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sredish · 04-18-2008, 09:25 AM

What do you all think about the addition of a remote start? Would be more to deal with than the little tiny fob but in some areas, i could see where firing it up from the warmth of your home would be a nice thing to have... seen anyone doing it to the 3s?

malves85 · 04-18-2008, 12:00 PM

Do you know if it can be done for this car?

According to my dealer it cant be done and if I try to install an aftermarket one they will void my warranty. I call BS on them but dont want to chance it when I get my car.
The new altima coupe with push button start can be programmed at the dealer for a few hundred extra to have remote start right on the oem keyfob. Nothing changes, just hit the unlock and something else in a specific sequence and boom it starts. If nissan can do it im sure bmw can.
Ask your dealer and see what they say.

Mad Dragon · 04-18-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by malves85

Do you know if it can be done for this car?

According to my dealer it cant be done and if I try to install an aftermarket one they will void my warranty. I call BS on them but dont want to chance it when I get my car.

The dealer is right. It can't be done without compromising the warranty and the car's security.

gizmo · 04-19-2008, 04:47 PM

I only recommend remote start to those who have a manual trans. and always park the car in gear.

Why do you want remote start?

ansun · 04-19-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gizmo

I only recommend remote start to those who have a manual trans. and always park the car in gear.

Why do you want remote start?

why would you recommend it only for manual trans and always in park it in gear?

ichiban · 04-19-2008, 06:31 PM

^
I think it was a joke?

malves85 · 04-19-2008, 07:50 PM

Haha yea that was a joke. Do that with a manual car and see what happens. It might try to run away from you :-P

BMW Dreamer · 04-19-2008, 11:37 PM

Remote start is a BAD idea IMO. Its NOT good to idle the 135i for more then a couple minutes MAX. If its cold outside get heated seats, warm it up for 30 seconds and drive it easy for a little while IMO.

Bizall · 04-20-2008, 02:26 AM

[quote=Jeff1962;115417]Remote start is a BAD idea IMO. Its NOT good to idle the 135i for more then a couple minutes MAX. If its cold outside get heated seats, warm it up for 30 seconds and drive it easy for a little while IMO.[/quote

Why is it not good to idol for more than a few mins? Never heard of such a thing...on ANY car, not just the 135i.

Mad Dragon · 04-20-2008, 10:41 AM

It wastes fuel and puts unnecessary (albeit minor) wear on the engine.

curtdragon · 04-20-2008, 11:29 AM

wow, honestly I dont know what BMW guys have against remote starts.

Some have good points but the whole idea of a remote start is to have the car warm/cool when you get in.. so you dont come out of 100* weather and have to sweat in the car til it cools down or freeze until it warms up.. sure heated seats work but the wheel isnt heated and I sure hate to wear a coat while driving.. too bulky

john08135i · 08-18-2009, 01:28 PM

Any progress on a remote start setup for the 1 yet?

tridens · 08-27-2009, 08:03 PM

Buy a remote shock collars for dogs, hire a dwarf to wear it, have him live in your car. Solved.

... better gig than starring in S&M pornos, I imagine.

Shaggykjb_135I · 12-05-2010, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tridens

Buy a remote shock collars for dogs, hire a dwarf to wear it, have him live in your car. Solved.

... better gig than starring in S&M pornos, I imagine.

LMAO,
That is awsome...

04-18-2008, 09:25 AM	#1
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04-18-2008, 12:00 PM	#2
malves85 Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 254 iTrader: (0)	Do you know if it can be done for this car? According to my dealer it cant be done and if I try to install an aftermarket one they will void my warranty. I call BS on them but dont want to chance it when I get my car. The new altima coupe with push button start can be programmed at the dealer for a few hundred extra to have remote start right on the oem keyfob. Nothing changes, just hit the unlock and something else in a specific sequence and boom it starts. If nissan can do it im sure bmw can. Ask your dealer and see what they say.

04-19-2008, 06:31 PM	#6
ichiban Colonel Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,016 iTrader: (2)	^ I think it was a joke?

04-19-2008, 07:50 PM	#7
malves85 Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 254 iTrader: (0)	Haha yea that was a joke. Do that with a manual car and see what happens. It might try to run away from you :-P

04-19-2008, 11:37 PM	#8
BMW Dreamer Colonel Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. Posts: 2,388 iTrader: (0)	Remote start is a BAD idea IMO. Its NOT good to idle the 135i for more then a couple minutes MAX. If its cold outside get heated seats, warm it up for 30 seconds and drive it easy for a little while IMO.

04-20-2008, 02:26 AM	#9
Bizall Captain Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Landstuhl, Germany Posts: 745 iTrader: (0)	[quote=Jeff1962;115417]Remote start is a BAD idea IMO. Its NOT good to idle the 135i for more then a couple minutes MAX. If its cold outside get heated seats, warm it up for 30 seconds and drive it easy for a little while IMO.[/quote Why is it not good to idol for more than a few mins? Never heard of such a thing...on ANY car, not just the 135i.

04-20-2008, 10:41 AM	#10
Mad Dragon . Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD Posts: 932 iTrader: (0)	It wastes fuel and puts unnecessary (albeit minor) wear on the engine.

04-20-2008, 11:29 AM	#11
curtdragon Second Lieutenant Drives: Infiniti Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 295 iTrader: (0)	wow, honestly I dont know what BMW guys have against remote starts. Some have good points but the whole idea of a remote start is to have the car warm/cool when you get in.. so you dont come out of 100* weather and have to sweat in the car til it cools down or freeze until it warms up.. sure heated seats work but the wheel isnt heated and I sure hate to wear a coat while driving.. too bulky