Anyone know anything about remote starters?

[ArJuN]

I'm looking to install one on my car. The only thing I found helpful was http://www.ehow.com/how_11214_buy-remote-start.html

But what are some good brands?
Are they hard to install?
Can they do anything other than start the car?
Are they safe?

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Pay an expert to do it.

 

[ArJuN]

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
Pay an expert to do it.

I'm assuming that means it's hard to do?

EDIT: lol nice sig btw.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Originally posted by: ArJuN

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
Pay an expert to do it.

I'm assuming that means it's hard to do?

EDIT: lol nice sig btw.

You can really wreck your car if you don't know what you're doing. Remote starters are not a DIY project.

 

[crab]

I paid an expert to do it.

Python 581XP

 

[ArJuN]

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy

Originally posted by: ArJuN

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
Pay an expert to do it.

I'm assuming that means it's hard to do?

EDIT: lol nice sig btw.

You can really wreck your car if you don't know what you're doing. Remote starters are not a DIY project.

Gotchya. I wonder if it's going to cost a lot...

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy

Originally posted by: ArJuN

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
Pay an expert to do it.

I'm assuming that means it's hard to do?

EDIT: lol nice sig btw.

You can really wreck your car if you don't know what you're doing. Remote starters are not a DIY project.

They certainly can be depending upon the person. I guarantee you I can do a better job than most so called professionals. Have you seen some of the idiots working at stereo installation places lately? They WILL NEVER touch one of my cars....EVER.

 

[ArJuN]

My dad works on cars as a hobby for the past 20 or so years. So I'm hoping me and him can tackle it...So is Python a good brand?

 

[crab]

Sure is but they dont sell to end users.

 

[Tom]

"Can they do anything other than start the car? "


like, drive you to work, or what ?

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: crab
Sure is but they dont sell to end users.

Oh really? Try here.

 

[BoomerD]

http://www.directed.com/security/python/pyth_responder.asp

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=n...J,GGLJ:2006-08,GGLJ:en&q=Python+581XP+

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=n...GGLJ:2006-08,GGLJ:en&q=remote+starters

 

[vital]

just get a Viper alarm w/ remote start

 

[ArJuN]

Originally posted by: Tom
"Can they do anything other than start the car? "


like, drive you to work, or what ?

I dunno. Maybe fly?

 

[ArJuN]

Originally posted by: vital
just get a Viper alarm w/ remote start

Ooo, good call. I don't have an alarm, and could use one...thanks!

 

[Old Hippie]

These are not DIY friendly. I had one of the Viper units and the installers wouldn't even give me a copy of the install instructions. I did look thru their binder full of install/troubleshoot directions and had a much better appreciation for the guy doing the job.

 

[crab]

Originally posted by: Ronstang

Originally posted by: crab
Sure is but they dont sell to end users.

Oh really? Try here.

Nice. Units that are not professionally installed are not eligible for DEI's warranty. They dont want you buying them, and dont come with install directions.

 

[Pepsi90919]

they ****** everything up?

 

[AnMig]

Had one installed last week. Dont even know the brand, I guess I am not a very practical shopper.

Anyway brought it to local Tires plus, told me it will take 1/2 a day and $400 out the door.

Pretty nice, Had to buy one since we will be temporarily living in a apartment for 6 months and one of my cars will be parked outside. It gets pretty cold where I live (Minnesota).

They needed my valet key by the way.

Not sure how hard it is to install, but I figured by the time I figure out what brand I wanted figure out the instructions, then actually install the sucker. I and my car would be better of if I coughed up the $400 dollars.

good luck

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: crab

Originally posted by: Ronstang

Originally posted by: crab
Sure is but they dont sell to end users.

Oh really? Try here.

Nice. Units that are not professionally installed are not eligible for DEI's warranty. They dont want you buying them, and dont come with install directions.

Screw their warranty, I don't want some idiot messing up my car. No one but me is going to touch the electrical system on any of my cars. I have had to fix too many cars that were touched by so called professionals.