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kalel · 11-21-2008, 04:16 PM

Hey all,

I know this has been discussed before, and many of you are glad that the car doesn't come with a push button start, but this is the only thing lacking with the car in my opinion. It is so handy to just walk up to the car, get in and drive off. When you get to your destination, get out, close the door, and walk away.

Does anyone think this will become an option in 2011? I would rather have this feature than, HUD, Nav, or especially XM/Onstar.

Do any of you have cars that have the smartkey/push button that don't like it?

Thanks.

Brokinarrow · 11-21-2008, 04:31 PM

The only issue I have with those smart keys is that they will eventually be hacked. A university figured out how to hack into remote keyless entry for cars within a few weeks. The encryption used for that has not been changed since it first started coming out in the 80s. I'm not sure if the SmartKey uses the same encryption tech, but either way its really only a matter of time till someone figures it out. Physical keys will still be safer.

detroitboy · 11-21-2008, 04:44 PM

I feel that you should have to turn a key on a hotrod. It does'nt have climate control...so its not a luxury car. And its (the SS at least) gonna be somewhat loud when I get it, and louder later....so its a hotrod. Ergo - key

zebra · 11-21-2008, 06:28 PM

when the Top Gear guys tested the ZR1, CTS-V, & the Challenger all three had push-button starters. they stopped for lunch & Jeremy took the Challenger and parked it in the middle of the road just to show he could. Richard had the keys inside, but the proximity range allowed the car to still operate a good ways away. i sure don't want somebody doing that to my car!

OldTimer · 11-21-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detroitboy

I feel that you should have to turn a key on a hotrod. It does'nt have climate control...so its not a luxury car. And its (the SS at least) gonna be somewhat loud when I get it, and louder later....so its a hotrod. Ergo - key

I couldn't agree more. We want this car to be affordable. If you need push button start, ventilated seats, full leather interior, etc....... go buy a Lexus or BMW. You pay lots of money for those luxo options. We wanted killer looks, power and attitude and we got it a fair price. You start to add all those other options and push the price up all of a sudden folks will start to shop around. The idea is NOT to compete with the BMW/Lexus crowd. It is to beat it! Lets face it, if you need all of those luxuries you really are not a camaro buyer anyway.

RallyFever · 11-21-2008, 09:14 PM

I had push button on my last Vette and LOVED it.
However, it's a nice to have option and not a necessary option.
Just build my car already.

LSxJunkie · 11-21-2008, 11:32 PM

Have it on my Lexus. Hate it.

I can has ignition cylinder?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-22-2008, 12:41 AM

I was actually hoping for some smart keys, and a push button start. Since i am buying a 2011 or 2012 model maybe they will add it for those model years. I hope.

a6pk2go · 11-22-2008, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

The only issue I have with those smart keys is that they will eventually be hacked. A university figured out how to hack into remote keyless entry for cars within a few weeks. The encryption used for that has not been changed since it first started coming out in the 80s. I'm not sure if the SmartKey uses the same encryption tech, but either way its really only a matter of time till someone figures it out. Physical keys will still be safer.

Good point. People really need to just use the door lock when leaving their car or else if someone is there who knows to hack it will be able to get inside and steal your beer or other things you don't want them to.

*TAG UR IT* · 11-22-2008, 03:16 AM

I really like the idea of a push button start. I thought that would have been cool.

Supermans · 11-22-2008, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebra

when the Top Gear guys tested the ZR1, CTS-V, & the Challenger all three had push-button starters. they stopped for lunch & Jeremy took the Challenger and parked it in the middle of the road just to show he could. Richard had the keys inside, but the proximity range allowed the car to still operate a good ways away. i sure don't want somebody doing that to my car!

That was pretty funny but seriously, if thieves knew that were possible, it would be easy to drive the car into a big enough vehicle and steal it if the owner is in a restaurant and the car is not in plain view.. Then they can do what they want with the vehicle and steal whitewater's inside with calm..

Shifty 6 · 11-22-2008, 08:26 AM

My dad has the Corvette, he can't get 8-10 feet away before the thing locks up tighter than a drum. Hammond had to leave it unlocked intentionally (if it locks automatically like the vette). That was still funny though.

Vash · 11-22-2008, 09:10 AM

Just get a 2 way remote start / alarm installed. You don't need a key with the bypass installed.

AND the remote will beep when alarm is tripped.

Belo · 11-24-2008, 08:56 AM

Would have liked the feature, but it's not high on my list, which looks like this.

1. Nav
2. HUD
3. Climate Control
4. Non-integrated deck/heating controls
5. Push button

minor "options" that I would like, but wont cancel the deal for me.

11-21-2008, 04:16 PM	#1
kalel Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 128	Smart Key Hey all, I know this has been discussed before, and many of you are glad that the car doesn't come with a push button start, but this is the only thing lacking with the car in my opinion. It is so handy to just walk up to the car, get in and drive off. When you get to your destination, get out, close the door, and walk away. Does anyone think this will become an option in 2011? I would rather have this feature than, HUD, Nav, or especially XM/Onstar. Do any of you have cars that have the smartkey/push button that don't like it? Thanks.

11-21-2008, 04:31 PM	#2
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	The only issue I have with those smart keys is that they will eventually be hacked. A university figured out how to hack into remote keyless entry for cars within a few weeks. The encryption used for that has not been changed since it first started coming out in the 80s. I'm not sure if the SmartKey uses the same encryption tech, but either way its really only a matter of time till someone figures it out. Physical keys will still be safer. __________________

11-21-2008, 04:44 PM	#3
detroitboy Pinholic Drives: 11 Silverado, 08 Shelby GT500 Conv. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Macomb, Mi Posts: 698	I feel that you should have to turn a key on a hotrod. It does'nt have climate control...so its not a luxury car. And its (the SS at least) gonna be somewhat loud when I get it, and louder later....so its a hotrod. Ergo - key __________________ Almost had a 2SS/RS, IOM, orange accent interior, 6 speed manual, sunroof & polished wheels ordered 01/19/07 3000 - 2/27/09 3400 - 3/27/09 3800 - 4/17/09 (built and lost in the vortex) ship date ??????? (I gave up and got a GT500) 5/11/09 - order cancelled 5/27/09 - vehicle arrived at dealership for whoever bought it after me

11-21-2008, 06:28 PM	#4
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	when the Top Gear guys tested the ZR1, CTS-V, & the Challenger all three had push-button starters. they stopped for lunch & Jeremy took the Challenger and parked it in the middle of the road just to show he could. Richard had the keys inside, but the proximity range allowed the car to still operate a good ways away. i sure don't want somebody doing that to my car! __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

11-21-2008, 11:32 PM	#7
LSxJunkie Snark snark snark Drives: RX350 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 3L Hell Posts: 555	Have it on my Lexus. Hate it. I can has ignition cylinder? __________________ What is this, CorvetteForum Lite?

11-21-2008, 09:14 PM	#6
RallyFever Senior Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 749	I had push button on my last Vette and LOVED it. However, it's a nice to have option and not a necessary option. Just build my car already.

11-22-2008, 12:41 AM	#8
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	I was actually hoping for some smart keys, and a push button start. Since i am buying a 2011 or 2012 model maybe they will add it for those model years. I hope. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

11-22-2008, 03:16 AM	#10
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	I really like the idea of a push button start. I thought that would have been cool.

11-22-2008, 08:26 AM	#12
Shifty 6 Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 679	My dad has the Corvette, he can't get 8-10 feet away before the thing locks up tighter than a drum. Hammond had to leave it unlocked intentionally (if it locks automatically like the vette). That was still funny though.

11-22-2008, 09:10 AM	#13
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Just get a 2 way remote start / alarm installed. You don't need a key with the bypass installed. AND the remote will beep when alarm is tripped.

11-24-2008, 08:56 AM	#14
Belo Drives: 98 Heavily Modded Pontiac GTP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 114	Would have liked the feature, but it's not high on my list, which looks like this. 1. Nav 2. HUD 3. Climate Control 4. Non-integrated deck/heating controls 5. Push button minor "options" that I would like, but wont cancel the deal for me. __________________ Future G8 or Camaro SS owner. Help me choose...

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