Remote Starter

JJ Newel · 04-19-2006, 06:14 PM

Hey I was thinking of getting one of those remotes that allow you to start your car will your outside of your car that they sell at walmart. Do you think this will work with my 2002 Impala?

tractorboy · 04-19-2006, 07:54 PM

What does it say on the box. If you saw the kit on Walmarts website, try and get the name and go to the manufacturers web site. They will have the most accurate info.

how about this

http://www.slickcar.com/remote-starters.asp

impala.il · 04-25-2006, 01:20 PM

i recomend you to install an autoloc's product. they are good, i work with they'r products a lot, with only satisfied custumers.

check out they'r website:
www.autoloc.com

Dima.

MT-2500 · 04-27-2006, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Newel

Hey I was thinking of getting one of those remotes that allow you to start your car will your outside of your car that they sell at walmart. Do you think this will work with my 2002 Impala?

Pitch that wall mart stuff in the trash can.
If you are going to do it get a top of the line one and get a good installation.

Here is a little info from a professional installer.
Bulldog, Boa, and Design Tech are the 3 no no's. They have the cheapest componets. Bulldog is actually based here in Ohio but again, what do you get for $45? Boa and Design Tech are made by Directed Electronics which is the worlds largest alarm company. They recent bought Design Tech so they're still Design Tech by design. Boa on the other hand is simular to it's counterparts like Viper, Python, and Clifford. The only problem is they REALLY cheapened them up.

Yes, I do see alot of Bulldogs during Xmas. I charge a flat fee of $100 plus parts with no warranty on product obviously. So, the person buys one for $45 then me $100=$145 when maybe $25 more they could have a much nicer one with full warranty. The biggest problem with the cheap ones is range. Also, like when I sell my Compustar or higher end Python units, I can do driver priority unlock, domelight supervision and other things too that can't be done with the cheap ones.

One more thing to add is that they have a high failure rate out of the box. I had a guy during the Xmas rush sechedule 3 Bulldogs to be installed. One for him, wife, and in-law. He wanted his done first, before Xmas and set up times for the other 2. First one didn't do anything, called him and he dropped off another. That one did something but not sure what??? He then came back, unwrapped the one he had for the in-laws, I plugged it in and it worked fine. He then decided to buy 2 from me, and took back the other 2. Then about the 3 week in January came back to have me install one of mine in his car and take the Bulldog out!!!

Also you might want to read this.
http://www.batauto.com/cgi-bin/Forum...ber=26739&pid=

ponchonutty · 04-29-2006, 07:55 PM

MT, I'm flattered that you took the time to copy one of my posts but please if you do, make it my quote. You got this from http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...boa%2C+bulldog on post #15

Anyhoo, Autoloc isn't that great either. The big 2 things that make the difference in remote starters is range and longevity of the remotes. Compustar has the best all around systems with DEI (Python, Viper, Valet, ect.) being 2nd. Also, do yourself a favor and have it professionaly installed. Those Impalas have enought electrical problems as they are.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MT-2500

Pitch that wall mart stuff in the trash can.
If you are going to do it get a top of the line one and get a good installation.

Here is a little info from a professional installer.
Bulldog, Boa, and Design Tech are the 3 no no's. They have the cheapest componets. Bulldog is actually based here in Ohio but again, what do you get for $45? Boa and Design Tech are made by Directed Electronics which is the worlds largest alarm company. They recent bought Design Tech so they're still Design Tech by design. Boa on the other hand is simular to it's counterparts like Viper, Python, and Clifford. The only problem is they REALLY cheapened them up.

Yes, I do see alot of Bulldogs during Xmas. I charge a flat fee of $100 plus parts with no warranty on product obviously. So, the person buys one for $45 then me $100=$145 when maybe $25 more they could have a much nicer one with full warranty. The biggest problem with the cheap ones is range. Also, like when I sell my Compustar or higher end Python units, I can do driver priority unlock, domelight supervision and other things too that can't be done with the cheap ones.

One more thing to add is that they have a high failure rate out of the box. I had a guy during the Xmas rush sechedule 3 Bulldogs to be installed. One for him, wife, and in-law. He wanted his done first, before Xmas and set up times for the other 2. First one didn't do anything, called him and he dropped off another. That one did something but not sure what??? He then came back, unwrapped the one he had for the in-laws, I plugged it in and it worked fine. He then decided to buy 2 from me, and took back the other 2. Then about the 3 week in January came back to have me install one of mine in his car and take the Bulldog out!!!

Also you might want to read this.
http://www.batauto.com/cgi-bin/Forum...ber=26739&pid=

MT-2500 · 04-30-2006, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponchonutty

MT, I'm flattered that you took the time to copy one of my posts but please if you do, make it my quote. You got this from http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...boa%2C+bulldog on post #15

Anyhoo, Autoloc isn't that great either. The big 2 things that make the difference in remote starters is range and longevity of the remotes. Compustar has the best all around systems with DEI (Python, Viper, Valet, ect.) being 2nd. Also, do yourself a favor and have it professionaly installed. Those Impalas have enought electrical problems as they are.

10-4
Ponchonutty
Sorry about that next time I will make it your quote I had just copyed part of it but will get it all the next time with the quote.
Glad to see you helping out here.
Good info
MT

ponchonutty · 05-10-2006, 06:14 PM

No problem. Again, didn't mean to jump you but I've had people pirate my stuff before and I didn't like it.

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