Exactly, it's not needed at all, just cool little add on feature...though it does get damn cold in SF, just no where near cold enough to need a remote start. Bah.
Definitely stop by if you in the bay area, i still have yet to meet another empeger... which reminds me... we need to do that get together soon..
and yes, steering wheel mounted Dual Shocks....hmmm...now that's an idea! hahah.