Remote Starters

tumbleweed55 · December 3, 2003

Anybody out there have any insight into some decent remote starters for a 2000 GMC Sierra Z 71?

Ideeho · December 4, 2003

I have long been a fan of the Remote/Alarm systems by DEI, or the Viper Systems. In both the Z71's I have had or have, I used the Viper 550 ESP, however they now have a newer 650. Here's the deal, call Stereo King (oregon) www.stereoking.com and locate the Clackamas office and talk to Dave Mix. He will work you a killer deal on the entire setup. With that you get the super bright blue LED, extended range antenna, alarm and remote with keyless entry. I have started mine from a quarter mile away, while on a chairlift when up skiing. Sold as all get out on them. The deal is, and if you work it with local retailers, they may all be getting rid of the 550 as it is now outdated, which means nothing other than it does not have a Turbo Timer, one button start or defroster activator...all incrementals I can overlook to save a few bucks. Then find a local shop to install it, and see if they will work you a deal, expect to pay up to $250 for install. I found a local guy to do it for $140. It's worth every penny. Check out eBay too.

Cool Zr2 · December 13, 2003

I have a hornet 556 (or 566). Its a really nice and reliable alarm IMO, and I've had has some pieces of junk before. I payed like 200 bucks for it on ebay. I had my doubts about it because it said in the auction "retails for $899". I have had it now for 4 months, and not one problem. Starts from my apartment or in class, I'm guessing its like a 1/4 mile from class.

It comes with 2 remotes, remember now its a 2 way system so you get a COOL remote that tells you if you are in range. If you tell the truck to do something by hitting the button on the remote, it sends a signal to the truck and after the truck locks/unlocks/starts/alarm goes off, it sends a signal back to the remote and beeps accordingly, plus the little screen will tell you if the doors are locked/unlocked a little car on the screen has exhaust clouds comming from the tailpipe if it is running. The remote tells time, temperature in the truck, why the alarm went off or why the truck failed to start, and even if the spare remote is being used.

I'm going to buy another when I get my next truck thats for sure.

Oh yeah, anyone can install these, they are easy...........

99Silver6.0 · December 13, 2003

I have the Viper 550ESP that I put it in myself. It was kind of a bear to get in. The 555L VATS Bypass module wasnt much fun either. But I am really enjoying having it in this cold weather.