Remote start

[m4rkw]

With this crazy heat I've been looking at remote start systems. They're not that expensive to buy, I found a pretty highly rated kit for only about £160, not sure how much installation would be.

Anyone ever messed around with these? Apparently they are legal if someone is within 1000 feet of the car, so would be fine to fire the car up to cool it down half an hour before going somewhere. Not sure its ideal for the engine to be idling that long though.

[NemesisUK]

Not sure where the 1000ft comes from but leaving a car unattended with the engine running is an offence. As is idling the engine for a prolonged period.

If you have a private driveway this may be ok but the left idling may still be a problem, if someone complains. Also check how your insurer views the modification.

Must admit my RC cools down very quickly. I use the global opening, windows and sunroof and get in and start the car, turn on the seat ventilation and drive off. The extra ventilation through the open windows removes the excessive heat, the a/c quickly pumps out chilled air. Then I close the windows. Bliss...

[Phil xxkr]

On 8/11/2020 at 7:24 AM, m4rkw said:

With this crazy heat I've been looking at remote start systems. They're not that expensive to buy, I found a pretty highly rated kit for only about £160, not sure how much installation would be.

Anyone ever messed around with these? Apparently they are legal if someone is within 1000 feet of the car, so would be fine to fire the car up to cool it down half an hour before going somewhere. Not sure its ideal for the engine to be idling that long though.

Hi Mark, did you get any further with this? 

[m4rkw]

Nah didn't bother