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13th February 2008, 12:53
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Does anyone here else have a remote start..
on their saxo??  Clifford's concept 650?
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13th February 2008, 12:56
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Central South
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Adz21 does.
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Can I be your car fwrend?? 
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13th February 2008, 12:59
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They are brilliant, especially at 7 this morning when the car was an ice cube, press of the button, 5 mins later the cars lovely and warm  ....
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13th February 2008, 13:20
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They're pretty expensive arent they?
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13th February 2008, 13:46
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...and pretty useless.
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13th February 2008, 13:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adsayer
...and pretty useless.
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I always leave my car parked in gear.. so.. that could cause a problem for me tbh.
But yes. Pretty useless.. but they're impressive.
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13th February 2008, 14:11
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i would get 1 if i could be bothered wiring it all up, by the looks of the pictures iv'e saw, theres shed loads of wiring.
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13th February 2008, 14:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adsayer
...and pretty useless.
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They aren't useless on a very very cold day, when the window is icey, the engine is colder than the arctic! ... i think they are very useful!
in the summer... then yes, useless!
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13th February 2008, 15:23
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i had one, but when i had a prob with my alarm, i had it removed, annoyed me tbh
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13th February 2008, 15:24
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Saxperience Hardcore!
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Leaving an engine ticking over on cold isnt good for your car.
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13th February 2008, 15:32
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^^^^^^
it is worse leaving your engine idling for 2minutes than it is turning it on and off within the 2mins..... also there is NOTHING worse than idling FROM COLD FULL STOP!
so yes they are pretty useless
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13th February 2008, 15:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanuman
^^^^^^
it is worse leaving your engine idling for 2minutes than it is turning it on and off within the 2mins..... also there is NOTHING worse than idling FROM COLD FULL STOP!
so yes they are pretty useless
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really?... i never knew this! So it's better to drive the car when cold RATHER than letting it warm up just a little?..
well well well.... rep's given for you two!
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13th February 2008, 15:49
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had one in my gt starbo and left it i reverse on hill... had to run after it
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13th February 2008, 16:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eoey
had one in my gt starbo and left it i reverse on hill... had to run after it
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That could quite possibly be the most stupidest comment i've ever heard.
For a start, your handbrake wasn't on?
You should leave it in first if you're facing up hill
If the engine was on.. it would just stall if it was in gear anyway..
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13th February 2008, 16:24
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I was told that my insurance would go up if I added remote start to an aftermarket system. Was going to get the new clifford 850, but then funds went downhill, lol.
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13th February 2008, 16:35
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I have the Clifford Concept 650, to add remote start its £150. tbh i don't think its worth the money, it is a very cool perk though lol
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13th February 2008, 16:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by McCrunk
I have the Clifford Concept 650, to add remote start its £150. tbh i don't think its worth the money, it is a very cool perk though lol
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you got charged extra £150?.. ah i got it chucked in!
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13th February 2008, 16:58
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L-plater
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They are bad for the engine, puts unnecesary strain on the starter motor,
My mate had one on his impreza. tried to show off outside the pub, it was in 1st, jumped forward and hit a bollard in the carpark,
they are nothing but hassle with the only benefit being that you dont get your little hands cold when you drive on a cold morning
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13th February 2008, 17:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adsayer
...and pretty useless.
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are you jus sayin that cause willsy car jumped into yours at trax  nah jus kiddin they seem ok but i wouldnt get one
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13th February 2008, 18:08
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Originally Posted by craigy_87
are you jus sayin that cause willsy car jumped into yours at trax nah jus kiddin they seem ok but i wouldnt get one |
You're next! lol sod
Nothing to do with remote start though.
Its a cool perk for impressing your mates, but in reality not worth paying any extra for, mine was fitted free of charge within my alarm fitting and since having it fitted i can count on 1 hand how many times ive used it.
Since doing the engine conversion aswel im not enturely sure that itll be working now 
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