Sup guys...
I did it today. got one thing on my list done.
I can use my alarm remote to open the truck... SO NICE.

Ever since last year I can start, and drive with no keys. I feel very annoyed that I have to go to the front to open the truck. Now ... it's all wireless!!!

Gil

what does remotely opening your "truck" have to do with an eclispe board?:nuts

Now now Tim, let's give the boy a hand. 3 claps and 3 snaps in a Z formation.

pretty sure he meant trunk....but maybe that's just me..props man.. what did you do, a spal kit or what?

Sorry guys... just realized I miss-spelled it..
I mean TRUNK.

Yeah, after searching here for 2 days, I went to www.slickcar.com to get the universal remote trunk release kit.

So nice now.
Just one button and the trunk open by itself.

OH, One more thing, I changed both shocks or whatever-you-call it that push the hatch open, I changed them to a newer more powerful one.
So now I can just push my remote, and the trunk pops right open.
So cool.

Gil

Originally posted by gilee_8
OH, One more thing, I changed both shocks or whatever-you-call it that push the hatch open, I changed them to a newer more powerful one. Gil

???? where did you get better newer more powerful rear hatch struts? pics? part numbers? I have been looking for new ones for a while now. thanks.

Yeah man. Part number and specs? I need stronger ones to. I got band new ones from machv and they just slip the lid open about a centimeter. Just enough for me to stick a finger nail in then the lid lides the rest of the way. Stronger ones would be trick

I got them in Autozone.
Well, I looked 4 autozone, and they apparently to have it in the area here.

Let me go to autozone again today or lately this weekend and check them out for you guys.

Coz I threw all out.
Thanks!
Gil

Congratulations! Your eclipse now shares many features with ... a minivan...

when you're carrying grocery bags to the car, shopping for dinner for your husband.. kids running around going crazy... you dont have time to open the trunk or start the car!!

lol sorry... nice work

Does it have actuators of any kind to get the hatch past the ... I guess... point where the shocks lift it the rest of the way, or does it just pop the mechanism and you lift it up?

Did you say that you can start and drive your car without the keys? You do know that if you can do that, there's a thief out there just itching to find out about it. Something isn't wired up right imo. I would take every precaution to make sure no one could use my car without the keys. :o

Originally posted by DR1665
Did you say that you can start and drive your car without the keys? You do know that if you can do that, there's a thief out there just itching to find out about it. Something isn't wired up right imo. I would take every precaution to make sure no one could use my car without the keys. :o

Agreed.
The remote starts i have had on my other cars were programmed so that unless the key was in the ignition the remote start would shut off when i tapped the brakes. I have always used the remote to start it, then i put the key in the ignition and drive off. If i didn't put the key in the ignition when i stepped on the brakes the engine would shut off. If you can honestly remote start the car then jump in and drive off without putting the key in the ignition something is not right at all imo. Sounds like a potential field day for thieves to me. good luck man, i'd check that wiring if i were you. COngrats on the trunk, sounds hot. im actually waiting on the relays for my alarm so i can do the same. I already have it set so my windows roll up/down at the touch of a button or if the windows are down and you set off the alarm they'll close on that ass. I've been slacking on setting up the trunk. good job man.

I use something else VERY hightech.
Yes, if I use remote start, as soon as I open the door or the brake, or handbrake or gear, the car will goes off. ONLY if I unlock the alarm.
Even without remote start, I can get on the car and start the car with no key also and drive around with no key.

And nup... I got digital key and security that no one can steal my car if I lock my car. so it's save!

Gil

P.S. the digital key is a electric lock that used in computer that if I lock that, then my WHOLE car ignition will have no power, so they can't start my car!

did you ever find out about those struts?...I need to replace mine soon...when it's cold out, they don't stay up

Sorry, not yet...I am pretty suck lately.
And I am busy with something else also.
I will let you guys know asap!
Gil

Originally posted by gilee_8
I am pretty suck lately.

hahahahaha, this made my night.

Originally posted by djtrickee

Originally posted by gilee_8 OH, One more thing, I changed both shocks or whatever-you-call it that push the hatch open, I changed them to a newer more powerful one. Gil

???? where did you get better newer more powerful rear hatch struts? pics? part numbers? I have been looking for new ones for a while now. thanks.

BUMP!!! Gilee c'mon man, let us in on this secret. thanks.

Originally posted by djtrickee

sorry dudes, but I think this dude is full of teh shit...they don't sell them at the AutoZone here... nor can they get them.

And his explaination on his security system was a little whacked out... sorry. but... eh.

Originally posted by 1998EclipseRS
sorry dudes, but I think this dude is full of teh shit...they don't sell them at the AutoZone here... nor can they get them. And his explaination on his security system was a little whacked out... sorry. but... eh.

idk he'll prolly post back eventually. he did figure out how to do a custom turbo kit so maybe he does actually have a custom security setup. just as long as he didn't super glue anything :P

i think a lot of people would be interested on where you found your trunk shocks, gilee. especially people with aftermarket wings whose trunks don't stay open. keep us updated :thumbsup