[chucks1]

Interesting thread. I've been thinking of installing a 2-way alarm system in my SPF, Viper being one of the mfrs I've looked at. Top of the line systems are said to have a range approaching a mile. Since the body is fiberglass, the install shop says they can mount the antenna out of sight without severly limiting the 2-way paging range. There are add-on modules for proximity and motion sensor, which are the items I am primarily interested in. A decent 2-way alarm system seems to be in the $700-800 range installed.

The only time my car is really out of sight at all is during cruise runs or car shows, so I've been leaning towards a 2-way system with an intelligent fob that can tell me exactly which alarm module has been tripped. Proximity can also be set so that a warning chirp sounds if someone gets a little too close and then full-on wailing if someone sticks an arm or leg in the cockpit.

Still not certain if it's a good idea or a waste of money. If somebody really wants to take the car, I'd guess they'll figure out a way to do it. I dunno.