Push Button Start in SPF

[bret a ewing]

Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies has a pre-wired Mil spec safety "On" switch with "Start" button next to it. Optional red indicator pilot light.

[Goober]

I know the Superformance sub dealer here in Houston (Vintage) uses the attached starter button. He has installed dozens of them with no problem.
Ignited Performance

Hope this helps
Mark

[emberglo66]

That is the one Vintage installed in my SPF

Ignited Performance

[JCoop]

Here's a proper one; a bit pricey but nice:



available at:

https://www.burtonpower.com/product_main.aspx?home.aspx

input RIC1000.40 in search function. It's in Electrical misc, all the way at the bottom. Website's a bit unwieldy but they're nice people.(especially the ladies)

[Venamm]

Originally Posted by JCoop

Here's a proper one; a bit pricey but nice:



available at:

https://www.burtonpower.com/product_main.aspx?home.aspx

input RIC1000.40 in search function. It's in Electrical misc, all the way at the bottom. Website's a bit unwieldy but they're nice people.(especially the ladies)

NEW PUSH BUTTON ENGINE START KIT FOR ANY CAR - (eBay.ca item 110225405138 end time 27-Feb-08 15:20:58 EST)
Not bad.....about $40.00 .....( I tend to like the chrome look over the hot red eject seat look)

[JCoop]

That's nice...and more reasonable.
Now if we take it to the next step, how the heck do you make the hole on the dash for the switch without tearing up the leather? I also have to install a Lucas switch for an Accusump that's been waiting almost a year.

Anyone have a tip?

[vanoochka]

Another option is to get one of these and not drill. They will configure it to your specs; mine has one gauge and three switch holes that I use for the Accusump, pre-ignition and my firebottle cable.

GaugePak

[traindriver]

Vanoochka,

I make the GaugePak and sell it thru SecondStrike...just wondering how is it working out for you? I remember machining yours...amazingly most people buy the standard one..kind of surprising.

Chuck Kendall
SP1591

[vanoochka]

Hi Chuck,

I'm really glad I found your product. There was no way I was going to drill holes in my dash but I needed the 2 switches and a place to put the firebottle pull handle. I couldn't be happier with the result. It's really clean and unobtrusive, and my dash is intact.

Chuck

[boblyon1]

I purchased a remote controlled device called the Battery Brain (gold) from a Florida company. I installed the relay switch to my positive pole of the battery (had to cut a hole in the cover plate), then the other side to the positive cable.

This device comes with two remote devices that turn this relay off and on, effectively disconnecting the battery anytime you want. The Battery Brain has two functions, for security as noted, and it will sense a slow drain (after ignition is turned off) on the battery (if you leave your headlites on, for example) and kill the connection. I think I paid about $80.00 for the device and their phone support is good. It sure gives peace of mind when you walk away from your "baby".

check it out: http://www.batterybrain.com/

[FrankM1]

Originally Posted by boblyon1

I purchased a remote controlled device called the Battery Brain (gold) from a Florida company. I installed the relay switch to my positive pole of the battery (had to cut a hole in the cover plate), then the other side to the positive cable.

This device comes with two remote devices that turn this relay off and on, effectively disconnecting the battery anytime you want. The Battery Brain has two functions, for security as noted, and it will sense a slow drain (after ignition is turned off) on the battery (if you leave your headlites on, for example) and kill the connection. I think I paid about $80.00 for the device and their phone support is good. It sure gives peace of mind when you walk away from your "baby".

check it out: http://www.batterybrain.com/

WOW! That is exactly what I was looking for, my SPF has been draining my battery for an unknown reason??? Great idea, easy installation, no holes to drill.

Thanks.

[STEVE-O]

Originally Posted by FrankM1

WOW! That is exactly what I was looking for, my SPF has been draining my battery for an unknown reason??? Great idea, easy installation, no holes to drill.

Thanks.

The batterybrain looks good especially from the security aspect when parking unattended. When you mention that your battery is being drained, have you thought about attaching a Battery Tender for longer parked periods? They have a quick disconnect lead that can be attached to the battery for easy connection/removal of the device.

[cdog]

Is the SPF horn button a direct replacement for the ignition key apparatus? Can I just pull the key mechanism out, install the horn button, and I'm done? It's the same size?

As far as security, I think it will take about 30 seconds to yank the wires off the back of the little lock mechanism and hook 'em together. So, the thing was never really secure...

[vanoochka]

cdog.

The push button I used - from Finishline - fit perfectly into the hole left by removing the key assembly. However, there is a little more to it than a straight trade out - key assemblly for push button - as you need to wire the "accessory" setting into a switch. Putting the switch into the on position is as turning the key to the first position after inserting it. Pushing the button is as turning the key to start.

I suggest that you buy the wiring diagram that Blas sells. Having it makes the project a breeze.

[pjmoore2003]

Should I start my own thread

[PANAVIA]

Start a new thread -- like keyless something.

[Beemer]

There is an after market push button for the Mustang. You remove the lighter and install a start butten into the same hole. It is the system I am looking for. You turn the key on and do not twist to the start position. The key retains the accessory function and the lock function. I had another post regarding the ignition key spinning even though I have tightened by holding the assembly and tightening the assembly knurled surround. I am afraid of damaging the dashboard face.

[Texn8]

In my Backdraft, it had a ugly red starter button on the dash. I bought a simple, but attractive lighted blue stainless start button, I purchased on Amazon or $25. Simple replacement and it works great!!

[Hotoxide]

I found a push-to-start button option on the Superformance build sheet. It was dealer (Crown) installed.
The button glows red when the ignition is turned on.

Dave and SNAKE65 - it's a push-here-dummy (PHD) button