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From: Second City
Originally Posted by i_heart_my_DB8,Dec 16 2009, 12:11 PM
As stated before, the start button is not just a "gimmick," it's there so that if you stall or spin, you can simply re-start with your left hand while getting back in gear with your right hand. As you can imagine, this is something that could be valuable when speed is an issue. It's the same reason Porsches have their ignition on the LH side of the steering column, and is different in concept from most other cars with "on/off" buttons, where the car is simply treated like any other household appliance.
I've stalled my car before and never had to re-twist the ignition, and have in fact used the start button while getting myself in the correct gear with the other hand. So, it seems that it does have a purpose other than just coolness.
I've stalled my car before and never had to re-twist the ignition, and have in fact used the start button while getting myself in the correct gear with the other hand. So, it seems that it does have a purpose other than just coolness.
Even if it does give you that extra hand, I'm still going to say that Honda's intent was to be a gimmick.
And this thread continues to go off topic. List of other cars with a start button.
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Originally Posted by Not Sure,Dec 16 2009, 10:27 AM
As I've stated before, I've never needed to start my car without being in it. I've owned many cars that could start without the clutch - it's not something I miss in the S2k.
I guess it's funny that people "trip" when you start it up without depressing the clutch, but to me it's just not that fascinating. It would be more retarded to do a mod that I don't need than to do it just to make people "trip".
Guaranteed - as perfect as you think you are - one day you'll forget it's in gear and try to start the car...I just hope you don't crack your lip on the curb when it happens.
I guess it's funny that people "trip" when you start it up without depressing the clutch, but to me it's just not that fascinating. It would be more retarded to do a mod that I don't need than to do it just to make people "trip".
Guaranteed - as perfect as you think you are - one day you'll forget it's in gear and try to start the car...I just hope you don't crack your lip on the curb when it happens.
I can just see you trying to be cool and reach in and turn the key, and your car takes off down the road with nobody in it.
We all do stupid things some times.
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Yes the push button start is a gimmick. I remember reading an interview with one of the guys on the design team who said it's only there to give it the "feeling" of a purpose built track car and to pay homage to the old school.
Back on topic the 1965 Jaguar type E had a push button starter.
Back on topic the 1965 Jaguar type E had a push button starter.
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Originally Posted by rjones,Dec 16 2009, 10:42 AM
I have to agree with Not Sure. Seems like a bad idea.
I can just see you trying to be cool and reach in and turn the key, and your car takes off down the road with nobody in it.
We all do stupid things some times.
I can just see you trying to be cool and reach in and turn the key, and your car takes off down the road with nobody in it.
We all do stupid things some times.
It isn't a case of trying to be cool. It is for convenience and less wear during cold start-ups. Is it really that hard to make sure the car is in neutral? 
So, from the looks of it... the S2000 was the first mass produced car to use an engine start button in over 35 years, ya?
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Originally Posted by omgitsoop,Dec 15 2009, 10:18 PM
just to see, i purposely stalled my car today and tried to start it without turning the key, just pressing the button. voila, it worked. as you can see i have an 04
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Originally Posted by 21337R,Dec 15 2009, 10:45 AM
There is no need to turn the key back, the ignition is either on or off... and it doesn't shut off from a stall. However, a hot stalled engine will require some extra cranking to fire back up, so maybe he just didn't crank it enough.
^^ I don't even have to push the clutch! little off topic but I'll brag anyway
I got rid of the clutch interlock and LOVE it! The best part is being able to start the car without getting in, highly recommended mod.
^^ I don't even have to push the clutch! little off topic but I'll brag anyway
I got rid of the clutch interlock and LOVE it! The best part is being able to start the car without getting in, highly recommended mod.
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Originally Posted by s2k_fiend,Dec 16 2009, 03:31 PM
sounds really interesting. how can i do this mod? is there a link for it anywhere? thanks
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Originally Posted by hondaBeater,Dec 15 2009, 09:20 PM
I think all the new cars with buttons start AND stop the engine. I wonder why honda did not do this.
Why is the s2k the ONLY 1999+ Honda with a start button??
Here's the TL start button...
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