Here it is: SAFE Remote Start for MANUAL!

[StereoInstaller1]

Hi Luke,

I might be interested in one of these 2-way transmitter set-ups (that's the one with the screen right?), I have the money right now to pay you, but I'm a bit confused. No offense but it doesn't seem like everything was thought through, like with the brake pedal/e-brake thing. So if I'm parked in a hill, I need to balance the pedal and e-brake as if I was shifting gears with the clutch/gas?

Also, I've never wired anything before, but I really want to learn, and I plan on doing a sound system and e36 window switch swap at the same time. Is this remote start feature far beyond my capabilities? Or if I took my sweet time and followed instructions would I be able to tackle it? I would most definitely need your tech support, I'm a total wiring noob but my dad is an electrical engineer so I'm sure I have all the tools to get it done somewhere haha, you seem like you're willing to stand behind your product all the way and I appreciate that.

If you don't mind can you give me as many details as you can? I want to know all the ways that I could possibly set off the remote-start the wrong way because I have bad luck sometimes.

I also have a couple more questions. What is the e-brake circuit? Is that when you pull up the e-brake, there should be a light on the dash indicating that? I don't think mine works... how would I go about fixing it? If I want it I'll send you payment asap, today or tomorrow.

I must say your prices are very reasonable as well. How sensitive is this alarm? Is there any way I could increase the sensitivity by adding more sensors, or would that just get complicated? How would it work if I wanted to add the trunk pop feature, does this setup already come with it or would I need to buy a separate module? Would I be able to add up a backup battery/siren in the future like the one viper sells or something?

Thanks,
Darius

Darius, yeah, I think in operation it is about as good as you are gonna get, considering the limitations of installers and customers: the thing is pretty seamless really. I mean you get where you are going, yank the ebrake and drop the foot brake if on a hill...open the door, get out and walk away. Pretty simple in all reality...and if the car shuts off immediately, you know the brake pedal was on too long.

No, it isn't perfect, but it is light years ahead of anything else!

Now, about that "trunk pop"...oh boy, I SO miss that feature! I hacked my supposedly "un poppable" 1977 Chevy Nova and was able to make it pop, but having spent zillions of hours trying to figure a way to make the E30 trunk latch pop I gave up...like 5 years ago. I have thought about hacking in the GM "pull down" system (like an old F Body) or even just swapping to a basic latch/solenoid...but now I am on a different groove: I wanna motorize my trunk lid.

Think of how bad ass that would be: opening and closing via remote!

I want to remove the latch altogether. I think the motorized headlight system will work (F body again!) to open and close the lid. I am still searching for a solenoid that will pop the hood, too. Tried the classic Honda starter solenoid, would have done great if I could get it to make torque for the first 5mm of "throw", but it has none.

Yeah, I have been fiddling with all of this crap for quite some time!

Definitely interested in something simple (as mentioned in my email to you a little while back), using the e46 key fob unit thingies.

Let me know when testing is completed, and I'll go with one of the basic kits with the remote start :)


Riaz

Riaz, guys, ain't gonna happen. E46 nor flip key is able to interface with this system: different coding is one thing, but a whole different type of signal frequency is another.

Sorry!

Ooooh, so even turning the ignition off with the key doesn't turn it off? I get it now!! :D

Matt

I knew that would make sense sooner or later.

Wish I could have done that damn vid: my camera would have done great.

I am gonna order a couple of systems today. Anyone who wants to play guinea pig right now can get $25 off their order if I receive a $100 deposit to my PayPal before noon tomorrow, 3/23/10.

Keep in mind I have to order, wait for them to ship to me, build, test, program and then ship to you WHILE I write the install guide and take pics and stuff...so if you want that discount, it is still gonna be a couple of weeks at best until you have this product in your hands.

Oh yeah: quick disclaimer: I expect you guys to keep the information I am going to give you pretty much confidential. You know it is my intellectual property, but you also know how much I share stuff in general.

I am an open book kind of guy, but basically don't fuck me over and all and I is good.

-like someone is gonna make millions off this shit anyway, right?


Also, if you die or get hurt or you have any kind of damage, you are (duh) on your own. No liability for me, baby! You are dealing with sensitive electrical and electronic components directly related to the running of your car. Things can easily be damaged or cause damage to happen, so just to be clear: I accept NO LIABILITY for whatever this system may or may not do.

Oh just a FYI: if anyone were to cut the small loop of wire that jumpers between L1 and L2 on the main circuit board, this alarm would then become dangerous, allowing the vehicle to start without use of the parking brake circuit.

If anyone should attempt this very dangerous procedure and possibly even reprogram the system to operate as if the vehicle were equipped with an automatic transmission this system would be very dangerous to operate, possibly illegal.

Just so we are clear. DO NOT cut that loop. The car could then start in gear: VERY dangerous.

Luke

[StereoInstaller1]

how much for remote start without any of this ebrake leave the car running shenanigans?

Same system, same price.

[Cyrix2k]

Ok, my question is - "Can the starter over power the parking brake?" I, along with pretty much everyone I know, parks their car in gear. I could see it being left in gear by accident pretty easily.

[dashboardmonkey]

Ok, my question is - "Can the starter over power the parking brake?" I, along with pretty much everyone I know, parks their car in gear. I could see it being left in gear by accident pretty easily.

all depends on how strong your E-brake is, my 86, no the starter would not over power, the 84 yes it could.

in short, if your E-brake is adjusted properly it could not.

[eu teo]

pictures, of remotes and stuff?

[StereoInstaller1]

[E30Nova]

Eew, that remote looks like it belongs on a Honda. :(

Matt

[accident]

Eew, that remote looks like it belongs on a Honda. :(

Matt

Probably my only beef with Scytek. Their shit is cheap and works awesome, but ALL of their remotes are carbon fiber print painted :(

[StereoInstaller1]

Ok, my question is - "Can the starter over power the parking brake?" I, along with pretty much everyone I know, parks their car in gear. I could see it being left in gear by accident pretty easily.

Question is moot: you cannot get out of the car with it running while it is gear.

You didn't read this post very well, did you?

[StereoInstaller1]

Yeah, I agree. Lemme see if I can get the old ones, like i still use. They weren't that bullshit CF crap.

[dnova89]

Alright well here's the deal... i've never wired anything before, would this be easier to install than say if I went out and bought the latest viper set-up? Or would it be just about the same difficulty? Not to sound like a monster, but I'm just letting you know now if I purchase this I'm probably going to be asking you a million questions :( but if you can bare with me enough to help me get the job done then i'll be very grateful lol. I also plan to be installing a head unit and 4 speakers, along with an amp for those speakers from my other car into my e30 at the same time.

Would I be able to add things like shock sensors, tilt sensors, back-up battery sirens from a different company to this setup? I found some pretty cheap deals on Amazon for the viper accessory stuff. I was wondering if I could get those and install it in addition with your product. I'm spending a lot of money on this car, I already spent about $3600, i only bought the car for $2800, and I'm not even close to done, so I want the works in terms of security.

[StereoInstaller1]

A "newbie" even attempting a basic alarm install is just begging for trouble.

My goal is to make this so simple that even a total newb can handle a very advanced install like this.

And yes, you can add all kinds of stuff to this alarm

[dnova89]

Alright cool, also I didn't get my previous questions from my earlier post answered about the parking brake circuit haha. If my e-brake is up, am I supposed to have a light on the dash indicating it? I'll have to check if mine is working, I don't remember seeing that light before. If it's not working, what would be the first steps in repairing it? Also I would appreciate a list of possible ways the remote start could go wrong, just so I know what to avoid. I don't want to accidentally find out one day lol. I should be ready to pay you in a couple days if I want it, I have the money I'm just deciding between this and viper depending if my friend's shop can hook it up with the install. If not then I'll buy this and do it myself. Thanks for the info Luke!

[Cyrix2k]

Question is moot: you cannot get out of the car with it running while it is gear.

You didn't read this post very well, did you?

It's remote start. I am under the impression there is no neutral safety switch so it checks if the parking brake is engaged. That means you could try to remotely start the car IN GEAR with the parking brake engaged. Am I mistaken?

[StereoInstaller1]

Yes, you are mistaken.

You must get out of the car with the engine running.

How you gonna do that with it in gear?

That is why this is a safe "manual transmission" remote start.