Re: [DML] Insecurity

[Ryan Wright <ryanpwright@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sorry I'm late to the party on this one,

I have the Compustar FM spread spectrum system in my car, along with
Toby's door lock actuators & door launchers. The Compustar system
absolutely has the best range out there. (1.25 miles) If you want a
super long range system, this is the way to go.

However:

1. Expect to replace the AA battery in the remote on a monthly basis
(if you drive your car daily and use the remote a lot, like I do).
Long range = terrible battery life. But hey, it's only an AA, it's
cheap.

2. Authorized outlets will NOT sell you this Compustar system unless
you let them install it. I don't like this. For one, I don't want
anyone touching my electrical system, especially not some kids making
minimum wage at a car audio shop. So if you want to do it yourself,
you have to buy it elsewhere.

3. System runs $800-$1000 installed. I paid about $300 on eBay for
mine and installed it myself. But, if you do it this way, you don't
get a warranty, and you certainly don't get support from Compustar.

If you want the best range available, don't mind not having a warranty
and are experienced in installing this sort of thing, get the
Compustar. Otherwise, I highly suggest buying Toby's all-in-one kit.
You'll still get a great alarm system with respectible range, and you
get Toby's support which in my experience is better than anything you
could dream of getting from a local audio shop or alarm system vendor.
Oh, and the keyfob on Toby's kit looks better than the Compustar
keyfob. :)

-Ryan

On 4/23/05, Toby Peterson <tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Gang - Just a quick point of clarification on this message and
> the one that initiated the thread ... The Wings-A-Loft Elite System
> is not based on the Compustar alarm system.  I wanted to point that
> out just in case this message has caused some confusion.  We use a
> state-of-the-art system made by Autopage as our base.  If somebody
> already has a Compustar system installed, we can add the remote door
> opening with our Adapter System.  Some of the reasons that we didn't
> select the Compustar system as our base are that it goes through
> batteries in the remote very frequently, and the local
> manufacturer's rep couldn't seem to get my phone calls returned.  I
> didn't want to fight an uphill battle with a non-responsive sales
> team.  The Autopage people have been great to work with regarding
> most of our technical and sales questions.
> 
> Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
> DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
> www.delorean-parts.com
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Michael Babb" <mcbabb@xxxx> wrote:
> >
> > I have heard nothing but good things about the "Wings-A-Loft"
> system and the people behind it. This coupled with a Compustar
> remote start alarm system are on my to-do list - along with a TON of
> other little things .
> > . .
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-Ryan





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