*OFFICIAL* Aftermarket Security Review and Discussion Thread

[CrEaTrE]

Starting this up for people to search and buy based on the reviews locally from the forums. I find reviews and research very helpful when I go to buy a product, and Security Electronics for automobiles is something that should not be bought without being researched. Also, alarm systems and security features may be discussed in this thread (but will be heavily moderated...must have useful information or questions in your posts).

Post your current setup, listing everything, including:

Brand and Model:
Activated Features:



Then post the following when referring to the Security System:
- Pros
- Cons

[CrEaTrE]

Brand and Model: Viper 791xv
Activated Features:
- Remote start
- Turbo timer
- Remote windows/sunroof
- Pager alarm


- Pros:
- Easy to use
- Someone can fart next to my car and the pager tells me
- BRIGHT LED to keep away stupid people
- LOUD
- Remote is easy to use, and doesn't go through batteries fast
- Nice to be able to have the remote roll up the windows when I lock the car
- Turbo Timer built into the remote FTW

- Cons:
- Remote Screen scratches easily

[ponchonutty]

Brand and Model: Scytek Visionguard 8000
Activated Features:
- Remote start
- Remote windows/sunroof
- Pager alarm
- Video
- Great range (about 1/4 mile)


Pros:
- Easy to use
- The shock sensor is super sensitive but never falses like when someone farts next to the car
- BRIGHT LED to keep away stupid people
- LOUD
- Remote is easy to use, and doesn't go through batteries fast
- Has a lot of upgradable features like starting the car automatically if it gets too hot or cold
- The camera!!!!
- Even with all the goodies, it's priced right.

Cons:
- Friends knowing about the camera and screwing with the car.
- Even though the company has been around for about 20 years it can be hard to find a dealer.



Brand and Model: CompuStar Pro P2WSSR
Activated Features:
- Remote start
- Remote windows/sunroof
- Pager alarm


Pros:
- Very easy to use
- Pager system works great.
- Many features that can be accessed through the remote like parking meter timer.
- Very easily upgradable with extra add ons which will work through the pager system.
-#1 pro is the range. On my GPS I showed I got over 2 miles worth of range which is very important if you are wanting a good 2way.

Cons:
- If dropped just right, the remote can fail.
- Price can be up there
- Not too many dealers around since they don't sell to big box stores.