02-02-2010
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Where to go for Remote Start?
I want to get a Remote Start system installed on the Envoy, and wondering if anyone has any knowledge and where to go for it? I've never gotten this installed on a vehicle before so just want to get some good input on it before I do.
I know I can just go to Best Buy, but if there's a decent ma & pop store that does a better job, I kind of like those kinds of places as I feel they tend to take more pride and care in their work.
Anyhow, the only stipulation is I'd like to have the new remote to be able to lock/unlock the doors also so that it can replace my current OEM remote. That way I'm not stuck with two remotes on the one key chain. I don't care to have the big fancy paging remotes, just something simple with a couple buttons for lock/unlock the doors, and obviouslly one for starting the car remotely.
That's all, let me hear what you think!
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02-02-2010
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Cottage Grove
Drives: Silver '02 IS300, Blue '06 Suzuki SV1000
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
I had one installed at Mach 1 about 4 years ago and they did a pretty good job. Price was reasonable, but I don't remember what they charged.
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02-02-2010
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: edward lake
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
Pm craig. There is a car audio/custom shop that gets parts from his store. The guy is fast and has the best deals around. He told craig like 150.00 installed with power lock noids for Aly's dads truck. I just can't think of the shops name.
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02-02-2010
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immune from paybans
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
Do it yourself! I've done a few, it's really not that bad if you get yourself a wiring diagram.
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02-02-2010
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Big Turbo Monster
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Hopkins
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
Best buy did a good job on my Civic.
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02-02-2010
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R U DTF bro?
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
Talk to 311evo, he used to be (maybe still is) an installer for Best Buy.
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02-02-2010
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Kevin
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Shoreview
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
Aftermarket remote starts are typically shitty quality and fail in a short time or start doing funny things. We fixed them all the time at the shop I worked at. (By removing them! lol) OEM ones are the best.
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02-02-2010
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immune from paybans
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
I love my clifford system. I've had it for five years and never failed. Well the remote broke once but that was my fault. Same make as Viper or any of the high end DEI systems.
Emily got a cheapo system and it broke after a year, I'd recommend buying a nice one if you do.
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02-02-2010
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Shit Rocket Pilot
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Shoreview, MN
Drives: 2003 Evolution VIII
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
My friend and his wife both had remote starts installed in their cars at the Roseville Ultimate Electronics, both extremely happy with the units and the work done. My roommate works for Ultimate and helps manage the stores around here, you can bitch at him if you have any problems there.
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02-03-2010
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
Around where, Shoreview? That's not too far from me, I actually work in Shoreview. If you know someone there, that's always a plus to me (maybe they'll throw in a free donut or something
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02-03-2010
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
I had a Viper installed at Mach 1 quite a few years ago. Good service.
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12-23-2010
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
For future reference, I went here to http://remotelystartedmn.com/index.php
It's a guy out of his garage, but the prices are great and it only took him an hour to install. I guess he is shutting down for the season, but has someone he refers work to.
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12-23-2010
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: lino lakes
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
Mach 1
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12-23-2010
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Pewp Champion
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
I was looking there as that was where I was going to get Katy's car done. But it says he's done for a couple months...?
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12-23-2010
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blaine, MN
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
Yeah, I asked him about it. He says he was getting slow and his other job is going over 40 hrs a week.
However, he has a friend that does the same thing that he is referring people to, my cousin also has a guy that does the same work with Python systems I believe if you want to try that route.
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12-23-2010
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hutch
Drives: Evo VIII and 96' Buick Park Ave
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
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Originally Posted by Kracka
Talk to 311evo, he used to be (maybe still is) an installer for Best Buy.
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Not anymore, I worked at a custom audio/remote start place for about 4 years, and after a year at Worst Buy I had enough.
If you're going to get it done at a best buy though, the guys at the Minnetonka store (accross from the Mazaratti (SP?) dealership) are excellent. They do high quality work, and they do it quick. That's the only store I would trust.
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Originally Posted by sleepydsm
Aftermarket remote starts are typically shitty quality and fail in a short time or start doing funny things. We fixed them all the time at the shop I worked at. (By removing them! lol) OEM ones are the best.
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No, they dont. I had to deal with a lot of dumbass dealerships that would blame everything on the remote start. I would remove everything for them, and then look! all of the problems are still there! Viper units for example are high quality and hardly ever fail. If something isn't working properly, it's an installation issue and not a hardware issue.
OEM remote starts are kind of a joke. They'll get the job done, but that's like comparing a Nokia from 1999 and an iphone/droid. They'll both do the main task, but one will have a lot more options/expandibility/uses.
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12-23-2010
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
I like the Compustar stuff. Seems like it's decent stuff, at an affordable price. So if anyone can recommend somewhere that sells, and installs, Compustar setups please let me know
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12-23-2010
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hutch
Drives: Evo VIII and 96' Buick Park Ave
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
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Originally Posted by Halon
I like the Compustar stuff. Seems like it's decent stuff, at an affordable price. So if anyone can recommend somewhere that sells, and installs, Compustar setups please let me know
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Compustar is decent along with astrostart.
Just order one online and get a vehicle diagram from the12volt.com. I'm guessing you could handle it pretty well.
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12-23-2010
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Finally Tuned...
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
I put mine in myself. You can do it.
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12-23-2010
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Re: Where to go for Remote Start?
I'm sure I "can", but I don't want to. It's for the ladies Daily Driver, and it's her xmas present. I just want to have it installed by a pro, and I'd prefer to avoid Best Buy, while at the same time avoid Joe's Basement Backyard Git 'R Done Shack. Just find someone or somewhere reputable.
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