Start Button - Page 2

Cashburn · #21 (**permalink**) 02-06-2007, 07:56 AM

The problem with the illuminated buttons is they stay lit, and it is quite annoying when you are driving around in lowlight or night.

BUCKEYE COBRA · #22 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 03:35 AM

Thanks for the info. I like this better than my current button from a S2000 Honda.
Could a diode be used to dim the illumination some?
John

Rwillia4 · #23 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 07:59 AM

To dim the light a resistor needs to be put in, to make the illumination adjustable a rheostat (or potentiometer) needs to be used.

6t8stang · #24 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 08:02 AM

Why not tie the light into the other dash lights?

Archrms · #25 (**permalink**) 02-07-2007, 08:04 AM

John,
I would also like to put a push button start in my car. Just curious, but what do you like about the illuminated switch shown on the previous pics as compared to the S2000 button?

BUCKEYE COBRA · #26 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 04:18 AM

Archrms,
I like the illmination feature and the color choices. The S2000 button is a very bright red and really stands out. I'm not sure if I'd switch it out, just nice to have another option in case I want to tinker with something.
John

Archrms · #27 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 09:41 AM

John,
Thanks for the info. I've been looking into it for a while now, and there doesn't seem to be as many choices out there as I thought there would be. Always good to hear from someone who's already got one. Thanks.

BUCKEYE COBRA · #28 (**permalink**) 02-09-2007, 02:52 AM

Archrms,
Check out this link from a Miata web site for more info. Has good install info.

http://www.miata.net/garage/pushstart/
John

Archrms · #29 (**permalink**) 02-09-2007, 06:18 AM

Thanks for the link. I'll have to make some time this weekend to read the whole thing.

Smoking Cobra · #30 (**permalink**) 02-24-2007, 11:41 AM

Picked up my new start button monday from Vintage. Look's so much better than the old one. A small price for a nice look.
joeg

Skip J. · #31 (**permalink**) 02-24-2007, 12:30 PM

Picked up a fairly non-descript 50 Amp start button from Haywire for $15.00 as shown at the attached link.

http://haywireinc.com/Merchant2/merc...ct_Code=MS1208

Skip J.

Smoking Cobra · #32 (**permalink**) 02-24-2007, 01:13 PM

Had one similair to that. It just didn't cut it. Look are earleir post's to see the switch. Comes with a few different color insert's. Brain put's them in there BDR's.
joeg

Blittleton · #33 (**permalink**) 02-24-2007, 07:48 PM

We have been using these for a while, you can get them at www.cobraaccessories.com I think they are $19 plus shipping. They add a nice touch to the dash. Real simple to install.

Bill

Cashburn · #34 (**permalink**) 02-24-2007, 09:38 PM

The Finishline product is ok. We did it on #188 and then started using it again recently quite often. I just found another option that looks pretty good. I will have to try it out and see how it looks ... any takers???

BTW the Genesis 496 is a sight to behold

Rwillia4 · #35 (**permalink**) 02-26-2007, 11:50 PM

So I was at the ford parts counter today waiting to receive a part that I was going to be overcharged on. I noticed a GT poster on the wall and one of the sub photos had the engine start button. Looked to be 1" diameter button with a nice aluminum bessel. I inquired about the price thinking $50 to $75 for the button. I was way off!! actual cost is $249. - it didn't look that nice

6t8stang · #36 (**permalink**) 02-27-2007, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rwillia4

actual cost is $249. - it didn't look that nice

So you bought it then?