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Haha, touché my friend. But I have heard owning an iPhone makes our Ecoboost slight faster due to being smaller with less wind drag...
I was just making fun as it seems people are so diehard about their phones, almost like Chevy vs Ford. I could care less, my phone works and starts my truck, not sure if it makes calls are not but it starts my truck. :-)
Haha, touché my friend. But I have heard owning an iPhone makes our Ecoboost slight faster due to being smaller with less wind drag...
I was just making fun as it seems people are so diehard about their phones, almost like Chevy vs Ford. I could care less, my phone works and starts my truck, not sure if it makes calls are not but it starts my truck. :-)
It really depends on your requirements like if you need extended range and confirmation feedback from the bi-directional kit.
Here is a rough breakdown on pricing - Factory style with remote start button on key head 223.00
Includes 2 keys
requires dealer programming and cutting of keys
Range of 300ft Max.
- Bi-Directional remote start 331.00
Includes 1 separate FOB
requires dealer programming
Range of 1000ft Max.
Confirms the vehicle has started on the remote
-Benny
Why would I need bi-directional or care about range given I am using cell service? It is just requirements in the case where there is no cell service or does the smart phone start need bi-directional as the base to inform the engine has started?
BTW - The HTC1 ought to be compared with the 6+ Good try though!
One feature that I used this morning was the lock button on the phone app to lock the doors while leaving the engine running with the keys in the pickup. Walking out of the convenience store towards the pickup, hit unlock on the phone, opened the door, buckled up and drove away.
I wouldn't trust that because all one would have to do is bust the glass, turn the key and be gone before you checked out.
I have the simple series 100 and I lock up as usual and then remote start on my way into the store, this way the keys are in my pocket, the steering wheel/shifter is locked, a/c or heat on automatic and no way to drive off, insurance company will likely not pay out if your truck is stolen if you left the keys in it.
I wouldn't trust that because all one would have to do is bust the glass, turn the key and be gone before you checked out.
I have the simple series 100 and I lock up as usual and then remote start on my way into the store, this way the keys are in my pocket, the steering wheel/shifter is locked, a/c or heat on automatic and no way to drive off, insurance company will likely not pay out if your truck is stolen if you left the keys in it.
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While I agree it's not the smartest idea to leave your keys in the ignition the insurance company isn't going to deny the claim.
One feature that I used this morning was the lock button on the phone app to lock the doors while leaving the engine running with the keys in the pickup. Walking out of the convenience store towards the pickup, hit unlock on the phone, opened the door, buckled up and drove away.
Why not just use the door keypad to lock/unlock when going into a convenience store quickly? Seems unnecessary to have to fidget with your phone just because you don't want to punch in 5 quick numbers :/
10-22-2014, 01:45 PM
