kyle0k Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 ok i have a 1996 es300 and i want to buy a remote start.... here is what im looking at..... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT anyone know the integrity of this system or any other one... in other words anyone have any advice. and how woudl i go about installing this... also my dad said something about me not begin abl to b\c of key verification, does this system not bypass that? if not then wont this get rid of it.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...me=STRK:MEWA:IT He said it prabably will but will leave my car very vulnerable to being stolen. any advice woudl be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 i jsut read up and it said its bad to buy a cheap one...so ok can anyone explain why? and i foudn the viper 550 esp was recommended. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5736143817&rd=1 right there,and its still cheap. will that work??? also can i go to liek best buy and get it installed,anyone know how much it woudl cost. oh and heres the expensive one....but its still only 150 on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ssPageName=WDVW i dont need al that though. the first one i showed u guys was perfect for me. it didnt have too many features but at the same time it had alarm,with lcd and remote start. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 of all of them the viper is the best( direct electronics) do not worry abuot product pricing it is the install which will out last the alarm and cause more or less problems. You do not need a bypas system just a good installer to hook the alarm up properly to not arm the stock alarm so it can autostart withouth setting the oem alarm off by using the alarm sens wire for locking and unlocking of the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 ok,thanks. so i can get the one i wanted originally, the magic one. and shouldnt have a problems as long as get it installed properly? thats good,but where can i get it installed properly then? would best buy be a good place,or a local mechanic? and around how much is instalation( a rounded gues) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 ok i have a 1996 es300 and i want to buy a remote start.... here is what im looking at.....http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT anyone know the integrity of this system or any other one... in other words anyone have any advice. and how woudl i go about installing this... also my dad said something about me not begin abl to b\c of key verification, does this system not bypass that? if not then wont this get rid of it.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...me=STRK:MEWA:IT He said it prabably will but will leave my car very vulnerable to being stolen. any advice woudl be appreciated. ← Why do you want a remote starter kyle? They are a huge waste of fuel & if the car idle's for a pro-longed period of time, it's very bad for the engine, emissions & such.......I'd take a block heater over a remote starter any day & it's a much easier & cheaper item to install to boot. Just my 2 cent's. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 ok i have a 1996 es300 and i want to buy a remote start.... here is what im looking at.....http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT anyone know the integrity of this system or any other one... in other words anyone have any advice. and how woudl i go about installing this... also my dad said something about me not begin abl to b\c of key verification, does this system not bypass that? if not then wont this get rid of it.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...me=STRK:MEWA:IT He said it prabably will but will leave my car very vulnerable to being stolen. any advice woudl be appreciated. ← Why do you want a remote starter kyle? They are a huge waste of fuel & if the car idle's for a pro-longed period of time, it's very bad for the engine, emissions & such.......I'd take a block heater over a remote starter any day & it's a much easier & cheaper item to install to boot. Just my 2 cent's. B) ← i dunno,i just want one:) plus its not like im starting it and leaving it for a while. its for little things like in the mornings its really cold and 5 minutes b4 i leave i have to start my car to warm it up and so its atleast bearable inside the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 How is it bad for the engine freak? I know nothing being bad of them except for propganda of people who don;t have them . I would not get the magic Of all of them i would only get the viper, it all depends on who is working at the store preferable go to an high end audio store you pay more for what yuou get i have a a clifford with lifetime warr and labour but i got lots of additional options and payed good money for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 i c. is there a reason you woudlnt want to get the magic? do they break easily or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 it is a garbage taiwan (china) knock off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlmoreno911 Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Go with the VIPER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 it is a garbage taiwan (china) knock off ← well yea i know that,but i mean is it really that much worse just b\c of that?As long as it gets the job done without breaking i dont really care.......unless you guys know of it breaking alot or something.... the reason i say this is b\c the viper one doesnt have an lcd or anything. but the expensive one does but its out of my budget for this mod..... b\c instalation will prabably be another 50 bucks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 We just always sent a noob or an intern out to start all the cars before quitting time. It's real cheap that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 lol to person above me.... oh and heres another car alarm system..... its the 5 Button (2) Remote LCD Pager Car Alarm NEW! AT777 http://7925.adahost.com/computer/index.htm...atalog19_0.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khhoang Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I had my remote starter installed at Bestbuy and it's more to the tune of $150 (not $50 ur thinking) installation charge. I chose Bestbuy bc it's also lifetime warranty on labor as long you own the car and also you can take the car to any Bestbuy store if there are any problems. But you want to find a veteran experienced installer not some kid working there for the discounts. I've never had any engine problems using the remote starter for the few years I've had it. One advice against the remotes with all the cool little lcd graphics tho.. be prepared to have a spare AAA battery around. Nothing like being locked out of your car with a cartful of groceries due to a drained battery on your cool lcd remote.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 the biggest difference it the cheap alarm will have more occasions to leave you pressing the crap at the side of the car trying to get in and start it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 the biggest difference it the cheap alarm will have more occasions to leave you pressing the crap at the side of the car trying to get in and start it ← oh so your saying that it wouldnt work as well, well im sorta used to it i guess. with my key sometimes i have to stand there like 10 seconds tryint get my door to open. And YES i am too lazy to actually put the key inside the door to unlock it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khhoang Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 have you tried changing the battery out of the key fob? do both master keys have difficulty remote locking/unlocking? sounds like a weak key fob battery. for my remote starter: once engine started, unlock doors with remote.. close door & put key in and turn to ON position.. then press on brake pedal.. then ur good togo. (has to be in that specific order) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 have you tried changing the battery out of the key fob? do both master keys have difficulty remote locking/unlocking? sounds like a weak key fob battery.for my remote starter: once engine started, unlock doors with remote.. close door & put key in and turn to ON position.. then press on brake pedal.. then ur good togo. (has to be in that specific order) ← and what kind of system do you have. and yes it prabably is low battery :chairshot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 11, 2004 Author Share Posted December 11, 2004 called my local best buy and they wont install it unless i buy it from them. they say its company plicy. damn:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 11, 2004 Author Share Posted December 11, 2004 clostest area around here that can install it is 25 miles and they iwll for 150-180 bucks. i guess thats ok,but not too happy bout it. is there any possible way for self install with the help of a person that knows alot about cars.... or is this one of those things that its a very bad idea to do yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 11, 2004 Author Share Posted December 11, 2004 EDIT: :chairshot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 a first tiem installer should stick with simpl things like foglight ad basic 12vdc and ground connections not probing wires with a multmeter looking for door lock actuator wires positive and negative as well as acc start and run positions leave it to an expert as well as a store that currently sells them ,each alarm is different and they all have their own special techniques for install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 a first tiem installer should stick with simpl things like foglight ad basic 12vdc and ground connectionsnot probing wires with a multmeter looking for door lock actuator wires positive and negative as well as acc start and run positions leave it to an expert as well as a store that currently sells them ,each alarm is different and they all have their own special techniques for install ← yea got you on that. i was jsut wondering b\c its a lil sad dropping more money on instalation then the system itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 basically it comes down to you get what you pay for it is not a diy /shadtree job their is alot of technical expertise to install it for 3 hours you buy a cheap alarm and you will get cheap alarm problems soooo all in all spend atleast 150 to install it and another 250-300 for a good one if not don;t say omeone didn;t tell you so. case closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle0k Posted December 18, 2004 Author Share Posted December 18, 2004 basically it comes down to you get what you pay for it is not a diy /shadtree job their is alot of technical expertise to install it for 3 hours you buy a cheap alarm and you will get cheap alarm problems soooo all in all spend atleast 150 to install it and another 250-300 for a good one if not don;t say omeone didn;t tell you so. case closed ← ok heres one thats good. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ssPageName=WDVW its a viper lcd alarm with remote starter. but its only 125 b\c its refurbished. but thats not bad right? what do you guys think. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5739000078&rd=1 and what do you guys think of this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5735547723&rd=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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