Commando 870 - Special Holiday $20 off sale! From Dec 1st - 14th ONLY

Bob_98SR5 · 11-30-2005, 11:25 PM

Ho, ho, ho!

Got a lot of valuable junk in your trunk? Got a trick sound system? Or ya got a gold plated bat that you don't want stolen because it's purely for "self defense"? Well, there's no better way to protect it than the Commando 870 alarm system

Given the upcoming holidays, what better gift for the wife or girlfriend to buy you than a Commando 870 alarm system? As you know, the stock Toyota alarm systems are only good for thwarting overweight squirrels. So I called the good folks at Commando Alarms to see if they'd be willing to cut our YT members a break on their normal pricing. Ryan at Commando says he is willing to discount the Commando 870 alarm system that many of us have installed.

So here it is:

FM-870
$139.99 + $8 shipping
http://www.commandoalarms.com/itm30032.htm

You must mention that you are part of the "Yotatech" group.
One very important rule: Commando will only ship to the billing address of the credit card that is being used for payment. If you need it to go elsewhere, you will need to pay Commando with paper funds or PayPal. They accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Check, Money Order and PayPal.

One thing is that certain late model Toyotas have an engine immobilizer chip. There is an additional piece that needs to be purchased which will add a little to the cost. I'll post that price once I get a response from Ryan.

And here are two good threads on the C870 alarm system:

http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t...t=commando+870
http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t...t=commando+870

I highly recommend this alarm system. Very effective, reasonably priced, and it works well

And also in the interest of transparency, I am receiving absolutely nothing from organizing this special holiday buy!

bob

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Bob_98SR5 · 12-01-2005, 10:19 AM

bump for the morning

The add on part for those of you who have engine immobilizers is $13.50. No additional shipping charge is tacked on

bob

garrett1478 · 12-01-2005, 11:14 AM

yes! i've been thinking about ordering one for a couple weeks, my patience paid off! thanks bob

Bob_98SR5 · 12-01-2005, 03:13 PM

you got it, man

Bob_98SR5 · 12-02-2005, 10:58 AM

bump for friday

Localmotion · 12-02-2005, 11:15 AM

darn...only if i knew how to install this onto a 96 Camry. Bump for an awesome product

Bob_98SR5 · 12-02-2005, 11:27 AM

matt,

i bought an extra one last year to install in my wife's 95 camry. it was almost identical to the install on my 98 4runner. i didnt install it b/c we ended up buying another car for her

of note, lance (goodtimes) installed it in his girlfriend's corolla. i guided him through the install and it was almost identical to the install

the only major differences, of course, was the color of the wiring.

bob

***midiwall*** · 12-02-2005, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Localmotion

darn...only if i knew how to install this onto a 96 Camry. Bump for an awesome product

And in addition to what Bob said... Ryan will provide wiring diagrams for most any make/model of car/truck, plus he'll provide personal help if you need it.

Great guy, great product.

Bob_98SR5 · 12-05-2005, 09:04 AM

monday morning bump

Amir904 · 12-06-2005, 09:07 AM

anyone do a writeup? installation pics?

Bob_98SR5 · 12-06-2005, 10:20 AM

amir,

No. as much as i wanted to, it would not be good to have that kind of info out in the public domain.

bob

Amir904 · 12-06-2005, 08:52 PM

ahhh, understood.

bike4miles · 12-06-2005, 08:59 PM

That thing is sweet! Mabe next summer when I have the cash to burn.. My current alarm remote stoped working. Guess that's what you get for $40 though. Worked for like 4 years anyway but that one is super cool.

phatride4ever · 12-09-2005, 03:56 PM

What trucks have the engine immobilizers chip? Thinking about installing the alarm on a '01 Tacoma.

***midiwall*** · 12-09-2005, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phatride4ever

What trucks have the engine immobilizers chip? Thinking about installing the alarm on a '01 Tacoma.

Drop Ryan a line to be sure... he's really good about responding, but they're on the east coast so they're gone for the day and probably the weekend:

ryan@slickcar.com

Bob_98SR5 · 12-09-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phatride4ever

What trucks have the engine immobilizers chip? Thinking about installing the alarm on a '01 Tacoma.

if you have one of those abnormally fat master keys, you have the immobilizer.

bob

THE04Runner · 12-09-2005, 05:36 PM

How difficult is the installation?

***midiwall*** · 12-09-2005, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE04Runner

How difficult is the installation?

The first time is interesting 'cause you'll be digging around for wires, double checking before tapping, pulling panels, programming and playing with the 2-way remote, finding a spot for the control module, etc. I think I did it in 5 hours the first time, and installed one for a buddy later on in just over 2.

Bottom line, it's not "hard", but time consuming. If you're not comfy with electrical work, it can take longer. And speaking of electrical work... you should REALLY solder the key connections (ignition and starter). Those aren't something you should trust to a crimp-on "T" connector.

Side note... if you get this, think about adding the temperature sensor. It allows you to do things like program the alarm for things like "if the temp falls below 20f, start and run the engine for 10 minutes every 3 hours". It also lets you see the temp inside the truck on the 2-way remote.

garrett1478 · 12-09-2005, 06:55 PM

is a temperature sensor available through ryan?

***midiwall*** · 12-10-2005, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrett1478

is a temperature sensor available through ryan?

Yeup. I don't see it listed on the Commando site, but it is listed on his sister site (slickcar.com). Drop Ryan a note and ask him. It was inexpensive, $20 or so?

THE04Runner · 12-10-2005, 10:33 AM

When is it that you tell them that we are with YT? Or do you order it a different way then the usual way?

***midiwall*** · 12-10-2005, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE04Runner

When is it that you tell them that we are with YT? Or do you order it a different way then the usual way?

As you go through the ordering process, there's a box for "additional information". Mention Yotatech in there.

KZN185W · 12-18-2005, 02:36 AM

Is the Commando available in a version that includes an engine immobiliser?

***midiwall*** · 12-18-2005, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoySharif

Is the Commando available in a version that includes an engine immobiliser?

Do you mean if it can work with an igntion system that uses an immobilizer? Yeup, there's an add-on module that will take care of this.

You might want to drop a line to Ryan (ryan@slickcar.com) to be sure. He's the support guy for Commando.

KZN185W · 12-19-2005, 03:48 AM

Thank you. What I meant was if the Commando has a version that includes an immobilizer and can be installed on a vehicle without an immobilizer.

Thanks.

12-01-2005, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	bump for the morning The add on part for those of you who have engine immobilizers is $13.50. No additional shipping charge is tacked on bob Last edited by Bob_98SR5; 12-01-2005 at 10:21 AM.

12-06-2005, 09:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Amir904 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boston/Albany Posts: 866	anyone do a writeup? installation pics? __________________ 07 4runner 4.7 SR5 98 4runner 3.4 SR5 87 FJ60

12-06-2005, 08:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Amir904 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boston/Albany Posts: 866	ahhh, understood. __________________ 07 4runner 4.7 SR5 98 4runner 3.4 SR5 87 FJ60

12-06-2005, 08:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
bike4miles Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,402	That thing is sweet! Mabe next summer when I have the cash to burn.. My current alarm remote stoped working. Guess that's what you get for $40 though. Worked for like 4 years anyway but that one is super cool. __________________ --Miles Sold '91 4runner, 22re, 5 spd manual, 180,000 miles, cone filter, Downey 1.5"HD coils, SkyJacker Nitrogens, Magnaflow Exhaust, Stull grill, Clears all around. Check out my sound proofing project and other mods: My 4runner page My 2006 Camry page I'm a Myspace Addict!

12-09-2005, 05:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
THE04Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Potomac, MD Posts: 488	How difficult is the installation? __________________ -Andrew The artist formaly known as Landon_Toast '04 4Runner SR5 4WD nothin yet but im workin on it

12-01-2005, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
garrett1478 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 0	yes! i've been thinking about ordering one for a couple weeks, my patience paid off! thanks bob

12-01-2005, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	you got it, man

12-02-2005, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	bump for friday

12-02-2005, 11:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Localmotion Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 0	darn...only if i knew how to install this onto a 96 Camry. Bump for an awesome product

12-02-2005, 11:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	matt, i bought an extra one last year to install in my wife's 95 camry. it was almost identical to the install on my 98 4runner. i didnt install it b/c we ended up buying another car for her of note, lance (goodtimes) installed it in his girlfriend's corolla. i guided him through the install and it was almost identical to the install the only major differences, of course, was the color of the wiring. bob

12-05-2005, 09:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	monday morning bump

12-06-2005, 10:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	amir, No. as much as i wanted to, it would not be good to have that kind of info out in the public domain. bob

12-09-2005, 03:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
phatride4ever Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nor-cal Posts: 66	What trucks have the engine immobilizers chip? Thinking about installing the alarm on a '01 Tacoma.

12-09-2005, 06:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
garrett1478 Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 0	is a temperature sensor available through ryan?

12-10-2005, 10:33 AM	#21 (permalink)
THE04Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Potomac, MD Posts: 488	When is it that you tell them that we are with YT? Or do you order it a different way then the usual way? __________________ -Andrew The artist formaly known as Landon_Toast '04 4Runner SR5 4WD nothin yet but im workin on it

12-18-2005, 02:36 AM	#23 (permalink)
KZN185W Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 692	Is the Commando available in a version that includes an engine immobiliser? __________________ 1996 Pearl White Hilux Surf KZN185W SSR-G l 3.0L TDI l Dual Battery l LT285/75R16 l Recaro Seats Drive Your Dreams

12-19-2005, 03:48 AM	#25 (permalink)
KZN185W Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 692	Thank you. What I meant was if the Commando has a version that includes an immobilizer and can be installed on a vehicle without an immobilizer. Thanks. __________________ 1996 Pearl White Hilux Surf KZN185W SSR-G l 3.0L TDI l Dual Battery l LT285/75R16 l Recaro Seats Drive Your Dreams

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