hkshooter Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I have the key fob OEM starter and love it. Had it on three Subis. My 15 and 17 both start while I m in a restaurant and can t even see the car. It was probably 50 yards or better in distance too. Two different places I go. More than one wall too, never would have guessed it. Very similar experience here. The very first time I used my starter was from inside a restaurant, car about 60 yards away but I could see the parking lot if I stood up. Activated starter and would see headlights come on from inside the building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbomark Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Very similar experience here. The very first time I used my starter was from inside a restaurant, car about 60 yards away but I could see the parking lot if I stood up. Activated starter and would see headlights come on from inside the building. Nice. I couldn t see mine but I have the FOB that flashes when the car is running. I leave heat and heated seats on and when I get out from a nice meal the car is all warmed up for us. I m in the minus 0 snow belt so it s a pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkshooter Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Nice. I couldn t see mine but I have the FOB that flashes when the car is running. I leave heat and heated seats on and when I get out from a nice meal the car is all warmed up for us. I m in the minus 0 snow belt so it s a pleasure. Yeah, I have no room to complain about snow and cold compared to you. Indiana is down right balmy in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jMeG Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 For the OEM do you get a confirmation if the car started? Also does it turn on defroster automatically? No system turns on the climate control. You need to leave it on as most of us do anyway. OEM remote start does not have the ability to turn on the defroster. Automatic rear defroster operation activation below a present temperature is included with Drone/Compustar. It's available for Viper with an additional modules in entry level systems or included on very expensive ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraugher Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Sorry, a little off topic, but essentially unforgivable not to have remote start standard or at least with Cold Weather package at this point, other car makers putting them on far more pedestrian cars. I had Subaru put it on my 2012 Leggie, but it invalidated one of the two keys and have never been able to get them to get the key to work again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastCoast Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I had a Clifford system with the Directed Smart Start (Both the same company as Viper. Directed is the parent company of both) installed last Wednesday and these are the features and my thoughts after a week of use. See photos as well: Start (with confirmation) Lock/Unlock (with confirmation) Trunk open (with confirmation) Panic (with confirmation) GPS Location "Smart Schedule"- allows you to set a time for your vehicle to start on whichever day you choose automatically and also to start at the time only if it is below a certain temperature Roadside Assistance "Smart Fence"- allows you to set up an invisible perimeter which you are notified if your vehicle leaves Notification if your vehicle exceeds a certain speed limit Alert when vehicle battery is low "Lockdown"-Alerts when vehicle moves Although I have not used some of these features nor will I "Lockdown, Smart Fence Etc.) the options are pretty cool for thos with a teenager who you may want to keep an eye on. For the features I do use, it works perfectly every time. It has NO RANGE. Operated through satellite I can start my vehicle from ANYWHERE as long as there is a cellular signal which is a huge plus for me since I work in an office inside a warehouse where a normal signal would never penetrate. Not sure if I left anything out but feel free to ask any questions. **I paid $483 Installed for both with NO KEYFOB. Also, the Smart Start Annual fee of $99** @BeastCoast1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavySubsSS Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I've talked about it before in other threads but I installed the fortin evo one and I was able to keep both keys. If you go on the website fortin.ca you can find installers too. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 .. unforgivable not to have remote start standard ... That is obviously your opinion, but many of us neither need nor want remote start, especially with its added systems complexity and cost. I'm perfectly happy to have remote start available as an extra-cost option for those who want it. If you truly consider it "unforgivable," maybe a Subaru isn't the car for you. "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossotron Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 BeastCoast you use your smart phone to start the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastCoast Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 BeastCoast you use your smart phone to start the car? Yes I do! Swipe up to start! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk @BeastCoast1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossotron Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Yes I do! Swipe up to start! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DUDE!!!!! I'm gonna look into that. Thanks for info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grey Goose Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 BeastCoast, did you ever check to see if you could start your car from your PC? I know the other guys said he could, but I wanted to see if it was like that across the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastCoast Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 BeastCoast, did you ever check to see if you could start your car from your PC? I know the other guys said he could, but I wanted to see if it was like that across the board. I tried and I was unable too unfortunately @BeastCoast1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grey Goose Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I tried and I was unable too unfortunately Hmmm, the plot thickens. Maybe I'll just opt for a traditional key fob style remote start and deal with a slightly less warm car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastCoast Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Hmmm, the plot thickens. Maybe I'll just opt for a traditional key fob style remote start and deal with a slightly less warm car. Well the drone mobile app has the same features but DOES allow you to start via PC. so there is always that option as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk @BeastCoast1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavySubsSS Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Keep in mind those require monthly subscriptions don't they Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDPLZ Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 The Subaru remote start kit was easy to install, bolts on and plugs in. For the 2017 with push button start, it was H001SAL100. Only hard part was scheduling the trip to the dealer to get them to turn it on. http://techinfo.subaru.com/proxy/123588/pdf/123588-H001SAL1002015-2017OutbacLegacyLongRangePushStartRESIxI.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_l_s Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Keep in mind those require monthly subscriptions don't they Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk I pay $50/yr for the basic package with Drone Mobile. $4.17 per month if you divide it out. For me it's totally worth it to not have to carry a separate fob, not to mention the virtually unlimited range. Lighting Mods: $10 Footwell Illumination | Tail as Turn | Fog as DRL Diode Dynamics C-Lights | RX350 Bi-Xenon Retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastCoast Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I pay $50/yr for the basic package with Drone Mobile. $4.17 per month if you divide it out. For me it's totally worth it to not have to carry a separate fob, not to mention the virtually unlimited range. Agreed. I opted for the $99 yearly subscription because I wanted the GPS feature and the "Smart Schedule" which allows me to set a schedule for my car to start at a certain time if its below a selected temperature. @BeastCoast1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkshooter Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Agreed. I opted for the $99 yearly subscription because I wanted the GPS feature and the "Smart Schedule" which allows me to set a schedule for my car to start at a certain time if its below a selected temperature. That there's a cool feature. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT2015Legacy Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 With the Drone Mobile setup can anyone speak to exactly how much splicing into the factory wiring is required....? I am tempered to do this but cutting into the electrical is just asking for trouble from the dealerships. I was quoted $599+ CT tax for parts and install; that sound about right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavySubsSS Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I had to splice everything for the fortin evo one due to push to start. Probably similar unless they offer plug and play harnesses Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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