UPDATE: For those of you like myself who come on here for the tech and performance stuff I thought I'd update. I have recently had a Viper remote start alarm system fitted and all I say is, It's
very cool. Being a manual it wasn't as bad as me and my alarm guy expected. The model is:
Viper 5901 and it's their latest system using the LC3 SuperCode transponder and SST 2-way security system. It has a 1 mile range in a straight line of sight. Fooling it to think the clutch is in and setting the e-brake stuff was quick to do. I was tempted at one stage to have the truck so no clutch was needed to start it but, I thought better of it and will still use the clutch to enable me to start the truck, it's also a good security plus, I guess.
Setting the BATRAM to remote start mode is easy as hell. Pull up, foot on the brake, in to neutral, E-Brake on, let go of the pedal brake and hit the remote start button on the remote. Pull the keys out and the truck still runs, close the doors and arm when you are ready. The truck will turn off just as soon as you hit the remote and the doors will lock. I like things clean and simple so I removed the annoying multi siren BS and had the normal single siren only and the extra flash lights were removed and instead of the park lights we used the indicators (looks tidier). I also have a headlight delay. Truck starts then 3-5 seconds later the head and fog lights come on, just a neat addition and a little show boating, nothing else lol. It is also quite customizable, very in fact. You can set things like remote sensing, temp conditions, siren chirps, run time, lcd light display and lots and lots more, most of which by the remote control. It does drain power but plugs in to charge, thought that was cool. The none 2-way last a lot longer but doesn't offer the same capabilities, obviously.
The remote start takes around 5 seconds once you hit the button on the remote. Instant would have been cool but there is a lot to it and 5 seconds is pretty quick for what it has to achieve. I also added a voice box with a custom "ED-209" from Robocop style voice. It's commands are "BATRAM Armed", "BATRAM Disarmed" and when the remote start is activated it says: "BATRAM Activated". I have a switch on the roof console to have no voice if needs be, it's there if I want it and is cool as hell, can't wait to try it out in a busy gas station forecourt with no one in or near the truck lol. There are a few more custom things we did/altered on the alarm but they don't come to mind at present. I will post some videos once the BATRAM is fully complete which should be in 2-3 weeks although I think I said that 2-3 weeks ago LOL Anyhow, this is just an update. I like the Viper alarm so if you are looking for a remote start for your SRT/10 Truck definitely don't overlook the Viper 5901. I am VERY happy.
Cheers,
Carlwalski
THE BATRAM
