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Starting button., Any thoughts? |
PeeGreen 914 |
Jan 21 2008, 11:33 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So I am just curious about doing a start button or switch. So if you turn the key to on and have a switch or something. I don't know, just seems more racecar...ish. Does the sound queer or cool? I'm undecided. andy thoughts?
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r_towle |
Jan 21 2008, 11:37 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
It should be a single action push button switch.
Mine is 50 amps, but that is a temp switch for testing. I am not sure, but 30 amps might be enough... Rich |
LS6/914 |
Jan 21 2008, 11:39 PM
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Never leaves the shop member Group: Members Posts: 301 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Port Townsend,WA Rivabelosa/Madrid ESP Member No.: 1,215 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Its cool. I have a couple Noble in the shop that use a starter button. It can be a simple wire in for the teener. You can even wirre it through a remote to trigger a no start alarm. Larry
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PeeGreen 914 |
Jan 21 2008, 11:43 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Its cool. I have a couple Noble in the shop that use a starter button. It can be a simple wire in for the teener. You can even wirre it through a remote to trigger a no start alarm. Larry Maybe you could help me with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
plymouth37 |
Jan 21 2008, 11:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,825 Joined: 24-May 05 From: Snoqualmie, WA Member No.: 4,138 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have a shifter mounted Honda S2000 starter button, I have also eliminated the conventional key and wired in a digital remote key Digital Guard Dog. When I get within ten feet of the car it arms the ignition switch (just a simple rocker), when the ignition is switched on the starter button is engaged, as a safety precaution the starter button will only trigger the starter if the E-brake is on.
The system gives me a fun race car feel with the security of a digital key. |
LS6/914 |
Jan 21 2008, 11:58 PM
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Never leaves the shop member Group: Members Posts: 301 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Port Townsend,WA Rivabelosa/Madrid ESP Member No.: 1,215 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Not a problem, my schedule is. I can be reached at 360 265 1311 when Iam not slinging profanity at a Lotus (LotsOfTroubleUsuallySerious) Larry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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PeeGreen 914 |
Jan 22 2008, 12:01 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Cool. I will give you a call tomorrow to see when we could sert something up. I am thinking sometime next month, March, would be cool to do this if you're up for it.
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LS6/914 |
Jan 22 2008, 12:14 AM
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Never leaves the shop member Group: Members Posts: 301 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Port Townsend,WA Rivabelosa/Madrid ESP Member No.: 1,215 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Not a problem, Iam out of town until end of next week. Larry
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McMark |
Jan 22 2008, 12:43 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I think... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yawn.gif)
Here's my thought process: If you have to insert a key and turn it, why add an extra step of pushing a button rather than just turning the key a little farther. It's just making more 'work'. Now, if you have a power switch and a starter button, that's racecar. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
Rand |
Jan 22 2008, 12:44 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
When my ignition switch cracked, I eliminated the stock switch and wired up a toggle switch for ignition/fuel pump, and a hidden push button for start. I love being keyless. Also, the location for my start button has been handy sometimes for just turning over the motor (ignition off).
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Rand |
Jan 22 2008, 12:50 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Also, one of my clients manufactures some killer switches that might be worth looking at. (He's local btw.)
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PeeGreen 914 |
Jan 22 2008, 12:53 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Yes sir I would like one of those. Okay, so when I do this what do I do to the column?
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BiG bOgGs |
Jan 22 2008, 06:09 AM
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The Bogus One Group: Members Posts: 452 Joined: 25-September 04 From: Ft. Myers, FL 33967 Member No.: 2,829 Region Association: South East States |
When I installed a custom dash in my Suzuki Samurai, I replaced my starter with a covered switch and a momentary switch for the starter. I have gotten so used to not having keys out while I am in a car I left my keys in the 914 5 times in the first week I drove it regularly. I have added this mod to my 914 to do list. You will love it.
Another security measure I have heard of is to use a toggle switch reroute the wiring for the horn button so that when you push on the momentary toggle switch you hit your horn button and start the car. The when the toggle switch is released, the horn button works normally. Jim |
jgara962 |
Jan 22 2008, 11:03 AM
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Yo, this is how I roll Group: Members Posts: 823 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 3,879 Region Association: Northern California |
I added a start button a couple of years ago. I picked up a black one at my local FLAPS. Despite some people (McMark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) thinking it's extra work to take your hand off the key and push a button, I like it for the coolness factor and it does at a touch of race car.
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swl |
Jan 22 2008, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,409 Joined: 7-August 05 From: Kingston,On,Canada Member No.: 4,550 Region Association: Canada |
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Another security measure I have heard of is to use a toggle switch reroute the wiring for the horn button so that when you push on the momentary toggle switch you hit your horn button and start the car. The when the toggle switch is released, the horn button works normally. Now thats some serious security by obscurity!!! Combine that with the handbrake idea and you could also prevent DUI. Gotta have a clear mind just to remember how to start the thing! |
sean_v8_914 |
Jan 22 2008, 11:45 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
adjacent to the steering column where the light sw and flasher sw is there is also a blank hole in that same line of switches. it is covered in fine German basket weave. if you push there with your finger you will feel the hole under the vinyl covering.
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ClayPerrine |
Jan 22 2008, 12:17 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,514 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Another security measure I have heard of is to use a toggle switch reroute the wiring for the horn button so that when you push on the momentary toggle switch you hit your horn button and start the car. The when the toggle switch is released, the horn button works normally. Now thats some serious security by obscurity!!! Combine that with the handbrake idea and you could also prevent DUI. Gotta have a clear mind just to remember how to start the thing! I just had this mental image of a drunken 914 owner sitting in his 914 with the key on honking the hell out of the horn and muttering something like "goddam car won't start". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Do you think the cops would take him in for a DUI or take him to the looney bin???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
SirAndy |
Jan 22 2008, 12:45 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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Cap'n Krusty |
Jan 22 2008, 12:51 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Right. Adding complication is always good ................................ The Cap'n
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Rand |
Jan 22 2008, 01:02 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Mine's a hell of a lot simpler than the stock tumbler/switch was! And the plastic housing won't be cracking again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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