Fixed controller vs remote system

[jonny521]

Well it's about that time again. Here is the ultimate question. What do you guys prefer more, fixed controls or a remote. I recently got a SS2000 system for free from a family member for my vehicle. I am currently in the process of buying a new vehicle (Ford explorer) and am kinda on the fence about putting that interface in. I've been looking at remote systems more and more they are growing in me. What's the input guys. Look forward to hearing the input on this one hahah.

P.S I'm still getting used to the forum layout so if this is in the wrong category please move.

 

[Carlos SpicyWeiner]

It really comes down to preferences for the end user and their needs. What does your vehicle do? What other equipment do you want to put on it? What other options do you want to be able to have?

It's hard to compete with free though at the end of the day.

 

[Doyle257]

I'm a big fan of remote systems. For the NEW price, the Feniex 4200 is the best bang for buck.

 

[Carlos SpicyWeiner]

additionally what the interior of your vehicle looks like (i.e. Console) is a huge factor.

 

[jonny521]

additionally what the interior of your vehicle looks like (i.e. Console) is a huge factor.

Exactly, this POV is gonna be a family car as well, not just for when I'm working That's why I was on the fence between the two systems. The price was definitely right for the Fed Sig system. The car is gonna be equipped with interior light bar forward rear stick, HLF, TLF, HAW, along with a full siren system, and lights in the grill and side rear windows (way back near third row). Also the interior is gonna be a standard explorer one, not the interceptor model.

 

[Carlos SpicyWeiner]

My preference for civilian family vehicle would be a handheld tucked away in center console so there are less chances of accidental touches

 

[jonny521]

I would love to get an interceptor SUV but I don't think my wife would like that to much. My department has 5 brand new interceptor suv's and there great but not meant for a family hahah.