ptcary Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Like the topic says, which one would you choose and why? The 5900 has better range, the 7900 has the OLED remote. I probably won't even connect the remote start as I would never use it. Any opinions? Quote PTCary 2003 SMD PT Cruiser 2011 Honda CBR 250R 2010 Mazda 3i Sport MY BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamenNoodles Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 well on average, about how far usually do your park your car from where you are. Like work and home, errands etc? If its a little further, might want to go with the one with range instead of the nice remote. Quote Diablo Audio Technologies Fi Car Audio Ascendant Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyne151 Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 (edited) 5900 by far, the OLED display is overrated. Check out the new LE's that just came out, the Viper 5901(1 mile). We put a hell of alot of 5701(2000' range)'s at work, and they are definitely the shit! I put one 5901 in a 09 camry on monday, everything went smooth and it definitely seems like a hell of a unit. I like their new units just because the remotes are sooo much smaller. Believe me carrying a big ass LCD remote around gets annoything, and you're almost guaranteed to go thru one(they aren't the strongest remotes in the world, ie: it'll break). Directed seems to be stepping away from their old products and jumping into all their new LE and mile range units. I know that they are no longer making viper 130 and viper 160 remote start units... I don't know if they jumping on that bandwagon for security too or not. Edited December 24, 2008 by Shyne151 Quote -Installer for Duke's Car Stereo 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix - Ported Eaton M90 S/C, 3.5" pulley, XS Power Headers, 1.9 Rockers, FWI, Poly Motor Mounts, Custom Tune. RF T1000-1bdCP and T400-4 Boston Acoustics SPG 555 Kenwood eXcelon 995 RF Punch 6.5" components and MB Quart Premium 6x9"s Powermaster Alternator, YellowTop D34, Vmax CT1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcary Posted December 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Thanks for all the advice! I had not looked at the LE series, I did not know they were 2-way. I am pretty set on getting something with a LCD screen on it. Size of the remote will not be a prob for me, it rarely gets stuffed into my pocket anyway. It's tough on the range, we're talking 1/4 mile vs 1 full mile, so thats a huge difference. The thing I really like about the color remote and the newer remote screens is that the Icons are huge now, as opposed to all the tiny things on the 5900 remote. Prices are awesome on the 5900 and 7900, so that is mainly why I am torn between those two. I know I won't be disappointed with either. Quote PTCary 2003 SMD PT Cruiser 2011 Honda CBR 250R 2010 Mazda 3i Sport MY BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcary Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) Ok, so I've been scouring the web for all I can find on alarms, I was set on the 7900, then found the Clifford verson for cheap, then read all I could about DEI recalling them due to remote issues, then selling refurbished ones. It seems that some shops never returned any of the originals to DEI, for corrections, and are now selling them dirt cheap. Some people are having problems, ohters are very happy with them. Any of you Viper intsllers wanna comment on the "refurbished" color remote alarms? I like the new DEI alarms, but I am going with a 5900. They are ~$175 now, and I will add the bypass kit and some Viper sensors. (You know, if it's good enough for the Hoopty, it's good enough for me! ) I will install it myself, and I have a friend who is a pro installer, in case I have any problems. Edited December 29, 2008 by ptcary Quote PTCary 2003 SMD PT Cruiser 2011 Honda CBR 250R 2010 Mazda 3i Sport MY BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crf450r4u2nv Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I will install it myself, and I have a friend who is a pro installer, in case I have any problems. so how did that go ? Quote 2000 explorer xlt cda-9887 with imprint ktx-100 + ipod120 mechman rhino 250 alt with xs-power d3400 + d3100 id oems - Dayton RS52AN-8 2" Dome Midrange hat L1 PRO - 1 x fi Q15 d2 non-bp with 3.8 cuft net 60 sq inch L-port tuned to 28 hz - sub up , port back 2 x sax 100.4d - 2 x saz1500d - second skin damplifier 80 ft and a btl soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcary Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) so how did that go ? Will let you know; should have it all completed this weekend. Everything just arrived in the mail yesterday, and my buddy drew up a very detailed diagram. Edited January 9, 2009 by ptcary Quote PTCary 2003 SMD PT Cruiser 2011 Honda CBR 250R 2010 Mazda 3i Sport MY BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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