WOW! Pace has the 2-Way Remotes for our G8's! - GRRRR8.net

SRG963 · #1 09-01-2009, 03:26 PM

Just stumbled across this http://paceperformance.com/index.asp...&ProdID=250633

Anyone have one installed? Comments? Install procedure? Do I need the dealer to install?

I've been waiting for this item for a year and a half now, lol

Thanks!

**dukeofpg** · #2 09-01-2009, 05:08 PM

Just a note to let you know that I bought my G8 with this option, dealer installed. While this was installed the car was in for service every week. I was constantly getting check engine codes and the TPMS was always sending an alert. The remote would not unlock or start the vehicle unless I was within 10 feet of the car. That is correct TEN feet. After 5 visits and much frustration, I suggested they remove it and put it back to stock. All is good now and I can sit on the can and start my car in the garage!!

I really enjoyed having the remote info. If it were to function as advertised, $120. is a fantastic deal. I paid about $300.

This was back in March of 09. I am not aware if problems have been resolved, so check it out before you buy. If Pace says it is good, then they will take care of you. I trust them as a premier GM dealer and performance parts outlet.

**polo** · #3 09-01-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dukeofpg

All is good now and I can sit on the can and start my car in the garage!!

Now that's something I've never tried. Just don't drop your key in there... it's not cheap.

SRG963 · #4 09-02-2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dukeofpg

Just a note to let you know that I bought my G8 with this option, dealer installed. While this was installed the car was in for service every week. I was constantly getting check engine codes and the TPMS was always sending an alert. The remote would not unlock or start the vehicle unless I was within 10 feet of the car. That is correct TEN feet. After 5 visits and much frustration, I suggested they remove it and put it back to stock. All is good now and I can sit on the can and start my car in the garage!!

I really enjoyed having the remote info. If it were to function as advertised, $120. is a fantastic deal. I paid about $300.

This was back in March of 09. I am not aware if problems have been resolved, so check it out before you buy. If Pace says it is good, then they will take care of you. I trust them as a premier GM dealer and performance parts outlet.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sticking with what I have for now.

rez0nance · #5 09-02-2009, 08:21 AM

I have no idea what happened to Duke's install - he must have had some horrible tech mess something up - but I've had the 2-way remote since it first came out, which was back when I first got my car in September of 08, and I have NEVER had any problems with it. No complaints at all, and it's a pretty cool little gadget.

I had my dealer install mine.

4GASEM · #6 09-02-2009, 08:22 AM

What's your distance like? I've heard it was supposed to be better than stock.

rez0nance · #7 09-02-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 4GASEM

What's your distance like? I've heard it was supposed to be better than stock.

It's definitely better. I get a range of, at the very least least, 200 feet or so, though it obviously depends on how many other parked cars or other obstacles are in the way. They install a brand new, about 12" long antenna assembly that's supposed to be attached to your passenger-side C-pillar. It's pretty unnoticeable.

Mine had issues staying attached to the C-pillar with the double-sided tape, so they ended up taping it to the rear glass next to the C-pillar instead. When I got my tints, the installer re-attached it a bit farther from the C-pillar (since you couldn't see it with the 20% tints), and I believe the range got even better.