True or Not True
 

So my wife has been to a couple of different places and was going to get me an automatic car starter (or remote car starter) for Christmas but was told it cannot be installed on the Brz?
True or not True?

I'm not sure about the automatic but with my manual I have to have the clutch depressed to start.

remote start is not available right now because of the keyless start.

You would think by now they would have made the remote start adaptable to the keyless start as more and more car's are being made with this function! It makes sense, but it's time for a company to get on that!
Thanks for the info though!

I know there is a remote start function with an aftermarket 'push button start" mod. @Stormalong has one. His is also an automatic. It's an FR-S, but I can't imagine there would be any difference.

Edit:
Found it... It's called EasyGo

DIY link.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39313


EasyGo website
http://easygosystem.com/application_...plicationID=45

You can hide a key inside the car permanently if it's a simple transponder I beleive.

But the car won't lock if you do.

There are remote start options for most keyless cars. You just need to find an actual expert on the topic.

I work at FS and our installer laughed when I mentioned this. There are plenty of ways to do it (and properly).

False. OEM remote car starter accessory for keyless start right off Subie Japan's website for the BRZ:

http://www.subaru.jp/accessory/brz/d...ist/dr_04.html

See if japanparts.com can get you that.

Nice! Thanks for all the info everyone. I just needed to dig a little deeper.
Will be checking into it as I am sick of jumping into my car when its minus a million outside!!

i need a car starter!

Compustart works on both the manual and the automatic. Granted Manual a lot harder to do. We do them here in Calgary at Country Hills Toyota!
403.516.5208

Any Questions let me know!
Torsten

Why would you want a remote starter? It seems like the worst idea ever.

'Hello, cylinder walls. I hate you. Have some of this (and i'll be out in 10 minutes)..'

Well, once you have it you never go back....

I agree you shouldn't start the car much more than a few minutes before you intend to drive. Five max, which is plenty to start warming up the car.

I guess you don't drive your car in the winter.....or you must have heated parking and never have to scrape your windows or grab a steering wheel at -30. Lucky you!
Obviously you don't want to idle your vehicle for a long period of time, but most people start there car in winter and let it run for a little before driving. have you noticed how high it idles when you start it when cold (or maybe you don't?). It needs to "warm up" slightly before driving (oil/fluids etc)....actually better for your car than just starting and immediately driving.
A remote start allows this to be done from the comfort of the indoors!

The most effective and safe way for a car to warm up is by driving gently at low rpm, not at idle. For the car to warm up enough to start clearing your windows, or warm up your steering wheel, you are letting it idle far too long and are causing damage. That doesn't mean you'll destroy your engine, however over the years it could mean loss of performance or other minor troubles.

If that's a risk you're willing to take for your own comfort then go ahead. But don't go convincing others that it's harmless because it's not. Personally I keep gloves and a warm toque in the car, -30 here last week no problem.

Whatever damage is done by a few minutes of idling on cold days over the car's life will likely not equate to any appreciable difference in performance....unless you are planning to keep the car for 10 years. I for one am not, and love getting into a warm/cool car with my remote starter.