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Silverback · 09-17-2012, 02:31 PM

So I was stopped by a guy who works for a big auto electronics company(Viper, Clifford, etc...) and he wants to install a new prototype alarm with all the goodies(remote start/GPS from phone, pager system) for FREE. They need a FRS.

I drop it off at their HQ and pick up later in the day. All I need to do is provide feedback every couple of months. Beta tester basically.

He and the company is legit but I don't know if I should do it. I bought the 6yr/75K mile extended warranty and it'll be a add on unit so I wouldnt think that would void the warranty?

What are your thoughts?

diirk · 09-17-2012, 02:42 PM

Do it. The alarm will not void your warranty unless they install it wrong and burn your car into a pile of melted plastic.

luxmn · 09-17-2012, 03:09 PM

i wouldn't do it, electrical wiring system is a bitch to fix unless they have lifetime warranty and a business that's large/stable enough to last the lifetime of your car.

Asterisked Accolade · 09-17-2012, 03:47 PM

I'd be skeptical of giving my brand new, highly beloved sports car to anyone claiming to be with any company.

camelflage · 09-17-2012, 03:54 PM

if he works for a big electronics company, then im sure they wont mind whipping up a liability disclaimer on the work they do and the support they will offer while you are testing out their product.

draggin_az · 09-17-2012, 03:58 PM

you'd be crazy not to be skeptical

get his name and the company he works for. do your research, ask around, and at the end of the of the day do what you feel in your gut.

kmbkk · 09-17-2012, 04:22 PM

If it's a legit company, have him show you around their facilities and what they plan to do. Like previously said, have them sign a disclaimer if they mess up your car, they are responsible for it.

Silverback · 09-17-2012, 05:11 PM

I have no doubt about the legitimacy of it. Here's the company and he works there for certain. I'm just concerned about warranty.

I'm not worried that they won't support the install either.

http://www.directed.com/Brands/

whaap · 09-17-2012, 05:17 PM

How many times have you heard: If it sounds too good to be true it probably is"?

WolfsFang · 09-17-2012, 05:25 PM

this will not void your warranty unless they tap into the ecu. When i bought my car i told the dealer that i have blue lights and will be wiring them into the car, they said it shall not void my warranty.

DOC Race · 09-17-2012, 06:32 PM

should do it as long as the guy is legit. That's the most important part.

kmbkk · 09-17-2012, 08:38 PM

I agree Directed is a legit company. Personally I wouldn't hesitate to do it, as long as they don't plan to hack up the wiring harness. If they're just doing a little R&D, and you get a nice new alarm out of the deal, I'd definitely do it.

Silverback · 09-18-2012, 01:05 PM

It's on...dropped off the FRS today. No drilling and completely a add-on unit. No driving it around by them, it's in the bay and stays there. They already Beta tested a BRZ with no issues.

FRiSson · 09-18-2012, 03:28 PM

Did you read the fine print?

It's probably a "total awareness" tracking device being tested by the NSA. Knows where you go, what you buy, who you see, what you look at, what you are thinking about.....

09-17-2012, 02:31 PM	#1
Silverback White Lighting Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: WHITE LIGHTING Location: United States Posts: 51 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FREE ALARM but... So I was stopped by a guy who works for a big auto electronics company(Viper, Clifford, etc...) and he wants to install a new prototype alarm with all the goodies(remote start/GPS from phone, pager system) for FREE. They need a FRS. I drop it off at their HQ and pick up later in the day. All I need to do is provide feedback every couple of months. Beta tester basically. He and the company is legit but I don't know if I should do it. I bought the 6yr/75K mile extended warranty and it'll be a add on unit so I wouldnt think that would void the warranty? What are your thoughts?

09-17-2012, 05:25 PM	#10
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)	this will not void your warranty unless they tap into the ecu. When i bought my car i told the dealer that i have blue lights and will be wiring them into the car, they said it shall not void my warranty. __________________ You do realize comparing the BRZ to the FR-S is like comparing which hand you love masterbating too right? Last edited by WolfsFang; 09-18-2012 at 02:13 AM.

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camelflage Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: pinto power Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 709 Thanks: 76 Thanked 192 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	if he works for a big electronics company, then im sure they wont mind whipping up a liability disclaimer on the work they do and the support they will offer while you are testing out their product.

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draggin_az Small penis big dreams Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: '13 Scion FR-S Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 585 Thanks: 377 Thanked 290 Times in 147 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	you'd be crazy not to be skeptical get his name and the company he works for. do your research, ask around, and at the end of the of the day do what you feel in your gut.

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kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	If it's a legit company, have him show you around their facilities and what they plan to do. Like previously said, have them sign a disclaimer if they mess up your car, they are responsible for it.

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Silverback White Lighting Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: WHITE LIGHTING Location: United States Posts: 51 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have no doubt about the legitimacy of it. Here's the company and he works there for certain. I'm just concerned about warranty. I'm not worried that they won't support the install either. http://www.directed.com/Brands/

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whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How many times have you heard: If it sounds too good to be true it probably is"?

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DOC Race Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 1995 Toyota Supra Location: Portland, OR Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	should do it as long as the guy is legit. That's the most important part.

09-17-2012, 08:38 PM	#12
kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,760 Thanks: 520 Thanked 525 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I agree Directed is a legit company. Personally I wouldn't hesitate to do it, as long as they don't plan to hack up the wiring harness. If they're just doing a little R&D, and you get a nice new alarm out of the deal, I'd definitely do it.

09-18-2012, 01:05 PM	#13
Silverback White Lighting Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: WHITE LIGHTING Location: United States Posts: 51 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's on...dropped off the FRS today. No drilling and completely a add-on unit. No driving it around by them, it's in the bay and stays there. They already Beta tested a BRZ with no issues.

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FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did you read the fine print? It's probably a "total awareness" tracking device being tested by the NSA. Knows where you go, what you buy, who you see, what you look at, what you are thinking about.....

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