Thanks for the reply. That's good to know that yours has lasted that long. That gives me some peace.

I've already tested the two button method. The 2nd button is tapped to the clutch interlock wires while it's still plugged in. So no special instructions needed. A tech can still start the car with the clutch pressed in.

Since doing your mod I always walk myself through the process of turning the key to ACC, stepping on the brake, putting the car in neutral, then push the start button. It's still weird not pushing the clutch after 30+ years of driving manuals cars!

since I'm used to that process now, it would be an easy transition to the 2 button method. You are correct that two hands to start is a bit more of a circus. When I get to drive the s2k again I'll see if I notice the clicking as much as I think I do.
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