im thinking of gettin the viper alarm with lcd screen on the remote, remotes start, keyless entry, and all the other goodies. how do-able is this install. i have basic knowledge of cars and electronics. i dont want to **** stuff up but i need a new alarm and cant afford instalation. whatcha think

i recommend coomers install guide thats stickied. I've used it a couple times and its always handy.

be very careful with remote start. I learned that the hard way. The 791xv is a badass alarm I am using it right now and I love it. BE CAREFUL for remote start, if it is stardard, you will have to bypass the clutch sensor. Very dangerous work. If you f*ck that up your car wont start. Also you have a clutch sensor for a reason. After about a month of my 791xv remote starting my car it blew out my starter. Which was a bitch to replace in my driveway. If you have an auto then you are ok, but still be careful starting a car without a key is dangerous too... but very fun to see peoples reactions. Like drocay said use cooms sticky, just becareful if you have a standard. Also the 791 takes professionals about 4 hours to install. I think install is well worth the money. But try what you want. Electricals frustrate me too much. I still do all my own work myself but electricals are a b*tch to me. but last thing I will say. Good choice on the viper 791xv. It is a sweet remote. Also how much did you get the alarm for, and how much for install. I paid $300 for the brand new in box alarm and install. Best buy wants $600 and I thought that was too high so I found a bad ass local company to do it for cheap. Anyway, My 2 cents: Bad @ss alarm, b*tch to install, but well worth the time and effort.


Peace,


Matt

This post has been edited by politicsareevil: Jan 4, 2005 - 1:45 AM

Several years ago, i paid audio express over 3000 to install a sound system and alarm in another car I had. They advertise there one dollar install. Well its true, they did a one dollar job on my vehicle, and 2 make along story short, I learned how to do it myself.....I had to. Give it a shot, take your time, and use different websites to help you. 12volt.com is also very useful. You will have the satisfaction that u did it right.

i'm pretty sure madmods meant the12volt.com