Hey guys, I just bought a 1999 Honda Integra, and it doesn't have an alarm. I'm looking at getting a "XS-800S SHIELD Xtreme Auto Protection"

Just wondering if this is a good alarm?

Details:

Product Certifications:
Certificate Standard:FCC
Certificate Number:ST9HT-800
Issue Date:10-Jan-2005
Certification Agent: ETS

Key Specifications/Special Features:

• With ASK technology
• Wide monitoring range: [list]
• Transmission: 500m
• Feedback: 1,000m
• Two-way communication and color LCD panel
• Small-size remote control with power-saving design
• LCD screen with illumination
• Alarm with sound, vibration and icon flash by remote control
• Central door lock output with all type of lock include vacuum type for Mec & Audi
• Power window output
• Remote sensor bypass
• Power interrupted memory
• Emergency override function
• Valet mode
• Remote trunk release
• Automatic door lock and unlock functions
• Remote recognition for lock/arm and unlock/disarm (programmable)
• Driver paging
• Car finder
• Remote arming or disarming
• Silent arming
• Auto rearming
• Auto arming (selectable)
• Closing door reminder when arming
• Door open alert while driving (selectable)
• Emergency alarm
• Anti-hijack
• Code learning
• Remote engine start
• Reservation mode for starting manual transmission car
• Programmable remote start engine run time
• Programmable remote start crank time
• Turbo mode engine shutdown delay
• Negative output to bypass module

link is here: http://www.goldcoastcarsound.com.au/index....ctdetail/id/108

reads like an ebay alarm to me.

what car are you trying to cover and is it for your insurance? if so ask them. they may have a preference.

yeah it is on there too lol

nah its not for insurance, I only have 3rd party anyway, but just need a good alarm at a good price.

I'm looking at getting a viper but installers keep quoting me $200 just for installation

does your integra have a factory remote central locking?

A good alarm is only as good as the install.Skimp on the install and even the best alarm will give you problems.

200 bucks sounds like a good price to me; I've never installed an alarm before and I would have to assume there would be some pretty important stuff involved. if you had a crack yourself and stuffed it up, you could do damage to your cars factory wiring... at least with your 200 dollars it will work, and if it doesn't, you don't have to hope that somebody on a forum will know what you're talking about and have a solution for you...

isn't that what net forums are for- giving misinformation so someone can try themselves burn a car down and then panic , post on said forum then be told we told you so.

seriously if you are going to skimp like that tell me and everyone else where you live I'm sure someone could use a newish skyline to thrash and strip.

nah it didnt, the installer did it all today

i would never try to install an alarm myself anyway, too many mistakes that could happen and burn your whole wiring system

now that alarms done, next stop vtec controller

$200 isnt bad for installation. Think about it $70 an hour for 3 hours theres $210 and I dont know of many alarm installs that take UNDER 3 hours even with good FAST installers who know what they are doing and who will do a PROFESSIONAL job thats going to actually protect your vehicle.