Saw this and found it kinda interesting.

So there is a article about the new Saleen Sterling Edition S302E

And they put a Start Engine button in it that looks very familiar









Then a ad for racing shoes? With our pedals?

 

I thought the same thing when I saw the Start Engine button.

 

Looks pretty mean

 

everyone and their dog is putting a start button in...and while i find it cool, i also find it somewhat corny.

 

While I see the logic behind this (for the most part the american consumer likes things as easy and ass wiping as possible), I too feel it is corny. Cool on a saleen and an s2000 as it is a subtle touch to add to the "feel" of driving a "race" car. However on soccer mom's murano, not cool. Although she does have alot to do (makeup, cell phone, hair) and turning a key just might not be an option. I"M ONLY FOR IT IF IT KEEMS THEM FROM RUNNING INTO INNOCENT CARS THAT NEVER SAW IT COMING.

 

dude a starter button is a hassle coz in addition to turning my key i have to go through the motion of pushing the start button all the way on the other side! wtf? but i love my starter button. i dont know why everyone and their mom wants one on their minivans and lexuses

 

I saw this as well, and that is definitely from an S2000! This makes that Mustang a better car than it would have been otherwise!

 

no matter how they roll, it's always a form of a mustang shape.

 

I used to think the start button was just a gimick. However, I spun out in the rain during a track day at Laguna Seca this past January. My '05 S2k stalled (two in too late), but getting the car started and headed the right way was quite instintive. Clutch in, right hand shifting to first, left pressing START, all at the same time just happened and was much smoother then right hand juggling between the ignition and shifter. It's not a make-or-break thing, but it did help me get back going after talent gave way to sloth-like reactions...

 

Exactly the purpose of the start button. I know of one club racer that put one in his race car. It can save a second or two if you spin out and stall the car.