Remote start systems?

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nmxdaven

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I always let it run for 5 minutes before driving it so I thought one of these would save me some time. Anyone have any tips on what I should look for and the price? Is 400ish a sane starting place? Anything I need to watch out for?



Thanks!
 
Got to a good audio shop not Bestbuy or CC. A starter is very cheap it's the options you want that make it more expensive. If your car has an alarm you might want to see if your dealer offers a "factory" remote starter it will do things like turn on your defrosters if your heat is up high mine even turns on my seat heaters.



Just check around but please don't go to a big box store.
 
Do your self a favor and get any unit form DEI . Viper ,Clifford ,Python and a few others.If you go for the units with alarms and remote start they will cost 400 and above. Go to a reputable audio installation shop as stated above stay away from those big box stores for items as this
 
Having worked for an audio shop i can only concur with those above. We had several people come into the shop with alarms and remote systems put in by big box stores, and we had to trouble shoot their mess ups. I never installed or messed with the alarms, but my boss sometimes had to actually re-wire the big box store install to make it work properly.



Also, directed electronics (DEI) makes awesome equipment, so dont hesitate on their systems.
 
I have a Hornet system on my car. It's great, made by DEI. Get it installed professionally. Depending on features it should be $150-300 range. Another thing, get it from the place that will install it. Don't bring it to them or they might not do it.
 
i know its nice always to go automatic... but i just don't know about myself coz i still like to start my car manually the regular way to start and feel the engine roar... VROOOOM.....;)
 
DavidV said:
This probably goes without saying, but don't even think about doing this on a manual transmission car.



-- DavidV :D
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You must not know much about installing. Things have come a long way.
 
hahny said:
i know its nice always to go automatic... but i just don't know about myself coz i still like to start my car manually the regular way to start and feel the engine roar... VROOOOM.....;)
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My car still shakes my house when I start it with the remote

so I can always feel the engine roar:soscared:
 
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Hello, first post here. (registered just to reply to this) I have been installing alarms, remote starts for over 15 years (independant shop,) that being said.



As stated DEI is top notch, BUT, install is everything. I have put them all in over the years, DEI is the most installer and user friendly. I won't name no names but a few of them I wouldn't put on a ex-girlfriends car if you get what I mean. The options can be near endless if you want to pay for them. Only thing you might need to keep in mind is you 'might' lose a key, depending on your car & what brand name they will use. But 99% of the companies have overcome this. A basic system (car dependent) can start at $199, thats just starting the vehicle. You can option up to full alarm, windows up & down, sunroof open & close, 2 way systems, starter, satellite based (phone your car from a plane and start it) ending up well over a grand.

Just ask the installer questions, make him your friend.



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Look at the new Responder LE stuff ... it looks killer, I plan to get one for my Acura when it is released ...
 
Just an FYI, not sure if anyone mentioned this:

My DEI (came with my car) remote start works great but I was not up to speed on how they work and assumed, wow, push the button, warm up the car, get in and go. NO, sort of, you either wait the preprogrammed period until the car shuts off or shut it off via remote, get in, then restart the carq with th key.



ALSO, and this has happened to me (LOL) if your remote system is "armed" via its out of sight on/off switch and you disconnect the battery, has soon has you reconnect the battery the car WILL START so be careful with those hands!!
 
cajunfirehawk said:
Just an FYI, not sure if anyone mentioned this:

My DEI (came with my car) remote start works great but I was not up to speed on how they work and assumed, wow, push the button, warm up the car, get in and go. NO, sort of, you either wait the preprogrammed period until the car shuts off or shut it off via remote, get in, then restart the carq with th key.



ALSO, and this has happened to me (LOL) if your remote system is "armed" via its out of sight on/off switch and you disconnect the battery, has soon has you reconnect the battery the car WILL START so be careful with those hands!!
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so.... that's how you thought it worked :spit:



:hifive: start with the remote, get in car, trun key to run, tap the brake:bigups



also there should be a pin switch on the hood to prevent the battey start problem:rolleyes:
 
BigJimZ28 said:
so.... that's how you thought it worked :spit:

:hifive: start with the remote, get in car, trun key to run, tap the brake:bigups

also there should be a pin switch on the hood to prevent the battey start problem:rolleyes:
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You know how it is when you buy a used car with no manuals for the toys...

:laugh:
 
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