Nissan 370Z Forum - Viper iPhone SmartStart Remote Start + Security System

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flashburn

09-29-2010 07:17 AM

Anyone else have any more comments about this system?

I'm getting an Evo on Friday and since Viper now has Android support (with push alerts), I'm thinking about picking this up.

xTIMMYxCOREx

09-29-2010 07:22 AM

I have it, it works, the app is a kinda crappy looking and interrupts audio poorly. But it does send push alerts which is all i really cared about.

flashburn

09-29-2010 07:33 AM

Is that with the iPhone or Android?

Any issues or quirks with the system in general? Can you roll up/down windows with it?

xTIMMYxCOREx

09-29-2010 07:41 AM

iPhone.. and no windows

flashburn

09-29-2010 07:42 AM

Is it not possible to do windows with it? Or did you just not get whatever module is needed for it?

vipor

09-29-2010 09:20 AM

Any window control requires another module. 530T if my memory serves. The unit itself isn't too expensive, but it is required to run wires into the doors and to the window motors themselves. Labor is what gets you. I think back in the day I would've probably charged $100-120 for the install (shop price, not mine). You're probably looking at ~$200 total.

Back in the day this gave you 1-touch up and down too, it was nice on my 97 240 :tup:

flashburn

09-29-2010 11:30 AM

Ouch, yeah at the price it's probably not worth it for me. Remote Start in itself gives me the same functionality but better (to cool the car down).

Any idea what I should be looking at for the total installed price for the Smart Start Security + Remote Start setup?

vipor

09-29-2010 12:27 PM

My guess, labor only.. probably 350$, maybe even $400. At a shop, that is.

If you were in TX I'd offer for less, but that's not the case.

bigaudiofanat

09-29-2010 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rhood (Post 381841)

All you need is the Viper SmartStart system (VSS4000). Its the complete system. Any auto shop including Best Buy will install it for you even if not purchased there. I had it installed 2 weeks ago and trust me it is WELL worth it. It is the coolest thing to be able to start/stop unlock/lock car from anywhere in the U.S. all from you Iphone. No more having to get close to the car to start it. I comfirmation comes up on the iphone saying car has received signal to let you know its started or not. Real cool

Correct you have to buy and install from an authorized dealer. Unless you get it installed by someone other than a shop.

The only thing I do not like about this product is the delay. If the alarm goes off depending on where you are it can take 5 seconds to 40 seconds to get to you about what is going on. When a theft is in progress these are precious seconds. Just my .02

flashburn

09-29-2010 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor (Post 742516)

My guess, labor only.. probably 350$, maybe even $400. At a shop, that is.

If you were in TX I'd offer for less, but that's not the case.

Well that's not too bad I guess. If I can get it all done for around $1000 I'd be okay with it. There is a place near my house that I'll probably call or drop by in a few weeks to see what they say.

vipor

09-29-2010 12:42 PM

Just ask if they've worked on a NEW Nissan recently. The Maximas were the first I believe to have that system. The G37's as well.

flashburn

09-29-2010 01:07 PM

Gotcha, thanks. There aren't many 370's around here, but since its been almost two years since they came out, I'm hoping they have worked on at least one by now.

J. Dub

10-06-2010 12:06 PM

Please see my review on the Smart Start for my old 350z. Avoid best buy at all costs.

SmartStart app for Android OS Review - MY350Z.COM Forums

Also here is my latest vid on the product.

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