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Originally Posted by dudafunk
Hi Jeff,
I visited LI Sounds today and unfortunately we weren't able to cut out a deal. I showed him the following prices I found online:
- Viper 5901: $215 + Tax (Free shipping on Amazon prime)
- XK07 CAN Bus Immobilizer: $37 + Tax + Shipping (im89, thats what you need.. but the place I'm getting it done from is going to use the "Audiovox FLCAN Multi-Platform Canbus Enabled Doorlock Interface" but I figure they do the same thing)
- Glass Sensor DEI 506t: $20 + Tax + Shipping
- Tilt Sensor 507M: $27 + Tax (Free shipping on Amazon prime)
Based on all the research I've done extensively on this forum, labor prices for the install have been varying between $200-250 (best deals I saw) to anything more than that.
So my offer was about $650 and tax if you add up those numbers. He quoted me $700 and I was reluctantly agreeing when suddenly he said no to even the $700 after looking at some of his paper work claiming the $650 wouldn't produce enough profit. I wanted to get it done from him because he's worked on a 370z before. Anyway, I headed to Soundtrax in Centereach and setup an appointment for a few days from now, it came to $700 out the door with tax for the 5901 with tilt and glass sensors. I've also ordered the battery backup for some $25-30 separately, I forgot I wanted that too. I'm assuming he'll throw it in during the install at no extra cost, and if that ends up being the case, OP, my cost is coming to $730.
The shop is clearly still making a $300 on the labor if you do the math, I don't know why LI Sounds felt this wasn't enough if similar shops in NY could take it. Anyway, thanks Jeff! Soundtrax is old and big and everything too, but I believe they haven't done a 370z Viper installation before.. I'm going to cross my fingers and go ahead for my appointment and post up some pictures hopefully.
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looks like i spent way more than i needed to on mine i guess haha, but oh well, i dont regret the peace of mind of having my alarm for past 7 months, and i'm sure you will love it.
i know they worked on my car for like 5 hours i believe. maybe the other shop. don't know how involved it is? i mean, its an alarm, it's either done right or its not, and i'm sure where you go is good enough to do it right. so kudos to you for getting a good deal, saving money is always good
those sensor prices are like, insane too, but thats prett cool that you were able to get them that cheap. i was kind of up against a wall in terms of a time frame because my car had just had the wheels stolen and i didn't want it happening again the next night i had it back.
anyways, so you are getting the following?
viper 5901 (does this come with remote start?)
glass break sensor
tilt sensor
immobilizer
That it?
FYI, if you want a trunk open button on your remote, its something the shop can do. if i hold down the aux button on my viper remote, my trunk pops, so your shop should be able to do to the same. also make sure that you check that your windows work properly after the install. like, auto up/down, partial up down, and make sure both windows raise and lower the 1/4 inch when you open/close the door.