I see no reason to have one??? Just turn the darn key...........

 

Why do you have 20" Shelby Redlines? Your factory wheels did the job. Why do you have HID's? I'm sure you could see at night with your factory lights. Why do you have Sequential taillights? You can't even see them working when you drive. Oh, I know why, because you thought each one of these either made your car look better (rims & HID's) and because you thought it was cool (sequentials)

 

The problem with the Push Start button is that it's redundant. That's not to say it's bad to have one, but it's an IMITATION push start button because it's no more conveneinent than turning the key unlike real push starts where you just have to put the key into a slot or have it in your pocket.

 

it's really redundant really, if you like it go for it. you don't like it don't buy it. simple as that.

 

i wanna get that myself

 

Now I wouldnt mind the ignition being on the dash instead of the column like my 67 mustang. Dont like all that steering wheel locking crap they have these days. Now with that setup and a button next to it maybe I would be ok with it. But with the key on the column and reaching to the middle of the car is just to far out of the way. I just cant get the youtube demo video out of my head.

 

The push button is just a cool mod. More functional then most cosmetic mods. After all hood scoops and stripes don't do anything either and neither do dash kits or engine dress up items as was prevously stated.

This mod is cheap and esy to install. You can get an engine start button from an S2000 for about $40 and the install is fairly simple. Whether or not you can still start the car with the key depends on how the switch is installed. If you cut the original wires, then you can't use the key to start eh engine and must rely on the buttoon. But if you simply splice the switch in, then you can start the car with either the switch or the key.

Most cars with egine start buttons still require the key in the ignition. these include the S2000, the Ford GT and most other cars with engine start buttons. The ones that don't require the key use a different technology called Keyless ignition. These rely on on a proximity sensor that senses the presense of a pre-programmed fob within range of the sensor. These systems are much more ellabiorate and complex then a simple engine start button.

OK, now for the added benefits of the push button start.

If you splice the switch in, pushing the button without the key in the ignition will provide accessory power for a few minutes. This means you can raise or lower the windows, your convertible top, listen to the radio, etc. without the keys

I find this very useful. Sometimes I will leave my daughter in the car for afew minutes while running errands and she can listen to music but I don't have to worry about leaving the keys in the ignition. Other times, I will be in the garage with the keys in the house and I would be able to lower/raise the windows or the convertible top without having to walk back in the house for the keys. Since I don't drive the car every day, I keep it in the detached garage at the back of the house and this saves me a bit of time.

I wrote up a set of instructions when I installed mine. Here is a link to them. You don't need a fancy kit. All you need is a momemtary contact push button switch. Personally, I think the one from the S200o looks best in our cars. The Ford GT switch is a bit more expensive and to be honest, does not look as good.

http://www.cherod.com/mustang/HowTo/Start%20Button3.htm

 

demo????

 

I think this is what he was referring to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoOVy4zYtDA

 

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Amen! Its cool on a $100k Euro sports sedan, or exotic sports car, but NOT on a Mustang, IMHO.