Just like my BMW - twist and release.
Start button: Did you know....
Melting Slicks
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From: Stillwater MN
Originally Posted by gilly6993
there would hardly be any new threads if the same topics weren't discussed over and over....some just post up because they have something to share although it's been posted before....IMO there was no need for you to make him feel he can't come here and post something just because it's been posted before....sometimes the search engine gives A LOT of useless threads and it's a lengthy process to get the answer you're looking for....
I also don't like it when people tell others that their post is a duplicate or when they tell them to do a search. I usually only read the newest threads because I like most current information. Doing a search for something is usually hard, because every single thread with your keywords will show up. There are also new forum members joining everyday.
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From: Fullerton Ca
Originally Posted by gilly6993
there would hardly be any new threads if the same topics weren't discussed over and over....some just post up because they have something to share although it's been posted before....IMO there was no need for you to make him feel he can't come here and post something just because it's been posted before....sometimes the search engine gives A LOT of useless threads and it's a lengthy process to get the answer you're looking for....
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I said it before and I will say it again....just because it is posted doesn't mean you have to reply.....
Move on
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Safety Car
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From: Marlborough Ma
Originally Posted by Wayne88
Nope, I didn't know that.
I can't keep up with technology.
I recall my very 1st car: To start it, I'd push it down the block while in nuetral, hop in while its rolling, depress the clutch, shove the stick into first gear, pop the clutch, and away I went.
I can't keep up with technology.
I recall my very 1st car: To start it, I'd push it down the block while in nuetral, hop in while its rolling, depress the clutch, shove the stick into first gear, pop the clutch, and away I went.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by gilly6993
there would hardly be any new threads if the same topics weren't discussed over and over....some just post up because they have something to share although it's been posted before....IMO there was no need for you to make him feel he can't come here and post something just because it's been posted before....sometimes the search engine gives A LOT of useless threads and it's a lengthy process to get the answer you're looking for....
, 100%
there would hardly be any new threads if the same topics weren't discussed over and over....some just post up because they have something to share although it's been posted before....IMO there was no need for you to make him feel he can't come here and post something just because it's been posted before....sometimes the search engine gives A LOT of useless threads and it's a lengthy process to get the answer you're looking for....
, 100%
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Originally Posted by Radical05
Yes I know and dont push it hard unless you want to be like someone in here that pushed it into the dash
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Originally Posted by vtech
Never be afraid to share this information. You would be surprised how many C6 owners thought they had to hold start button before car turns over. The Chevy dealers do not know - well some of them.
When I picked up my new C6 two months ago that is how the Turkeys trained me on the start button - push and hold until start.
I did not realize that was incorrect until I attended a C6 event at West Coast Corvette.
When I picked up my new C6 two months ago that is how the Turkeys trained me on the start button - push and hold until start.
I did not realize that was incorrect until I attended a C6 event at West Coast Corvette.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by 2006corvette
I also don't like it when people tell others that their post is a duplicate or when they tell them to do a search. I usually only read the newest threads because I like most current information. Doing a search for something is usually hard, because every single thread with your keywords will show up. There are also new forum members joining everyday.
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Originally Posted by 2006corvette
I also don't like it when people tell others that their post is a duplicate or when they tell them to do a search. I usually only read the newest threads because I like most current information. Doing a search for something is usually hard, because every single thread with your keywords will show up. There are also new forum members joining everyday.
Sometimes I think the need to get rid of the "dupe" smilie.
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From: 39.0N 105.1W
Originally Posted by conecrusher
Absolutely. The more I use it, the more antiquated it seems to have to shove a key into the steering column and twist it.
- found that out starting the last rental.
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Originally Posted by pewter99
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Instructor
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From: Davis CA
Originally Posted by Mr. Wonderful
You don't have to press and hold it until the car turns-over.
Just give it a press and release it
Just give it a press and release it
Now when I was a kid, in the early 50s, we had a Lincoln(?) or a Chrysler that had push-button start. It also had a pushbutton lubrication system as well - back when cars needed lube systems.
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From: Life isn't about waiting for the Storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the Rain.
Originally Posted by conecrusher
Absolutely. The more I use it, the more antiquated it seems to have to shove a key into the steering column and twist it.
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Originally Posted by Cruncher
Originally Posted by gilly6993
there would hardly be any new threads if the same topics weren't discussed over and over....some just post up because they have something to share although it's been posted before....IMO there was no need for you to make him feel he can't come here and post something just because it's been posted before....sometimes the search engine gives A LOT of useless threads and it's a lengthy process to get the answer you're looking for....
, 100%
there would hardly be any new threads if the same topics weren't discussed over and over....some just post up because they have something to share although it's been posted before....IMO there was no need for you to make him feel he can't come here and post something just because it's been posted before....sometimes the search engine gives A LOT of useless threads and it's a lengthy process to get the answer you're looking for....
, 100%
Burning Brakes
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From: North Carolina
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Originally Posted by Wayne88
Nope, I didn't know that.
I can't keep up with technology.
I recall my very 1st car: To start it, I'd push it down the block while in nuetral, hop in while its rolling, depress the clutch, shove the stick into first gear, pop the clutch, and away I went.
I can't keep up with technology.
I recall my very 1st car: To start it, I'd push it down the block while in nuetral, hop in while its rolling, depress the clutch, shove the stick into first gear, pop the clutch, and away I went.
I have done this a few times!!!
I did know the trick with the start button as I just punch the botton and reach for the seatbelt. It is a cool trick to show someone new to the car.
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Originally Posted by Whiterock1
Our new G5 has the conventional key, but you just turn it and release it--don't need to hold it, to start the car. I like it. Makes the old way look 'old.'
