Alarm with AutoStart for 5spd

scoot1212 · 10-25-2000, 01:51 AM

What alarms out there have autostart for a manual transmission? I heard CompuStar was the only one and it would be about $550 installed.

Thanks,
Scooter

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2.5GT · 10-25-2000, 06:20 AM

Don't quote me on this but I think that any alarm system with remote start capabilities can be used on a manual transmission car. The problem arises when you try to get it installed. Most places (at least where I live won't install remote starts on manual transmission cars due to liability issues.

Case in point: My friend had her civic si (whatever) wired with a remote start. Her friend had parked the car and left it in gear so when she tried to start the car with her remote, the car jumped forward (after a few tries turning the engine over) over the concrete block that was in front of the car and forward another two feet. Imagine if the cinder block was replaced with a small child.

If you really want to go through with this, I believe there is a sensor mounted to the clutch pedal that you can undo in order to start the car remotely. An added bonus (or not) is that you'll be able to start the car without pressing the clutch.

Goodluck

efoo · 10-25-2000, 10:48 AM

I recently bought a Clifford Solaris for $210 - they explicitly have support for auto-start with manual transmissions. Basically, they've got a switch that you rig up to tell the alarm whether the car is in gear or not - if it's in gear, it refuses to start.

-Edwin

supersubee · 10-25-2000, 04:55 PM

check out astro start, they have the bes t manual set up going in my opinion. great unit and company also.

joe2000impreza · 10-25-2000, 11:41 PM

i have a powerlink starter and alarm.It cost about $500US installed.It's cool.It's tells you the what's the temp inside your car.If somebody hits your car.The remote will vibrate and you can also program what time you wants to start the car.

BrianR · 10-26-2000, 08:48 AM

If your thinking of getting the autostart, just keep in mind that it is a PAIN in the arse to install by yourself -- and pretty complicated too. Honestly, I wouldn't let some mechanic that I didn't trust install it because there are a lot of things that can go wrong and you could end up screwing up your baby. Just my 2 cents,

BrianR

Chuck · 10-26-2000, 10:29 AM

Installing an autostart on a subie should be fairly simple. The ignition system is pretty basic and there are no coded keys or any of that b.s.

10-25-2000, 01:51 AM	#1
scoot1212 Scooby Newbie Member#: 2742 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Nashua,NH	Alarm with AutoStart for 5spd What alarms out there have autostart for a manual transmission? I heard CompuStar was the only one and it would be about $550 installed. Thanks, Scooter * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-25-2000, 06:20 AM	#2
2.5GT Scooby Specialist Member#: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Olney, MD. Work in McLean, VA Vehicle: 2000 Celica GT-S Spectra Blue	Don't quote me on this but I think that any alarm system with remote start capabilities can be used on a manual transmission car. The problem arises when you try to get it installed. Most places (at least where I live won't install remote starts on manual transmission cars due to liability issues. Case in point: My friend had her civic si (whatever) wired with a remote start. Her friend had parked the car and left it in gear so when she tried to start the car with her remote, the car jumped forward (after a few tries turning the engine over) over the concrete block that was in front of the car and forward another two feet. Imagine if the cinder block was replaced with a small child. If you really want to go through with this, I believe there is a sensor mounted to the clutch pedal that you can undo in order to start the car remotely. An added bonus (or not) is that you'll be able to start the car without pressing the clutch. Goodluck

10-25-2000, 10:48 AM	#3
efoo Scooby Specialist Member#: 80 Join Date: Jul 1999	I recently bought a Clifford Solaris for $210 - they explicitly have support for auto-start with manual transmissions. Basically, they've got a switch that you rig up to tell the alarm whether the car is in gear or not - if it's in gear, it refuses to start. -Edwin

10-25-2000, 04:55 PM	#4
supersubee Scooby Specialist Member#: 351 Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: NE Vehicle: 97 Legacy GT White	check out astro start, they have the bes t manual set up going in my opinion. great unit and company also.

10-25-2000, 11:41 PM	#5
joe2000impreza Scooby Newbie Member#: 2115 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Edmonton Vehicle: 2008 E90 M3 AW 2008 Audi RS4	i have a powerlink starter and alarm.It cost about $500US installed.It's cool.It's tells you the what's the temp inside your car.If somebody hits your car.The remote will vibrate and you can also program what time you wants to start the car.

10-26-2000, 08:48 AM	#6
BrianR Scooby Newbie Member#: 647 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX USA	If your thinking of getting the autostart, just keep in mind that it is a PAIN in the arse to install by yourself -- and pretty complicated too. Honestly, I wouldn't let some mechanic that I didn't trust install it because there are a lot of things that can go wrong and you could end up screwing up your baby. Just my 2 cents, BrianR

10-26-2000, 10:29 AM	#7
Chuck Scooby Specialist Member#: 791 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Danbury, CT 06810 Vehicle: 1998 Impreza RS Brilliant Red	Installing an autostart on a subie should be fairly simple. The ignition system is pretty basic and there are no coded keys or any of that b.s.