Please recommend a good remote starter/alarm installer in NJ/NY area

[njchen24]

Greetings: Could someone please recommend a good / excellent, after market remote starter / alarm (Python 991, Viper 5901) installer in the NJ / NY area? Does anyone have any experience with or heard any of the following dealer / installer? Is there any good installer among them? Viper Authorized dealer / Installer: Main Street Electronics 226 Main Street Orange, NJ 07050 Reliable Lock & Safe 17 Prospect Street East Orange, NJ 07017 Sixth Avenue Elect 612 Route 10 West Livingston, NJ 07039 System Addicts 727 Lyons Ave Irvington, NJ 07111 Car Toys - Newark 426 Bloomfield Avenue Newark, NJ 07107 Car Crafters 676 S 16Th Street Newark, NJ 07103 Zippos Car Stereo - Belleville 745 Washington Ave Belleville, NJ 07109 Car Toys 1521 Rt 22 W Union, NJ 07083 Python Authorized dealer / installer: RITE PRICE SOUND AND SECURITY 16 CLEVELAND STREET ORANGE , NJ 07050 WHILE-U-WAIT CAR RADIO 227 BROAD ST BLOOMFIELD , NJ 07003 CAR CRAFTERS 676 S 16TH STREET NEWARK , NJ 07103 ULTIMATE AUDIO AND PERFORMANCE 681 KENNEDY BOULEVARD BAYONNE , NJ 07002 AUDIO WAREHOUSE 170 GREGG STREET UNIT 3 LODI , NJ 07644 T&J ULTIMATE SOUND & SEC INC 1305A TRAVIS AVE STATEN ISLAND , NY 10314 CAR CRAFTERS - RIVERDALE 90 ROUTE 23 NORTH RIVERDALE , NJ 07457 MOBILE SOUND 9200 KENNEDY BLVD NORTH BERGEN , NJ 07047 UNCLE STEVES 334 CANAL ST NEW YORK , NY 10013 NEWEGG.COM - EDISON 45 PATRICK AVE WH14 EDISON , NJ 08837 M. ROTHMAN & COMPANY, INC. 50 WILLIAMS DRIVE RAMSEY , NJ 07446 SECURELY YOURS, INC 1409 LOCUST AVENUE BROOKLYN , NY 11230 SPEED WORLD, INC 77-20 QUEENS BLVD. ELMHURST , NY 11373 PAGING CONCEPTS 236 E. RT 59 NANUET , NY 10954 SALTRONICS - YONKERS 124 SHERWOOD AVE YONKERS , NY 10704 Thanks.

[TroysG]

I'm not from the area but I've always heard good things about car toys shops

[njchen24]

Thank you much for your input.

[blklude98]

Unexpected Creations in Edison, NJ

his name is Don.
732-572-1969
If he doesn't pick up, leave him a message. He might be working on a car or something.

He recently installed my AVIC-F90BT with the tvandnav2go mod. He also did my alarm/remote start. He carries CLIFFORD..which is the same as Viper. He can get viper if you really want viper. If you are stick shift, he knows of a way to SAFELY do it using all the oem wires. Nissan/Infiniti's have built in neutral switches which makes this possible.

Jeff

[KPierson]

Whoever you choose to do the install tell them up front that you want to see their work before they put the car back together - this little trick will typically get you a bit nicer of an install as 99.9% of customers don't think to inspect the work before taking the car from the shop.

When you take a look at the work, the main things to look for are:

no boxes should be easily visible from under the dash
all wires should be routed in a clean, OEM like manner
all connections should be securely made (I prefer soldering, but some people crimp)
General craftsmanship

[thescreensavers]

Lol why is newegg on the list? They are just a warehouse.

[njchen24]

Originally Posted by blklude98

Unexpected Creations in Edison, NJ

his name is Don.
732-572-1969
If he doesn't pick up, leave him a message. He might be working on a car or something.

He recently installed my AVIC-F90BT with the tvandnav2go mod. He also did my alarm/remote start. He carries CLIFFORD..which is the same as Viper. He can get viper if you really want viper. If you are stick shift, he knows of a way to SAFELY do it using all the oem wires. Nissan/Infiniti's have built in neutral switches which makes this possible.

Jeff

Thank you so much for the info. I will give him a shout tomorrow.

Originally Posted by KPierson

Whoever you choose to do the install tell them up front that you want to see their work before they put the car back together - this little trick will typically get you a bit nicer of an install as 99.9% of customers don't think to inspect the work before taking the car from the shop.

When you take a look at the work, the main things to look for are:

no boxes should be easily visible from under the dash
all wires should be routed in a clean, OEM like manner
all connections should be securely made (I prefer soldering, but some people crimp)
General craftsmanship

Thank you for your good advice.

I will ask if I can take pictures of their work so I can recommend their shop if needs be.

[Pearl05G]

Originally Posted by KPierson

Whoever you choose to do the install tell them up front that you want to see their work before they put the car back together - this little trick will typically get you a bit nicer of an install as 99.9% of customers don't think to inspect the work before taking the car from the shop.

When you take a look at the work, the main things to look for are:

no boxes should be easily visible from under the dash
all wires should be routed in a clean, OEM like manner
all connections should be securely made (I prefer soldering, but some people crimp)
General craftsmanship

Great points Kevin. You should also gimme a call about your products.

[Pearl05G]

Originally Posted by njchen24

Thank you so much for the info. I will give him a shout tomorrow.



Thank you for your good advice.

I will ask if I can take pictures of their work so I can recommend their shop if needs be.

I look forward to the call and pictures are more than welcome.

[pfarmer]

Originally Posted by njchen24

Thank you much for your input.

Due to many issue with remote starter installs damaging the BCM on cars with keyless ignitions I would ask for a warranty on the BCM. Probably will not get one.

[Pearl05G]

Originally Posted by pfarmer

Due to many issue with remote starter installs damaging the BCM on cars with keyless ignitions I would ask for a warranty on the BCM. Probably will not get one.

This is simply due to a poor install. Done right nothing to the BCM or any other part of the vehicle is affected.

[pfarmer]

Originally Posted by Pearl05G

This is simply due to a poor install. Done right nothing to the BCM or any other part of the vehicle is affected.

Part of this depends on the use of a hidden key located in the vehicle or if one is completely bypassing the keyless ignition for a remote start. The starter relay is directly controlled from the BCM along with a few other items.

If you have a hidden key then the BCM gets involved since the key speaks to the BCM through the keyless receiver. Other things come into play such as the normal functions of not allowing you to lock your key in the car. If you don't have the key in the car then the BCM has to be told that everything is made up in the way of thinking a key is in the car.

Much of the rest is simple switch bypassing stuff but still is at the BCM, TCM level.

[Pearl05G]

The key (RF portion) is in the vehicle, but not powered until remote start is activate. Same as being in the vehicle with it. No confusion for the BCM since it is never transmitting with the exception of start.

Like I said, failure would result from an inexperienced installer/poor install.

[blklude98]

Originally Posted by Pearl05G

The key (RF portion) is in the vehicle, but not powered until remote start is activate. Same as being in the vehicle with it. No confusion for the BCM since it is never transmitting with the exception of start.

Like I said, failure would result from an inexperienced installer/poor install.

Don, you should probably say HOW you know this....BECAUSE YOU HAD A G Sedan with the Intelligent Key.

Minor detail...

[Pearl05G]

Originally Posted by blklude98

Don, you should probably say HOW you know this....BECAUSE YOU HAD A G Sedan with the Intelligent Key.

Minor detail...

This is true Jeff, forgot about that part for a minute.