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araaaas · 05-29-2011, 07:17 AM

in my opinion that would be really cool

BoostedX2 · 05-29-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by araaaas

in my opinion that would be really cool

Blue Menace · 05-29-2011, 07:33 AM

My fiance has one on her Challenger SRT8. Yes, they are very cool.

Robbie1227 · 05-29-2011, 07:37 AM

Yes, I agree 100%.
We shouldn't need keys, just a proximity sensor. My 2010 Nissan Armada has a small key fob that you keep in your pocket and you never need to pull it out. Just push start and off you go!
Keys are outdated.

formare · 05-29-2011, 07:39 AM

A good start would be to have the key hole up on the dash where it belongs rather than on the column. Then we could get a push to start insert - just like the dodge boys have. On the dash and everything. Don't like the push to start - remove the "button" insert and presto a key hole for ya...

dannkimmel · 05-29-2011, 08:23 AM

seems pointless to me....if i still have to carry anything(key fob)
then whats the point...i would prefer just a regular good ole key
that would fit on my key chain with all the other keys...

Russell James · 05-29-2011, 08:26 AM

Do not want. Had the passive entry/push button on a Vette and had multiple problems. Adds too much complexity and potential for problems both with the car and user error. Corvettes have been plagued with dead battery problems for years and a complex entry/start system just adds to those problems.

Plus the hassle of what do you do with the keys while your driving. Put them in a bag that you forget in the car. Passenger walks away with the keys while you drive off with no way to restart the car after shut off. Keys wind up in golf bag in the back. Loan the car to someone, then expect a half a dozen calls throughout the day asking how to...

Give me a key, key fob, key cylinder in the door, manual door handle.... and I'm happy. All that high tech entry and start crap is just way too problematic.

Shurenuff · 05-29-2011, 08:43 AM

I honestly don't care either way. Would be a cool feature, but I definitely don't "have to have it".

You can think of it as using a key goes with some of the other retro themes of the car

mondain · 05-29-2011, 09:02 AM

I want it.

I think the pushbutton start is kinda cool, even knowing all the heeadaches that can come along with it.

Just as long as it doesn't suck like the BMW version, where you still have to stick the key into the dash AND push a button -- wtf is the point?! Use real RF technology and let me keep the fob in my pocket.

It's also good for automatically locking your doors when you walk away, or unlocking them when you get really close. Also you can identify driver preset settings (seat position, mirrors, etc) based on the RF fob identification.

Does it drain battery? Yes, a tiny bit, because the car is constantly sending out a heartbeat to identify the fobs, even while parked and turned off. There should be ways to disable this via the DIC or MyLink for when you park the car for the winter. For the driving season, where you might be driving every day/other day/few days, it will never drain the battery.

Blue Menace · 05-29-2011, 09:41 AM

There are gonna be headaches on both sides. I was closing my car door yesterday and scratched the trim because I had the keys in my hand, facing out. Duh!!

Shurenuff · 05-29-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Menace

There are gonna be headaches on both sides. I was closing my car door yesterday and scratched the trim because I had the keys in my hand, facing out. Duh!!

That sucks, but couldn't this same scenario happen with other objects in the hand or rings if one is not careful? I don't really see how you can blame the lack of push button start for this type of accident.

lbls1 · 05-29-2011, 10:03 AM

No!

oldfriend · 05-29-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by araaaas

in my opinion that would be really cool

What's so cool about that ????when you already have the fob that click at any time you want ???

Z_Rocks · 05-29-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

Do not want. Had the passive entry/push button on a Vette and had multiple problems. Adds too much complexity and potential for problems both with the car and user error. Corvettes have been plagued with dead battery problems for years and a complex entry/start system just adds to those problems.

Plus the hassle of what do you do with the keys while your driving. Put them in a bag that you forget in the car. Passenger walks away with the keys while you drive off with no way to restart the car after shut off. Keys wind up in golf bag in the back. Loan the car to someone, then expect a half a dozen calls throughout the day asking how to...

Give me a key, key fob, key cylinder in the door, manual door handle.... and I'm happy. All that high tech entry and start crap is just way too problematic.

05-29-2011, 07:17 AM	#1
araaaas Drives: Bmw 320 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 11	Do you want a engine start button ? in my opinion that would be really cool

05-29-2011, 07:37 AM	#4
Robbie1227 Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28/2016 Jeep Sahara Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 544	Yes, I agree 100%. We shouldn't need keys, just a proximity sensor. My 2010 Nissan Armada has a small key fob that you keep in your pocket and you never need to pull it out. Just push start and off you go! Keys are outdated. __________________ 2015 summit white Z28 #120 TRK DAY -Sun-Tek PPF-C protection film on 2/3 of the car, Moreno Camber plates, American Racing 2" ceramic coated LT headers and X-pipes with No Cats, Taylor red performance wires, NGK plugs, BTR Stage III Cam, MSD Atomic intake, Nick Williams 102mm throttle body, Stage 2 CNC Ported Heads by WCCH, MGW short throw shifter, oil catch can, and a dyno tune to get me to 587 RWHP and 516 RWTQ GONE: 2013 Summit White Camaro ZL1 M6 Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks headers and CAT delete, ATI damper and 10% pulley and balancer! Results: 576 RWHP - 540 RWTQ

05-29-2011, 07:39 AM	#5
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	A good start would be to have the key hole up on the dash where it belongs rather than on the column. Then we could get a push to start insert - just like the dodge boys have. On the dash and everything. Don't like the push to start - remove the "button" insert and presto a key hole for ya... __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

05-29-2011, 10:03 AM	#12
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	No! __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

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05-29-2011, 07:33 AM	#3
Blue Menace Drives: 2013 WRX Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 705	My fiance has one on her Challenger SRT8. Yes, they are very cool.

05-29-2011, 08:23 AM	#6
dannkimmel Drives: 1lt,rjt,m6 &2004 harley Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: kendall ny Posts: 96	seems pointless to me....if i still have to carry anything(key fob) then whats the point...i would prefer just a regular good ole key that would fit on my key chain with all the other keys...

05-29-2011, 08:26 AM	#7
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,483	Do not want. Had the passive entry/push button on a Vette and had multiple problems. Adds too much complexity and potential for problems both with the car and user error. Corvettes have been plagued with dead battery problems for years and a complex entry/start system just adds to those problems. Plus the hassle of what do you do with the keys while your driving. Put them in a bag that you forget in the car. Passenger walks away with the keys while you drive off with no way to restart the car after shut off. Keys wind up in golf bag in the back. Loan the car to someone, then expect a half a dozen calls throughout the day asking how to... Give me a key, key fob, key cylinder in the door, manual door handle.... and I'm happy. All that high tech entry and start crap is just way too problematic.

05-29-2011, 08:43 AM	#8
Shurenuff Drives: 2002 Nissan Altima Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,048	I honestly don't care either way. Would be a cool feature, but I definitely don't "have to have it". You can think of it as using a key goes with some of the other retro themes of the car

05-29-2011, 09:02 AM	#9
mondain Drives: toyota Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 298	I want it. I think the pushbutton start is kinda cool, even knowing all the heeadaches that can come along with it. Just as long as it doesn't suck like the BMW version, where you still have to stick the key into the dash AND push a button -- wtf is the point?! Use real RF technology and let me keep the fob in my pocket. It's also good for automatically locking your doors when you walk away, or unlocking them when you get really close. Also you can identify driver preset settings (seat position, mirrors, etc) based on the RF fob identification. Does it drain battery? Yes, a tiny bit, because the car is constantly sending out a heartbeat to identify the fobs, even while parked and turned off. There should be ways to disable this via the DIC or MyLink for when you park the car for the winter. For the driving season, where you might be driving every day/other day/few days, it will never drain the battery.

05-29-2011, 09:41 AM	#10
Blue Menace Drives: 2013 WRX Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 705	There are gonna be headaches on both sides. I was closing my car door yesterday and scratched the trim because I had the keys in my hand, facing out. Duh!!