Push Button Start - ideas?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clinton IL
Push Button Start - ideas?
Everything is on the table...and I'm thinking about a cool way to do a PUSH to start button - like a C6.
Getting the button isn't the problem.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PUSH-BUTTON-ENGI...3A1%7C294%3A50
The thing is - this would still require a metal key to turn the ignition on...then a second step to push the button - not cool.
I would like to wire the keyless entry system to turn the ignition on so when you get in you just push the button - no metal key. - then ... how do you turn it off????
I'm sure somebody has done this - ideas?
Getting the button isn't the problem.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PUSH-BUTTON-ENGI...3A1%7C294%3A50
The thing is - this would still require a metal key to turn the ignition on...then a second step to push the button - not cool.
I would like to wire the keyless entry system to turn the ignition on so when you get in you just push the button - no metal key. - then ... how do you turn it off????
I'm sure somebody has done this - ideas?
Safety Car
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your current key does 2 jobs,
#1 is supply power to the car when the key is on.
#2 starts and stops the car.
also anyone can also just push the button,
this would also be a huge negative to anyone,
in the future considering buying your corvette.
If you want cool, just buy a remote start system.
#1 is supply power to the car when the key is on.
#2 starts and stops the car.
also anyone can also just push the button,
this would also be a huge negative to anyone,
in the future considering buying your corvette.
If you want cool, just buy a remote start system.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clinton IL
I'm thinking if you had a keyless entry module that would use a power door lock type actuator to push the ignition on when you unlock the door - then when you get in you can just push the button to start - turn it off by either an "off" button, or back on the fob....
Still doesn't really make sense...does it?
Still doesn't really make sense...does it?
Melting Slicks
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From: winter haven florida
St. Jude Donor '12
go to youtube, do a search for rfid remote push button start. there are several out there. i saw one i really liked but cant remember the one it was. they use a wireless transmitter to arm the system and the push botton starts and stops the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU9d2dUSNOU
i found it. it is the StarDrive Push Button Start system. you dont have to handle your keys at all. you just have to have the rfid fob with you to arm the system. the button handles the start, stop, and acc.'s on the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU9d2dUSNOU
i found it. it is the StarDrive Push Button Start system. you dont have to handle your keys at all. you just have to have the rfid fob with you to arm the system. the button handles the start, stop, and acc.'s on the car.
Last edited by 2000FRCZ19; Jul 16, 2009 at 03:20 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clinton IL
go to youtube, do a search for rfid remote push button start. there are several out there. i saw one i really liked but cant remember the one it was. they use a wireless transmitter to arm the system and the push botton starts and stops the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU9d2dUSNOU
i found it. it is the StarDrive Push Button Start system. you dont have to handle your keys at all. you just have to have the rfid fob with you to arm the system. the button handles the start, stop, and acc.'s on the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU9d2dUSNOU
i found it. it is the StarDrive Push Button Start system. you dont have to handle your keys at all. you just have to have the rfid fob with you to arm the system. the button handles the start, stop, and acc.'s on the car.
Very cool! That is the idea I'm after
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Burning Brakes
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Then...how cool would it be to put the START button in the hole where the ignition switch would normally be.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '12
that would be a cool set up. i have a flaming river column and a hurst pistol grip shifter, so none of that stuff applies on mine, but if you are keeping the interior close to stock that looks like a very good solution. the linear actuator should work very well for that. set it up off of the acc switch and you are good to go.
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Burning Brakes
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that would be a cool set up. i have a flaming river column and a hurst pistol grip shifter, so none of that stuff applies on mine, but if you are keeping the interior close to stock that looks like a very good solution. the linear actuator should work very well for that. set it up off of the acc switch and you are good to go.
I'm thinking about trading that for a stock tilt-tele if possible. Just not sure what to do with it
Melting Slicks
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From: winter haven florida
St. Jude Donor '12
yes that is what i have. i used a flaming river u-joint and i made my own mount for the underside. it works perfect. some guys will freak out because i used a solid joint and not a rag joint but i have friends that run them all the time with no problems. on a d/d i might have done the rag joint but for this thing i am not worried about the steering gear wear.
this is the best pic i have of the column in the car right now. i forgot to take pics the last time i had it in before i pulled it to do the wiring. the interior is about 85% done now. just some trim work and final sanding and shaping. it is currently epoxy primed. i should have more pics next week when i put the dash back in. i have a thread on it in the general section.
this is the best pic i have of the column in the car right now. i forgot to take pics the last time i had it in before i pulled it to do the wiring. the interior is about 85% done now. just some trim work and final sanding and shaping. it is currently epoxy primed. i should have more pics next week when i put the dash back in. i have a thread on it in the general section.
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Drifting
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go to youtube, do a search for rfid remote push button start. there are several out there. i saw one i really liked but cant remember the one it was. they use a wireless transmitter to arm the system and the push botton starts and stops the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU9d2dUSNOU
i found it. it is the StarDrive Push Button Start system. you dont have to handle your keys at all. you just have to have the rfid fob with you to arm the system. the button handles the start, stop, and acc.'s on the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU9d2dUSNOU
i found it. it is the StarDrive Push Button Start system. you dont have to handle your keys at all. you just have to have the rfid fob with you to arm the system. the button handles the start, stop, and acc.'s on the car.
Wow, that is impressive! What is the best aftermarket alarm? Also, what guages are you using? Nice work! BTW, how do you like that Fat Mat? I am doing my interior after the paint shop, and trying to figure out what to go with as far as sound and heat barrier. Jegs, Ecklers, Summit, DynaMat, RammMat, Reflectix, who knows?
Melting Slicks
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From: winter haven florida
St. Jude Donor '12
Wow, that is impressive! What is the best aftermarket alarm? Also, what guages are you using? Nice work! BTW, how do you like that Fat Mat? I am doing my interior after the paint shop, and trying to figure out what to go with as far as sound and heat barrier. Jegs, Ecklers, Summit, DynaMat, RammMat, Reflectix, who knows?
here is a link to my interior thread. i dont want to hijack this thread so please direct any questions about my build on that thread and i will be happy to answer them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...many-pics.html
got your pm, checked out your work - brilliant!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clinton IL
DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, the remote starters! There is a clue there...isn't there?
We have a remote start on our new Silverado (at trans) - and it does everything but unlock the steering and light up the gauges - it will then shut down after 10 minutes if you don't put the key in.
That's not the point - rather the point is a RF remote start is possible to trigger all the primary functions with a key fob, then when I push the "start button" the car will roar to life....
More thinking.......
Yes, the remote starters! There is a clue there...isn't there?
We have a remote start on our new Silverado (at trans) - and it does everything but unlock the steering and light up the gauges - it will then shut down after 10 minutes if you don't put the key in.
That's not the point - rather the point is a RF remote start is possible to trigger all the primary functions with a key fob, then when I push the "start button" the car will roar to life....
More thinking.......
Team Owner
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All you need is a few relays, one is a stepper....and a old garage door opener/hand unit....simple as hell, won't unlock the wheel or tranny, but can start engine, and another touch of the remote it stops the engine....it's a easy hookup, really....
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Burning Brakes
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This is cool timing - I just came across this:
http://www.auto-hub.com/stardrive_pu..._ignition.html
Seems to be the ticket all the way around.
This would let me keep my flaming river non-ignition switch column, and integrate this system. There would be no key then - keyless entry for the doors would come through the option/trunk pop on the fob. It would work just like a C6!
I guess the big issue would be running the battery dead from leaving the fob near the car.
http://www.auto-hub.com/stardrive_pu..._ignition.html
Seems to be the ticket all the way around.
This would let me keep my flaming river non-ignition switch column, and integrate this system. There would be no key then - keyless entry for the doors would come through the option/trunk pop on the fob. It would work just like a C6!
I guess the big issue would be running the battery dead from leaving the fob near the car.