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Scooby Specialist
Member#: 33031
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Location: 34.13514,-118.08109
Vehicle:2008 4B11T P26 MZ314000 |
![]() With a range of a quarter mile on an open country, I can't go wrong with that. This alarm, as you all know, features a remote start, timer, and all other high tech functions. This was dubbed as the "Mother of All Remotes" by Time Magazine.
The reason why I wanted to get this is because of its two way functionality. Meaning it will confirm every command I do. A beep or a vibrate to alert me when system is triggered. Another reason why I wanted this is because it has a "TIMER." Reading the specs through Clifford website and some VENDOR, I was under the impression that this is the Turbo-Timer feature. TIMER that CLIFFORD MATRIX RS III has is a TIMER that when extemely cold, the engine will turn on every three hours! This is to keep the engine warm and reducing the chance of hard starts in the morning. I find this function useful to those people who live on the East or where there the weather can get extremely cold. How cold, I dont know. Bottom Line: If you think you can save or try to save some money, or expecting to eliminate a need for a separate TT, you are wrong. The TIMER, again, is not a TURBO TIMER. I dont even know why Alarm Installers will charge between $600-$900 for just the install fee. I was lucky to find an installer and paid $250.00 with FULL FEATURES. I was also lucky to find a seller who would sell this for $256.00 shipped, via overnight Fedex. Overall: I love this Alarm/Remote Start/Timer (yeah right) system because of its two way functionality. EDIT: cnk said that the Vallet mode can function as a TT but 12,24,36min intervals only. http://clifford.com/products/timeArticle.html ![]() ![]()
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#2 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 10757
Join Date: Oct 2001
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: NJ
Vehicle:2013 BRZ Limited 6MT DGM |
![]() You can set the alarm to function sort of like a turbo timer if you set it the remote start to run before you get out of the car. This is known as valet mode and when the timer runs out, the car will turn off with the alarm armed. The only problem is that you can only use it at the default 12, 24, and 36 minutes IIRC. If your installer has a Bitwriter, he can program any time between 1-60 minutes. To be honest though, you don't need a TT on our cars due to the way the cooling system is designed. Just take it easy on the car the last few miles and you'll be fine. You may end up having more problems trying to get a TT to work without setting off the alarms shock sensor.
Calvin |
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#3 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 33031
Join Date: Feb 2003
Chapter/Region:
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Location: 34.13514,-118.08109
Vehicle:2008 4B11T P26 MZ314000 |
![]() Ahhh, the installer mentioned something about the Bitwriter to have more functions. But 12 mins minimum is for the one's who do travel cross-country.
Yeah, I know about how our cars doesnt need any TT. I have 3K miles right now, how much more miles do I need so I dont have to take it easy ?! ![]() I was gonna install the Blitz TT myself if I didnt put any alarm system on my car. But now that my installer started working on the electronics, I'll have him deal with the TT 'problems' (if any should arise) |
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#4 |
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Member#: 21252
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: St. Paul, MN
Vehicle:04 WRX |
![]() You may want look at Compustar alarm as well. I have it in both my auto and swear by it. Just a food for thought as an option.
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#5 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 10757
Join Date: Oct 2001
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: NJ
Vehicle:2013 BRZ Limited 6MT DGM |
![]() I've got 24k miles on my car and no problems. Never had nor plan to use a TT. I just leave the engine running while I'm gathering all my things in the car and it's usually enough time for the turbo to cool.
As for the alarm, how do you like it? I picked up a Viper 790xv, which is the same as the Clifford. . .just different LED and shock sensor. I'm going to be installing it myself next weekend along with some extras. Did your installer try to put the antenna up in the headliner? I don't know if I want the antenna to be on the windshield like that. Calvin |
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#6 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 33031
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Vehicle:2008 4B11T P26 MZ314000 |
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![]() ![]() YoSmiley, the reason for my REVIEW is because I just had it done today ![]() |
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#7 |
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Member#: 10757
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Location: NJ
Vehicle:2013 BRZ Limited 6MT DGM |
![]() I haven't decided yet on the placement of the antenna. The installation manual recommends the location where your installer put it, but I may try to fit it up in the headliner. Guess it depends on how long I've been working on the install by that time.
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#8 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 33031
Join Date: Feb 2003
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Location: 34.13514,-118.08109
Vehicle:2008 4B11T P26 MZ314000 |
![]() I was thinking on putting it on the little flap right next to the map lights, but I thought it would look weird.
DIY alarm install, I'm not capable of that. ![]() Also, I love it when you dont have to push lock and unlock buttons at the same time to 'silent' the alarm when arming. All you do with the Matrix III is... AUX, then lock to arm silently/disarm silently. This is my first 'hi-tech' alarm, I'm just so excited ![]() |
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#9 |
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Member#: 25959
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Location: Los Angeles
Vehicle:02 WRX Black |
![]() Will this work on a 5spd? Can it be rigged up to do all that starting stuff? If those functions dont work, is it worth it, or should I look at different alarms? Also - is this a good ALARM? What kind of sensors does it have? Im very interested.
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#10 | |
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Member#: 5743
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Location: nj/nyc
Vehicle:2007 Kia Optima gold brick |
![]() 1) yes
2) yes, hook up the ecu's neutral wire to the rs3's hood pin input wire 3) only if you want to spend more 4) decent alarm 5) external shock sensor, detects illegal ignition attempts, door trigger, hood pin input, trunk pin input etc etc... netZ Quote:
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#11 |
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Member#: 25959
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Location: Los Angeles
Vehicle:02 WRX Black |
![]() So its got all the same stuff as most alarms? And what about the install cost?
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#12 | |
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Member#: 5743
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Location: nj/nyc
Vehicle:2007 Kia Optima gold brick |
![]() for the 790xv or rs3... most installers will charge $250. retail is $499 including parts and install. buying the 790xv or rs3 for $260 something is only a bargain if you end up installing it yourself!
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#13 |
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Location: Los Angeles
Vehicle:02 WRX Black |
![]() Oh ok. Thanks for telling me that. I dont think id be able to install my self so ill go retail. Thanks
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#14 |
Scooby Specialist
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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![]() $499 including parts and install all features, I love NY
![]() netZ is pretty good at electronics (based on what I read on his/her posts) and I bet he saved a lot of money. nick, this is a great alarm and here's some example of what I can do with it (i.e. Vallet Mode) Picked-up my glasses, took the key off, armed the system, kept the motor running, came back out from the store, unarmed the system, put the key to ignition ('ON') and drove off. Then I needed to drop off the DVD that I rented, did the same thing. If you wanna use this as a TT, you can. But you have to turn it off manually because the default time is 12, 24,36mins. You can use a Bitwriter if you want an interval of one minutes (1-60mins) I love this.... ![]() |
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#15 | |
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Member#: 5743
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Location: nj/nyc
Vehicle:2007 Kia Optima gold brick |
![]() hehe...
best buy has it for $499 including parts and install. this is just for the basic 790xv with alarm/remote start. they probably won't install it on a 5 speed manual and may charge and additional fee for the dome light supervision feature. if you've got some electrical skills... it's not hard to install the 790xv. there's a sticky for the ultimate alarm thread that will help you greatly! netZ Quote:
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Member#: 34204
Join Date: Mar 2003
Vehicle:2004 WRX WR Blue |
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#17 |
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Member#: 16666
Join Date: Mar 2002
Vehicle:2002 WRX! MidNiGhT bLaCk |
![]() this one sounds okay...but the features dont impress me. have u guys heard of aladin 2000? it came out as a different name in the states i believe.
anway, that alarm was released over a year ago, and i still think it is way more advanced. it has the same range or so, but in addition, it does have the turbo timer feature that works with manual cars, as well as a sensor that detects how close you are to your car. if ur close enough, the doors will unlock and lock without you evening pushing the button. also, with this clifford alarm, can one hook it up to pop the trunk? thanks alex |
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#18 |
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Vehicle:2004 WRX WR Blue |
![]() Clifford is one of the best well-established brands out there. It has a lot of functionality you can add to it. Aladdin is one of the cheapest alarms out there - heard many problems with it, as well as it being cheaply made. I wouldn't go with Aladdin. Look at how cheap it is. My friends have also had problems with the Delta pager alarms. I stick with DEI products like Viper or Clifford.
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Member#: 5743
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Location: nj/nyc
Vehicle:2007 Kia Optima gold brick |
![]() almost all the dei alarms have an aux channel that can send out a pulse out for trunk pop but you need to install a trunk solenoid to do this.
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Member#: 31922
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Location: new mehico
Vehicle:03 wrx wagon 78 brat |
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Or are you just hating because it doesn't cost as much as other systems? Not all of us can just throw money around like there's no tomorrow, you know... |
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#21 | |
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Member#: 5743
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Location: nj/nyc
Vehicle:2007 Kia Optima gold brick |
![]() check:
http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/...813&KW=alladin most alarms do the same thing... check the warranty information and see which fits you best. netZ Quote:
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#23 |
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Vehicle:03 wrx wagon 78 brat |
![]() thanks for that link. Found someone selling, getting the alarm fedex'ed to me tomorrow : ) I wanted remote paging, mostly because of my love affair with gadgets that are also functional, and the remote start is just icing.
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#24 | |
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Vehicle:2004 WRX WR Blue |
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BTW, car audio sites like http://www.sounddomain.com and others also have a lot of good info on alarms. |
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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Got it installed for cheap and those thieves best hope that they have enough tools to get to my alarm's brain ![]() |
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