[Long_Wang]

Thanks but 16 yrs of no issues, I'll take my chances.

I don't park on inclines much either. When I do I know how to turn my tires into a curb.

And ebrake, in gear or not if you park on ice the car will slide regardless.

[gary88]

Doesn't BMW advise against remote starts since it says in the manual it's best to just start up and drive?

[mkPOTO]

Originally Posted by gary88

Doesn't BMW advise against remote starts since it says in the manual it's best to just start up and drive?

it does, but many dont wnat to wait lol

[AlexMilwaukee]

So how much is the installation from your friend? I have seen it asked a few times and still no answer... Might be interested depending on the price.

[Markyd83]

Mark give me a price for a 08 civic installed please.

[sterz85]

does somebody have a friend that works at best buy?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/idatasta...&skuId=1574009

[codyfunk]

I can get those. We are a compustar pro dealer

[sterz85]

Originally Posted by codyfunk

I can get those. We are a compustar pro dealer

at what price? group-buy maybe?

[mkPOTO]

is there a version for the e39? my beater needs one.. and my friend has run out of units, he will be restocked next week

[WRichieX]

Originally Posted by SP3333D

Technically yes, there is something that goes in to verify that the car is in neutral before it will start. I have heard some horror stories about cars getting started and running through garage walls before. I have never come across a shop willing to do one.

This happened to me when I had my WRX. I Valet my car at a club and they parked it in a garage right next door. I come out and give my ticket to the guy, 30 sec later, I see my car just take off and go right into the bouncers SUV. We were both pretty pissed.

[Long_Wang]

That's why I 1 don't valet and 2 wouldn't give them the remote start if I did.

[sterz85]

after driving my gf's caddy for a week and falling in love with the ability to remote start the car from the phone, i've decided its a must now

here's my plan after some research

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/idatasta...=bmw&lp=1&cp=1

the iData works with Drone Mobile which allows me to start the car from my phone:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...droneapp&hl=en

the only hold up is, i'm not sure if want to install it on my e90 or wait to see if i'll be picking up a x5

[mkPOTO]

so the idata allows you to remote start with a phone?

[sterz85]

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

so the idata allows you to remote start with a phone?

The Idata along with the Droid mobile (there's a separate accessory you have to purchase) will let you start it from your phone.

The idata alone will let you start your car by pushing the lock button 3 times but you have to be close to the car (similar to the videos i posted above). to me, that's not good enough as my remote doesn't have a very good range to even unlock the doors

[B34MR_BOY]

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

aftermarket (viper unit) he is looking into several bmw models and see what modules will work and not

Is the offer still up ?

[gary88]

I'm going to assume no.