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Why is the key (ignition) on the left?

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Old 10-10-2006, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kev
Sort of off topic, but on my old 993 Cup it was annoying that the windshield wiper stalk was on the right hand side of the steering column. I would frequently activate the wipers after shifting while bringing my hand back to the steering wheel and while racing I never could get it to turn off. On the 996 Cups (street cars too?), I think Porsche reduced the size of the stalk to remedy this, but I've done it once still.
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My 993 never had this problem because I had a spacer in the steering wheel. One option is to pull the fuse or install a switch so the wipers don't work unless you flick on a "master" switch.
Old 10-10-2006, 03:01 PM
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I'm a firm believer in the "LeMans running start" theory on the key placement. I always carry my Porsche key in my left side pocket... all other car keys are in the right hand pocket.

For the wiper issue... what wipers? Our 911s have wipers?
Old 10-10-2006, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by texas911
So if you're car jacked, the car jacker doesn't know how to start the car.
Or if you highjack . . . the highjacked (yes the blonde ) . . cannot stop the car



Old 10-10-2006, 05:27 PM
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It's so you can't drive it while drunk.....
Old 10-10-2006, 05:56 PM
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i tell my customers they'll get used to it by the end of their lease...

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