Remote Start

Taaaaaaahoe? · October 7, 2004

What brand do you have?

How is the range?

Anything wired to the open Chann's?

Would you buy it again?

DId you install it?

Whast your feedback on remote starters. I have one in mind but want to see what you all have!

Mike

99Silver6.0 · October 7, 2004

I put in a DEI Viper 550ESP. I had to install a DEI 555L Bypass module too for remote start to work. But anyways, great range and works like a champ. It was kinda fun to install. I would definitely buy a DEI or Viper product again!!

Taaaaaaahoe? · October 7, 2004

I had that same alarm in my Jeep...loved it!

How did the install go for you? Did you get ahold of an install manual? need extra relays? Just wondering if I want to try it myself or let the experts do it. I do alll my own stereo stuff, take about about everything so i know im capable...just not sure I guess! I am assuming you did it yourself?

mike

99Silver6.0 · October 8, 2004

I had that same alarm in my Jeep...loved it!
How did the install go for you? Did you get ahold of an install manual? need extra relays? Just wondering if I want to try it myself or let the experts do it. I do alll my own stereo stuff, take about about everything so i know im capable...just not sure I guess! I am assuming you did it yourself?

mike

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I have a friend with DEI's TechSoft program on his computer. I got my wiring diagrams from him. Didnt need any extra relays other than what was in the alarm box. I took my time, but it took me 2 nights to install.

scooter70 · October 8, 2004

I have a Bulldog that I put in myself. You should be able to find a couple of threads that I had going when I put it in about 3 years ago. The range is just ok. From my desk on the 3rd floor, I can turn it on (~100 yards from the building to my parking spot) but if I'm walking thru the parking lot, I have to be ~20 feet away.

I don't have anything wired into the open channels but I thought about doing either my heated seat or the rear defroster. I think either would work, in theory.

Would I DIY next time? Probably not. It was a PITA that I'd probably just pay someone the $100 to do it in a couple of hours instead of me taking a whole day. I've heard about that DEI one and it sounds really good compared to the one I ended up with.

Hope that helps.

electromag8 · October 8, 2004

I have a crime stopper 9000RS, works great 1000' range plus. $189.00 installed in upstate NY, includes 2 remotes that are programmed for the locks and factory alarm as well. I bought a bulldog to install myself, but met an installer at the local pub and he talked me out of doing. No problems in a year!!!

vortec · October 9, 2004

I have a Clifford Matrix 2-way alarm with remote start

rbumpus · October 9, 2004

I also have the Crimestopper RS900, Range is excellent. no problems to report.

RB

ManiacLS1 · October 10, 2004

I have a Bulldog that I put in myself. You should be able to find a couple of threads that I had going when I put it in about 3 years ago. The range is just ok. From my desk on the 3rd floor, I can turn it on (~100 yards from the building to my parking spot) but if I'm walking thru the parking lot, I have to be ~20 feet away.

I don't have anything wired into the open channels but I thought about doing either my heated seat or the rear defroster. I think either would work, in theory.

Would I DIY next time? Probably not. It was a PITA that I'd probably just pay someone the $100 to do it in a couple of hours instead of me taking a whole day. I've heard about that DEI one and it sounds really good compared to the one I ended up with.

Hope that helps.

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Off topic but I just have to say, that Corvette in your sig is my dream car. The reliability/power of an LS1 with the unbeatable good looks of a C3. Awesome job man! How difficult of a swap was that?