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DISCUSSION => Interior => Topic started by: 91 e30m42 on September 08, 2011, 03:32:28 PM

Title: push engine button
Post by: 91 e30m42 on September 08, 2011, 03:32:28 PM

whats your guys opinion on installing a push start button system on these cars i found an alarm that will convert it completely just a few thought.... i was also thinking of replacing that overhead check panel by the sunroof with a blank carbon fiber panel and install 2 switches and the push button...

   here is the link to the alarm similar to the one i was looking at:

     http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619&item=370538091397&viewitem=&category=169330#ht_7304wt_1165

Title: push engine button
Post by: nickmpower on September 08, 2011, 07:31:29 PM

holy shit, are you really going to spend that much on an alarm? I just have a concealed starter button, car cant be started without it.

Title: push engine button
Post by: 91 e30m42 on September 09, 2011, 01:02:43 PM

well the lram i have now is about the same price but 3 years old now... i have alot of expensive items in my car e.g car stereo, gauges, carbon fiber e.t.c.... i dont think its that bad of a price for a complete switch over since no key ignition would be used anymore.... id seen other kits go for about 1300 i dont think its a bad idea but just wanted to get some opinions on here to see if its a good or bad idea either way i think it would be cool and unique factor

Title: push engine button
Post by: deansweet on September 09, 2011, 03:23:51 PM

if you have the stuff to protect and you feel the need to put that in your car to sleep better? The alarm is worth every cent if it deters theft. As for push button, that would be cool to me.

Title: push engine button
Post by: KenC on September 10, 2011, 03:24:03 PM

It's still a hassle because you need to use the key to turn the ignition to position two.

We have a push button start on our track car because a teammate threw the key away on accident. I don't think I'd want to go through the trouble on a street car.

Title: push engine button
Post by: 91 e30m42 on September 12, 2011, 11:24:01 AM

true but as for the one i have now it features auto start and well i hardly use it but its nice to have it there cause there be times where im in a rush and its handy...its like you dont really need it but its best to have it just in case then not at all.... like i said just want to hear your opinions and thank you for the input... it is a nice option to the car and i just want to make it more mine but i do have alot of money invested in this car so any safety features i can get i will take