Alarm System vs. Two 10" Subs Options

[CelicaBuddy]

...Well this poll is kinda a given... Im sure a lot of you will say the Alarm System should come first. lol And I know it should come first!

But... The other week I was looking at some alarm systems with my dad. Well my dad could easily concentrate on looking at the alarm systems, while me on the other hand.... I was on the opposite side of the store, checkin out all the Subwoofers and amps. My dad just couldn't drag me away from that section. LOL And to make matters worse, I found the Subs and amp thatd go perfect for my car... And now, I really really REALLY want the subs.

Now I know, is prolly a dumb thing to get without an alarm... considering I have a covertible... And if anything its a real stupid idea to get the subs in the first place. As my whole family likes to veiw this situation they say : "Thats just asking for you convertible to be stabbed!"

I know the risks of having these subs in my car without the alarm, but then again, my family hasn't had much luck when it comes to alarm systems. Each Civic my sister had, had an alarm. An somhow, someone gotta round the alarm system and broke into the car. All Im saying is, is that sometimes, it seems like a alarm system doesn't seem as much help as you'd think.

Welp.... But back to the poll.... Got a round $600 and Im gettin paid soon which'll add at least another $200. Splurge on the Alarm System or on the Sound Sysem.

This post has been edited by CelicaBuddy: Dec 26, 2004 - 1:20 PM

[Clipsetuner]

Alarm! the first few lines of coomers artical

First off, when installing an alarm, it's important to note that installation is 90% or more of the alarm's effectiveness. You can buy a $500 alarm with hundreds of features but it won't deter a theif or stop your car from getting stolen if your alarm isn't installed well, while you can spend $50 and some time and have a car that's next to impossible to steal.

Point! Most car alarm shops do ****ty jobs and that makes the car even easier to steal! All my alarms arnt the best by any means but I think I do a better job then any car stereo shop out there. I like all the features of my alarm too, remote windows, remote start, remote hatch pop, Pizo serien, and so on. But Im all about features!

If you chose to get subs I would recomend 2 12" subs, I had a coupe ( dont know how the nosie of the vert compares) and 2 12"s were somewhat enough but I like to crank it up.

2 12" Kicker Comps DVC's
Dual Chamber Sealed Box
Pioneer 600rms amp

Add'd on

1 12" Kicker Comp DVC
2 12" MTX thunder 4500's

That seemed todo the trick (even more so), but I had lost all my trunk space.

DTE