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Halon
02-02-2010, 12:31 PM
I want to get a Remote Start system installed on the Envoy, and wondering if anyone has any knowledge and where to go for it? I've never gotten this installed on a vehicle before so just want to get some good input on it before I do.

I know I can just go to Best Buy, but if there's a decent ma & pop store that does a better job, I kind of like those kinds of places as I feel they tend to take more pride and care in their work.

Anyhow, the only stipulation is I'd like to have the new remote to be able to lock/unlock the doors also so that it can replace my current OEM remote. That way I'm not stuck with two remotes on the one key chain. I don't care to have the big fancy paging remotes, just something simple with a couple buttons for lock/unlock the doors, and obviouslly one for starting the car remotely.

That's all, let me hear what you think!

Kevin 1G Drummer
02-02-2010, 12:43 PM
I had one installed at Mach 1 about 4 years ago and they did a pretty good job. Price was reasonable, but I don't remember what they charged.

TkrPerformance
02-02-2010, 01:17 PM
Pm craig. There is a car audio/custom shop that gets parts from his store. The guy is fast and has the best deals around. He told craig like 150.00 installed with power lock noids for Aly's dads truck. I just can't think of the shops name.

asshanson
02-02-2010, 02:10 PM
Do it yourself! I've done a few, it's really not that bad if you get yourself a wiring diagram.

slowbubblecar
02-02-2010, 06:19 PM
Best buy did a good job on my Civic.

Kracka
02-02-2010, 06:30 PM
Talk to 311evo, he used to be (maybe still is) an installer for Best Buy.

sleepydsm
02-02-2010, 07:15 PM
Aftermarket remote starts are typically shitty quality and fail in a short time or start doing funny things. We fixed them all the time at the shop I worked at. (By removing them! lol) OEM ones are the best.

asshanson
02-02-2010, 11:39 PM
I love my clifford system. I've had it for five years and never failed. Well the remote broke once but that was my fault. Same make as Viper or any of the high end DEI systems.

Emily got a cheapo system and it broke after a year, I'd recommend buying a nice one if you do.

Matt D.
02-02-2010, 11:55 PM
My friend and his wife both had remote starts installed in their cars at the Roseville Ultimate Electronics, both extremely happy with the units and the work done. My roommate works for Ultimate and helps manage the stores around here, you can bitch at him if you have any problems there. :)

Halon
02-03-2010, 04:15 PM
Around where, Shoreview? That's not too far from me, I actually work in Shoreview. If you know someone there, that's always a plus to me (maybe they'll throw in a free donut or something :)