Hey you modders!

I've been toying for a while with the idea of upgrading the alarm to something better with auto-start and more options. After doing a bunch of research, I initially was going to go with the Viper 790 with 2-way paging. This alarm is supported by many local installers. After listening to some comments by other members on the ClubVMag board (http://club.vmag.com/ubb/Forum39/HTML/003445.html) I decided to go with the Compustar 2WSS-AS -- it uses more sophisticated Spread Spectrum technology and has a range of 6000 feet (I also like the button position better on the remote).

Here's my question. I did quite a bit of searching and could only find one installer local to me. I don't know if I didn't search enough, or if the installers of this unit are few and far between (I even tried Compustar for a list of installers and they never responded). In any case, Traffic Jams (which was identified by dyanni), is about it for the Atlanta region. They want $600 for the unit with a basic install.

I decided to try purchasing one off eBay and either have some local installer put it in for me, or try it myself. I recently won a complete kit on eBay for $250 ($268 shipped). Does anyone out there know what a fair price for the install would be? I'm thinking that I'll still save a $100 or more over the install price quoted by Traffic Jams). Or, has anyone out there installed an alarm with auto-start, and could either tell me some pointers, or warn me off from the attempt? I know there is some risk involved due to the connection with the ignition wiring. I need some experienced opinions here.

In preparation for the install, I have all the recommended tools, the VX Electrical Troubleshooting Manual, the wiring schematic for the existing factory alarm, and an alarm/auto-start installer's guide in pdf format. It doesn't look that hard nor that complicated, but I'm a little worried that I'll do something stupid during the install.

Opinions?

-- Thanks, John