alarm for z viper 5902

im89 · 01-04-2011, 08:01 AM

im looking into getting the 5902 with tilt sensor. a shop quoted me $570 for install with lifetime warranty. What are somethings i need check out before letting them do it. they installed an amp, sub, and tints in my old altima and i never had any problems. Any questions i should ask to make sure the install if going to be done right. i read in a thread after the install make sure all your windows work. just want to know if there is anything else i should know before i hand my car over to them. main reason for the alarm is i don't want my rims to get stolen(have wheel locks) had an altima with g37 rims and they broke of one of my wheel locks while i was parked. just want a little more security but dont want to mess my car up because of install. any recommendation on another alarm or shop i live in ozone park ny would be appreciated to. thanks.

jpritche · 01-04-2011, 09:32 AM

On the Toyota Tundra X-SP, which is the vehicle I had before my Z, I had the viper 5901. It was absolutely amazing. I loved that thing. I would agree that it is best to check the windows, especially since the windows roll up completely when you shut the door. The tilt sensor was a great feature that I had and it gave me a sense of security apart from the actual alarm itself. Also, you can buy the automatic window relay to go along with the remote, but honestly I wish I could go back and not waste all that money. I mean yes its cool, and everybody loves it, it just isn't that practical. The range on these things is supposedly a mile, I don't want my windows down on my Z with me a mile a way, because there has been a few times when I accidentally hit the button on mine.

In my tundra, if I remote started my truck and then decided to turn it off, my lights would stay on unless I opened the driver door. So a few times my battery died from accidentally hitting the button and not knowing about the lights being on(the alarm has a feature to make the vehicle go off after so many minutes of being remotely started), so that is something you will need to be careful with. Basically just be careful about mashing buttons without knowing it and you will be fine. I loved my 5901 which is very similar to the 5902, and if you don't have a garage the remote start will come in very handy in the winter!

Jeffblue · 01-05-2011, 01:03 PM

how much they quoting you for the actual unit?

im89 · 01-05-2011, 02:50 PM

they never gave me a quote for the actual unit they said thats the price with install. they ask me if i had the 5902 i told them no they said ok $500. Then i asked about their warranty and they said lifetime.

Jeffblue · 01-05-2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by im89

they never gave me a quote for the actual unit they said thats the price with install. they ask me if i had the 5902 i told them no they said ok $500. Then i asked about their warranty and they said lifetime.

thats a good deal. they must not be charging you much for labor. the unit is around 500 dollars if i remember correctly.

im89 · 01-05-2011, 03:27 PM

Well I want to get the tilt sensor so it's an extra 70 I have to call and make sure it's not a refurbished alarm their putting in though.

dudafunk · 01-05-2011, 04:13 PM

I've done some research on getting the 5901.. (not 5902), its available online for $200.. I'm in NY too and have visited two major shops here, I was quoted $700+ (and they wanted me to buy the product through them yada yada) for the 5901 with a tilt sensor and a glass break sensor. (The sensors go for about $60 each)

So it comes to $320 in parts for me... so yeah I said no to their quote of $700+ straight up

Your $500 quote means just $250 in labor, which is reasonable. I wouldn't mind doing it together with you maybe...

BUT my greater concern is, these shops they all just say yeah we can do it yeah we can do it... I'm more interested in looking for independent installers who I have proof, that they've worked on a 370z before... putting it back the way you took it apart can be a pain... I insisted the shop would let me watch the entire install and they were okay with that though, because I want to know for sure they're not gonna cut corners.

I know, I know, the "shops" have worked on cars more expensive than a 370z, I just don't want mine to be a scapegoat for their first experiments. Or maybe I do if someone can convince me otherwise.

That being said, if there's anyone who can prove they've successfully done the Viper install on the 370z, talk to me I will get it done from you. (Matt you listening... I wish you knew these!)

dudafunk · 01-05-2011, 04:15 PM

Oh I forgot to add the cost for the immobilizer.. bottomline, the $500 or so is a great quote... I'm more worried about experience.

dudafunk · 01-05-2011, 04:22 PM

PS: Why are you interested in the 5902 over the 5901? (Is there more difference to them besides the colored LCD display?)

im89 · 01-05-2011, 05:03 PM

the honest answer is everywhere i ask they are saying the 5901 is going to be 100 less than the 5902, this place is willing to do the 5901 for 400 so i thought if im going to have this alarm in for a while get the nice lcd display!...i know nothing about alarms..just want the security and want it done right...im pretty sure they'll let me watch the install. i got my tints, amp and sub put in their for my altima and was with them during the whole installation mind you i had very little knowledge of what they were doing but i still wanted to watch. i never had any problems with my amp. As for how good they are at install im not sure yet. i know they do some good audio work being i never had problem with my amp or sub. But i think an alarm could be a little more difficult. Im pretty sure they will honor there lifetime warranty with the alarm if anything goes wrong because i didnt like my back tint came back about 4 month later and re-did it for free.

Jeffblue · 01-05-2011, 05:15 PM

where are you guys getting these prices from?

Viper - Security with Remote Start

im89 · 01-05-2011, 05:32 PM

Magic auto sound and security
210-25 jamaica ave
I check with the link you gave to search for authorized dealers by us, there on the list you can check them out

Jeffblue · 01-05-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by im89

Magic auto sound and security
210-25 jamaica ave
I check with the link you gave to search for authorized dealers by us, there on the list you can check them out

you getting remote start?

i had mine done at Long Island Sounds. so he knows his way around the Z. i had the smart start done too. the phone app thing.

im89 · 01-05-2011, 05:47 PM

I'll check them out I just want it done right. But not trying to spend over 1000 for it. I was planning to put it in asap but I might get a winter setup instead not sure yet been driving around on summers and a forum member might sell his set. Have a garage so not as concerned as some people with the alarm but still want it.

dudafunk · 01-05-2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

where are you guys getting these prices from?

Viper - Security with Remote Start

Amazon.com: Viper 5901 Responder LC3 SuperCode SST 2-Way Security and Remote Start System: Electronics

01-04-2011, 08:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 15	alarm for z viper 5902 im looking into getting the 5902 with tilt sensor. a shop quoted me $570 for install with lifetime warranty. What are somethings i need check out before letting them do it. they installed an amp, sub, and tints in my old altima and i never had any problems. Any questions i should ask to make sure the install if going to be done right. i read in a thread after the install make sure all your windows work. just want to know if there is anything else i should know before i hand my car over to them. main reason for the alarm is i don't want my rims to get stolen(have wheel locks) had an altima with g37 rims and they broke of one of my wheel locks while i was parked. just want a little more security but dont want to mess my car up because of install. any recommendation on another alarm or shop i live in ozone park ny would be appreciated to. thanks.

01-05-2011, 05:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 15	Magic auto sound and security 210-25 jamaica ave I check with the link you gave to search for authorized dealers by us, there on the list you can check them out Last edited by im89; 01-05-2011 at 05:35 PM.

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01-04-2011, 09:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
jpritche A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cartersville, Ga Age: 32 Posts: 2,570 Drives: '15 RR, '14 IS250 Rep Power: 31	On the Toyota Tundra X-SP, which is the vehicle I had before my Z, I had the viper 5901. It was absolutely amazing. I loved that thing. I would agree that it is best to check the windows, especially since the windows roll up completely when you shut the door. The tilt sensor was a great feature that I had and it gave me a sense of security apart from the actual alarm itself. Also, you can buy the automatic window relay to go along with the remote, but honestly I wish I could go back and not waste all that money. I mean yes its cool, and everybody loves it, it just isn't that practical. The range on these things is supposedly a mile, I don't want my windows down on my Z with me a mile a way, because there has been a few times when I accidentally hit the button on mine. In my tundra, if I remote started my truck and then decided to turn it off, my lights would stay on unless I opened the driver door. So a few times my battery died from accidentally hitting the button and not knowing about the lights being on(the alarm has a feature to make the vehicle go off after so many minutes of being remotely started), so that is something you will need to be careful with. Basically just be careful about mashing buttons without knowing it and you will be fine. I loved my 5901 which is very similar to the 5902, and if you don't have a garage the remote start will come in very handy in the winter!

01-05-2011, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	how much they quoting you for the actual unit?

01-05-2011, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 15	they never gave me a quote for the actual unit they said thats the price with install. they ask me if i had the 5902 i told them no they said ok $500. Then i asked about their warranty and they said lifetime.

01-05-2011, 03:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 15	Well I want to get the tilt sensor so it's an extra 70 I have to call and make sure it's not a refurbished alarm their putting in though.

01-05-2011, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 16	I've done some research on getting the 5901.. (not 5902), its available online for $200.. I'm in NY too and have visited two major shops here, I was quoted $700+ (and they wanted me to buy the product through them yada yada) for the 5901 with a tilt sensor and a glass break sensor. (The sensors go for about $60 each) So it comes to $320 in parts for me... so yeah I said no to their quote of $700+ straight up Your $500 quote means just $250 in labor, which is reasonable. I wouldn't mind doing it together with you maybe... BUT my greater concern is, these shops they all just say yeah we can do it yeah we can do it... I'm more interested in looking for independent installers who I have proof, that they've worked on a 370z before... putting it back the way you took it apart can be a pain... I insisted the shop would let me watch the entire install and they were okay with that though, because I want to know for sure they're not gonna cut corners. I know, I know, the "shops" have worked on cars more expensive than a 370z, I just don't want mine to be a scapegoat for their first experiments. Or maybe I do if someone can convince me otherwise. That being said, if there's anyone who can prove they've successfully done the Viper install on the 370z, talk to me I will get it done from you. (Matt you listening... I wish you knew these!)

01-05-2011, 04:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 16	Oh I forgot to add the cost for the immobilizer.. bottomline, the $500 or so is a great quote... I'm more worried about experience.

01-05-2011, 04:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 16	PS: Why are you interested in the 5902 over the 5901? (Is there more difference to them besides the colored LCD display?)

01-05-2011, 05:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 15	the honest answer is everywhere i ask they are saying the 5901 is going to be 100 less than the 5902, this place is willing to do the 5901 for 400 so i thought if im going to have this alarm in for a while get the nice lcd display!...i know nothing about alarms..just want the security and want it done right...im pretty sure they'll let me watch the install. i got my tints, amp and sub put in their for my altima and was with them during the whole installation mind you i had very little knowledge of what they were doing but i still wanted to watch. i never had any problems with my amp. As for how good they are at install im not sure yet. i know they do some good audio work being i never had problem with my amp or sub. But i think an alarm could be a little more difficult. Im pretty sure they will honor there lifetime warranty with the alarm if anything goes wrong because i didnt like my back tint came back about 4 month later and re-did it for free.

01-05-2011, 05:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	where are you guys getting these prices from? Viper - Security with Remote Start

01-05-2011, 05:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
im89 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NY Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370z PW 7SP Rep Power: 15	I'll check them out I just want it done right. But not trying to spend over 1000 for it. I was planning to put it in asap but I might get a winter setup instead not sure yet been driving around on summers and a forum member might sell his set. Have a garage so not as concerned as some people with the alarm but still want it.