remote engine start

It's illegal to have remote start on a manual car

Never knew how bad it was to 'warm up' your car. ive got a viper alarm system on mine turned it in in the morning couple of times have a laugh with sone mates never knew it did more bad then good. and yeah pretty scary having it on a manual car. if its in gear it will keep cranking jumping a metre or so infron.

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Originally Posted by typ35

when i say warm up, i dont leave it running for 10 minutes. maximum is 2- 3 mins and i do keep revs below 3k rpm for about 10 minutes or more. so i dont think what has been posted above, applies to me? back to the original question, its not the remote start im worried about. its the alarm system. will it cause any problems to the car? sorry im a noob when it comes to electronics!

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That 2-3 minutes on initial start up is when all the damage happens.

Here's what you should do:
-Get in car
-start car
-put on seat belt
-drive away

he just wants a warm seat, gear knob & heater when he gets in, not really about warming up engine.
poor bloke.

maybe buy a remote start heater and put it in your car

inb4caronfire

I always knew idling for long periods was a bad thing.. But just 2-3 minutes is enough to cause damage?
That makes Sydney traffic a nightmare in more than one way ><

If using a Turbo Timer after shutdown (After a 'spirited drive') for say, 60 seconds.. Are you saving your BB Turbo from damage, at the cost of hurting your Motor?

in both cases, no. you should already be warm and the oil should be well circulated so idling is fine

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Originally Posted by Jccck

I always knew idling for long periods was a bad thing.. But just 2-3 minutes is enough to cause damage?
That makes Sydney traffic a nightmare in more than one way ><

If using a Turbo Timer after shutdown (After a 'spirited drive') for say, 60 seconds.. Are you saving your BB Turbo from damage, at the cost of hurting your Motor?

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seems like its more intended towards cold start idle (fuel wash) where ecu squirt more fuel on startup
idk if this is still apply for new engine like K series as they have AAV valve

when coolant temperature is below 65c, this valve allows more air to go in combustion chamber bypassing TB, creating more lean fuel mixture.
engine warms up quicker.

You can get a safety switch that prevents your car from moving with remote start when you've left it in gear. It's about $70 + install.

And I've known people to hook up tiny heaters near their feet so they are warm straight away in the morning - much better option than damaging your engine :D

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Originally Posted by curtis265

in both cases, no. you should already be warm and the oil should be well circulated so idling is fine

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Originally Posted by mocchi

seems like its more intended towards cold start idle (fuel wash) where ecu squirt more fuel on startup

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This.

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Originally Posted by dougie_504

You can get a safety switch that prevents your car from moving with remote start when you've left it in gear. It's about $70 + install.

And I've known people to hook up tiny heaters near their feet so they are warm straight away in the morning - much better option than damaging your engine :D

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I know somebody who hooked up two hair dryers in their car.... having said that, it was a rally car, and the hair dryers were to demist the front windscreen.... But y'know.. point still stands :3

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Originally Posted by typ35

the reason why i need to warm up the engine is, i usually leave to work early in the morning, when temperatures are sub 14 degrees. To walk into the garage at 4 in the morning, in the freezing cold to warm up the car, is becoming a pain, hence why i want remote start. The turbo timer is mainly for days, where ive given the car a little grief, and cannot be bothered waiting for it to cool down, once its at home or elsewhere. this is the actual alarm I am after http://www.speedibizaustralia.com.au...rm-systm/53139 .

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Sub 14 degrees? Really?

If it was -14 i could understand - just throw a jumper on man...