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Ok, I have been really busy at work, so I have not given my truck much attention. Recently, they broke into like 30 cars in the local apartment complex's, so I am now motivated to get the alarm system for my truck. I have not been able to find a decent alarm shop, so I am simply taking it to Best Buy to get it installed tomorrow. Who has gotten their alarm installed, and how much did they charge you in extras (bypass modules, etc. ) ? I am going with the newest viper alarm on the market. Viper 5901 with remote start, alarm, and 2 way remote control. This alarm will at least let me know when somebody is messing with my truck, so I can go out there, and introduce the theives to my Ruger. Any info. regarding the alarm install will be great!

 

-Al

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I would not let Bestbuy touch it if their tech is not MECP or ASE A6 certified. Can be more grief than fulfillment. I would contact viper and ask who is the best in the area and go there if I could not find a certified shop. Just an opinion.

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I would not let Bestbuy touch it if their tech is not MECP or ASE A6 certified. Can be more grief than fulfillment. I would contact viper and ask who is the best in the area and go there if I could not find a certified shop. Just an opinion.

 

 

well said

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I would not let Bestbuy touch it if their tech is not MECP or ASE A6 certified. Can be more grief than fulfillment. I would contact viper and ask who is the best in the area and go there if I could not find a certified shop. Just an opinion.

 

 

+ one big 1. I would not let a Best Buy tech touch any of my vehicles.

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Agreed with them. Hell, they couldn't even do a decent job of installing a CD deck in my buddies car. I wouldn't trust them one bit with an alarm.

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I have a viper alarm/remote start on my z71 and I was looking to have Best buy do it.... It was going to cost between $400-500... So I bought the alarm off of amazon.com for $135 and installed it myself....

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I am a firm believer in not letting anyone hack into the GM electronic system even for a remote starter its nothing but a headache and lots of time renders the vehicle useless. You vehicle may have the interior security package along with the mandatory theft deterrent system and just leave it at that. If the thieves want your vehicle they will get it and its gone.

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I'm not too worried about getting my truck stolen. I am worried about stupid kids breaking into my truck because it looks good, and they want to look around and see what they can find. I had a really nice Wrangler a few years ago, and they slashed both doors just to take $2.00 worth of change. That was the last time I locked my doors on my Jeep. Recently, a girl with a nice looking mustang got broken into. Nothing was taken, because she didn't have anything. I really wish there was a good shop around here. There is an alarm shop, but they want $800.00 plus tax to get my truck done. Viper alarms are not that good. Best Buy will probably get it done for about $600.00. I wish I would intall the alarm myself, but I just don't want to deal with any downtime if I mess things up. I've been on some alarm install websites, and the install seems straight forward, but I am still a bit nervous about doing it myself.

 

-Al

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Before I would do BestBuy I would find someone certified as it is more than an alarm imho it is an investment

 

I found this list of alarm installers in your area - make a few call find someone certified.

 

D TRONICS

1625 Resaca Vlg

Brownsville,TX 78521

(956) 544-1998

 

 

SOUND ADVICE

1426 N 77 Sunshine Strip

Harlingen,TX 78550

(956) 428-4383

 

 

OUTLAW AUDIO

801 N 13th St

Harlingen,TX 78550

(956) 425-1139

 

 

ELECTRO PLUS TRUCL ACCESSORIES

2020 S Expressway 83

Harlingen,TX 78552

(956) 412-0507

 

 

SUPER TRONICS

416 W 9th St Ste 7

Mission,TX 78572

(956) 580-4559

 

 

OLMEDAS MUSIC & ELECTRONICS

302 N Conway Ave

Mission,TX 78572

(956) 584-7112

 

 

ACES AUDIO ALARM & TINT

651 W Palma Vista DR

Palmview,TX 78572

(956) 585-5504

 

 

SUPER SOUND & SECURITY 3

500 N Jackson Rd

Pharr,TX 78577

(956) 787-2223

 

 

CASTRONICS

6807 S Jackson Rd

Pharr,TX 78577

(956) 843-5010

 

 

SAFE & SOUND

1775 W Bus Hwy

San Benito,TX 78586

(956) 399-8451

 

 

SAFE & SOUND STORAGE

1775 W Us Highway 77

San Benito,TX 78586

(956) 399-8451

 

 

HECTORS TINT & ALARMS

1391 W US Highway 77

San Benito,TX 78586

(956) 399-8476

 

 

LOUD AND CLEAR AUDIO

101 Alfredo St

San Juan,TX 78589

(956) 781-9045

 

 

AMERICAN AUDIO & ALARMS

1509 W Business 83

Weslaco,TX 78596

(956) 968-9450

 

 

MASTER AUDIO ALARM & TINT

Weslaco,TX 78596

(956) 994-3453

 

 

EXTREME CAR AUDIO PLUS

409 N Texas Blvd

Weslaco,TX 78596

(956) 973-9030

 

 

FAR BEYOND TINT & ALARM

5151 Everhart Rd

Corpus Christi,TX 78401

(361) 854-8468

 

 

AUTO TECH CAR AUDIO

3818 Apollo Rd

Corpus Christi,TX 78413

(361) 853-0936

 

 

CAR ADDICTION TINT & ALARM

3048 S Padre Island DR

Corpus Christi,TX 78415

(361) 857-8468

 

 

CUSTOM AUDIO TINT & ALARM

4719 Kostoryz Rd

Corpus Christi,TX 78415

(361) 853-0581

 

 

PRO AUDIO

2003 Saratoga Blvd

Corpus Christi,TX 78417

(361) 814-5555

 

 

SOUNDWAVES OF THE VALLEY

419 S Main St

McAllen,TX 78501

(956) 686-2378

Posted

Awesome! Thank for that list. I will give them a call first thing tomorrow morning. I am going to look at the ones in Corpus Christi first.

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I would not let Bestbuy touch it if their tech is not MECP or ASE A6 certified. Can be more grief than fulfillment. I would contact viper and ask who is the best in the area and go there if I could not find a certified shop. Just an opinion.

 

+1

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As with any aftermarket system beware anything that goes wrong is your baby, GM wont fix your problems or anything related with the modification. Read your owners manual on up fitters and modifications.

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I'm not too worried about getting my truck stolen. I am worried about stupid kids breaking into my truck because it looks good, and they want to look around and see what they can find. I had a really nice Wrangler a few years ago, and they slashed both doors just to take $2.00 worth of change. That was the last time I locked my doors on my Jeep. Recently, a girl with a nice looking mustang got broken into. Nothing was taken, because she didn't have anything. I really wish there was a good shop around here. There is an alarm shop, but they want $800.00 plus tax to get my truck done. Viper alarms are not that good. Best Buy will probably get it done for about $600.00. I wish I would intall the alarm myself, but I just don't want to deal with any downtime if I mess things up. I've been on some alarm install websites, and the install seems straight forward, but I am still a bit nervous about doing it myself.

 

-Al

 

 

Actually viper alarms are very good. They are made by directed(which also makes clifford alarms) and imo are some of the best if not the best in the industry. Please make sure you do your research as the amount of things that can go wrong is immense. If you are looking at spending a certain amount and don't want to go over, consider looking at an alarm with remote start but without the lcd. Use the money saved on a backup battery and/or backup siren,tilt sensor,interior piezo siren. Those are just some suggestions.

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If you do decide on BestBuy (I've had 2 remote starters installed by them and have not had a problem with either - the 2 stores around here do a great job & I make sure they are properly certified - I'm sorry everyone has has bad luck with them) don't buy the bypass module from them, they'll rape you for that. Get one online (check this for the correct one - http://www.bypasskit.com) then get it cheap on eBay or elsewhere, they charge $30 to install the bypass.

Posted
Actually viper alarms are very good. They are made by directed(which also makes clifford alarms) and imo are some of the best if not the best in the industry. Please make sure you do your research as the amount of things that can go wrong is immense. If you are looking at spending a certain amount and don't want to go over, consider looking at an alarm with remote start but without the lcd. Use the money saved on a backup battery and/or backup siren,tilt sensor,interior piezo siren. Those are just some suggestions.

I like DEI stuff. I have a Viper system on my truck. I don't have the remote start option hooked up simply because I don't have a need for it. I've used DEI alarms on my other vehicles and been happy.

 

I wouldn't have BestBuy pick fleas off of my dog if it was being done by a beautiful naked chick... but it obviously boils down to the installer no matter where you go.

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