I'm looking at setting up a remote start for my 128i manual transmission. All the local security installers say they can't do it for a manual. Here's what I've figured out so far.
Base Required Items
- Fortin INT-BMW2 $150.00 Handles Push to Start Interface and Manual Trans
http://fortin.ca/en/products/alpha-series/int-bmw2/
- Fortin EVO-ALL $60.00 Handles body interface and Key FOB security
http://fortin.ca/en/products/evo-series/evo-all/
- Key Fob for security override $240.00 Obtain from local BMW dealer
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$450.00
Option 1) 2-Way Remote start. 1 mile range. Have to carry two remotes.
- Remote Control Unit Estimate $170.00 Compustar 2W9000FM-AS, 1-mile range, 2-way
Will have to mount antenna in window.
- Base Required Items $450.00
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$620.00
Option 2) Smart Phone is remote start 2-Way. Requires yearly subscription. $50/year.
- Cheap basic remote start $60.00 Compustar CS800-S????? Will not use remotes or antenna
- Smart phone Remote control unit. $150.00 Compustar Drone.
- Base Required Items $450.00
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$600.00
The links above have links to the installation manuals that give more details on installing.
So what are the thoughts? Am I headed the right direction or is there a better way.