|
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics All discussions about the first-gen Subaru BRZ coupe |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
11-24-2015, 08:57 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Drives: Subaru BRZ
Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 111
Thanks: 41
Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Remote starter or cover for winter?
I live in SW Ontario and it can get pretty cold here with lots of snow. My brz will be winter driven and live on our driveway. Should I get a cover to protect her from the worst of the weather, or as a friend suggested, get a remote starter to warm her up for a while before I climb in?
If you think a remote starter is the best bet, can you recommend one? I don't want anything but a starter, don't need the remote lock/unlock etc. I'd love one that works with my iPhone, just because ;-) But I'm unsure after looking around online what would do the trick for me. I am leaning toward a cover because yesterday it was just -4° and the driver window stuck. When it's -35° I'm still going to need to get to work! Sent from my iPhone |
11-25-2015, 12:07 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,561
Thanks: 34
Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
if you want a remote starter, BestBuy is going to have a deal on it soon (the poster claims on 11/28) that includes installation:
http://slickdeals.net/f/8293087-vipe...src=SiteSearch
__________________
|
11-25-2015, 12:24 AM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Drives: WRB Limited BRZ
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 696
Thanks: 450
Thanked 276 Times in 177 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
How would you start it up if it was a manual?
|
11-25-2015, 01:35 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,561
Thanks: 34
Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
there's a bypass module that you need to install for the BRZ (included in the link I linked above) since our car key has a chip in it. the kit I linked works for a manual car, but I do not know the specifics since I don't have it installed. however, my brother's STI has a remote start from Viper, along with an aftermarket alarm(and manual) and he needs to arm it via the key fob before shutting off the car in order for the remote start to work. if he doesn't manually arm the remote start prior to ignition cutoff, it won't work due to a safety switch or something similar to that.
__________________
|
11-26-2015, 11:19 AM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Drives: Subaru BRZ
Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 111
Thanks: 41
Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Mine's an auto so it should work without all that palava...?
Sent from my iPhone |
11-26-2015, 04:03 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Drives: 2015 Aozora BRZ
Location: Sarnia
Posts: 209
Thanks: 44
Thanked 80 Times in 51 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
another one from sarnia...nice!
and yes you can put starters on manuals, more of a pain basically you have to "arm" them first I would recommend avital (because I used to install them, and there the same manufacture of viper) there is also a model that will work with your iphone you can do a cover, but its just going to harm the paint, not to mention a pain in the ass every morning taking it off and on again |
The Following User Says Thank You to BlueSky For This Useful Post: | LWAA (11-26-2015) |
11-26-2015, 04:06 PM | #7 |
Not Bаnned Anymore
Join Date: Jan 2015
Drives: Heavily Modified FRS
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 9,827
Thanks: 14,918
Thanked 8,274 Times in 4,797 Posts
Mentioned: 355 Post(s)
Tagged: 374 Thread(s)
|
+1 to what bluesky said. I would 100% get a starter I have been using mine for 3 years now
No cover like he stated it will harm your paint. |
11-26-2015, 08:04 PM | #8 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Drives: Subaru BRZ
Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 111
Thanks: 41
Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Remote starter or cover for winter?
Quote:
Yep! You too? The iPhone ones I've seen require a monthly fee :-( I'll keep looking. So even the covers with fleece lining: http://www.ebay.ca/ulk/itm/180731743009 would be no good? I just want to try o avoid scraping the bloody car every day. Sent from my iPhone |
|
11-27-2015, 10:49 AM | #9 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Drives: 2015 Aozora BRZ
Location: Sarnia
Posts: 209
Thanks: 44
Thanked 80 Times in 51 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Yes sir And yes they have a monthly fee, pretty neat feature though I don't think so much the fleece lining, but the fact you'll be putting a car cover on a dirty car....we just had this discussion a few days ago too http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...10#post2453910 Its hard to say man I think people were 50/50 on the subject I have used a few covers and I just bought the proper BRZ cover, but I find it really tight |
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Remote starter on frs? | Brianbajnauth | Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum | 2 | 01-09-2014 06:31 PM |
remote starter install shops central NJ | blackraven1425 | NY / NJ / CT / PA | 8 | 02-20-2013 03:17 PM |
remote starter - thoughts | jarviz | Engine, Exhaust, Transmission | 11 | 11-21-2012 07:27 PM |
remote starter install | jarviz | NY / NJ / CT / PA | 3 | 11-21-2012 03:58 PM |
cold weather & remote starter | jarviz | Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum | 16 | 11-10-2012 06:03 AM |