After-market alarm question - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

AustinJohn · 05-20-2012

As I posted in another thread, Hans and I struck a deal and I am planning to fly out in a month with my 13 year old grandson, Henry, to drive the car back to Austin. And just as we originally planned, we'll drive old Route 66 north from Needles, taking in Oatman, Kingman and Seligman before joining I-40 for the 45 miles to Williams. In Williams we have a Grand Canyon Railway package (hotel, meals, train to/from the Canyon and bus tour), see friends of mine in New Mexico, have an evening in Amarillo and a second in Arkansas before meeting Henry's mother and younger (envious!) brother in Little Rock. I'm sure excited and Henry seems to be as well.

I have a question and would appreciate everyone's opinions. The car doesn't have an after-market alarm and I've given thought to getting one although I've never had one on any other car I've owned. One system I've looked at is the Ravelco and I would appreciate any thoughts anyone might have on that, any other system or none at all.

Many thanks!

John

Kevin · 05-20-2012

never seen an after market alarm system that wasn't more trouble then it's worth. Hell some of us can't get the car to start when we have the keys. you'll be fine, I don't think there's much of a market for "shitty old c4's". which is what most people see these as

scottfab · 05-20-2012

I bought and put in the Mid America Keyless Entry Alarm #19148.
Since I installed in in 1999 I've had zero problems.
It opens the hatch too

GOLDCYLON · 05-20-2012

I retained the factory alarm and had a keyless entry system from viper installed. Did this on my MY90 as well added the rear hatch release feature as well. zero issues.

Socalerv · 05-20-2012

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Originally Posted by Kevin

never seen an after market alarm system that wasn't more trouble then it's worth. Hell some of us can't get the car to start when we have the keys. you'll be fine, I don't think there's much of a market for "shitty old c4's". which is what most people see these as

I am with you. I have a cutoff system that will kill the engine if the corect protocol is not followed.

It is tied into the cruise control that scares the blue blazes out of me. If I knew how to reverse I would.

4-cam · 05-21-2012

I'm running a viper, the PO had installed. No problems to date and it has key-less entry

GOLDCYLON · 05-21-2012

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Originally Posted by 4-cam

I'm running a viper, the PO had installed. No problems to date and it has key-less entry

Yep way better than PKE !!!!

Z51JEFF · 05-21-2012

Not a thing wrong with the stock setup,cant steal the car providing the system works.

Kevin · 05-21-2012

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Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

Not a thing wrong with the stock setup,cant steal the car providing the system works.

sure you can, but it's just as easy with an after market system too. if someone wants it they're gona get it

GOLDCYLON · 05-21-2012

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Originally Posted by Kevin

sure you can, but it's just as easy with an after market system too. if someone wants it they're gona get it

Concur. If a skilled thief wants it its gone. Only thing that keeps a thief away is being visible at the time of the crime and anything that causes them to have to spend more time. Basically anything that increases their chance of getting caught.

05-20-2012	#2
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,633	Re: After-market alarm question never seen an after market alarm system that wasn't more trouble then it's worth. Hell some of us can't get the car to start when we have the keys. you'll be fine, I don't think there's much of a market for "shitty old c4's". which is what most people see these as __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

05-20-2012	#3
scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,207	Re: After-market alarm question I bought and put in the Mid America Keyless Entry Alarm #19148. Since I installed in in 1999 I've had zero problems. It opens the hatch too __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people

05-20-2012	#4
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,153	Re: After-market alarm question I retained the factory alarm and had a keyless entry system from viper installed. Did this on my MY90 as well added the rear hatch release feature as well. zero issues. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

05-21-2012	#6
4-cam Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 194	Re: After-market alarm question I'm running a viper, the PO had installed. No problems to date and it has key-less entry __________________ [I]4-cam[/I] [I]1991 ZR-1 Blk/Gry #31[/I] [I]SW Headers/Xpipe- Dynomax Muffs[/I] [I]Ported top end[/I] [I]Secondaries Removed[/I] Tune by Dominic

05-21-2012	#8
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,049	Re: After-market alarm question Not a thing wrong with the stock setup,cant steal the car providing the system works.

05-20-2012	#1
AustinJohn Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 54	After-market alarm question As I posted in another thread, Hans and I struck a deal and I am planning to fly out in a month with my 13 year old grandson, Henry, to drive the car back to Austin. And just as we originally planned, we'll drive old Route 66 north from Needles, taking in Oatman, Kingman and Seligman before joining I-40 for the 45 miles to Williams. In Williams we have a Grand Canyon Railway package (hotel, meals, train to/from the Canyon and bus tour), see friends of mine in New Mexico, have an evening in Amarillo and a second in Arkansas before meeting Henry's mother and younger (envious!) brother in Little Rock. I'm sure excited and Henry seems to be as well. I have a question and would appreciate everyone's opinions. The car doesn't have an after-market alarm and I've given thought to getting one although I've never had one on any other car I've owned. One system I've looked at is the Ravelco and I would appreciate any thoughts anyone might have on that, any other system or none at all. Many thanks! John __________________ [SIZE=1] AustinJohn in Austin, Texas '90 Black/Gray ZR-1 #1723[/SIZE] [SIZE=1] Ported intake, Haibeck Chip, CORSA exhaust, 4.10 rear end, Hurst shifter, drilled/slotted rotors, stainless brake lines, 32mm sway bar, 170º thermostat '94 Red/Gray Coupe[/SIZE] [SIZE=1] Stock '85 Black/Black Coupe[/SIZE] [SIZE=1] Anything but stock (Lingenfelter 383 and every Lingenfelter mod available in '88 including 3:54 rear end, big brakes, Centerforce clutch, MSD electronics and Borla exhaust.) True "barn find" restored/upgraded by me beginning in 2010.[/SIZE]