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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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Hi guys,
Engine Start button for 996/986

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...rt-button.html

Let me know what you think.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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I also wired up a power outlet light trim to give it a oem look.
You still have to put key in and turn to deactivate steering lock/immobilizer.
This is specifically for the 996/986, but Im working on the 997 as well.
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Pretty cool, well done.

People think push button start is new, but early '50s Bugs had a push button start, too!
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 01:59 AM
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The Austin-Healey also had push button ingition in the 50's.
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My 53 Porsche 356 was push button start.
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My 53 Porsche 356 was push button start.
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Cool, they probably had the same button, ha.

Love the early Austin Healeys too, cool.
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Hmm anyone doing kits and selling them, Im willing to buy =)
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Noby,

In the OP's post on 6speedonline, he said he was going to make a few extra kits. Drop him a PM for more info.
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my motorcycle was a push button start....

( I just wanted to feel like I "fit in" ) - (for once )
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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
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Originally Posted by ivangene
my motorcycle was a push button start....

( I just wanted to feel like I "fit in" ) - (for once )
Dream on!!!

We love ya' any way!
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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
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.
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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.
amphibious? , you can start your car underwater?? heh!

cool!
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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.
Between my Porsches (Left hand ignition) Saab (Center console) and "Normal" cars I dont know where the hell to put a key anymore!

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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
amphibious? , you can start your car underwater?? heh!

cool!
Yeah, 'Gant taught me that trick!



Yeah, I know the word is ambidextrous, but amphibious was more fun!
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