hey guys its my first winter with the TL and im not really looking forward to it. hate waking up early morning when its cold and i would HATE to run outside just to start my car. so anyways im looking at the python 4203 remote start and i was just wondering what everyones opinion is? the remote looks nice and simple and all i really need is for it to what its supposed to do. price for the remote +labor(280)+keyless entry(30)+alarm disarm(15)+ key bypass (40)is around 360 altogether.

do you guys know if theres a better remote or should i just buy the remote myself and pay for everything else or just take what im being offered?

 

you might as well get a viper 5901 or 5902 alarm with the remote start cause in the end you might be spending the same amount. the only difference between the two is the 5902 has a color screen remote while the 5901 has a lcd remote. all the other features are the same. I just installed the 5901 on my S and I love it!! there's a very good diy on here and I followed it exactly. I only had programming issues cause I'm not experienced in alarm installs. It was my first install ever and I did pretty good.

 

5901 usually goes for about 650 installed with the bypass. If all you want is keyless and remote start then the python should work for you!

 

i guess i should mention that im just looking to spend around 300-350ish. not really looking for any top of the line sort of product. i just want to have a remote starter with some good range and be able to use all the same functions as my blade key. i believe the python 4203 has a 2000 feet range? i want something that can reach my car from say inside a mall all the way out to the parking lot.

 

2000ft really isn't that far, especially when you consider enviromental factors I would say you'd get 50% of that. I would like for a barebones remote starter with a 1-mile range. I believe Avital(cheaper line for DEI) has one.

 

i got the python 991, pretty much the same thing as the viper 5901, installed for $350 plus $60 for the canmax400dei.

 

hmm the python 991 looks like an interesting remote and a 1mile radius sounds like a good deal to me

 

Has anyone had any long term issues with remote starters in their TL. I have a a mt so it'll be a pain trying to find a shop that will do the install but I'm curious as to any issues in the long run.

 

I had my Compustar installed a week after I bought the car in 2007. Range is the only problem with the unit I have, but never any problems with it.

 

check into some factory refurbished devices too... www.gooddeals18.com is where I bought a python alarm/remote start that I used for 3 years without a single problem.

I would only go DEI as they have the BEST products out for alarm/remote start.

 

Oh and before you buy an alarm/remote start yourself ... make sure you either install it yourself or find a shop that will install products you bring to them. A lot of places will not...just an FYI...

 

Does anyone know to do the install on a MT.....how do you bypass the clutch pedal?

 

Look at hte Compustar units, they are one of the few companies that make a RS specifically for MT. I wouldn't do it any other way and most shops will not risk it to install a RS on MT car.

 

yea i know thats my biggest problem finding a shop.

 

Any authorized Compustar dealer will do it, they have a few unit specifically designed for MT cars.

 

Take a look at this:

http://www.compustar.com/products/pro/RF-P1B-SS.html

5000' range, 1 button, works with your factory blade key. Use the new transmitter to unlock during remote start since the factory key will not do it.

Should be ~$425ish installed.

 

Its pretty easy to do on a manual tranny, you will need to figure out which wire gives a ground when the pedel is pressed down, then you connect that to the status output via a relay

 

Jimbo you lazy butt ;P im getting the viper 5901 soon hehe. plus with work discount

 

come to 6 ave well hook yo ass up

 

Just got smart start installed in my S, love it so far.

 

Have any of you tried to go the route of getting your remote start to work with your factory key fob (ie- by pushing the lock and unlock at same time it starts?)?

I know I have read posts that say when its in remote start you have to use the physical key to unlock etc, but I really just don't want two key chains.

 

I have never heard of or seen any remote start that doesn't allow you to lock or unlock while its in remote start.