Viper iPhone SmartStart Remote Start + Security System

flashburn · 09-29-2010, 08:17 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, 08:22 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, 08:33 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, 08:41 AM

iPhone.. and no windows

flashburn · 09-29-2010, 08:42 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, 10:20 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

flashburn · 09-29-2010, 12:30 PM

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, 01:27 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, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhood

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, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

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, 01:42 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, 02:07 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, 01:06 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.

09-29-2010, 08:17 AM	#31 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	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. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

09-29-2010, 08:33 AM	#33 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Is that with the iPhone or Android? Any issues or quirks with the system in general? Can you roll up/down windows with it? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

09-29-2010, 08:42 AM	#35 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Is it not possible to do windows with it? Or did you just not get whatever module is needed for it? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

09-29-2010, 10:20 AM	#36 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	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 __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

09-29-2010, 12:30 PM	#37 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	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? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

09-29-2010, 08:22 AM	#32 (permalink)
xTIMMYxCOREx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 152 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	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.

09-29-2010, 08:41 AM	#34 (permalink)
xTIMMYxCOREx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 152 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	iPhone.. and no windows

09-29-2010, 01:27 PM	#38 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	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. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

09-29-2010, 01:42 PM	#41 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	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. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

09-29-2010, 02:07 PM	#42 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	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. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

10-06-2010, 01:06 PM	#43 (permalink)
J. Dub Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In your Internets Posts: 118 Drives: 09 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	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. Last edited by J. Dub; 10-06-2010 at 01:09 PM.

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