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Old 11-06-2005 | 11:00 PM
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Default VIPER 791XV or Clifford Matrix RSX alarm ?????

Need an alarm and i have been looking at these two, both are from respectable companys.
Both have pretty much the same features (love the LCD screen)
Both go for around $200 on ebay
I also Checked out the compustar buy its way too much money and too much to install (so iv heared)

Any body have any pro's con's ?????

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Old 11-06-2005 | 11:04 PM
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Compustar too much? You can usually pick them upf ro $225 or so online. Granted, unless you find a authorized installer it won't be warranted.
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I have the Clifford Matrix Responder and I love it. i can remote start my car, and am kept up to date about what is happening at all times.
Old 11-06-2005 | 11:53 PM
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What sort of realistic distance are you getting?

W/ compustar, I was getting excellent ranger, but it varied very much. I was able to remote start my car from inside of a concert hall. But at the same time I couldn't remote start it standing next to the car sometimes. I guess thats one of the Compustar SS technology fall-backs eh
Old 11-07-2005 | 12:44 AM
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why did you choose the clifford ???
how much was it to install
Old 11-07-2005 | 02:30 AM
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I have the Python 881xp ( the same as the viper) I love it.. however I do believe that Clifford is DEI also.. so either way you go you wont be disapointed.
Old 11-07-2005 | 05:12 AM
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they are the same
Clifford. Viper, Python, Hornet,..
are all DEI brands
Old 11-07-2005 | 05:33 AM
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The Clifford RS3.5, Viper 791XP, and Python 881XP are identical except for the remote and brain housing. I use the Python and I'm very satisfied.
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only complaint about my clifford rs 3.5 is why only one remote?
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i believe they all come with one remote unless you buy an extra one
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Originally Posted by mattssi
What sort of realistic distance are you getting?

W/ compustar, I was getting excellent ranger, but it varied very much. I was able to remote start my car from inside of a concert hall. But at the same time I couldn't remote start it standing next to the car sometimes. I guess thats one of the Compustar SS technology fall-backs eh
Varies depending on what is int he way of me and my car. If its a clear shot and I can see my car, I can get it to start over a mile away. If its in an underground structure, i'd have to be on the same level as my car.
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Originally Posted by DOWNSHIFT
why did you choose the clifford ???
how much was it to install
I just chose the clifford because I had one of their systems on my last car and was happy with its performance. The system was $600 installed by one of Cliffords official dealers.
Old 11-08-2005 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ricexizxgood
i believe they all come with one remote unless you buy an extra one
i know. but why? we spend so much for it.


as for me i dropped $350 installed from an authorized installer. had a clifford g5 before and loved it till i started fixing up my box. and had to upgrade.
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