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Old 03-12-2009, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Yeah, 'Gant taught me that trick!



Yeah, I know the word is ambidextrous, but amphibious was more fun!
I know that you knew..... but I could not let it pass.. you know?
Old 03-12-2009, 12:38 PM
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How will I perfect the le-mans start then???
Old 03-12-2009, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
Between my Porsches (Left hand ignition) Saab (Center console) and "Normal" cars I dont know where the hell to put a key anymore!

DITTO!
Old 03-12-2009, 03:38 PM
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The button's not even on the left side. Blasphemy!!
Old 03-12-2009, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by medtech
The button's not even on the left side. Blasphemy!!

If you want the button on left side, you need to drill a hole in your dash, and I don't thinks you wanna do this!

Clutch switch is also bypassed!
Old 03-12-2009, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Yeah, after I got my 996, it took me a while to get used to inserting the key on the left side, but after a while I realized that I had become amphibious and could use either hand, as needed, to start cars.
Good ole' Charles Shackleford made the "amphibious" phrase famous. Unfortunately that's one of the more memorable moments from our local NC State graduate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Shackleford

Nice mod by the way, tastefully done.
Old 03-13-2009, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Serenity Now
Good ole' Charles Shackleford made the "amphibious" phrase famous. Unfortunately that's one of the more memorable moments from our local NC State graduate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Shackleford

Nice mod by the way, tastefully done.
Loved that line back in the day. I use amphibious as often as possible. That and bulimia, to reference someone who can read minds.
Old 03-13-2009, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
If all you have to do it get in the car and push the button like many modern cars have with the smart key fobs than it's great! otherwise, I 'm fine with starting my 911 the old fashioned way with my left hand
+1

He turned a 2 step process into a 3 step process. I don't really see the improvement.

1) Insert Key
2) Turn key
3) Push button ????

Why?
Old 03-13-2009, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Serenity Now
Good ole' Charles Shackleford made the "amphibious" phrase famous. Unfortunately that's one of the more memorable moments from our local NC State graduate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Shackleford

Nice mod by the way, tastefully done.
And his other endeavours made him ambitious and avaricious. I'm still ambivalent about the start button.
Old 03-14-2009, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray S
+1

He turned a 2 step process into a 3 step process. I don't really see the improvement.

1) Insert Key
2) Turn key
3) Push button ????

Why?
Actually It was 3 steps...
1) insert key
2) press clutch
3) turn key

and It is 2-3 steps now!!
1) Insert key
2) turn key to start or press button!

If you look at my post on 6speed, you'll see that I did this mod the cover the wiper switch hole after I installed the rain sensor. I think its better to put a start button, than another power outlet (useless since I don't smoke or plug anything there) or just a ugly cap.
Old 03-14-2009, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jam996
Actually It was 3 steps...
1) insert key
2) press clutch
3) turn key

and It is 2-3 steps now!!
1) Insert key
2) turn key to start or press button!

If you look at my post on 6speed, you'll see that I did this mod the cover the wiper switch hole after I installed the rain sensor. I think its better to put a start button, than another power outlet (useless since I don't smoke or plug anything there) or just a ugly cap.
Personally, I would never start a manual car without pushing in the clutch. Sorry, this mod seems pointless to me but what matters is that you like it.
Old 03-14-2009, 01:59 AM
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Alot of European car don't have clutch switch. Why would you want to start the car with clutch, unless its on a gear, its an extra step!
Old 03-14-2009, 02:01 AM
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Whats the whole idea of having a clutch switch anyway??
Old 03-14-2009, 02:09 AM
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I think it looks pretty spiffy!! And a rain sensor sounds also pretty good...problem is when it rains where I live SOCAL I don't drive the P-car. love the push button idea... think that I am too lazy to install.
Old 03-14-2009, 07:52 PM
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Hell I had a push-to-start car back in high school. Always had trouble finding someone to give me push tho'.


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