With the cold coming on soon, I was wondering if anyone is running a remote starter for their disco? Mixing one with the existing electronics is probably a recipie for trouble, but I figured I would ask.
Remote Starter
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You could always try an Eberspacher or a Webasto
These can be preprogrammed, started via remote or even SMS.
Much better than leaving your engine running to warm up!!!!!!!
I had an Eberspacher in a D110 with a 300Tdi engine and if I went back to a diesel engine wouldnt be without one!
These can be preprogrammed, started via remote or even SMS.
Much better than leaving your engine running to warm up!!!!!!!
I had an Eberspacher in a D110 with a 300Tdi engine and if I went back to a diesel engine wouldnt be without one!
Walter said:My God Regis!
You live in Virginia!
What are you saying, that I must be a puss if I get cold in Virginia?? Its probably true, but I am more concerned with not having to waste 10 or 15 minutes defrosting/de-icing my car before I roll out in the morning.
D
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Running it for 10 or 15 minutes is hell on a vehicle, especially a Rover because they run so rich and are prome to carboning up. I would suggest you come up with a better idea.
Mike J.
Mike J.
bigred said:
I'm just giving you a hard time.
There's those few -10 degree mornings where a remote starter would come in handy.
Where in VA are you?
QCNR said:
Any idea how much one of these systems would cost? I couldn't find any good pricing info on their websites.
I can't remember specifics, but if I recall correctly they were less than $300 installed.
Here is the US web site, just look on the right side and click on the find dealer link....give them a call:
http://www.webasto.us/press/en/am_auto_heaters_734.html
Here is the US web site, just look on the right side and click on the find dealer link....give them a call:
http://www.webasto.us/press/en/am_auto_heaters_734.html
I am in Fredericksburg. It's not that cold on most mornings, but there are a few where it would be nice to climb into an already defrosted, warm car.Walter said:
bigred said:
I've installed them in a some of my other vehicles (civic,240sx & cherokee), and a few family members vehicles (accord,civic) before. I did install one in my 97 DI, and it was quite a pain compared to all of the others, but it worked. No way in hell I'd attempt it with my DII... too much factory alarm crap to bypass.
I think I'm going to put one in my 88 RRC in the next few weeks.
-Tommy
bigred said:
You'll have to join us sometime in the GWNF. I'm currently searching for some little known and or forgotten trails.
Send me an e-mail sometime if you want to go out. I'm goint to go exploring this weekend with Flippedrover if you're interested.
I wish I could join you, but unfortunately I have to knock out some yard work that I have been putting off. I will definately join you in the future. The only thing that we have run up there is Peters Mill, and it was kind of weak. I would love to check some other stuff out.
I did Peter's mill last August. To groomed for me.
Have you tried Tasker's Gap? Since they're together I'll bet they run the grader over that one too.
I hate it when the forest service takes care of trails.
Have you tried Tasker's Gap? Since they're together I'll bet they run the grader over that one too.
I hate it when the forest service takes care of trails.
Other than that one rock, there wasn't even anything fun on Peters Mill. Do you have a trail map of the area?
I have the DeLorme VA. Gazeteer. I plan on ordering some maps from topozone.com. They will custom print maps of the areas you are interseted in for $14.95 for a 24"x36" map. Pretty good deal I think. Check the site out when you get a chance, it's pretty cool.
The forest service conveniently doesn't show trails that they don't want traffic on. They're printed by National Geographic.
The forest service conveniently doesn't show trails that they don't want traffic on. They're printed by National Geographic.
It is not good to start a car and let it idle for more than a very few minutes before driving off. You will reduce the engine life. Use an ice scraper. Or a tarp over the windows.
I already tried that, and she wasn't having it, but maybe if I tell her that it was Walters idea...Walter said:
antichrist said:
So its better to start up the car and drive right away? even if its freezing out? I don't care too much about me being cold, but I just want to know the very best thing for my truck.