets there products with several brands. Including Viper. Need more than those 2 sensors and it MUST be 2 way paging or it's a complete wast of money. When your asleep it's not gonna do you any good without the beeper going off in the house.

It needs dual zone motion at least. With zone 2 set sensitive if you want to scare off vandals and wheel thiefs.

Also you'll probably want a pro install so as to not void GM warranty. They need to be DEI installers DYI might not cut it for warranty.

Piggyback it to Passlock with a DEI passlock interface. Add DEI battery backup for the brain and battery backup siren.

spunk · 08-07-2009, 01:52 AM

I had the viper installed with a pc on a convertable remote failed locked me out of my own car couldnt disarm,even with the reset switch and the dam keys,

Vash · 08-07-2009, 01:54 AM

You have to program the valet mode. Pressing it once and starting does not work like the old alarms. That would be too easy to hotwire. Most new Vipers you can program from 1 to 5 combination.

spunk · 08-07-2009, 01:55 AM

Do your home work just because they say there a certified installer dosent mean shit,just like the chevy dealer ya they have a sighn that says service department.

spunk · 08-07-2009, 01:57 AM

It was programed it didnt work i had them on the phone it was there program

Vash · 08-07-2009, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spunk

Do your home work just because they say there a certified installer dosent mean shit,just like the chevy dealer ya they have a sighn that says service department.

LOL this guy. YOU have to program it not the installer. OMG

It's in the owners manual not the install manual.

And would you chill out because you better show your resume and establish your credentials before you start going after members.

35th02ss · 08-07-2009, 07:58 AM

I wouldn't install an aftermarket alarm. The factory alarm is more than capable to handle the task of protection. I've had aftermarket systems installed on a couple of cars that I bought and let me tell yea nothing but problems. Car wouldn't start, alarm going off just so many things that went wrong with it....

drtwo · 08-07-2009, 08:30 AM

don't Camaros come with an alarm?

mamaro · 08-07-2009, 01:45 PM

While doing research on alarms, I came across the CompuStar and CompuStar Pro series. They seem to be slightly more expensive than Viper, but reviews and ratings put them above Viper. When I asked a local dealer/installer about the CompuStar, he said he'd never heard of them, and that I needed to go with Viper which is the best. Which told me that he hadn't been doing his homework. Only problem with this alarm is that the only authorized installer is in Tulsa, about 200 miles from me. Don't mind traveling there, but don't want to have to travel there every time I might need warranty work.

Anyways, another alternative.

08-07-2009, 01:12 AM	#1
SuperSport2010 Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 35	Is VIPER the best aftermarket alarm system for '10 Camaro? Just wondering if the VIPER system with glassbreak and tilt sensor is considered the best aftermarket upgrade for the money. Seems to be the case but would appreciate feedback from those who've already had it installed in their Camaros. Thanks!

08-07-2009, 08:30 AM	#9
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	don't Camaros come with an alarm? __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

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08-07-2009, 01:18 AM	#2
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	Well http://www.directed.com/is one company that markets there products with several brands. Including Viper. Need more than those 2 sensors and it MUST be 2 way paging or it's a complete wast of money. When your asleep it's not gonna do you any good without the beeper going off in the house. It needs dual zone motion at least. With zone 2 set sensitive if you want to scare off vandals and wheel thiefs. Also you'll probably want a pro install so as to not void GM warranty. They need to be DEI installers DYI might not cut it for warranty. Piggyback it to Passlock with a DEI passlock interface. Add DEI battery backup for the brain and battery backup siren.

08-07-2009, 01:52 AM	#3
spunk Delivered 6/2/2009 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: central point Oregon Posts: 66	I had the viper installed with a pc on a convertable remote failed locked me out of my own car couldnt disarm,even with the reset switch and the dam keys,

08-07-2009, 01:54 AM	#4
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	You have to program the valet mode. Pressing it once and starting does not work like the old alarms. That would be too easy to hotwire. Most new Vipers you can program from 1 to 5 combination.

08-07-2009, 01:55 AM	#5
spunk Delivered 6/2/2009 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: central point Oregon Posts: 66	Do your home work just because they say there a certified installer dosent mean shit,just like the chevy dealer ya they have a sighn that says service department.

08-07-2009, 01:57 AM	#6
spunk Delivered 6/2/2009 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: central point Oregon Posts: 66	It was programed it didnt work i had them on the phone it was there program

08-07-2009, 07:58 AM	#8
35th02ss Drives: 02 SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wallops Island, VA Posts: 760 View My Garage	I wouldn't install an aftermarket alarm. The factory alarm is more than capable to handle the task of protection. I've had aftermarket systems installed on a couple of cars that I bought and let me tell yea nothing but problems. Car wouldn't start, alarm going off just so many things that went wrong with it....

08-07-2009, 01:45 PM	#10
mamaro Drives: '10 IOM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cache Oklahoma Posts: 401 View My Garage	While doing research on alarms, I came across the CompuStar and CompuStar Pro series. They seem to be slightly more expensive than Viper, but reviews and ratings put them above Viper. When I asked a local dealer/installer about the CompuStar, he said he'd never heard of them, and that I needed to go with Viper which is the best. Which told me that he hadn't been doing his homework. Only problem with this alarm is that the only authorized installer is in Tulsa, about 200 miles from me. Don't mind traveling there, but don't want to have to travel there every time I might need warranty work. Anyways, another alternative.