Robo C20Let
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Hello
i just bought an evo and i was thinking on cold mornings it would be easier to start the engine and wait for it to warm up while i gte ready for work
the question is it has a non standard imobiliser so would that effect the remote start and what system could i use (i dont want a full alarm like a clifford as the one on at the min is mint)
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connollygt30
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My clifford has remote start but its not set up,wouldnt mind it working in this weather to be honset
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Brett
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Why? Sure you were supposed to just get in cars and go.
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Robo C20Let
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quote:
Originally posted by loafofbrett
Why? Sure you were supposed to just get in cars and go.
read the first post
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Brett
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Yeah and? Warm it up before work you said, I'm not thick. No modern car user manual tells you to warm the car up first.
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connollygt30
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Your not thick?...you sound it
Saves scrapping the windows and being cold as a cunt waiting for the heating to get hot
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Brett
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Says the grammar king....
That's what De-icer is for, tosser.
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Brett
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Look, I don't want an argument, just what I've been told and read countless times
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You need to warm your car before starting out in cold weather: FALSE.
Idling isn't an effective way to warm up your car in the winter -- driving away is. Today's engine and fluid technology is designed to start working as soon as you turn the key (or at lease once your windshield is defrosted). Not only does idling waste gas and cause pollution, it can actually cause damage to your vehicle.
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McWillster
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 Your replys have been comical. More please!
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Robo C20Let
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ok well u can de ice your car and watch the windows fog up, when you could just press a button in bed, put on your cloths and step out into a nice warm car plus its better for the engine to warm up on tick over
dont start calling people names, dont act like a little boy
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connollygt30
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If you look like a fanny just pick on the grammer - never fails eh
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Robo C20Let
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quote:
Originally posted by loafofbrett
Look, I don't want an argument, just what I've been told and read countless times
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You need to warm your car before starting out in cold weather: FALSE.
Idling isn't an effective way to warm up your car in the winter -- driving away is. Today's engine and fluid technology is designed to start working as soon as you turn the key (or at lease once your windshield is defrosted). Not only does idling waste gas and cause pollution, it can actually cause damage to your vehicle.
yeah maybe on a little corsa 1.2 engine but im on about an evo engine which is far better than a 1.2
so your saying driving the car revving to 2500rpm on the same oil as it would at 100rpm on idle is better to warm it up......im not going to try it
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Brett
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I don't look like a fanny, nor did I start the name calling.
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John
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The evo should be started and driven away the same as a 1.2 corsa, de-icing etc is a different matter though.
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stubs
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quote:
Originally posted by Robo C20Let
ok well u can de ice your car and watch the windows fog up, when you could just press a button in bed, put on your cloths and step out into a nice warm car plus its better for the engine to warm up on tick over
dont start calling people names, dont act like a little boy
This is the real reason for remote start... if fitted correctly, it will turn on your heated seats/windows/mirrors etc.. aswell as put the heaters on. I've had it on most of my cars and I really miss it, it's such a nice luxury this time of year.
Also good in summer if you want to have the car cool down with the A/C before you get in it... esp if you have sweaty leather seats.
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stubs
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I think some people are misunderstanding Robo's 1st post... I don't think he's talking about warming the engine so it's ok to drive it, but rather warming the inside of the car & defrost the windows so it's more comfortable for him to drive it...
It also saves time because you're not spending time scraping the windows and waiting for the insides to de-mist.
I may be wrong though? - Robo??
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Simon
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I think everyone understood that, Brett is just being an arse 
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Brett
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I didn't set out to be, but loads of school kids jumped out of the woodwork and started calling me names and laughing at fact. Then Robo said "plus its better for the engine to warm up on tick over", which isn't necessarily true. I have no problem with Robo and clearly I'm upsetting his thread so I won't post any more about it
My advice to the original question would be to speak to an alarm technician, chances are whatever system you currently have would have an additional bit of kit you can bolt on.
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davieslim
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id love a remote start but really just to annoy my neighbours from the comfort of my own bed
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big eck
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It will be difficult I think to have remote start on the Evo because of the clutch issue, I used to just go into the car in the morning and let it tick over for 10 mins, it was nice and warm after and the car came up to temp much quicker.
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Robo C20Let
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i will have to do some tests see if it can be done its just a real pain going from a warm bed into a freezing car
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big eck
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Stop being lazy just go down let it tick over for 10 mins then away you go in a nice warm car.
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Robo C20Let
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round my area a car with its engine started would not be there lol
i am lazy and i like warmth lol
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CORSA NUT
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How the hell did this thread go so fucked up?? Simple question...Auto Start is awesome in the winter wether it's to stop you freezing your arse outside or for your engine.
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nathy_87
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If it's left running though an your not in it, and gets nicked, then insurance won't pay out.
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