Viper alarms - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Silverback · 09-13-2012, 01:19 PM

Any problems with getting this installed? Any weird electrical issues?

Redzilla · 09-13-2012, 01:30 PM

Not at all mine works fine. I have the 5904 remote start/alarm model all it depends who installs it. Mine was done at Prime Motoring (NJ) and with was done perfect. I highly recommend Prime for their awesome work.

NMMI89 · 09-14-2012, 01:35 AM

I have one on my '05 Dodge Ram. Love it.

n8dog11914 · 09-14-2012, 12:11 PM

I have an old Viper Alarm from the 360 series I believe from awhile back on my 350Z. The previous owner got the alarm system installed and I totally regret buying a used car with the alarm.

Why I regret it:
1) Company that installed the alarm managed to mess up the driver's side air bag in the door panel.
2) You can't unplug the battery from the alarm because the car automatically locks you out. I have no idea what I'm going to do when my battery eventually dies.
3) I just don't see it as necessary.

I feel that they offer a good benefit in the once in a life time chance that your car gets broken into and you happen to be in range for the break-in, but I know I wouldn't make this mistake again. Again, this was my opinion.

Thanks

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 09-14-2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redzilla

Not at all mine works fine. I have the 5904 remote start/alarm model all it depends who installs it. Mine was done at Prime Motoring (NJ) and with was done perfect. I highly recommend Prime for their awesome work.

Are you a Manual or Auto Trans? I was talking to the Directed Electronics people and not sure how the remote start works on a manual trans.

Redzilla · 09-15-2012, 12:06 AM

Automatic, not sure how it works with manual.

jstans84 · 09-15-2012, 12:10 AM

Does it use your key remote or do you have to have a seperate one for the alarm?

WolfsFang · 09-15-2012, 12:48 AM

on some advanced remote start up you can have it detect if your in a gear or not.

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 09-15-2012, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstans84

Does it use your key remote or do you have to have a seperate one for the alarm?

You get another remote with the alarm and don't ever use the key remote. I had one on my 350Z, but it was auto. They told me it's easier to hook up an auto than a manual.

jstans84 · 09-15-2012, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim_Asphalt_FRS

You get another remote with the alarm and don't ever use the key remote. I had one on my 350Z, but it was auto. They told me it's easier to hook up an auto than a manual.

Ahh okay, fuck that then. I won't go back to having a seperate remote just to unlock my doors.

NikostC · 09-15-2012, 03:11 AM

I have seen these on some used cars not installed properly and you cant even turn on your car and the radio doesn't work. Also it uses a separate remote. Kinda gay IMO.

ngabdala · 09-15-2012, 09:31 AM

All you need to know is you set it with the ebrake on and you don't leave the car in gear because when you start the car by remote if it's in gear ... well you know the rest.

I had it on my 2011 Civic Si. No problems whatsoever. Totally worth it in any season. I like the car to warm up for 10minutes in any season

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim_Asphalt_FRS

Are you a Manual or Auto Trans? I was talking to the Directed Electronics people and not sure how the remote start works on a manual trans.

Iddoit2er · 01-29-2013, 11:18 PM

Question:

How many hours did it take for them to install?

I took my car to an authorized Viper installer (not Best Buy) this morning at 10am to install the 5904. I just got a call now (yes, 12 hours later) saying that they are still working on it and it wont be ready until the morning.

They said they were having issues with the door locks. Also, they could only use a universal bypass, so Im losing a key. Do they just suck at their jobs, or is this a known issue?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redzilla

Not at all mine works fine. I have the 5904 remote start/alarm model all it depends who installs it. Mine was done at Prime Motoring (NJ) and with was done perfect. I highly recommend Prime for their awesome work.

09-13-2012, 01:19 PM	#1
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09-15-2012, 12:48 AM	#8
WolfsFang Scrape Master Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Goal: Oldest FRS State Side Location: North NJ Posts: 1,161 Thanks: 238 Thanked 412 Times in 238 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	on some advanced remote start up you can have it detect if your in a gear or not. __________________ You do realize comparing the BRZ to the FR-S is like comparing which hand you love masterbating too right?

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09-13-2012, 01:30 PM	#2
Redzilla Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FIRESTORM RED AT Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 30 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not at all mine works fine. I have the 5904 remote start/alarm model all it depends who installs it. Mine was done at Prime Motoring (NJ) and with was done perfect. I highly recommend Prime for their awesome work.

09-14-2012, 01:35 AM	#3
NMMI89 Master of Chaos Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: SAN Posts: 88 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have one on my '05 Dodge Ram. Love it.

09-14-2012, 12:11 PM	#4
n8dog11914 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ 6MT Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 272 Thanks: 46 Thanked 72 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have an old Viper Alarm from the 360 series I believe from awhile back on my 350Z. The previous owner got the alarm system installed and I totally regret buying a used car with the alarm. Why I regret it: 1) Company that installed the alarm managed to mess up the driver's side air bag in the door panel. 2) You can't unplug the battery from the alarm because the car automatically locks you out. I have no idea what I'm going to do when my battery eventually dies. 3) I just don't see it as necessary. I feel that they offer a good benefit in the once in a life time chance that your car gets broken into and you happen to be in range for the break-in, but I know I wouldn't make this mistake again. Again, this was my opinion. Thanks

09-15-2012, 12:06 AM	#6
Redzilla Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FIRESTORM RED AT Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 30 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Automatic, not sure how it works with manual.

09-15-2012, 12:10 AM	#7
jstans84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 788 Thanks: 353 Thanked 345 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does it use your key remote or do you have to have a seperate one for the alarm?

09-15-2012, 03:11 AM	#11
NikostC JDM Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: Scion tC Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 169 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have seen these on some used cars not installed properly and you cant even turn on your car and the radio doesn't work. Also it uses a separate remote. Kinda gay IMO.

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