Successful Remote Start Installers DFW
01-02-2019, 08:27 AM
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01-03-2019, 09:13 AM
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Can someone explain the use of a remote starter? They waste gas, coke the engine, unnecessarily pollute, cost money, screw up the keyless entry system, add another remote control etc.
Get in the car, drive it without undue load and put the seat warmers on if you are cold or am I missing something?
Get in the car, drive it without undue load and put the seat warmers on if you are cold or am I missing something?
01-03-2019, 11:06 AM
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Don'f forget those of us in South Florida. During the summer, a car sitting in the sun gets over 120 deg in under an hour. The scariest thing in a car that hot when getting in...metal!
01-04-2019, 10:58 PM
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01-07-2019, 05:31 PM
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Yeah I’d have a hard time trusting Best Buy not to break my trim panels during the install. The only connected car and certified Viper installer I found was Tint World in Grapevine but they claimed Viper only works on Canadian 2018 Q7s currently. Suggested the Conpustar setup + Drone Mobile, however the T harness is on backorder until April. Car Toys is another option though I’m not 100% confident in their work. I may be doing it on my own then figuring out the subscription details later.
01-10-2019, 06:56 AM
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I don't have a remote starter (nor ever have), but I've gotten in cars are -20 and 110 F, I think the 110 is worse, having the air running a bit ahead of time is nice. On the other hand, when it gets cold enough (<0F) letting the car warm up a bit is probably prudent.
Generally I think its just a convenience thing of not getting into a car that's too warm/cold. Although some people have pets or other reasons they may wish to leave it run. In cold weather getting the windows defrosted/iced can be nice too.
Generally I think its just a convenience thing of not getting into a car that's too warm/cold. Although some people have pets or other reasons they may wish to leave it run. In cold weather getting the windows defrosted/iced can be nice too.
01-19-2019, 06:26 PM
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For anyone in the Texas DFW area, Tint World in Grapevine has now installed their first remote start system on a 2018 Q7 (or any MKII Q7 for that matter). $788 for Compustar’s 3X lock remote start as well as Drone Mobile. All systems working as expected so far. Just need to set the HVAC controls with the buried FOB. The system is plug and play, very easy install for a DIYer. No cut wires or splices. Uses a nice T-Harness.
