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04-18-2008, 09:25 AM | #1 |
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aftmkt remote start?
What do you all think about the addition of a remote start? Would be more to deal with than the little tiny fob but in some areas, i could see where firing it up from the warmth of your home would be a nice thing to have... seen anyone doing it to the 3s?
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04-18-2008, 12:00 PM | #2 |
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Do you know if it can be done for this car?
According to my dealer it cant be done and if I try to install an aftermarket one they will void my warranty. I call BS on them but dont want to chance it when I get my car. The new altima coupe with push button start can be programmed at the dealer for a few hundred extra to have remote start right on the oem keyfob. Nothing changes, just hit the unlock and something else in a specific sequence and boom it starts. If nissan can do it im sure bmw can. Ask your dealer and see what they say. |
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04-18-2008, 07:44 PM | #3 |
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The dealer is right. It can't be done without compromising the warranty and the car's security.
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04-19-2008, 04:47 PM | #4 |
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I only recommend remote start to those who have a manual trans. and always park the car in gear.
Why do you want remote start?
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04-19-2008, 06:16 PM | #5 |
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04-19-2008, 11:37 PM | #8 |
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Remote start is a BAD idea IMO. Its NOT good to idle the 135i for more then a couple minutes MAX. If its cold outside get heated seats, warm it up for 30 seconds and drive it easy for a little while IMO.
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04-20-2008, 02:26 AM | #9 |
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[quote=Jeff1962;115417]Remote start is a BAD idea IMO. Its NOT good to idle the 135i for more then a couple minutes MAX. If its cold outside get heated seats, warm it up for 30 seconds and drive it easy for a little while IMO.[/quote
Why is it not good to idol for more than a few mins? Never heard of such a thing...on ANY car, not just the 135i.
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04-20-2008, 11:29 AM | #11 |
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wow, honestly I dont know what BMW guys have against remote starts.
Some have good points but the whole idea of a remote start is to have the car warm/cool when you get in.. so you dont come out of 100* weather and have to sweat in the car til it cools down or freeze until it warms up.. sure heated seats work but the wheel isnt heated and I sure hate to wear a coat while driving.. too bulky |
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08-27-2009, 08:03 PM | #13 |
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Buy a remote shock collars for dogs, hire a dwarf to wear it, have him live in your car. Solved.
... better gig than starring in S&M pornos, I imagine.
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