Remote car starter

[don1]

I haven't been able to find any threads on how to install a remote car starter, so thought I would ask. I know that when u buy a car starter they come with instructions, but they are generic.

I'm debating getting one installed from futureshop or somewhere but they charge $150-$200 plus the cost of the remote starter $200-$300; it adds up quick. Online u can get them for $100-$200 but have to do it yourself.

for anyone to knows about installing one:
1) is it a major hassle (I can do car stereos, amps and stuff without problems and find that straight forward).

2) does your factory alarm have to be disabled

[lvl7civic]

I don't know the answers to any of your questions but, I wish to offer a bit of advice. My sister learned this the hard way... if you know you're gonna remote start your car, make sure it's out of gear first.

She was showing off remote start at a party and her old new-beetle(pretty sweet set of wheels the way she had it decked out) started rolling forward up hill toward my uncles old old-beetle(his pride and joy) in his garage. A bunch of us had to run up and try to hold the car back while she unlocked the doors, hopped in and took the car out of gear. The car wasn't exactly flying up the driveway but, if you're not expecting it, or worse, not close enough to save it... you're screwed.

Good luck

[LPhomiej]

automatic ftw in that case =P

I'd want a remote starter, too, but 300 bucks just for show-off-rights doesn't seem worth it at the moment. I'll do it when i get bored of my little mods, lighting and audio stuff. haha

[x2c954]

i mean remote start is kinda good because in the morning it take my car about 10 min to warm up and it would be nice to have it ready by the time i walk out.i would like to know this aswell if its easy to do.

[don1]

exactly. but the prices of remote starters with installation seems really high. I suppose the installation for an amp or speakers would be high to, although I never looked in to the price for that (because I would do that on my own).

I'm trying to figure out if installation a remote starter myself is doable or not worth the effort.

Originally Posted by x2c954

i mean remote start is kinda good because in the morning it take my car about 10 min to warm up and it would be nice to have it ready by the time i walk out.i would like to know this aswell if its easy to do.

[Siem Reap]

I know this is old, but look into a Compustar alarm/starter system. I called an authorized dealer, and he said including the unit and installation it would be 700, but for all that you get with the unit, I think it's completely worth it.