[beefmobile]

I was checking this out on amer.muscle and i think it's pretty spiffy. we've all looked at it im sure. has anybody actually bought it? heard anything about it?

Ford Racing Push Start Ignition Button (2005+) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

[1FUN4RD]

or this. eBay Motors: PUSH BUTTON ENGINE START TC MAZDA3 RX-7 TC FORD (item 190260215636 end time Nov-16-08 13:09:54 PST)
(Ford owns 1/3 of Mazda)

[beefmobile]

i don't know if i'd trust that. whatta you think? anybody actually bought one?

[06Black5spdGT]

I wanted to get that too so it could be like my c6's push start.

Obviously it was too cheap, so I looked a little into it.

From what I remember, you have to stick the key into the ignition, turn it in to the 'on' position, and then press the start button. All it really does is take the last turn of the key and instead you move your arm across to push the button. More for looks if anything I would say.

Edit:Forgot to say, just the fact that you need to put your key in just defeats the entire purpose IMO

[beefmobile]

whats the install like?

[06Black5spdGT]

I personally don't know. But from all the things I've read about it(the one posted in the first link) it's a very straightforward install, and the people that have it are very happy with the quality of it all. Adds a nice touch to the interior.

[Pastor J]

I installed one. But instead of the Ford GT one, I found that the same company that makes it, makes the one for Honda. I bought it at HondaAccessories and I believe it was $35.00 shipped.

Now the Honda one does have a way to install it where you don't need the key, but I installed mine where the key has to be on and it won't start unless the parking brake is pulled up. I did that so that if a passenger was tempted to push the button while I drive down the road it would hurt anything.

[03SonicBoom]

Originally Posted by Pastor J I installed one. But instead of the Ford GT one, I found that the same company that makes it, makes the one for Honda. I bought it at HondaAccessories and I believe it was $35.00 shipped. Now the Honda one does have a way to install it where you don't need the key, but I installed mine where the key has to be on and it won't start unless the parking brake is pulled up. I did that so that if a passenger was tempted to push the button while I drive down the road it would hurt anything.

I did the same thing on a friends car but designed a circuit so once the button was pushed, it wouldn't function again until the car was turned off. This removed any potential for spinning the starter while the engine was running.

Anyone who's worried about a switch that's cheap shouldn't be. I can't imagine paying even $35 for a switch. It's a simple push button switch with the word "Start" on it. I had my friend buy a simple red push button switch for $4 and engraved "Start Engine" on it. Then painted the engraving white.

[beastGT]

so how would you go about doing that so you wont need the key? Is it a home-made type job or what?

[texas_mustang]

^ its real cool until some one smashes your window, drives off, and insurance doesnt pay for a new car because your retarded for installing it that way

[ixmotoxi]

Originally Posted by texas_mustang ^ its real cool until some one smashes your window, drives off, and insurance doesnt pay for a new car because your retarded for installing it that way

[beefmobile]

i just want to avoid ripping my dash apart to get a stupid button in there. what about cords? where do they connect to?

[beastGT]

Originally Posted by texas_mustang ^ its real cool until some one smashes your window, drives off, and insurance doesnt pay for a new car because your retarded for installing it that way

good point i already have a chip that wont allow the car to start unless its in the car i wonder how that would work with a push button.

[v606er]

seems a little unnecessary

[06Black5spdGT]

Originally Posted by beastGT good point i already have a chip that wont allow the car to start unless its in the car i wonder how that would work with a push button.

Wasn't that standard?

[texas_mustang]

^ya. the keys have a little micro chip in them.

[beefmobile]

So does anybody have a write up on the install? I just want to know if i have to rip apart my dash to do this.

Also, yes, there is a chip that has to be present in order to start the car. it's not a new concept...thats why it costs a fortune to key a new key made

[texas_mustang]

i did it on mine. i got a button from hondata. its real easy. and after installing my system, taking down the dash takes about 5 minutes tops

[Arsenal]

I'm thinking about getting it.

here are instructions:

http://site.brenspeed.com/instructio...uttonstart.pdf

[beefmobile]

that looks easy but damn you take the whole car apart! i will consider this down the road..