Ok so I was bidding on the Matrix RS 3 alarm on Ebay and then decided to go to the www.clifford.com to check out the security system again. Yeah well it turns out that they now have a brand new security system called the Matrix RSX 3.5!!! Looks pretty damn sweet. I mean its almost identical to the last one minus the carbon fiber remote instead of the silver one, and something about a new innovative smaller relay pack (I have no clue of what it is). So I will list all the things it has and I just wanted to know what you guys thought of it. Good or bad? Looks cool? Should I get it? Also I have a manual and I know the site says that it is for Fuel Injected Automatic vehicles only. I have a manual and I know other people that have manuals with auto start. Is it a pain in the *** to install it on manuals. Obviously I probably just park it in neutral so when the auto start hits it doesnt stall. Yeah any other things you have to say just tell me alright.

The RSX 3.5 Matrix Responder is/does:
2-Way Remote Start and Security System
The first FCC-legal 2-Way Remote with 66-Bit Clone-Safe Code-Hopping
Full featured vehicle protection and starts your engine with the push of a button
Confirms all commands with easy-to-understand icons with text
Alerts you to security system alarm events by beeping or vibrating when the system is triggered
Lets you keep track of vehicle status

State-of-the-Art Remote Transceiver with Responder Technology:
Optimum Range and Reliability
Bright, Easy-to-Read LCD Screen
Vibrate Mode
23 Different Icon/Text Messages

Remote Start* Features:
Remote Start Convenience
Safety Shut Down
Timer Mode
Complete Engine Monitoring
Anti-Grind
Engine Checking
High-Capacity Relay Satellite
Tach/Voltage Checking

Security Features:
High-Output Mini Neo Siren
Failsafe® Starter Kill
Forced Passive Arming
Active/Passive Arming
Progressive Door Trigger
DoubleGuard® Shock Sensor
Clone-Safe® Super Code Hopping?266 Codes
Nuisance Prevention® Circuitry (NPC)
LED Status Indicator
Ignition Controlled Door Locks
Soft Chirp
Secondary Warning Zone
Remote Controlled Valet® Mode
Bitwriter® Compatible
Parking Light Flash
Clone-Safe.

 

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Also anyone know someone in the So Cal area that would install this well and cheap. I have a friend but I dont know if he can install it with the whole auto start on a manual thing. Dont know if its hard or not.

 

Also works as a turbo timer which will come in handy for me

 

looks bad *** man.

how much?

 

Most places you can get it for like $400 or so
On Ebay you can get it brand new for like $280

 

Its the same Alarm/Remote start as my Viper. Good 2 way unit. It was fairly straight forward with installing. Most places wioll charge you an arm and a leg to install an alarm not purchased from them though. And some want touch it if they don't sell it.

 

yes the viper and the clifford are the same thing, both made by dei. I love this alarm, in fact I'm going to get it sometime this month, saw it at best buy and loved the carbon fiber remote. One thing the guy there told me is that the remote eats batteries like crazy

 

Mr decibel did you have trouble on install because yours is manual??? Im a security system newbie so Im not sure if its any harder. Or do you just always park your car in neutral???

 

I always park my car in neutral. Plus with the builtin TT it makes it easire to remember to put it in neutral. I have installed over 100 alarms in my career, this was no different than the rest. It will probably take you all day. WHen you are ready to install it, let me know. I can help you prepare it on the bench so that under-dash time is to a minimal.

 

Sounds good. I love installing my own stuff. Give sme a challenege and the nits always cool to help ouit other people when you know a few things. I will definately give you a pm when i am going to install it. Thanks a lot
-Chris

 

i want a alarm/remote start like that.. i know viper and clifford are basically the same company, but which is better.. this clifford matrix rsx 3.5 system or the viper 790xv?

 

Almost identical. I think the only difference is the remote. Viper it has a blue remote with green saying viper on top. Clifford is Carbon fiber remote. Clifford is like 20 bucks more I think. But then again that is a lot thinks huh?

 

The corresponding Viper system would be the 791. There are five different lines that have identical alarms: Viper, Clifford, Python, Sidewinder, your valet. All are DEI.

 

these remote start alarms only come with one remote?