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rudeguy

Lifer
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Originally posted by: cjgallen
Are those yellow "car audio" batteries any better than an Autozone battery for normal every-day use?

yellow tops? I know they are designed for car audio use, so I would say yes. However I do run my display board off a normal car battery. (we dont sell add on batteries)
 

LtPage1

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whats the best setup if youre interested ONLY in sound quality, and NOT in loudness/power?
 

YankeezXBA

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Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Originally posted by: YankeezXBA
Which car alarm would you reccomend

Get whichever one you want. People ignore them all.

True but if i get the one with the remote that tells u your alarm is goin off i get the chance to go outside and shoot the burglar in the head
 

rudeguy

Lifer
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Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Originally posted by: YankeezXBA
Which car alarm would you reccomend

Get whichever one you want. People ignore them all.

They make some that notify you via the remote when they go off. Keep yourself armed and ready.
 

iliopsoas

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i need a remote start. how much for a good one that will work 1000 feet away? which brand and model? and how much can I expect to pay for installation?
 

rudeguy

Lifer
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Originally posted by: LtPage1
whats the best setup if youre interested ONLY in sound quality, and NOT in loudness/power?

Too many variables. Please give price range, components wanted, and type of car.
 

rudeguy

Lifer
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Originally posted by: iliopsoas
i need a remote start. how much for a good one that will work 1000 feet away? which brand and model? and how much can I expect to pay for installation?

Valet 562T/ Python 1400 both are the pretty much the same. The valet is about $50 cheaper.
 

YankeezXBA

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Originally posted by: GoodDad
Originally posted by: YankeezXBA
Originally posted by: GoodDad
Originally posted by: YankeezXBA
Which car alarm would you reccomend

anything by DEI


hey good if you go to this page you will see the monthly special on the bottom

http://www.azpowerandsound.com/mainsite.html

do you think its a good deal?

Its $40 off of retail price. You tell me.


hell if I know thats why im askin you :)

so $360 installed, i should do it?
 

rudeguy

Lifer
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Originally posted by: YankeezXBA
Originally posted by: GoodDad
Originally posted by: YankeezXBA
Originally posted by: GoodDad
Originally posted by: YankeezXBA
Which car alarm would you reccomend

anything by DEI


hey good if you go to this page you will see the monthly special on the bottom

http://www.azpowerandsound.com/mainsite.html

do you think its a good deal?

Its $40 off of retail price. You tell me.


hell if I know thats why im askin you :)

so $360 installed, i should do it?
That is a great system. What kind of vehicle do you have?
 

rudeguy

Lifer
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Originally posted by: iliopsoas
c'mon, i need a little more details than that. i know nothing about cars

lets start with what kind of car you have, what kind of range you want, and if you want keyless entry, trunk pop, or any other bells or whistles
 

iliopsoas

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I have a 2001 Subaru Impreza RS2.5
1000 feet range
keyless entry
trunk pop
and something to notify me that the car has been started
that's it.
 

rudeguy

Lifer
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Originally posted by: iliopsoas
I have a 2001 Subaru Impreza RS2.5
1000 feet range
keyless entry
trunk pop
and something to notify me that the car has been started
that's it.

go with they python 581XP. Keyless, 1000 feet of range and LED confirmation of remote start. It can be done for under $250.
 

iliopsoas

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Originally posted by: GoodDad
Originally posted by: iliopsoas
I have a 2001 Subaru Impreza RS2.5
1000 feet range
keyless entry
trunk pop
and something to notify me that the car has been started
that's it.

go with they python 581XP. Keyless, 1000 feet of range and LED confirmation of remote start. It can be done for under $250.

does that include installation? do you think Best Buy does this sort of thing?
 

YankeezXBA

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Originally posted by: iliopsoas
Originally posted by: GoodDad
Originally posted by: iliopsoas
I have a 2001 Subaru Impreza RS2.5
1000 feet range
keyless entry
trunk pop
and something to notify me that the car has been started
that's it.

go with they python 581XP. Keyless, 1000 feet of range and LED confirmation of remote start. It can be done for under $250.

does that include installation? do you think Best Buy does this sort of thing?

dont go to best buy
 

rudeguy

Lifer
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Originally posted by: iliopsoas
Originally posted by: GoodDad
Originally posted by: iliopsoas
I have a 2001 Subaru Impreza RS2.5
1000 feet range
keyless entry
trunk pop
and something to notify me that the car has been started
that's it.

go with they python 581XP. Keyless, 1000 feet of range and LED confirmation of remote start. It can be done for under $250.

does that include installation? do you think Best Buy does this sort of thing?

BB does not carry that model. Do a google search for directed electronics +(your city)
 

LtPage1

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Originally posted by: GoodDad
Originally posted by: LtPage1
whats the best setup if youre interested ONLY in sound quality, and NOT in loudness/power?

Too many variables. Please give price range, components wanted, and type of car.

lets say price no object, any components, and an '05 m3.
 

rudeguy

Lifer
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Originally posted by: LtPage1
Originally posted by: GoodDad
Originally posted by: LtPage1
whats the best setup if youre interested ONLY in sound quality, and NOT in loudness/power?

Too many variables. Please give price range, components wanted, and type of car.

lets say price no object, any components, and an '05 m3.

wait about a month and get the new West Coast Customs line of audio from Orion. That stuff is going to be rediculous.