start button
#31
Originally Posted by Not Sure,Dec 15 2009, 11:06 AM
Not necessary. I've never have a need to start my car without being in it even when tuning. I prefer the safety feature since I'm sure I would try to start it while in gear eventually.
Furthermore, supposedly.. being able to start the car without depressing the clutch can reduce wear on the crank bearings.
Sorry to get off topic but that is what forums are for!!!
#32
My 135i has push button start, which is cool, but the problem is I was used to using it to stop the car as well, so after taking my test drive in my new LBP S2k --- ACK!!! that button doesn't stop the car! LOL
#33
Originally Posted by deathsled,Dec 15 2009, 03:45 PM
I'll back you up on this one, the car knows somehow. When I've had a wicked spin out during some "spirited driving" as we'll call it the car wouldn't fire up again until I turned the ignition off and back on. Clutching in and pressing the button would not start the car. This was in my old '04.
#34
Yes but the two posters arguing for teh turning key thing are saying you have to spin out rather than just stall.
Although I do remember hearing about some kinda safety measure like that somewhere on these boards. But I could be wrong.
...anyone wanna spin out and do some tests?
Although I do remember hearing about some kinda safety measure like that somewhere on these boards. But I could be wrong.
...anyone wanna spin out and do some tests?
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Originally Posted by Jumpman2k,Dec 15 2009, 07:13 PM
My 135i has push button start, which is cool, but the problem is I was used to using it to stop the car as well, so after taking my test drive in my new LBP S2k --- ACK!!! that button doesn't stop the car! LOL
I think all the new cars with buttons start AND stop the engine. I wonder why honda did not do this.
Why is the s2k the ONLY 1999+ Honda with a start button??
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The start button in the S2K is cool, but IMO pretty worthless. It would be faster just to turn the key all the way and start the car up, rather than turn the key, then push the button on the other side of the steering wheel
I'm sure it was added to the S2K only for the coolness factor, especially since there weren't any other car brands using them in 2000 that I know of
I'm sure it was added to the S2K only for the coolness factor, especially since there weren't any other car brands using them in 2000 that I know of
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Originally Posted by deathsled,Dec 15 2009, 06:45 PM
I'll back you up on this one, the car knows somehow. When I've had a wicked spin out during some "spirited driving" as we'll call it the car wouldn't fire up again until I turned the ignition off and back on. Clutching in and pressing the button would not start the car. This was in my old '04.
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As stated before, the start button is not just a "gimmick," it's there so that if you stall or spin, you can simply re-start with your left hand while getting back in gear with your right hand. As you can imagine, this is something that could be valuable when speed is an issue. It's the same reason Porsches have their ignition on the LH side of the steering column, and is different in concept from most other cars with "on/off" buttons, where the car is simply treated like any other household appliance.
I've stalled my car before and never had to re-twist the ignition, and have in fact used the start button while getting myself in the correct gear with the other hand. So, it seems that it does have a purpose other than just coolness.
I've stalled my car before and never had to re-twist the ignition, and have in fact used the start button while getting myself in the correct gear with the other hand. So, it seems that it does have a purpose other than just coolness.
#40
Originally Posted by 21337R,Dec 15 2009, 06:49 PM
The mod comes in handy. Its just what I like to call a dummy switch, it keeps retards from doing retarded things.
I guess it's funny that people "trip" when you start it up without depressing the clutch, but to me it's just not that fascinating. It would be more retarded to do a mod that I don't need than to do it just to make people "trip".
Guaranteed - as perfect as you think you are - one day you'll forget it's in gear and try to start the car...I just hope you don't crack your lip on the curb when it happens.