alarm system: m80/viper

[ducbui91]

which one would u guys recommend mongoose m80 or viper 5901
cheers

[lemmiwinks]

Go with the viper 5901.

I've got the mongoose m80G, fairly average unit. Remote range sucks.

[Marst4r]

i have viper 5902, the remote range is like 2km's away, really epic stuff... and then gimmicks like remote start etc

[flipfire]

Viper is much better, could use a louder horn though...

[ludecrs]

Viper isn't covered under your insurance. Mongoose is.

Simple choice really.

[sae]

if your range isn't far enough, simply place it against your head and proceed to un/lock your car. It amplifies the signal, honest to God. lol.

[ducbui91]

Viper isn't covered under your insurance. Mongoose is.

Simple choice really.

why isnt it? and putting it against ur head does really work lol no1 believes it

[dc2r-0636]

I hate the extra long range, accidently pressing the button and ur car unlocks and if u have remote start..... U come bak and ur car is on

[ludecrs]

why isnt it? and putting it against ur head does really work lol no1 believes it

Because Mongoose wired are all black, Viper wires are different colours.

[flipfire]

Its cause it has a 3 point immobilizer and it also pre-programmed to pass mandatory standards for Australia. (eg. It will automatically immobilize itself 30 sec after the engine is turned off and noise settings)

[VeYzZii]

I got an M80 with a GPS tracker. M80 is awesome. 3 point immobilser, all black cables, automatic immobilise but doesnt lock the doors, silent arm/disarm. Subnote: The remote start feature is illegal in Aus after somebody left it in gear, and remote started his car infront of a mother and baby in a pram.

[aozora]

Mongoose M80 - if you want a car alarm that does what it's suppose to do.
Viper - if you want to show off to your buddies.

Regardless, how good an alarm is - is up to the installer. If your installer puts everything under the dash in clear view, your Viper will be picked apart by a thief in under a minute. The Mongoose not as easy with the black wiring and 3 points to figure out. Put the unit and wiring somewhere hard to reach/disguised well and it'll take the thief even longer... but if your car has wiring loom weaknesses then it's probably all in vain.

Either way if a thief really wants it, they'll get it Ie. Flatbed style