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Carl
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24th Nov 07 at 16:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
really tempted to buy one, £15 someone has just posted a guide for a 306 one, although I know i don't need one, or even probably use it. Is it because I watched too much Knight rider as a kid?
I know i'll buzz over it while the missus just looks at me like an idiot.
ARD1
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24th Nov 07 at 16:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ok but pain having to put clutch in etc
mattk
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24th Nov 07 at 16:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I start my car with the clutch down anyway
JM_16v
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24th Nov 07 at 16:37   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by mattk
I start my car with the clutch down anyway

ditto
Carl
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24th Nov 07 at 16:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I do too anyway, not sure if you have to with these anyway, just some cheap ebay ones wired into the ignition. PRobably won't just so a vid and thought it was cool in a gadget way.

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v495/crawshaw/?action=view&current=PICT0002.flv
mattk
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24th Nov 07 at 16:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My dad fitted a push button start on his rascal van, it someone tried to rob it 2wice so he decided he would wire the ignition up to a button under the seat, that way you turn the key and the accserories would work but the engine wouldnt turn, till you pressed this button
Colin
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Dont be daft
Joe
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Seems silly putting the key in the ingnition, turning the key round then pressing a different button. 2 of my dads cars have it, still not sure I get it.
JonnyJ
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24th Nov 07 at 16:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
Seems silly putting the key in the ingnition, turning the key round then pressing a different button. 2 of my dads cars have it, still not sure I get it.


The Astons, Joe? When i did my driving experience i got caught out by the starter button in the DB9, turned the key and the fuck all happened
Joe
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24th Nov 07 at 16:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah although when the noise kicks in its kinda worth it. Suppose it makes it an occaision though.
JonnyJ
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quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
Yeah although when the noise kicks in its kinda worth it. Suppose it makes it an occaision though.


Certainly is. They only work on cars like them not cheap hatchbacks
Adam_B
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24th Nov 07 at 16:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
the novelty wore off for me after about the 3rd time of using it. Also when you drive another car almost every time i flick the ignition round and then realise theres no buton.
Joe
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24th Nov 07 at 16:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Does the VX have push button start Adam?
Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
Seems silly putting the key in the ingnition, turning the key round then pressing a different button. 2 of my dads cars have it, still not sure I get it.


Thats the thing, I don't get why I'm contemplating it, I just like gadget tye things.
JUst thought on, i've an immobaliser keypad, that I have to type a code in with the keys in anyway, and the lighter is next to it, so could be kind of cool there.
Carl
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24th Nov 07 at 16:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by JonnyJ
quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
Yeah although when the noise kicks in its kinda worth it. Suppose it makes it an occaision though.


Certainly is. They only work on cars like them not cheap hatchbacks


I'd be excited every time in a Peter Griffin type way.
Joe
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24th Nov 07 at 16:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
it would be a mission to start your car. Key in ignition, turn key, enter code, press button to start. Would it work on a Diesel though, it would probably try and start straight away so the heater plugs would'nt have time to warm up properly?
Adam_B
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quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
Does the VX have push button start Adam?


yep, right in the middle of the dash. Its also surprising the number of people that dont get it, even when you say you have to press a button to start it, its not even hidden
Adam_B
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24th Nov 07 at 16:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
heater plugs warm up with the ignition on
JonnyJ
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24th Nov 07 at 17:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Carl
quote:
Originally posted by JonnyJ
quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
Yeah although when the noise kicks in its kinda worth it. Suppose it makes it an occaision though.


Certainly is. They only work on cars like them not cheap hatchbacks


I'd be excited every time in a Peter Griffin type way.


Then its worth it
Joe
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I'm such a retard, by the time you have gone through the start up routine you would need to warm them up again
Welsh Dan
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24th Nov 07 at 17:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ARD1
ok but pain having to put clutch in etc


Why would a push button start make any difference to the clutch?

On some cars, yes, you have to press the clutch to start it. Most retrofits (and probably some of the earlier standard fits) don't require you to press the clutch. My RX7 certainly didn't. I could either turn the key all the way around, or turn it to ignition, then press the button.
corsa_gsi_16v
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24th Nov 07 at 17:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
does any one now how hard/easy they are to fit? i also loveeee little gadgets :L wouldnt mind this in my 'b' thankss people!

 
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