Viper vs. Python

forcleanh2o · 02-08-2006, 12:44 PM

Hi all. Is there a difference between Python and Viper systems? They are both made by the same manufacturer and a lot of the model numbers are similar. Also, the parts look alike, only different emblems...Anyone have any knowledge/experience ragarding the two? Thanks.

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NC-B17A · 02-09-2006, 07:26 AM

They are the same quality build & I alwasy thought they were exactly the same but I just installed a Python alarm/remotestart for a friend & it seems like the Viper alarms have a cpl more features in programming. That's all & it could have just been the level of alarm in the series.

***midiwall*** · 02-09-2006, 07:38 AM

There are very few differences in any of the car alarms - most are made by the same core company, just dressed in different clothes (with different retail markups).

There's a lot of info on the forum about alarms... A few of us here run the Commando FM-870 which includes a 2-way pager, remote start, a ton of programming options, and plenty of additional outputs for controlling other devices (windows, sunroofs, tail hatches, etc). Hard to beat for $170.

http://commandocaralarms.com/

red86 · 02-15-2006, 06:56 PM

They're exactly the same. All parts and components are identical and you can use viper parts on a python alarm and vice-versa. You can unplug a python alarm and plug in a viper to the existing wiring and it will work no problem. But what did you expect since they're made by the same company. Only differences are the sticker on the brains themselves and viper alarms cost a little more so its smarter to get a python. Don't even get me started on clifford alarms.

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NC-B17A Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 271	They are the same quality build & I alwasy thought they were exactly the same but I just installed a Python alarm/remotestart for a friend & it seems like the Viper alarms have a cpl more features in programming. That's all & it could have just been the level of alarm in the series. __________________ 90 4runner-3.0-5spd For sale lifted 2nd gen 4runner

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*midiwall* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattleish, WA Posts: 9,078	There are very few differences in any of the car alarms - most are made by the same core company, just dressed in different clothes (with different retail markups). There's a lot of info on the forum about alarms... A few of us here run the Commando FM-870 which includes a 2-way pager, remote start, a ton of programming options, and plenty of additional outputs for controlling other devices (windows, sunroofs, tail hatches, etc). Hard to beat for $170. http://commandocaralarms.com/ __________________ ~ Mark '96 4Runner Limited S/C MI - 370cc injectors, Air! horns, Airaid MIT, ATS A-arms, 285/75/R16 BFG MTs, Bored TB, Brembo slotted, Cobra 75 WXST, Deckplate, Downey headers, Hayden cooler, IPT valve body, Level 10 torque convertor, Meanstreak exhaust, OME/OME rears, On-board PC (XM, Nav, WiFi, etc), Port 'n Polish, Remote Start, SAW fronts, Hilux console, SMT-5, Stubb's sliders, Supra MAF, TJM-17, 2.0" pulley, Viair 450c, Walbro 190, Weasy2k cams

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02-15-2006, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
red86 Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oakland ,CA Posts: 70	They're exactly the same. All parts and components are identical and you can use viper parts on a python alarm and vice-versa. You can unplug a python alarm and plug in a viper to the existing wiring and it will work no problem. But what did you expect since they're made by the same company. Only differences are the sticker on the brains themselves and viper alarms cost a little more so its smarter to get a python. Don't even get me started on clifford alarms.