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You should be ok. I think every car at one time or another has been 'started' while it was already running. (I've done it once too - it is a horrible noise) As long as it's a one-time thing you'll be alright. You're probably ok with the water bottle too. I can't think of anything under the body that would be damaged by a water bottle. However, you probably don't want to make a habit out of that

 

doesnt sound like anything to bad. you'll be fine!

chris

 

all you did was grind the starter and the flywheel. Long as you didn't "HOLD" the buttom down or keep pressing it repeatedly! You should be ok!

 

I'v pressed the starter button twice while the car was still on. I forget to listen for the idle sometimes. Nothing really comes out of it if it's happens seldomly. But about that water bottle. What were you thinking!? You should of yanked the E brake, cut the wheel and done a sick 360 around the bottle. That would have caught some eyes.

 

dont worry, i am sure lots of people on here did that once or twice as long as you dont hold it down for a long period of time it should be fine. just be more careful next time and look at the RPM before pressing the red button.

 

I've often wondered why the start button doesn't have an interlock like other cars do. With most cars you get one visit to the starter motor per ignition "on." If you need a second start, you have to switch off first. I don't see why the S2000 couldn't have this.

 

The idea behind the start button is that it is a race restart button. You're at the apex of corner 6 and you get on the gas too early. The rear steps out and you spin, go off the side of the track and stall. You declutch, stab the Red Start button and get back in the race. Not need to remove your gloves and fiddle with the key chain.

I think the "One ignition, one start" option is more appropriate for a Cadillac driven by Seinfeld's dad.

 

Heh, thanks guys.

 

It comes in handy in the situation that you described. Or when it stalled while you are backing up in the parking lot